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Improve the pattern base leg turn
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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,995 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,291 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was conducted using a King Air C90 GTX aircraft, a popular twin-engine turboprop designed for short to medium-range flights. The aircraft departed from runway 04R at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (PHNL) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The takeoff roll was 2,337 feet long, which is approximately 26% of the runway's total length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 106 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 62°F and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the west.
After takeoff, the pilot entered a right-hand traffic pattern, which is a standard procedure for departing aircraft. The entry into the pattern was smooth, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 23 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to complete the downwind turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of approximately 3 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself was short, lasting only 6 seconds and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which brought the aircraft to a position from which it could begin its final approach to the runway. This turn was also executed at a 45-degree angle to the runway, and the aircraft covered a distance of approximately 1 nautical mile. The final approach was made from the southwest, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 52.0 degrees and an altitude of 134 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 87 knots. The touchdown point was 862 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance but still within acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop without any issues. The total landing distance was 4,288 feet, which is approximately 48% of the runway's total length.
After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the parking area, which took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of 64 pounds of fuel. The flight duration was 8 minutes, which is a relatively short flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the pilot demonstrating good control and decision-making skills throughout the flight.
The King Air C90 GTX aircraft successfully landed at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilots. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway 04R at a heading of 52.0°. At an altitude of 134 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the pilots executed a precise final approach, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 862 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance considering the runway length of 8,995 feet. The touchdown speed of 87 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilots had maintained control and managed the aircraft's descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -111 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, suggesting that the pilots had successfully slowed the aircraft down without any abrupt deceleration.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the northwest. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which further contributed to the smoothness of the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots had maintained the aircraft's alignment with the runway throughout the approach and landing phases.
The total landing distance of 4,288 feet was 48% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots had executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the runway conditions. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and had brought it to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilots' skill and experience, and it demonstrates the King Air C90 GTX's ability to perform well in a variety of weather conditions.
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