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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 245 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, where the aircraft, a DA40-XLS, accelerated down the 347-meter runway, covering 29% of its length. The takeoff speed was reached at 62 knots, and the aircraft lifted off the ground.
As the aircraft climbed to a safe altitude, it leveled off and entered a cruise phase, flying overhead Teuge in the Provincie Gelderland, The Netherlands. This enroute level cruise lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The local weather conditions during this phase were characterized by a temperature of 10°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 223°, resulting in a 3-knot headwind and a 3-knot crosswind.
Following the cruise phase, the aircraft began its descent, also starting overhead Teuge. The descent was a steep one, with the aircraft losing 547 feet in altitude over a distance of 1 nautical mile in 2 minutes. This phase of the flight was also characterized by a temperature of 10°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 223°.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it began its final approach, heading towards runway 26 at EHTE Teuge Airport from the east. The aircraft was at an altitude of 152 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The local weather conditions during this phase were characterized by a temperature of 10°C and a wind speed of 7 knots from 201°, resulting in a 6-knot crosswind and a 3-knot headwind.
The aircraft landed safely on runway 26, with a touchdown speed of 48 knots and a touchdown distance of 244 meters, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -61 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 490 meters, which was 41% of the runway length.
Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out of the runway, maintaining a very good alignment. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight used 43 kilograms of fuel.
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 264.0° at an altitude of 152 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 65 knots, registering at 65 kt. This indicates a controlled and gentle touchdown, which is essential for a safe landing. The touchdown distance of 244 meters was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's skill in navigating the aircraft to a precise landing spot.
The touchdown speed of 48 kt was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a stop in a controlled manner. The touchdown rate of -61 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's descent and speed during the landing phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 10°C and a gentle wind of 7 knots at 201°. The crosswind component was 6 kt, while the headwind component was 3 kt, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot. The runway length of 1,193 meters was more than sufficient to accommodate the aircraft's landing distance.
The total landing distance of 490 meters was 41% of the runway length, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skills and control throughout the entire process.
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