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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: five 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 465 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 465 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 66 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, then departed from runway 28 at EGNH Blackpool International Airport. The takeoff distance was 315 meters, which is 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 81 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead EGNH Blackpool International Airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 720 feet above sea level to 1,980 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,259 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase began 1 mile south west of Cleveleys, and it lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile south of Overton. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,604 feet above sea level to 1,127 feet above sea level, a decrease of 477 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase resumed 1 mile north west of Heysham and lasted for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 01 at EGJK Tarn Farm Airfield was made from the south, heading 9.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 251 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 01 at EGJK Tarn Farm Airfield was successful, with a touchdown distance of 65 meters and a touchdown speed of 60 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth at -142 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions were the same as during takeoff, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees.
The total landing distance was 359 meters, which is 77% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 30 nautical miles, and the flight took 18 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 114 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EGJK Tarn Farm Airfield, achieving a high score of 97.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 9.0° at 1 nautical mile and 251 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 65 knots, registering at 60 knots. However, this did not compromise the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance of 65 meters was well within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -142 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, indicating a well-executed landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft aligning itself precisely with the centerline of the runway. This is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience in navigating the aircraft during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 269°, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 359 meters was 77% of the runway length, which is a respectable achievement considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase, ensuring a safe and controlled deceleration.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza demonstrating its capabilities and the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft during a challenging approach and landing.
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