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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 641 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 641 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 180 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 XBRO Broadford Airstrip. The aircraft, a Cessna 152, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 389 meters, which was 48% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 66 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airstrip, it began its enroute climb 1 mile east of Broadford. The climb was steep, with an increase in altitude of 87.8 meters in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a cruise phase, lasting 8 minutes and covering 12 nautical miles.
The flight continued with a series of climbs and cruises, each taking place over different locations in the Highland region of Scotland. The aircraft climbed from 879 meters above sea level to 1,105 meters above sea level in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles, and then leveled off for 11 minutes, covering 16 nautical miles. Further climbs and cruises took place over Mallaig and Fort William, with the aircraft eventually beginning its descent 2 miles north-west of Spean Bridge.
The descent was steep, with a decrease in altitude of 1,018.7 meters in 7 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off for a short period, covering 4 nautical miles, before beginning its final approach to runway 03 at EGVZ Fort Augustus Airstrip. The approach was made from the south-west, with the aircraft heading 33.0° at an altitude of 24.0 meters above ground level.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 40 knots and a distance of 178 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -0.5 meters per second, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 376 meters, which was 59% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 63 nautical miles, taking 43 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used -7 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at EGVZ Fort Augustus Airstrip, achieving a high score of 98.0%. The final approach was conducted from the south-west, heading 33.0° at an altitude of 24.0 meters above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth transition into the landing phase.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a touchdown speed of 40 knots being well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 178 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -0.5 meters per second was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed and altitude during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 2 knots and a slight tailwind of 1 knot. The runway length of 641 meters was sufficient to accommodate the aircraft's landing distance, which was 59% of the total runway length.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a steady course and aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. The rollout alignment was also flawless, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and direction during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 98.0%.
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