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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 12,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,081 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 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A319, then departed from runway 12 at KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The takeoff distance was 5,238 feet, which accounted for 58% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 146 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable with a temperature of 38°F and no wind.
As the aircraft climbed out of KBZN, it began its enroute climb 1 mile southeast of the airport. The climb started at an altitude of 5,498 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 36,989 feet, an increase of 31,491 feet in 17 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 118 nautical miles. The enroute climb was followed by a level cruise, which started 8 miles south of the Bar Flying E Airport in Cody, Wyoming. This cruise phase lasted for 27 minutes and covered a distance of 209 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 2 miles northwest of Encampment, Wyoming. The descent started at an altitude of 36,982 feet and ended at 6,545 feet, a decrease of 30,436 feet in 29 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 124 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 16L at KDEN Denver International Airport was made from the north, with a heading of 180.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,184 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 16L was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,092 feet and a touchdown speed of 132 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at -41 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 44°F and no wind.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 21 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 461 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 90 minutes. The aircraft used 6,884 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was successful, with a good landing and a perfect runway rollout alignment.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16L, achieving a remarkable score of 99.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,184 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot's final approach was executed with precision, taking into account the runway's length of 12,040 feet.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 137 knots was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed during the approach. The touchdown distance of 1,092 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled approach.
However, the touchdown speed of 132 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have been due to the pilot's attempt to maintain a stable approach despite any minor deviations. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -41 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating that the aircraft had touched down smoothly and without any significant deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skill and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 44°F and no wind. This allowed the pilot to execute the landing without any significant challenges or obstacles. The total landing distance of 3,390 feet was 28% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway, demonstrating the pilot's continued control and precision. Overall, the Airbus A319's landing at KDEN was a textbook example of a well-executed and controlled approach, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and expertise throughout the entire process.
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