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Maintain the centreline
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: seven 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.
At the 500 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,272 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 750 ft 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 34 at KLXV Lake County Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 4,358 feet, which was 68% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 89 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 46°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 278°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of Leadville, Colorado, at an altitude of 10,768 feet above sea level. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending to 12,867 feet above sea level in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This climb phase was followed by a brief enroute level cruise, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles, starting 3 miles southeast of KLXV Lake County Airport.
The enroute descent phase began 7 miles south of KLXV Lake County Airport, where the aircraft descended from 13,160 feet above sea level to 9,736 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,424 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles. Following this descent, the aircraft entered another enroute level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles, starting 1 mile southwest of KAEJ Central Colorado Regional Airport.
The final approach to runway 33 at KAEJ Central Colorado Regional Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 338.0° at 2 nautical miles and 956 feet above ground level. The landing was made on a runway with a length of 8,272 feet, and the threshold height was good. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 89 knots, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 78 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 751 feet, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -88 feet per minute. Unfortunately, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 11 feet from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 46°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 278°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The total flight distance was 36 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 13 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -198 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at KAEJ Central Colorado Regional Airport, achieving a score of 99.7%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the south, heading 338.0° at 2 nautical miles and 956 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was 46°F, with a wind speed of 6 knots from 278°. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot maintained control of the aircraft, ensuring a smooth and stable approach.
Upon landing, the pilot achieved a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing. The threshold speed, however, was slightly above the target speed of 89 knots, indicating that the pilot may have been a bit aggressive in their approach. Nevertheless, the touchdown distance of 751 feet was well within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
The touchdown speed of 78 knots was a bit faster than ideal, but the pilot managed to maintain an excellent touchdown rate of -88 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft was brought to a stop quickly and safely, minimizing the risk of damage or injury.
One area for improvement was the runway touchdown position, which was slightly misaligned by 11 feet from the centerline. This may have been due to the pilot's reaction to the crosswind or other factors, but it did not significantly impact the overall safety of the landing.
Overall, the pilot's performance was impressive, and the landing was executed with precision and control. The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza is a capable aircraft, and the pilot's skills were well-suited to its handling characteristics.
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