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Improve the pattern base leg turn
Bank angle in the pattern is conventionally kept to 20 to 30 degrees, and the base-to-final turn is where that convention earns its keep. Stall speed rises with bank because the wing must produce more lift in a turn. Roughly 7 per cent higher at 30 degrees, about 19 per cent at 45, and around 40 per cent at 60. At 65 kt on base you don't have much margin to spend steepening a turn to salvage an overshoot.
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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,287 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,521 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 10 at Lynden Pindling International Airport, where the aircraft, a Bombardier Global 6000, accelerated down the 3,264-foot runway, covering 39% of its length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 148 knots, marking the start of the flight.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 62°F and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 32 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 10, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and legs to prepare for landing.
The left-hand pattern crosswind turn was particularly notable, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 10 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 91.3 degrees to the runway, while the downwind leg itself spanned 3 nautical miles in 45 seconds. The base leg turn was then completed, with the aircraft turning at an angle of 5.6 degrees to the runway.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 10, it was heading west at 89.0 degrees, 2 nautical miles from the runway and at an altitude of 605 feet above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 114 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,527 feet. The touchdown rate was an impressive -97 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were slightly different, with a temperature of 57°F and a wind of 2 knots at 33 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. The total landing distance was 3,895 feet, covering 47% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a straight line.
In terms of fuel efficiency, the flight used 403 pounds of fuel to cover a total distance of 8 nautical miles, taking approximately 4 minutes to complete. Overall, the flight was executed with precision and skill, demonstrating the capabilities of the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft.
The Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft successfully landed at Lynden Pindling International Airport, with a final approach score of 99.8%. The aircraft was approaching runway 10 from the west, heading 89.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 605 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, resulting in a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 123 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 1,527 feet, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed was also good at 114 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -97 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and with minimal deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 57°F and a light wind of 2 knots at 33°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the headwind component was 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach. The total landing distance of 3,895 feet was 47% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft demonstrated excellent performance and control during the landing at Lynden Pindling International Airport. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and stable approach, and the aircraft's systems performed well under the given conditions.
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