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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 4,001 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 516 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the CRJ900 began its takeoff roll on runway 16, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 144 kt in 1,895 meters, which accounted for 47% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off with a headwind component of 14 kt, significantly reducing the takeoff distance and speed required. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 10 °C and a moderate wind of 14 kt at 160°, contributed to a smooth and efficient departure.
As the aircraft climbed to a cruising altitude, it transitioned from the initial climb phase to the enroute level cruise, maintaining a steady altitude of 1,812 ft asl. The climb phase itself was impressive, with the aircraft ascending 827 ft in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nm. The subsequent cruise phase lasted for 10 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 34 nm. The crew's precise control and adherence to the flight plan ensured a smooth and efficient enroute phase.
Upon approaching Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the CRJ900 began its final descent, aligning with runway 16 from the north. The aircraft touched down 96 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 124 kt and a smooth touchdown rate of -114 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft coming to a stop in 1,376 meters, accounting for 34% of the available runway length. The total flight distance was 43 nm, and the aircraft used 456 kg of fuel, completing the flight in 13 minutes.
The CRJ900 aircraft successfully executed a final approach to runway 16 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from the north, aligning with the heading of 168.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,443 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 135 knots, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down 96 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 124 knots, which was also within the desired parameters.
The touchdown characteristics were smooth, with a rate of descent of -114 feet per minute, indicating a well-controlled and stable approach. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 8°C and a wind of 14 knots at 160°, presented a moderate headwind component of 14 knots, which was effectively managed by the pilots. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots.
The total landing distance of 1,376 meters was 34% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between speed and control. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored at 99.1%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilots throughout the approach and landing phases.
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