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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,808 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 540 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, the aircraft began its journey on runway 08, taking off with a distance of 1,083 meters, which accounted for 38% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 128 knots, with a local temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 5 knots. The wind direction was from 29 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute level, it began its ascent from 1,794 feet above sea level to 17,012 feet, a vertical increase of 15,218 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 25 nautical miles. The climb was initiated 1 mile southeast of Aulnat, and the aircraft continued to cruise at its enroute level for 18 minutes, covering 106 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, reducing its altitude from 17,009 feet to 5,006 feet in 12 minutes, covering 58 nautical miles. This descent phase was followed by a series of level cruises, with the aircraft maintaining its altitude for short periods before resuming its descent.
The final approach to runway 27 at Paris-Le Bourget Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft descending from 3,006 feet to 1,530 feet in just 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. The aircraft touched down 144 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 103 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown rate was smooth at -108 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,277 meters, accounting for 71% of the available runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 267 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 69 minutes and a fuel consumption of 452 kilograms.
The aircraft, Honda HA420, successfully completed a landing on runway 27 at LFPB Paris-Le Bourget Airport from the east, aligning with the heading of 265.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,358 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 113 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing conditions.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft touched down 144 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a speed of 103 knots, which was a little fast. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was smooth at -108 feet per minute, demonstrating good control and stability. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating precise control and adherence to the centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 19°C and a wind of 7 knots at 230°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,277 meters was 71% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance of the Honda HA420 was satisfactory, with a score of 98.3%. The slight deviations from the optimal landing conditions were minor and did not significantly impact the overall performance.
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