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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,114 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 415 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 25 at Newcastle Airport (EGNT), where the Vision Jet took off with a takeoff distance of 262 meters, which is 12% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 105 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 301 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south east of Ponteland, a town located in Northumberland, England. The climb started from an altitude of 1,027 feet above sea level and reached a height of 2,059 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,032 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent 1 mile south of EGNT Newcastle Airport. The descent started from an altitude of 2,069 feet above sea level and ended at 661 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,408 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 25 at EGNT Newcastle Airport was made from the north east, with the aircraft heading 244.0 degrees at an altitude of 406 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was well above the target speed of 82 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 413 meters, and the touchdown speed was 61 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was excellent at -72 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 950 meters, which is 45% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The Vision Jet used 14 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good weather conditions and precise control of the aircraft.
The Vision Jet has successfully landed at EGNT Newcastle Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft began its final approach to runway 25 from the north east, heading 244.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 406 feet above ground level (agl).
As the Vision Jet descended onto the runway, it demonstrated excellent control and precision. The touchdown speed of 61 knots was well within the target range, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute (fpm) was also exceptional, showcasing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft aligning itself precisely with the centerline of the runway. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures the aircraft remains stable and on course throughout the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 301°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which further contributed to the smoothness of the landing.
The total landing distance of 950 meters was 45% of the runway length, indicating a controlled and efficient touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its alignment with the centerline of the runway throughout the rollout phase.
Overall, the Vision Jet's landing at EGNT Newcastle Airport was a textbook example of precision and control, with the aircraft demonstrating exceptional performance and handling characteristics. The pilot's skill and expertise were evident throughout the landing, and the aircraft's systems performed flawlessly to ensure a safe and successful touchdown.
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