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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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,016 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,199 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 27 at KUOX University Oxford Airport. The aircraft, a Baron 58P, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 104 kt, covering a distance of 463 ft, which was 8% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 50 °F and a wind speed of 6 kt from a direction of 220 °, resulting in a crosswind of 5 kt and a headwind of 4 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of KUOX University Oxford Airport, Oxford, Mississippi. The climb was from an altitude of 1,171 ft above sea level to 2,491 ft, an increase of 1,320 ft, in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nm. This marked the end of the initial climb phase.
The enroute level cruise phase began 7 miles west of Abbeville, Mississippi, and lasted for 7 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 22 nm. This was followed by a descent phase, which started 3 miles northwest of Byhalia, Mississippi, and took the aircraft from an altitude of 2,434 ft to 1,469 ft, a decrease of 964 ft, in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nm.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time overhead 01TN Colonial Air Park Collierville, Tennessee, and lasted for 2 minutes, during which it covered a distance of 2 nm. The final approach to runway 18 at KOLV Olive Branch Airport was made from the north, heading 181.0 °, at an altitude of 478 ft above ground level and 2 nm from the runway.
The landing was made on runway 18, which had a length of 6,016 ft. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 50 °F and a wind speed of 6 kt from a direction of 220 °, resulting in a crosswind of 4 kt and a headwind of 5 kt. The touchdown point was 785 ft beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 81 kt, which was good. The touchdown rate was perfect at -44 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 3,340 ft, which was 56% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 44 nm, and the flight duration was 18 minutes, during which the aircraft used 59 lbs of fuel.
The Baron 58P aircraft successfully landed at KOLV Olive Branch Airport, achieving a score of 97.0%. The final approach was conducted from the north, heading 181.0° at 2 nautical miles and 478 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, indicating a stable and controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 18, which has a length of 6,016 feet. The threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 91 knots, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage airspeed during the landing phase. The touchdown point was 785 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal spot but still within a safe margin.
The touchdown speed of 81 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The touchdown rate of -44 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a gentle and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 50°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from 220°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing, as the aircraft maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance was 3,340 feet, which is 56% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot was able to manage the aircraft's speed and descent rate effectively. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and judgment in managing the aircraft's speed, descent rate, and alignment during the approach and landing phases.
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