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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 1,219 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,219 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 184 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Beechcraft King Air 350A began with a short distance from parking to the runway, less than 1 nm. The duration of the entire flight was 121 minutes.
The departure roll took place on runway 09 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The takeoff distance was 730 meters, which was 33% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 114 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 15°C with a wind speed of 14 knots at 170°, resulting in a crosswind of 14 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
The enroute climb started 1 mile northeast of Hale, climbing from 984 feet above sea level to 26,968 feet above sea level. This climb lasted 12 minutes and covered a distance of 37 nm. Following the climb, the level cruise portion of the flight began 2 miles north of Stafford, lasting 75 minutes and covering a distance of 427 nm.
The enroute descent started overhead Gannay-sur-Loire, descending from 27,046 feet above sea level to 9,869 feet above sea level. This descent lasted 13 minutes and covered a distance of 71 nm. After a brief level cruise overhead Dommartin for 1 minute and 3 nm, the next descent began overhead Charbonnieres-les-Bains, descending from 9,836 feet above sea level to 2,975 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 17 nm in 7 minutes. The final level cruise segment of the flight started 1 mile north of Septeme, lasting 1 minute and covering a distance of 2 nm.
The landing occurred on runway 34 at LFLY Bron, with a runway length of 1,219 meters. The height at threshold was 17 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 90 knots. The touchdown occurred 185 meters from the threshold at a speed of 80 knots, with a vertical speed indicator reading of -128 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 15°C with a wind speed of 17 knots at 340°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 17 knots. The total landing distance was 322 meters, which was 26% of the runway length.
The flight concluded with a short distance from the runway to parking, again less than 1 nm. The duration of this final segment was 2 minutes. Overall, the total flight distance covered was 568 nm, and the aircraft used 665 kg of fuel during the journey.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 99.7% is a remarkable achievement and reflects the high level of skill and precision displayed by the pilot throughout the entire landing sequence.
Starting with the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment indicates that the aircraft was on the correct path to the runway, ensuring a safe and controlled descent. Although the speed was slightly below target, this minor deviation did not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height and perfect landing flare demonstrate the pilot's ability to accurately judge the aircraft's altitude and make the necessary adjustments for a smooth touchdown. The touchdown rate being smooth and the speed being on target further highlight the pilot's proficiency in executing a successful landing. Additionally, the touchdown distance within the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being very good indicate precise control and alignment during this critical phase of the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, maintaining a smooth touchdown rate and hitting the target speed are essential for a safe and comfortable landing. The fact that these criteria were met shows that the pilot was able to control the aircraft effectively during the final moments before touchdown. Furthermore, the runway alignment in the Rollout Phase being very good demonstrates the pilot's ability to maintain control and keep the aircraft centered on the runway during the rollout.
Overall, this high landing score is a testament to the pilot's skill, precision, and the ability to execute each phase of the landing sequence with a high level of proficiency. It is clear that the pilot paid close attention to detail throughout the entire process, resulting in a successful landing that was both safe and precise. This level of performance is commendable and should be celebrated as a testament to the pilot's expertise and dedication to excellence in aviation.
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