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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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,200 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,695 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Velocity XL aircraft departed from runway 12 at YPJT Perth Jandakot Airport, covering a takeoff distance of 671 feet, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 78 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 8 knots at 110 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed out of Jandakot, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 21,517 feet above sea level in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 30 nautical miles. The climb started from an initial altitude of 939 feet above sea level, resulting in an increase of 20,579 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 147 minutes and covered a distance of 600 nautical miles. This phase began 7 miles west of Jindalee, a location in the State of Western Australia, Australia.
The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 13 miles southeast of YCWY Coolawanyah Airport Coolawanyah Station. The descent from 21,683 feet above sea level to 5,546 feet above sea level took 23 minutes, covering a distance of 78 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. This phase began 21 miles southwest of YPPD Port Hedland International Airport Port Hedland.
The aircraft then began its final descent, which started 16 miles southwest of YPPD Port Hedland International Airport. The descent from 4,945 feet above sea level to 438 feet above sea level took 8 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a final level cruise phase, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. This phase began 1 mile south of YPPD Port Hedland International Airport.
The final approach to runway 14 at YPPD Port Hedland International Airport was made from the north-west, with a heading of 136.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 201 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 14 was successful, with a touchdown point located 239 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 62 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -10 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 15 knots at 110 degrees. The crosswind was 7 knots, and the headwind was 14 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,336 feet, which accounted for 28% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 730 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 202 minutes. The aircraft used 283 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Aircraft Velocity XL successfully landed at YPPD Port Hedland International Airport, achieving a high score of 97.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, heading 136.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 201 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ensuring a smooth and stable descent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 14, which has a length of 8,200 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was maintained at 80 knots, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown point was 239 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal spot but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 62 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of -10 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 15 knots from 110°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 14 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft, ensuring a stable and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 2,336 feet was 28% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the wind conditions. This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision during the landing, minimizing the distance required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the Aircraft Velocity XL's landing at YPPD Port Hedland International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The high score of 97.5% reflects the pilot's ability to execute a precise and controlled landing, even in challenging wind conditions.
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