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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 2,995 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 176 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LGTS Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport took less than a minute, covering a short distance of less than one nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 34, utilizing 28% of the 2,395-meter runway to achieve a takeoff distance of 668 meters. Liftoff speed was reached at 80 knots, with a local temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a negligible headwind of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
Following a brief climb from 826 feet above sea level to 6,964 feet, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 6,964 feet for 14 minutes while covering 42 nautical miles. This enroute cruise phase was punctuated by a series of descents and level-offs, with the aircraft ultimately descending from 6,995 feet to 6,242 feet in 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. The final descent from 5,956 feet to 1,289 feet took 3 minutes, with the aircraft touching down on runway 05 at LGKV Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport. The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown speed, with a firm touchdown rate of -352 feet per minute.
The total landing distance of 664 meters, or 22% of the 2,995-meter runway, was well within acceptable limits. Runway rollout alignment was perfect, and taxiing to the parking area from the runway took 5 minutes, covering a short distance of less than one nautical mile. The flight, which originated at LGTS, covered a total distance of 85 nautical miles, utilizing 124 kilograms of fuel and lasting 38 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 05 at LGKV Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -352 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 63 kt was within the acceptable range, and the aircraft maintained a good threshold speed of 64 kt prior to touchdown. The touchdown distance of 176 m was also satisfactory, allowing for a smooth transition from the landing phase to the rollout phase.
Following touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect centerline alignment, demonstrating precise control and adherence to the runway's centerline. The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft staying perfectly aligned with the runway's centerline. The total landing distance of 664 m, which accounted for only 22% of the runway's length, further highlighted the pilot's skill and control.
The overall performance of the landing was exceptional, with a score of 98.6% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot. The approach quality was good, with a stable and controlled descent, and the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 270 °, did not pose any significant challenges. The pilot's ability to adapt to the conditions and execute a precise and controlled landing was a testament to their skill and experience.
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