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Know your rotation speed
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A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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: seven 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.
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 2,737 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 243 m 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 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 1,176 meters, which is 43% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 94 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 341 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 30, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 82 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a deviation of 0.7 degrees. The downwind leg itself was covered in just 4 seconds.
The final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was made from the north-west, with a heading of 120 degrees at 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 472 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 12 was successful, with a threshold height that was good and a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 80 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 240 meters, and the touchdown speed was 63 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -76 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 341 degrees.
The crosswind component was 1 knot, and there was a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 599 meters, which is 22% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight took 4 minutes to complete, using 2 kilograms of fuel.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, heading 120.0° at 2 nautical miles and 472 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ensuring a smooth and stable descent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 63 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 240 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled approach. The touchdown rate of -76 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's descent and ensuring a safe and gentle touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 341°. This minimal wind had a negligible impact on the aircraft's approach and landing, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled flight path. The crosswind and tailwind components were both 1 knot, which further contributed to the smooth and stable nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 599 meters was only 22% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had made an excellent job of slowing the aircraft down and bringing it to a stop in a short distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and expertise, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics. The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza is a capable and reliable aircraft, and this landing was a shining example of its capabilities.
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