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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,996 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 914 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A340-600, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Logan International Airport (KBOS) in Boston, Massachusetts. This took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 22R, with a takeoff distance of 5,787 feet, which was 82% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 171 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it passed over the Avco/Lowell Heliport in Lowell, Massachusetts, and began its ascent from 774 feet above sea level to 36,813 feet above sea level, a total increase of 36,040 feet. This climb took 19 minutes and covered a distance of 108 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a cruise phase, which lasted for 305 minutes and covered a distance of 2,165 nautical miles.
During the cruise phase, the aircraft made several descents and ascents to adjust its altitude and navigate through various air traffic control zones. One of these descents took place from 36,864 feet above sea level to 34,982 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,882 feet, in just 4 minutes and covering 26 nautical miles. Another descent took place from 34,799 feet above sea level to 29,062 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,737 feet, in 7 minutes and covering 45 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it entered a level cruise phase again, this time lasting for 16 minutes and covering a distance of 106 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent into Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) in Scotland, passing over the Tiree Airport in the Hebrides and the Derrybeg area in Ulster, Ireland. The descent from 28,997 feet above sea level to 16,977 feet above sea level, a decrease of 12,020 feet, took 21 minutes and covered a distance of 86 nautical miles.
The aircraft then made several more descents and ascents to adjust its altitude and navigate through the Scottish airspace. One of these descents took place from 16,384 feet above sea level to 10,457 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,928 feet, in 12 minutes and covering 23 nautical miles. Another descent took place from 9,997 feet above sea level to 9,047 feet above sea level, a decrease of 949 feet, in just 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Edinburgh Airport, it entered a final approach phase, descending from 1,394 feet above sea level to touch down on runway 24. The aircraft landed with a touchdown speed of 143 knots and a touchdown rate of -386 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 3,894 feet, which was 56% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 4 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 2,714 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 443 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 111,875 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A340-600 successfully landed at Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) on runway 24, achieving a high score of 98.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 239.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,277 feet above ground level (agl).
The final approach was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 143 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 145 kt. The touchdown distance of 916 ft was also within the expected range, indicating a well-controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -386 fpm was firm, suggesting a stable and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 56°F. The runway length of 6,996 ft provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely. The total landing distance of 3,894 ft was 56% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft aligning itself with the centerline of the runway. This suggests that the pilots maintained a high level of situational awareness and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained control of the aircraft during the roll-out phase, ensuring a safe and stable landing.
Overall, the landing of the Airbus A340-600 at Edinburgh Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed landing, with the aircraft touching down safely and rolling out without incident. The high score of 98.2% reflects the pilots' skill and expertise in executing a safe and controlled landing.
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