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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 782 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 782 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1 m short of the threshold. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at YLHI Lord Howe Island Airport took less than a minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 28, utilizing 24% of the available runway length to achieve liftoff at a speed of 75 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C, with a light headwind of 1 knot from a direction of 269°.
As the aircraft climbed away from Lord Howe Island, it transitioned into an enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 580 feet above sea level to 1,656 feet, a vertical gain of 1,076 feet, in just 2 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of approximately 3 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, maintaining a steady altitude for 4 minutes while covering a further 7 nautical miles. The enroute cruise phase was conducted 2 miles south of Lord Howe Island.
The final approach to runway 28 at YLHI Lord Howe Island Airport was initiated from the southeast, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 823 feet above ground level to touch down before the threshold. The touchdown speed of 60 knots was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -112 feet per minute was smooth. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the subsequent rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance of 128 meters, equivalent to 16% of the available runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and control. The total flight distance of 12 nautical miles was completed in 8 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 82 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 28 at YLHI Lord Howe Island Airport was executed from the south east, with the aircraft aligned on heading 292.0° at 2 nautical miles and 823 feet above ground level. The approach quality was exceptional, with the aircraft maintaining a stable and controlled descent throughout. The touchdown was achieved before the threshold, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 60 knots was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -112 feet per minute was smooth and controlled. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway's centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34°C and a gentle tailwind of 3 knots, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment throughout. The total landing distance of 128 meters, which accounted for only 16% of the runway, was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skill and control. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of precision and control, earning a score of 100.0%.
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