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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,774 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking to the runway at KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, taking approximately 7 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 12, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 151 knots. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 53°F.
As the aircraft climbed out of KBZN, it began its enroute climb, which started approximately 1 mile southeast of the airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 5,400 feet above sea level to 38,763 feet, an increase of 33,363 feet in just 20 minutes, covering a distance of 137 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began approximately 9 miles southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming. This phase lasted for 16 minutes and covered a distance of 124 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started approximately 28 miles north of Wamsutter, Wyoming. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 39,003 feet to 25,407 feet, a decrease of 13,596 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 88 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which began approximately 9 miles south of the WY11 A Bar A Ranch Airstrip in Encampment, Wyoming. This phase lasted for just 2 minutes and covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent once again, this time from an altitude of 24,986 feet to 10,997 feet, a decrease of 13,989 feet in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 93 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which began approximately 3 miles south of the CO14 Reasoner Airport in Brighton, Colorado. This phase lasted for just 2 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent once again, this time from an altitude of 10,991 feet to 6,578 feet, a decrease of 4,413 feet in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 34R at KDEN Denver International Airport took place from the south, with the aircraft heading 0.0° at an altitude of 1,216 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing took place on the runway, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 128 knots and a touchdown rate of 131 feet per minute. The touchdown point was 411 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 3,714 feet, which accounted for 31% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 14 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 471 nautical miles, taking 101 minutes and consuming 7,557 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at KDEN Denver International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.2%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the south, heading directly towards the runway 34R, which is 12,040 feet long. The aircraft was at an altitude of 1,216 feet above ground level (agl) and 4 nautical miles away from the runway.
As the aircraft began its final approach, it maintained a good threshold height, indicating a stable and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 135 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach. The touchdown point was 411 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal spot but still within a safe margin.
The touchdown speed of 128 knots was also good, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed the aircraft down to a safe speed before touching down. The touchdown rate of 131 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, showing that the aircraft had a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. The total landing distance of 3,714 feet was 31% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled roll-out after touchdown.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and controlled manner in which the aircraft was brought to a safe stop on the runway.
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