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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 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 2,357 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 217 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 24 at LEIB Ibiza Airport, a Cessna 208B aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 625 meters, which accounted for 22% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 79 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed out of Ibiza, it began its enroute climb 3 miles southeast of Es Cubells, Spain. The climb was steep, with the aircraft rising from 963 feet above sea level to 5,487 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles. This impressive climb was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft leveled off and began its enroute level cruise 8 miles southwest of La Savina, Spain. This leg of the flight lasted 56 minutes and covered a distance of 161 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 3 miles southwest of Ferreries, Spain, dropping from 6,000 feet to 3,069 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles.
The aircraft then leveled off again 6 miles northeast of Ferreries and remained at that altitude for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. However, this brief period of level flight was short-lived, as the aircraft began its descent once more 9 miles northeast of Alaior, Spain. This time, it dropped from 2,947 feet to 1,668 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, LEMH Menorca Airport, it began its final approach to runway 19 from the north. The aircraft was heading 189.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,378 feet above ground level.
The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 62 knots. The touchdown distance was 216 meters, which was well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was a bit steeper than desired, at -401 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking just 4 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 207 nautical miles, and the flight lasted 82 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 288 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed at LEMH Menorca Airport, achieving a high score of 97.3%. The final approach to runway 19 was conducted from the north, with a heading of 189.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,378 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 64 knots was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled approach. The touchdown distance of 216 meters was also good, indicating that the aircraft had landed smoothly and without excessive deceleration.
However, the touchdown rate of -401 feet per minute (fpm) was considered hard, suggesting that the aircraft may have experienced a slight bounce or jolt upon touchdown. This could be due to a variety of factors, including the aircraft's speed, altitude, or the condition of the runway. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft had landed in a straight line and was properly aligned with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot, and a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance of 685 meters was 29% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft had landed relatively close to the threshold.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and had brought it to a stop in a straight line. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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