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Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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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: five 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.
Side view — the last 1,206 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,206 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 101 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 35 at LIDH Thiene Arturo Ferrarin Airfield, where the Bonanza G36 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 357 meters, which is 30% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 80 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 1 degree.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 35, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in just 9 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also minimal, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 19 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to the downwind turn, which had a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle to the runway of 94.5 degrees.
The downwind leg was 2 nautical miles long and took 52 seconds to complete. The base leg turn had a distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 32.5 degrees. The base leg itself was also 2 nautical miles long and took 49 seconds to complete. The final turn had a distance of 2 nautical miles and took 297 seconds to complete.
The final approach to runway 35 was made from the south, with a heading of 348.0 degrees and an altitude of 60 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 68 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 99 meters, and the touchdown speed was also good at 66 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -84 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.5 meters from the centerline, but the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 243 meters, which is 20% of the runway length. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight took 14 minutes to complete. Notably, the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Bonanza G36 aircraft successfully landed at LIDH Thiene Arturo Ferrarin Airfield, achieving a score of 97.7%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 348.0° at an altitude of 60 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft touched down on runway 35, which has a length of 1,206 meters.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 68 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to flare earlier than expected. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 99 meters, and the touchdown speed of 66 knots was also within acceptable limits.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -84 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and with minimal impact, which is a key factor in reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and its occupants. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.5 meters from the centerline, but this did not appear to have any significant impact on the overall landing.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and no wind. This made the landing even more straightforward, as the aircraft was not subject to any crosswind or headwind components. The total landing distance was 243 meters, which is just 20% of the runway length. This indicates that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and efficiently after touchdown, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was reported as very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain its alignment with the runway centerline after touchdown. This is an important aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure that the aircraft is able to stop safely and avoid any potential hazards on the runway. Overall, this landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and safely, and the pilot achieving a high score of 97.7%.
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