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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 1,617 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,617 m of the 3,034 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 328 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Boeing 737-800 commenced at ELLX Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway taking 9 minutes to cover a distance of 2 nm. The departure roll from runway 06 saw the aircraft reach a takeoff speed of 156 knots, covering 34% of the runway in a distance of 1,345 meters. The local weather at takeoff was favorable, with a temperature of 12°C and minimal wind conditions.
Once in the air, the enroute climb began over Senningen, Luxembourg, ascending from 2,239 ft above sea level to 36,912 ft in a 26-minute climb covering 166 nm. The subsequent level cruise phase commenced over Genicourt, Ile-de-France, France and lasted 71 minutes, covering 546 nm. The descent phase was initiated 4 miles northeast of O Barco de Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain, with the aircraft descending from 36,393 ft to 1,944 ft over a distance of 104 nm.
The landing was executed smoothly on runway 17 at LPPR Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, with the aircraft touching down 331 meters from the threshold at a speed of 127 knots and a vertical speed of -296 ft/m. The landing distance totaled 1,538 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway length. The weather at the destination showed a temperature of 19°C with a light wind at 3 knots coming from 159°.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in just 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The entire flight covered a distance of 827 nm over a duration of 136 minutes, consuming 5,713 kg of fuel throughout the journey.
First of all, congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 99.1%! This is a remarkable accomplishment that showcases your skill and precision as a pilot.
Let's break down the various phases of the landing process to understand what contributed to your high score. In the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating that you maintained a steady descent path towards the runway. Additionally, your speed was slightly below target, which shows that you were able to control your aircraft's velocity effectively.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your performance was top-notch. You managed to maintain a good threshold height, which is crucial for a smooth touchdown. Your landing flare was great, proving that you executed a controlled and precise descent towards the runway.
During the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was firm, indicating a confident and stable landing. Your speed was right on target, demonstrating your ability to manage and adjust your aircraft's velocity during the critical moment of touchdown. Furthermore, the fact that you landed inside the touchdown zone and positioned your aircraft just 2.4 meters from the runway's centerline showcases your exceptional accuracy and alignment skills.
Lastly, the Rollout Phase further highlighted your proficiency as a pilot. Your runway alignment was very good, reflecting your ability to maintain a straight and controlled path as you decelerated and taxied towards the terminal.
Overall, your performance throughout the entire landing process was nothing short of outstanding. Keep up the exceptional work and continue honing your skills to further improve and strive for perfection in every landing you execute. Your dedication and precision are truly commendable, and I have no doubt that you will achieve even greater heights in your aviation career. Well done!
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