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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 545 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 545 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 302 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 04 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport, a small airfield in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of France. The SR22 aircraft accelerated down the 182-meter runway, covering 33% of its length, before lifting off at a speed of 90 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 8 knots from a direction of 102 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb, passing overhead Courchevel and ascending from an altitude of 6,456 feet above sea level to 6,422 feet. This increase in altitude of 34 feet was achieved in just one minute, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile. The climb was a smooth and efficient one, setting the stage for the rest of the flight.
The final approach to runway 22 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 243.0 degrees and descending at a rate of 62 feet per minute. However, the pilot decided to initiate a go-around at an altitude of 0 feet above ground level, likely due to a change in the weather or a safety concern.
The landing was eventually made on runway 22, which had a length of 545 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 84 knots. The touchdown point was very long, using more than 50% of the available runway, but the touchdown speed of 63 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of 1,248 feet per minute was perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 11 knots from a direction of 109 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 10 knots and a tailwind of 4 knots. The total landing distance was 473 meters, which was 87% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 2 nautical miles and used 1 kilogram of fuel. The flight was a testament to the efficiency and maneuverability of the SR22 aircraft, as well as the skill and experience of the pilot.
The aircraft in question, a SR22, successfully landed at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport, a challenging airfield due to its short runway length of 545 meters. The pilot's approach to the runway 22 from the north east, heading 243.0°, was executed at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of -62 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's speed and altitude.
Upon landing, the pilot achieved a good threshold height, which is essential for a safe touchdown. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 84 kt, which may have been due to the aircraft's momentum or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for a smoother touchdown. The touchdown point was located very far down the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available runway length. This may have been a result of the pilot's attempt to maintain a safe speed and control the aircraft during the landing roll.
The touchdown speed of 63 kt was within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled descent and a good handling of the aircraft's speed. The touchdown rate of 1,248 feet per minute (fpm) was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is crucial for a safe landing and to avoid any potential damage to the aircraft.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 2°C and a wind speed of 11 kt from 109°. The crosswind component was 10 kt, while the tailwind component was 4 kt. Despite these challenging weather conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 473 meters was 87% of the available runway length, which is a relatively long distance. However, this may have been necessary due to the pilot's decision to maintain a safe speed and control the aircraft during the landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the landing roll and avoided any potential deviations from the centerline.
Overall, the pilot's performance during the landing was satisfactory, considering the challenging weather conditions and the short runway length. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in terms of maintaining a target threshold speed and reducing the touchdown point to a more optimal location.
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