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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,690 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,659 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 17R at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The Airbus A340-600 took off with a takeoff distance of 137 feet, which was 1% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 155 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather was characterized by a temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, rising from 1,473 feet above sea level to 37,021 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,548 feet in 22 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 144 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, starting 5 miles south of Atlanta, Texas, and lasting 47 minutes, covering 374 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 1 mile southwest of Pinson, Alabama, and the aircraft descended from 36,464 feet above sea level to 12,287 feet above sea level, a decrease of 24,177 feet in 25 minutes, covering 165 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 4 miles northeast of GE35 Southern Oaks Airport Bostwick, Georgia, and lasting 3 minutes, covering 14 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 1 mile northeast of Crawford, Georgia, and the aircraft descended from 11,447 feet above sea level to 6,308 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,139 feet in 9 minutes, covering 33 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 5 miles south of Lake Secession, South Carolina, and lasting 11 minutes, covering 38 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 1 mile west of 17SC Carolina Cow Country Airport Clinton, South Carolina, and the aircraft descended from 6,005 feet above sea level to 2,508 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,496 feet in 9 minutes, covering 31 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 4 miles east of Lockhart, South Carolina, and lasting 16 minutes, covering 28 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36R at KCLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport was from the south, heading 356.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,245 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on runway 36R, which had a length of 8,690 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 139 knots.
The touchdown point was 282 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 132 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was perfect at 9 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather at the time of landing was also characterized by a temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit.
The total landing distance was 3,502 feet, which was 40% of the runway. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 42 feet from the centerline. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 836 nautical miles, and the flight took 148 minutes. The aircraft used 15,716 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A340-600 successfully landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36R, achieving a high score of 95.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 356.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,245 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 139 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 282 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this is not considered a significant deviation. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of 9 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 56°F. The total landing distance of 3,502 feet was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 42 feet from the centerline, which may require some adjustments to the pilot's technique to achieve a more precise alignment.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The slight deviation in runway rollout alignment is a minor issue that can be addressed through further training and practice.
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