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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 742 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 742 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 225 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, a Vertigo 28 Apex, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, LFBD. This short taxiing process took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 29, with a takeoff distance of 504 meters, which accounted for 21% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 155 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and winds of 4 knots at 84 degrees. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind was 3 knots. The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile south east of Martignas-sur-Jalle, where the aircraft ascended from 1,202 feet above sea level to 2,487 feet, an increase of 1,285 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, starting 2 miles south of Le Temple, which lasted for 7 minutes and covered a distance of 16 nautical miles. The enroute descent began 1 mile south east of Cestas, where the aircraft descended from 2,167 feet to 650 feet, a decrease of 1,517 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 21 at LFCS Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats was made from the north east, heading 212.0 degrees, at an altitude of 439 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was executed on runway 21, which had a length of 742 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was 83 knots.
The touchdown distance was satisfactory at 225 meters, with a touchdown speed of 74 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -87 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.6 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and winds of 2 knots at 89 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, while the tailwind was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 529 meters, accounting for 71% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 32 nautical miles, taking 12 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 15 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, Vertigo - 28 Apex, successfully landed at LFCS Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing technique. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 212.0° at 1 nautical mile and 439 feet above ground level (agl), before touching down on runway 21.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 83 knots was also well-managed, allowing the aircraft to touch down smoothly. The touchdown distance of 225 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 74 knots was slightly lower than the threshold speed, which is a desirable outcome as it reduces the risk of overrunning the runway.
One notable aspect of the landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -87 feet per minute (fpm), which indicates that the aircraft touched down with minimal deceleration. This is a testament to the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and speed during the final approach.
However, there was a slight deviation from the centerline, with the aircraft touching down 6.6 meters off-center. This is not a major concern, but it does highlight the need for the pilot to maintain a more precise alignment during the final approach.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a light wind of 2 knots from 89°. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which made the landing even more challenging but ultimately successful.
The total landing distance of 529 meters was 71% of the runway length, which is a reasonable outcome given the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and brought it to a stop safely.
Overall, the landing of Vertigo - 28 Apex at LFCS Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing technique. The pilot's skill and experience were evident throughout the landing, and the outcome was a testament to their ability to manage the aircraft safely and efficiently.
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