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Maintain the centreline
See Departure Roll
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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: no landing flap set, off the centreline and wings not level.
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.
Touched down 601 m past the threshold — beyond 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 aircraft, a Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional with the registration N6060E, accelerated down the 1,394-meter runway, covering 77% of its length. The takeoff speed was achieved at 94 knots, marking the start of the flight.
As the aircraft lifted off, it entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the airspace around the airport. The entry into the pattern was swift, with the aircraft completing the initial turn in less than 1 nautical mile in just 45 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally impressive, with the aircraft covering the distance in under 1 nautical mile in just 22 seconds.
The pattern continued with a downwind turn, where the aircraft flew at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The turn was executed at an angle of 13.0 degrees, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it began its final approach from the north-east, heading 203.0 degrees at an altitude of 367 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The approach was smooth, with the aircraft maintaining a steady speed and alignment with the runway.
The landing on runway 23 was successful, with the aircraft touching down 168 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 75 knots, which was within the target range, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -48 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a high degree of control and precision from the pilot.
The total landing distance was 1,009 meters, covering 56% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing and rollout phases.
The flight was completed with a total distance of 5 nautical miles, taking approximately 3 minutes to cover. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating a high degree of efficiency and economy.
The aircraft, a Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional with the registration N6060E, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport. The final approach was conducted from the north east, aligning with a heading of 203.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 367 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was well-executed, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 93 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 23, which has a length of 1,814 meters. The touchdown point was 168 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. However, the touchdown speed of 75 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -48 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 251°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots, providing a relatively stable approach environment.
The total landing distance of 1,009 meters was 56% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with a score of 97.4%.
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