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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,763 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 517 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Beechcraft Duke began with a departure roll on runway 04 at PHNG Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,438 ft, which accounted for 19% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 103 kt. The local weather at the time of departure was 84 °F with a wind of 23 kt at 59 °, resulting in a crosswind of 3 kt and a headwind of 23 kt.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft started climbing overhead PHNG Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The climb was from 674 ft asl to 114 ft asl, an increase of 559 ft in 2 minutes, covering 1 nm.
The final approach to runway 04 at PHNG Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport was from the southwest, heading 52.0 ° at 0 nm and 92 ft agl. A go-around was performed at 0 ft agl.
The landing on runway 04 at PHNG Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport had a runway length of 7,763 ft. The threshold height and speed were good at 94 kt. The touchdown distance was good at 511 ft with a touchdown speed of 74 kt. The touchdown rate was firm at -329 ft/m, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 22 ft from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing was 81 °F with a wind of 29 kt at 67 °, resulting in a crosswind of 8 kt and a headwind of 28 kt.
The total landing distance was 1,803 ft, which accounted for 23% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was reported as very good.
Overall, the total flight distance was 3 nm taking 6 minutes and used -1 lbs of fuel.
The Beechcraft Duke successfully landed at PHNG Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport, with a score of 96.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 52.0 degrees at 0 nm altitude and 92 feet above ground level (agl).
The final approach and landing were executed with good precision, taking into account the runway conditions and weather factors. The runway length is 7,763 feet, which was well within the capabilities of the aircraft. The threshold height was good, indicating that the plane was aligned properly with the runway.
The pilot managed to maintain a target threshold speed, which was 94 kt. This was crucial in ensuring a smooth and stable landing. The touchdown distance of 511 feet was also within the expected range, further confirming a well-executed landing.
However, there was a slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, by 22 feet from the centreline. This could be attributed to a minor miscalculation or a brief deviation during the final approach.
Weather conditions also played a significant role in the successful landing. The temperature was 81°F, and the wind speed was 29 kt at 67 degrees, with a crosswind of 8 kt and a headwind of 28 kt. This combination of wind factors presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but it was successfully navigated.
The total landing distance was 1,803 feet, which is 23% of the runway length. This indicates a relatively short landing distance, further emphasizing the precision and skill of the pilot.
In conclusion, the Beechcraft Duke landed smoothly and accurately at PHNG Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport, with a score of 96.4%. The pilot demonstrated excellent control and expertise in navigating challenging weather conditions and ensuring a safe and efficient landing.
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