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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,337 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 in the Boeing 737-800 began with a 13-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFPO Paris-Orly Airport. The departure roll took place on runway 20, with a takeoff distance of 1,257 meters or 52% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 152 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 5°C with a wind of 6 knots coming from 148° resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
The enroute climb started over Paray-Vieille-Poste in France, with the aircraft climbing from 1,332 feet above sea level to 36,936 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 117 nautical miles in 20 minutes.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft flew over Bruere-Allichamps in France for 18 minutes, covering 112 nm. The subsequent descent began over Anglards-de-Saint-Flour, with the aircraft descending from 36,986 feet to 36,184 feet in 2 minutes over a distance of 15 nm.
The aircraft then transitioned to another brief level cruise over Aumont-Aubrac for 2 minutes, covering 16 nm before beginning another descent over Banassac. During this descent, the aircraft descended from 36,170 feet to 1,424 feet over a distance of 104 nm in 22 minutes.
The final approach to runway 33 at LFMP Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport was initiated from the southeast at 4 nm and 1,270 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 33 was executed smoothly, with good threshold height, speed, and alignment. The touchdown distance was 390 meters with a touchdown speed of 137 knots and a fair touchdown rate of -256 ft/min.
The total landing distance was 1,369 meters, covering 59% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking area in 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 373 nm, lasted 81 minutes, and consumed 3,134 kg of fuel. The flight was completed successfully with smooth takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing phases, despite varying weather conditions and altitudes throughout the journey.
Wow, congratulations on an outstanding aircraft landing score of 99.6%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing to see why it was so successful.
During the Approach Phase, the pilot demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a smooth descent towards the runway. Additionally, maintaining a threshold speed of 143 knots shows a good control of the aircraft's velocity, ensuring a safe and precise approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's impressive to note that the pilot achieved a good threshold height, allowing for a smooth transition from the descent to the touchdown. The excellent landing flare also indicates a skilled execution of the landing maneuver, leading to a soft and controlled touchdown on the runway.
In the Touchdown Phase, the pilot's performance remained strong. While the touchdown rate of -256 feet per minute may be considered fair, the touchdown speed of 137 knots was well within the safe range. Furthermore, the touchdown distance of 390 meters indicates a good control of the aircraft's deceleration, ensuring a prompt stop upon landing. The perfect alignment with the runway further demonstrates the pilot's precision and proficiency in handling the aircraft during the critical moment of touchdown.
Overall, this high landing score is a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and proficiency in executing a safe and precise landing. Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in every flight!
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