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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,995 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,717 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP). This process took 12 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 22, with the aircraft lifting off the ground after traveling just 81 feet, which accounted for 1% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 166 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile southwest of KGSP. Over the course of 11 minutes, the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,708 feet above sea level to 22,558 feet, an increase of 20,850 feet. This climb covered a distance of 55 nautical miles. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 2 miles north of the Bethel-Lake Wylie Airport (SC08). This cruise lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 26 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting overhead the Goose Creek Airport (28A). Over the course of 12 minutes, the aircraft descended from an altitude of 22,544 feet to 11,008 feet, a decrease of 11,536 feet. This descent covered a distance of 57 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which began 1 mile southwest of the Gilliam-McConnell Airfield (BQ1). This cruise lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 20 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent once again, starting 2 miles northeast of Farmville. Over the course of 2 minutes, the aircraft descended from an altitude of 11,000 feet to 10,217 feet, a decrease of 783 feet. This descent covered a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered yet another level cruise phase, which began 3 miles north of Moncure. This cruise lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 3 miles west of the Deck Airpark (NC11). Over the course of 10 minutes, the aircraft descended from an altitude of 9,665 feet to 1,626 feet, a decrease of 8,039 feet. This descent covered a distance of 18 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU), it began its final approach to runway 23R, coming in from the northeast at a heading of 226.0 degrees. The aircraft was at an altitude of 1,250 feet above ground level and was 4 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit.
The aircraft landed on runway 23R, which had a length of 9,995 feet. The touchdown point was 315 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 126 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -128 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 3,671 feet, which accounted for 37% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 21 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 195 nautical miles, and the flight used 5,633 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU) on runway 23R, achieving a high score of 99.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 226.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,250 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed within the acceptable threshold height, and the threshold speed of 135 knots was also well within the recommended range. The touchdown point was located 315 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance and suggests a well-executed landing. The touchdown speed of 126 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -128 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and stable landing. This suggests that the pilot maintained a steady and accurate course during the final approach. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 69°F, which would not have presented any significant challenges for the aircraft.
The total landing distance of 3,671 feet was 37% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the runway length of 9,995 feet. This indicates that the aircraft was able to maintain a high level of control and stability during the landing, and the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop in a relatively short distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, which suggests that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled course during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft achieving a high score and demonstrating a high level of control and stability throughout the approach and landing phases.
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