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Keep the taxi smooth
Turn speed is limited by lateral load on the tyres and the people in the back, and lateral acceleration goes with the square of speed. On an illustrative 25 m turn radius, 10 kt produces about 0.11 g of side load, while 20 kt produces about 0.43 g. Doubling the speed quadruples the load. That square law is the entire content of the "10 knots in turns" rule, and it tells you why a slightly-too-fast turn feels fine and a moderately-too-fast one throws the cabin crew across the galley.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 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 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 208 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a DA62 aircraft, departing from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll began, and the aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 93 knots, utilizing 37% of the runway's length, which was 667 meters.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 274°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, with both being 1 knot. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of Croy, Highland, Scotland, and rising from an altitude of 875 feet above sea level to 1,073 feet, an increase of 198 feet, in less than a minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile, while flying 1 mile west of Croy. The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft heading at 50.0° and flying at an altitude of 96 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 75 knots and a touchdown rate of -121 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was 205 meters, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 228°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 3 knots.
The total landing distance was 576 meters, which accounted for 32% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 0 kilograms of fuel.
The DA62 aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its operation. The final approach to runway 05 was conducted from the south west, with a heading of 50.0° at an altitude of 96 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The aircraft's performance during the landing was impressive, with a threshold speed of 85 knots being achieved, which is a good indicator of the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown distance of 205 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to bring it to a stop in a relatively short distance.
The touchdown speed of 75 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of -121 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the pilot had a good feel for the aircraft's descent and was able to bring it to a stop without any sudden or harsh movements. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is properly aligned with the runway and can be brought to a stop without any issues.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 228°. This resulted in a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.
The total landing distance of 576 meters was 32% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance and indicates that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to bring it to a stop in a relatively short distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had a good feel for the aircraft's movement and was able to bring it to a stop without any issues.
Overall, the DA62 aircraft's landing at EGPE Inverness Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its operation. The aircraft's performance during the landing was impressive, and the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed was evident throughout the landing.
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