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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 1,679 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,679 m of the 3,986 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 535 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
LOWW Vienna International Airport was the departure point for this Airbus A321 flight, which began its journey on runway 29. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took approximately 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft accelerated down the runway, it lifted off at a speed of 147 knots, using 51% of the available runway length of 1,779 meters.
Following a smooth departure, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile west of the airport and continued for 14 minutes, covering a distance of 84 nautical miles. The climb phase saw the aircraft ascend from an initial altitude of 1,173 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 30,010 feet, an increase of 28,837 feet. The enroute level cruise phase followed, lasting 16 minutes and covering 120 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its descent 2 miles north of Eibau, Germany. The descent phase was completed in 19 minutes, covering 101 nautical miles, and saw the aircraft descend from 30,004 feet to 1,531 feet above sea level.
The final approach to runway 24L at EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 249.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,369 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly above the target of 138 knots, and the touchdown point was 114 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 128 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -248 feet per minute was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. Following a taxiing period of 5 minutes and covering 1 nautical mile, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 313 nautical miles and using 2,734 kilograms of fuel.
The final approach to runway 24L at EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport was executed from the east, aligning with the heading of 249.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,369 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 138 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing speed.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown point was located 114 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal point. The touchdown speed of 128 knots was a little fast, and the touchdown rate of -248 feet per minute was fair. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating precise control and coordination during the landing phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 6°C and wind at 7 knots from 310°, contributed to a relatively calm environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,593 meters, which accounts for 40% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing performance was impressive, with a score of 98.8% reflecting the high level of proficiency and precision demonstrated by the crew.
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