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Departure
Start bringing the nose up as the speed reaches 56 kt, not after it.
What happened: You started the rotation at 79 kt, 23 kt past the 56 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 56 kt at rotation
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Arrival
Time the turn onto base by bank angle so you roll out at the proper 45 degree angle to the runway, not sooner or later.
What happened: The turn from downwind onto base was rolled out at the wrong angle to the runway rather than the intended 45 degree join.
Watch for: Watch your angle to the runway through the base turn, aiming to roll out at 45 degrees.
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: 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,488 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 327 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft, flown by Gabriel White and Grey, began its takeoff roll on runway 23. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching a liftoff speed of 81 kt in a distance of 1,059 m, which accounted for 42% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it maintained a steady heading and speed, completing the first leg of the pattern in a distance of 1 nm in 15 seconds. The subsequent crosswind leg was even shorter, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nm in 21 seconds. With the aircraft now configured for final approach, it began its descent from the south-west, maintaining a heading of 34.0° at an altitude of 487 ft above ground level and a distance of 1 nm from the runway threshold. The aircraft's approach speed was well within the recommended parameters, and it touched down on runway 05 with a touchdown speed of 48 kt and a touchdown distance of 329 m, which was considered good.
The landing was characterized by an excellent touchdown rate of -78 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the aircraft's touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 3.9 m. The total flight distance was 4 nm, and the flight duration was 2 minutes, during which the aircraft consumed 1 kg of fuel. The local weather conditions remained unchanged throughout the flight, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt from 270°.
The final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the south west was executed with precision, with the aircraft Gabriel White and Grey maintaining a heading of 34.0° at 1 nm and 487 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a speed of 48 kt, with a touchdown distance of 329 m, well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was particularly impressive, with a rate of -78 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's centreline alignment was slightly off, deviating by 3.9 m from the centreline. However, this deviation did not significantly impact the subsequent rollout phase. The runway length of 2,493 m provided ample space for the aircraft to decelerate, and the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and winds of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively stable and calm environment.
The overall performance of the aircraft during the landing phase was commendable, with a score of 89.9%. The threshold speed of 67 kt was achieved, and the touchdown characteristics were well within the acceptable range. While there was some deviation from the centreline, the aircraft's handling and control during the rollout phase were satisfactory. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of proficiency, demonstrating the pilot's skill and experience.
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