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Bank angle in the pattern is conventionally kept to 20 to 30 degrees, and the base-to-final turn is where that convention earns its keep. Stall speed rises with bank because the wing must produce more lift in a turn. Roughly 7 per cent higher at 30 degrees, about 19 per cent at 45, and around 40 per cent at 60. At 65 kt on base you don't have much margin to spend steepening a turn to salvage an overshoot.
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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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
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 309 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 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 989 meters, which is 55% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 89 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 05, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 20 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated with ease, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 17 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was completed with a distance of 2 nautical miles, and the angle to the runway was 61.7 degrees. The downwind leg itself was 3 nautical miles long and took 89 seconds to complete.
The pattern base leg turn was another 3 nautical miles long, with an angle to the runway of 19.9 degrees. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 22 seconds to complete. The final turn was also less than 1 nautical mile long and took 32 seconds to complete. The final approach to runway 05 was made from the southwest, with a heading of 47.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 515 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 05 was successful, with a threshold height that was good and a threshold speed that was well above the target at 83 knots. The touchdown distance was also good at 307 meters, and the touchdown speed was 62 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -115 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331 degrees.
The total landing distance was 768 meters, which is 42% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the flight took 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 47.0° at 2 nautical miles and 515 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the pilot to maintain control and execute a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on the runway at a speed of 62 knots, which was well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 307 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown rate of -115 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's energy and rate of descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 331°. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing even more challenging. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and smoothly in these conditions is a testament to their skill and expertise.
The total landing distance of 768 meters was 42% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's energy and rate of descent to achieve a safe and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a well-executed and safe landing, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza's performance was impressive, and the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and smoothly in challenging conditions is a credit to their training and experience.
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