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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 9,016 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,568 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The Airbus A320 then departed from runway 36C at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 5,917 feet, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 159 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 39°F temperature and a wind speed of 0 knots at 0 degrees. The enroute climb started 1 mile north of the airport and reached an altitude of 35,537 feet, an increase of 33,783 feet in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 124 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise, which lasted for 25 minutes and covered a distance of 148 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent from 36,014 feet to 28,242 feet, a decrease of 7,772 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 42 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, which started 5 miles west of TN77 Whifferdill Airport and lasted for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 35 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb, which started 8 miles northwest of Dover and reached an altitude of 33,803 feet, an increase of 4,721 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 36 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent from 33,939 feet to 12,292 feet, a decrease of 21,648 feet in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 64 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, which started 3 miles northeast of 0MU8 Prince STOLport and lasted for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 24 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent from 10,570 feet to 5,007 feet, a decrease of 5,563 feet in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 34 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, which started 1 mile northeast of 1IL4 Flight Park Inc Airport and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent from 4,991 feet to 1,881 feet, a decrease of 3,110 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 30R at St. Louis Lambert International Airport was made from the southeast, with a heading of 302.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,345 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown point 1,170 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 121 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was firm at -379 feet per minute.
The total landing distance was 4,620 feet, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxiied to the parking area, a process that took 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 536 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 134 minutes. The aircraft used 11,151 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at KSTL St. Louis Lambert International Airport on runway 30R, achieving a high score of 94.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 302.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,345 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 136 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 1,170 feet beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. However, the touchdown speed of 121 knots was still within the acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -379 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 37°F and no wind. This allowed the pilot to maintain a steady approach and landing. The runway length of 9,016 feet was sufficient for the aircraft to come to a stop, with a total landing distance of 4,620 feet, which is 51% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and adherence to standard operating procedures. The high score of 94.8% reflects the pilot's skill and experience in executing a safe and efficient landing.
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