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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,976 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,684 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A319, then departed from runway 28L at KPDX Portland International Airport. The takeoff distance was 135 feet, which accounted for 1% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 144 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of KPDX, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and took the aircraft from 937 feet above sea level to 38,994 feet above sea level, an increase of 38,056 feet in 16 minutes and covering a distance of 86 nautical miles. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 9 miles south-east of 2WN9 Hillcrest Airport in Goldendale, Washington. This phase of the flight lasted for 29 minutes and covered a distance of 222 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 9 miles east of S90 Elk City Airport in Elk City, Idaho. The descent took the aircraft from 38,980 feet above sea level to 38,065 feet above sea level, a decrease of 916 feet in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 12 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb phase, which started 4 miles south-west of 05ID Running Creek Ranch Airport in Elk City, Idaho. This climb took the aircraft from 38,167 feet above sea level to 38,983 feet above sea level, an increase of 817 feet in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The final descent phase began 10 miles east of 05ID Running Creek Ranch Airport and took the aircraft from 38,980 feet above sea level to 5,688 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,292 feet in 34 minutes and covering a distance of 141 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 12 at KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, approaching from the north-west at a heading of 136.0 degrees and at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,251 feet above ground level.
The aircraft landed on runway 12 at KBZN, with a runway length of 8,976 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed at 136 knots. The touchdown point was 330 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was fast. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at 33 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 3,725 feet, which accounted for 41% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 7 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 480 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 100 minutes. The aircraft used 7,267 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, achieving a high score of 99.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 136.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,251 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 330 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 129 knots was slightly faster than the target speed, indicating that the pilots may have been able to make adjustments to reduce the speed and improve the touchdown quality. The touchdown rate of 33 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating excellent control and precision.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained a stable and consistent approach path. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 60°F, which likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 3,725 feet was 41% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained control and stability throughout the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the skills and expertise of the pilots. The high score of 99.1% reflects the excellent performance of the aircraft and the crew, and highlights the importance of careful planning and execution in achieving a safe and successful landing.
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