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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 1,526 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,526 m of the 3,203 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 543 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on Vueling EC-LUN began with a 15-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LEBL El Prat, covering a distance of 3 nm. The departure roll took place on runway 24L, with a takeoff distance of 1,475 m (56% of the runway length). The liftoff speed was 148 knots.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft started climbing 1 mile southwest of LEBL El Prat and ascended from 1,078 ft asl to 37,508 ft asl, covering a distance of 113 nm in 22 minutes. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 24 °C, with a wind speed of 9 knots at 320°, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
After reaching cruising altitude, the enroute level cruise lasted 30 minutes, starting 6 miles southeast of Oropesa del Mar and covering a distance of 192 nm.
The enroute descent commenced 2 miles east of La Iruela, descending from 37,853 ft asl to 1,817 ft asl in 28 minutes, covering a distance of 106 nm.
The aircraft landed on runway 31 at LEMG Malaga, with a runway length of 3,203 m. The height at the threshold was 41 ft agl, with a speed at the threshold of 134 knots. The touchdown occurred 539 m from the threshold at a speed of 126 knots with a VSI of -79 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was a temperature of 23 °C and a wind speed of 10 knots at 290°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 9 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,438 m, 45% of the runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 7 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 421 nm, lasting 120 minutes and consuming 3,503 kg of fuel.
Congratulations on achieving a fantastic aircraft landing score of 98.4%! Let's break down your performance in each phase of the landing process.
During the Approach Phase, you displayed excellent glideslope alignment, which indicates that you were able to maintain the correct descent angle towards the runway. This is crucial for a smooth and controlled landing. By staying on track with the glideslope, you set yourself up for success in the subsequent phases.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your performance was commendable. You maintained a good threshold height, ensuring that you were at the correct altitude when crossing the runway threshold. Additionally, your landing flare was executed well, allowing for a smooth transition from descent to touchdown. These factors contributed to a successful landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, you continued to excel. Your touchdown rate was excellent, indicating that you landed smoothly and without excessive force. It's also great to see that your speed was on target, as this is critical for a safe and controlled landing. Although the touchdown point was slightly beyond the designated zone, this can be easily adjusted with practice. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being slightly off centerline is something to keep in mind for future landings.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was slightly off centerline. While this is an area for improvement, it's important to note that overall, your performance in this phase was still strong.
Overall, your landing score of 98.4% is a testament to your skill and proficiency as a pilot. By continuing to practice and refine your techniques, you can further enhance your performance and strive for even higher scores in the future. Keep up the great work and continue to prioritize safety and precision in all your landings. Great job!
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