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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 9,323 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,419 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT). This process took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 18L, and the takeoff distance was 5,149 feet, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 148 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of KCLT, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile southeast of the airport. The climb started at an altitude of 1,709 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 32,337 feet, an increase of 30,628 feet in 19 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 125 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 5 miles northeast of Fairfax Airport (KFAC) in Fairfax, South Carolina. The aircraft descended from 32,169 feet to 2,499 feet, a decrease of 29,670 feet in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 62 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which started 4 miles southwest of Bloomingdale, Georgia. This phase lasted for 9 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 10 at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 91.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,270 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing took place on a runway with a length of 9,323 feet, and the threshold height was good. The threshold speed was also good at 136 knots.
The touchdown distance was 1,426 feet, which was 37% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 130 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at 14 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took approximately 6 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 197 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 63 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 5,131 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at KSAV Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 91.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,270 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning the aircraft with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a threshold speed of 136 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 1,426 feet was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 130 knots was within the recommended limits, and the touchdown rate of 14 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a gentle and stable landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was spot on, indicating that the pilot had maintained precise control throughout the approach and landing phases. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 55°F, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing operation.
The total landing distance of 3,478 feet was 37% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the runway's dimensions. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities. The high score of 98.9% is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance, making this a successful and safe landing operation.
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