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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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: no landing flap set.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,795 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 278 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Reichelsheim Airfield took a mere minute, covering less than a nautical mile. The Bonanza G36 then began its departure roll on runway 36, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 86 knots. The takeoff distance of 513 meters accounted for 42% of the runway, a relatively efficient performance given the local weather conditions. A temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind of 14 knots at 74 degrees, with a crosswind of 13 knots and a headwind of 3 knots, presented a moderate challenge for the pilot.
As the aircraft climbed out of Reichelsheim, it began its enroute climb, ascending from 479 feet above sea level to 1,850 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. This climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 5 minutes and covered 12 nautical miles, 2 miles west of Florstadt Airport. The aircraft then commenced its enroute descent, reducing its altitude from 1,739 feet to 396 feet in 4 minutes, covering 10 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 07L at Frankfurt Airport was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 65.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 55 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 07L was a smooth one, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 73 knots and a touchdown rate of -175 feet per minute. The touchdown distance of 277 meters was well within the acceptable range, accounting for only 18% of the runway. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, but the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total landing distance of 494 meters was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The total flight distance of 30 nautical miles was completed in 13 minutes, with the aircraft using 9 kilograms of fuel.
The Bonanza G36 touched down on runway 07L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision. The aircraft descended from 2 nm and 55 ft agl, aligning with the runway heading of 65.0°. The threshold height was well-maintained, allowing for a smooth transition to the runway. However, the threshold speed was above the target at 85 kt, indicating a slightly high approach speed.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited good characteristics, with a touchdown speed of 73 kt and a touchdown rate of -175 fpm. The touchdown distance of 277 m was within acceptable limits. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 m from the centreline, the aircraft maintained good control and stability. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a headwind of 17 kt, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The Bonanza G36 continued to demonstrate good control during the rollout phase, with perfect alignment on the runway. The total landing distance of 494 m, accounting for 18% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing performance of the Bonanza G36 on runway 07L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport earned a score of 99.2%, reflecting the pilot's skill and control during the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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