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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 693 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 693 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 162 m 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 11 at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 65 kt, covering a takeoff distance of 80 m, which is 5% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 19 °C and a wind speed of 9 kt from a direction of 100 °.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began to ascend from an initial altitude of 706 ft above sea level to a higher altitude of 1,246 ft, an increase of 541 ft in just 1 minute. This climb phase was completed while the aircraft was still in the vicinity of the airport, and it covered a distance of less than 1 nm. Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, during which it maintained a steady altitude of 1,246 ft for 14 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nm.
The aircraft then began its descent from 1,170 ft above sea level to 478 ft, a decrease of 693 ft in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. This descent phase was initiated 1 mile east of Ringsted, a nearby town in Region Sjaelland, Denmark. Following the descent, the aircraft began another climb phase, this time from 470 ft above sea level to 1,295 ft, an increase of 825 ft in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nm.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting only 2 minutes, during which it covered a distance of less than 1 nm. The final approach to runway 05 at EKRS Ringsted Airfield was initiated from the south-west, with the aircraft heading 51.0 ° at an altitude of 683 ft above ground level and a distance of 2 nm from the runway threshold.
The landing on runway 05 at EKRS Ringsted Airfield was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 55 kt and a distance of 159 m, which is 23% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was smooth at -102 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 19 °C and a wind speed of 9 kt from a direction of 100 °.
The total landing distance was 357 m, which is 52% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 20 nm, and the flight duration was 23 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 7 kg of fuel during the flight.
The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at EKRS Ringsted Airfield, achieving a high score of 96.8%. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, heading 51.0° at 2 nautical miles and 683 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on runway 05.
The runway at EKRS Ringsted Airfield has a length of 693 meters, and the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's speed and altitude to ensure a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also well-managed, reaching 67 knots, which is a suitable speed for landing. The touchdown distance of 159 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 55 knots was also good.
The landing was further enhanced by a smooth touchdown rate of -102 feet per minute (fpm), which indicates a controlled and gentle descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately control the aircraft's direction and speed during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 19°C and a wind speed of 9 knots at 100°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but they were successfully managed to ensure a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 357 meters was 52% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, without compromising safety. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control, precision, and decision-making skills. The high score of 96.8% reflects the quality of the landing and the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft safely and efficiently in a variety of conditions.
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