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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 4,572 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 214 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Walvis Bay Airport, the Cessna 208B began its takeoff roll on runway 09, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 82 kt in 426 meters, which represented 12% of the runway's length. The aircraft then climbed away from the airport, rising to 12,191 feet above sea level in just 7 minutes, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles. This initial climb phase was characterized by a steady ascent, with the aircraft reaching a maximum rate of climb of 11,076 feet in a short period.
As the aircraft continued on its route, it entered a series of enroute level cruises, interspersed with further climb and descent phases. Notably, the aircraft climbed from 12,999 feet to 17,941 feet in just 5 minutes, covering 14 nautical miles, and then descended from 17,798 feet to 15,107 feet in 3 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles. These phases were executed efficiently, with the aircraft maintaining a high level of performance throughout. The final approach to runway 26 at Hosea Kutako International Airport was initiated from the north east, with the aircraft descending from 1,380 feet above ground level to touch down on the runway at a speed of 61 kt.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown distance, with the aircraft coming to rest on the runway in 213 meters. The touchdown rate was firm at -366 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 210 nautical miles, with a total fuel consumption of 285 kg and a flight time of 83 minutes.
The Cessna 208B touched down on runway 26 at FYWH Hosea Kutako International Airport with a high degree of precision, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 1,380 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway heading of 244.0°. The approach was characterized by a stable and controlled descent, culminating in a firm touchdown at a speed of 61 knots.
The touchdown was notable for its good alignment with the runway centreline, with the aircraft maintaining a straight course throughout the rollout phase. The touchdown speed was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown distance of 213 meters was also satisfactory. The aircraft's descent rate at touchdown was -366 feet per minute, indicating a firm but controlled touchdown. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 64 knots was also within the acceptable range.
The rollout phase was marked by perfect alignment with the runway centreline, demonstrating exceptional control and precision. The total landing distance of 808 meters was only 18% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a light headwind of 1 knot, contributed to a smooth and stable approach. Overall, the landing was scored 98.4%, reflecting the high level of precision and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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