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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,697 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 381 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield, the Bonanza G36 began its takeoff roll on runway 24, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 87 kt in 384 meters, which accounted for 63% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a climb, starting 1 mile west of Hamm, and ascended from 1,332 feet above sea level to 2,621 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This climb phase was characterized by a significant increase in altitude, with a net gain of 1,288 feet.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles, before initiating a descent 2 miles southwest of Kamen. The descent phase was notable for its steepness, with the aircraft losing 1,743 feet in altitude over a period of 4 minutes, while covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into a final approach to runway 24 at Dortmund Airport, aligning itself with the runway from the northeast at an altitude of 394 feet above ground level.
The Bonanza G36 landed on runway 24 at Dortmund Airport, touching down at a speed of 62 kt and a distance of 380 meters, which accounted for 36% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was smooth at -108 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 9.6 meters. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out, with a slight misalignment from the centerline by 9.7 meters. The total landing distance was 501 meters, and the aircraft used 7 kilograms of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 21 nautical miles and lasted 10 minutes.
The Bonanza G36 touched down on runway 24 at EDLW Dortmund Airport, demonstrating a good approach quality. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 394 feet above ground level (agl) at 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold, aligning with the heading of 243.0°. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 83 knots was slightly above the target value. This minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a smooth descent rate of -108 feet per minute (fpm), with a touchdown speed of 62 knots. The touchdown distance of 380 meters was within acceptable limits, indicating a well-executed landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 9.6 meters, which may have been due to crosswind or pilot error. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 12°C and a headwind of 13 knots, did not appear to significantly impact the landing.
The Bonanza G36 continued to roll out on the runway, with a total landing distance of 501 meters, accounting for 36% of the available runway length. Although the runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned from the centreline by 9.7 meters, the overall landing performance was satisfactory, earning a score of 95.3%. The pilot's ability to maintain control and execute a smooth touchdown, despite the minor deviations, was commendable.
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