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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 5.3°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed, off the runway's 3° glideslope, off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,667 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 131 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a DA40-XLS aircraft, a single-engine, four-seat plane. The pre-flight taxiing process was brief, taking less than a minute to cover a distance of less than one nautical mile from the parking area to the runway. The aircraft departed from runway 32 at EGNM Leeds Bradford Airport, a relatively short takeoff distance of 319 meters, which accounted for only 19% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 62 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered a calm local weather condition, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the flight relatively smooth. The enroute climb began overhead Yeadon, a town in the City and Borough of Leeds, England, where the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,233 feet above sea level to 1,108 feet, an increase of 125 feet over a distance of 2 nautical miles in just 2 minutes.
The final approach to runway 32 at EGNM Leeds Bradford Airport was conducted from the south-east, with the aircraft heading towards the runway at a bearing of 308.0 degrees, 1 nautical mile away and at an altitude of 426 feet above ground level. The landing was executed successfully, with a touchdown distance of 130 meters, which was well within the runway's length of 1,667 meters. The touchdown speed of 45 knots was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -91 feet per minute was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
Throughout the flight, the local weather conditions remained consistent, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes, during which the aircraft consumed 2 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the capabilities of the DA40-XLS aircraft.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGNM Leeds Bradford Airport, achieving a score of 97.4%. The final approach was conducted from the south east, heading 308.0° at 1 nautical mile and 426 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated precise control and navigation skills, aligning perfectly with the runway during the approach.
Upon landing on runway 32, the aircraft showed excellent control, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 56 knots, which was well below the target speed to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance of 130 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 45 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -91 feet per minute (fpm) was exceptional, demonstrating a gentle and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The pilot's ability to navigate and control the aircraft in these conditions is a testament to their skill and experience.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating excellent control, navigation, and landing skills. The pilot's attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing conditions ensured a safe and smooth landing, earning a high score of 97.4%.
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