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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 3,849 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,849 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,114 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Baron taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport, taking approximately 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 25, with the aircraft lifting off after a takeoff distance of 1,821 feet, which accounted for 23% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 92 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 50°F and winds of 4 knots at 140°. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the tailwind was 2 knots. As the aircraft took off, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead Gypsum, Colorado. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 7,138 feet above sea level to 12,014 feet, an increase of 4,877 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles. This phase took place 13 miles north of Eagle, Colorado. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 12,052 feet to 13,480 feet, an increase of 1,428 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. This climb started 20 miles south of the Pleasant Valley Airport in Oak Creek, Colorado.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting 6 miles south of the Pleasant Valley Airport. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 13,481 feet to 7,286 feet, a decrease of 6,195 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 14 at KSBS Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field was made from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 154.0° at an altitude of 407 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing took place on runway 14, which had a length of 3,849 feet. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was too high at 86 knots. However, the touchdown distance was good at 1,109 feet, and the touchdown speed was 76 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -72 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 46°F and winds of 11 knots at 140°, with a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 1 minute to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 56 nautical miles, taking 24 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 71 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a Baron, successfully landed at KSBS Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field, achieving a score of 97.7%. The final approach was initiated from the northwest, heading 154.0° at 2 nautical miles and 407 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft successfully touched down on runway 14, which has a length of 3,849 feet.
Upon landing, the threshold height was deemed good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was found to be too high at 86 knots, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to reduce the speed slightly to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown distance of 1,109 feet was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 76 knots was also within acceptable limits.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and quickly, with minimal impact on the runway. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had excellent control and precision during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 46°F and a wind speed of 11 knots from 140°. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 11 knots, which the pilot successfully managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 2,573 feet was 67% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop in a relatively short distance.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot had excellent control and precision during the post-landing phase. Overall, this landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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