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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 974 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 974 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 385 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the departure roll from runway 35 at EGNL Barrow Walney Island Airport. The aircraft, Sirius, took off with a takeoff distance of 168 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 53 knots, indicating a smooth and efficient takeoff.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 15°C temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots at 270°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. The enroute climb started overhead the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 219 meters above sea level to 454 meters above sea level, an increase of 235 meters in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile, 1 mile north of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, England. The cruise phase was a stable and efficient segment of the flight.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, starting 1 mile west of Dalton in Furness, Cumbria, England. The descent was from 440 meters above sea level to 34 meters above sea level, a decrease of 406.4 meters in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled descent.
The final approach to runway 23 at EGNL Barrow Walney Island Airport was made from the north-east, heading 230° at 0 nautical miles and 22.5 meters above ground level. The landing was executed with precision, with a threshold speed of 53 knots and a touchdown speed of 36 knots. The touchdown distance was 382 meters, which was within the acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate was perfect at 0.0 meters per second.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 4 knots at 270°. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The total landing distance was 596 meters, which accounted for 61% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout.
In conclusion, the flight was characterized by a smooth and efficient takeoff, a stable and efficient cruise phase, and a well-executed landing. The aircraft, Sirius, demonstrated excellent performance and handling throughout the flight, which resulted in a total flight distance of 5 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of -9 kilograms.
The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed at EGNL Barrow Walney Island Airport, achieving a remarkable score of 98.8%. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north-east, with a heading of 230.0° at an altitude of 22.5 meters above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles (nm) from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision, touching down on the runway at a speed of 53 knots, which was within the threshold speed requirements. The touchdown distance of 382 meters was also well within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 36 knots was satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of 0.0 meters per second was perfect, signifying a gentle and stable landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots from a direction of 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was also 3 knots, resulting in a negligible effect on the aircraft's landing performance.
The total landing distance of 596 meters was 61% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the runway length of 974 meters. This indicates that the aircraft was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing process. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing of the Sirius aircraft at EGNL Barrow Walney Island Airport was a textbook example of precision and control, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skills and expertise in navigating the aircraft through the final approach and landing phases.
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