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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 1,880 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 387 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking to the runway, taking approximately 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-600, then departed from runway 11 at KPWM Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine, United States. The takeoff distance was 868 meters, which is 40% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 142 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 25°C, with a wind speed of 4 knots at 140°. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was also 3 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead KPWM Portland International Jetport. The climb took 36 minutes, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,032 feet above sea level to 39,229 feet above sea level, an increase of 38,197 feet. The distance covered during this climb was 279 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, starting 9 miles southwest of CCQ4 Amhearst in Nova Scotia, Canada. This cruise phase lasted for 60 minutes and covered a distance of 482 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, this time starting 12 miles northeast of CDY3 Fogo Airport in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The climb took only 5 minutes, during which the aircraft ascended from 39,212 feet above sea level to 41,219 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,006 feet. The distance covered during this climb was 42 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 54 miles northeast of CDY3 Fogo Airport. This cruise phase lasted for 98 minutes and covered a distance of 1,494 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 81 miles west of Dooagh in Connaught, Ireland. The descent took 29 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 41,214 feet above sea level to 1,303 feet above sea level, a decrease of 39,911 feet. The distance covered during this descent was 184 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 08 at EGAE City of Derry Airport was made from the southwest, heading 70.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,281 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 385 meters, which is 44% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target speed at 130 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -221 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 40°. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 5 knots. The aircraft then taxied to the parking from the runway, taking approximately 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 2,488 nautical miles, and the total flight time was 235 minutes. The aircraft used 13,064 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-600 aircraft successfully landed at EGAE City of Derry Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 08 was initiated from the south west, with a heading of 70.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level. The aircraft's approach was marked by a score of 98.7%, indicating an exceptionally smooth and controlled descent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 121 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. However, the touchdown distance of 385 meters was deemed good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and precision throughout the landing process. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately guide the aircraft onto the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots at 40°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots, providing a relatively stable and calm environment for the landing. The total landing distance of 824 meters was 44% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's speed and descent to achieve a safe and controlled landing.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and precision even after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics.
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