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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 1,193 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,193 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 256 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 26 at EHTE Teuge Airport, a small airport located in the Netherlands. The aircraft, a DA40-XLS, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 60 kt, covering a distance of 86 m, which was just 7% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt blowing from the west.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead Teuge, a town located in the province of Gelderland. The climb was a gentle one, with the aircraft rising from an altitude of 615 ft above sea level to 685 ft in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nm. This climb phase was followed by a brief enroute level cruise, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nm.
After the cruise phase, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26 at EHTE Teuge Airport, this time approaching from the east. The aircraft was at an altitude of 101 ft above ground level and was heading towards the runway at a bearing of 263.0°. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt blowing from the west.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 52 kt. The touchdown distance was a respectable 255 m, which was just 37% of the runway's length. The touchdown rate was also excellent, with the aircraft descending at a rate of -73 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had done an excellent job of lining up the aircraft with the runway.
After touchdown, the aircraft rolled out to a stop, with the pilot maintaining perfect alignment with the runway. The total landing distance was 438 m, which was a testament to the pilot's skill and control. The total flight distance was 4 nm, and the flight used a total of 3 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight was a smooth and controlled one, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and judgment throughout.
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EHTE Teuge Airport, achieving a high score of 98.9%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 263.0° at an altitude of 101 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 26.
The runway at EHTE Teuge Airport has a length of 1,193 meters, and the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's speed and altitude to achieve a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also well-managed, reaching 68 knots, which is an optimal speed for landing. The touchdown distance of 255 meters was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent.
The touchdown speed of 52 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of -73 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating a smooth and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was minimal, making the landing conditions ideal. The total landing distance of 438 meters was 37% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's speed and altitude to achieve a smooth and controlled landing.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and controlled stop at the end of the runway. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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