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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,641 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,123 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 28 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, an Airbus A340-600, then departed from runway 36R at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina. The takeoff distance was 6,556 feet, which was 75% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 166 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of KCLT, it reached an altitude of 8,003 feet above sea level (asl) after an increase of 6,395 feet in just 4 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 2 miles northeast of Wilgrove Charlotte Airport (8A6) and lasted for 10 minutes, covering 44 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 8,003 feet asl to 17,998 feet asl, an increase of 9,995 feet in 5 minutes, covering 28 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started overhead Moretz Riverside Landing Airport (NC00) in Sanford, North Carolina, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 10 nautical miles.
The next climb took the aircraft from 18,628 feet asl to 36,936 feet asl, an increase of 18,309 feet in 9 minutes, covering 71 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 3 miles northeast of Nocarva Airport (NC10) in Macon, North Carolina, and lasted for 54 minutes, covering 334 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent from 37,022 feet asl to 23,295 feet asl, a decrease of 13,727 feet in 5 minutes, covering 40 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started overhead Huntington, New York, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 10 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another descent, this time from 22,996 feet asl to 3,405 feet asl, a decrease of 19,591 feet in 18 minutes, covering 84 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 2 miles west of Kingston, Massachusetts, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.
The final descent took the aircraft from 3,397 feet asl to 2,711 feet asl, a decrease of 686 feet in 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 22L at Logan International Airport (KBOS) in Boston, Massachusetts, from the north, heading 200.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,245 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing on runway 22L was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,123 feet and a touchdown speed of 140 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -268 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather at the time of landing was 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking from the runway, which took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 681 nautical miles, and the flight used 43,028 pounds of fuel. The total landing distance was 3,195 feet, which was 42% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The Airbus A340-600 successfully landed at KBOS Logan International Airport on runway 22L, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 200.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,245 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, with the threshold speed being 143 knots. This speed is within the acceptable range for a safe landing, indicating that the pilots had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown distance of 1,123 feet was also within the expected parameters, further emphasizing the pilots' skill and control.
The touchdown speed of 140 knots was also satisfactory, as it was within the acceptable range for a safe landing. However, the touchdown rate of -268 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilots could have managed the descent more efficiently. Nevertheless, this did not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots had accurately aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains on course and avoids any potential deviations that could lead to a loss of control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 65°F. This suggests that the pilots did not have to contend with any adverse weather conditions that could have impacted the landing performance.
The total landing distance of 3,195 feet was 42% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilots had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent, allowing for a smooth and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, further emphasizing the pilots' skill and control.
Overall, the Airbus A340-600's landing at KBOS Logan International Airport was a success, with the pilots demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The high score of 99.3% reflects the pilots' expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, making this a notable achievement in aviation.
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