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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 1,193 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,193 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 97 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 26 at EHTE Teuge Airport, a small airport located in the Netherlands. The aircraft, a DA40-XLS, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 69 knots. The takeoff distance was 167 meters, which accounted for only 14% of the runway's total length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead Teuge, a town located in the province of Gelderland. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 201 meters above sea level to 196 meters, a relatively small increase of 4.4 meters over a period of 1 minute. The aircraft covered a distance of 1 nautical mile during this climb.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. This phase allowed the aircraft to stabilize at a consistent altitude and airspeed, conserving fuel and reducing the workload on the pilot.
As the aircraft approached the end of its flight, it began its final approach to runway 26 at EHTE Teuge Airport. The approach was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 265 degrees and flying at an altitude of 43 meters above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 54 knots and a distance of 94 meters. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -0.5 meters per second. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out to a stop, with the runway rollout alignment also being very good. The total landing distance was 328 meters, which accounted for only 27% of the runway's total length. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of 2 kilograms of fuel.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EHTE Teuge Airport, achieving a high score of 98.2%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 265.0° at an altitude of 43.0 meters above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 60 knots, registering at 54 knots. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance of 94 meters was considered good. The touchdown speed of 54 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -0.5 meters per second was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is essential for a safe and efficient landing. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the aircraft experienced a slight headwind of 1 knot, which did not impact the landing.
The total landing distance of 328 meters was 27% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was well-controlled throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the DA40-XLS aircraft performed well during the landing at EHTE Teuge Airport, achieving a high score and demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise.
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