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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 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 671 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional with the registration N6060E, successfully took off. The takeoff distance covered 366 meters, which is 20% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 89 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled departure.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility and maneuverability. The entry from runway 23 was completed in 22 seconds, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The subsequent crosswind turn from the same runway was even more impressive, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 15 seconds.
The pattern continued with a downwind turn, where the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 45.5 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself took 80 seconds to complete, covering another 2 nautical miles. The base leg turn was a bit steeper, with an angle of 57.9 degrees, and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself was completed in just 29 seconds, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The final turn was also completed in 29 seconds, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 229.0 degrees at an altitude of 156 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 63 knots. The touchdown point was 233 meters beyond the touchdown zone, but the touchdown speed and rate were both good, at 86 knots and 4 feet per minute, respectively. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions during the flight were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270 degrees. The crosswind component was 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight took 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 6 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, a Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional with the registration N6060E, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north east, with the aircraft heading 229.0° at an altitude of 156 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it maintained a steady and controlled approach, with a threshold height slightly above the target. However, this minor deviation did not impact the overall performance of the landing. The threshold speed was well within the acceptable range, reaching 86 knots, which is a good indication of the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 233 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 63 knots was good, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and speed during the final stages of the approach. The touchdown rate of 4 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 270°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, which further contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
Overall, the landing of the Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional, N6060E, at EGPE Inverness Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance was well within the acceptable range, and the landing was characterized by a smooth and controlled descent, with a perfect touchdown rate and alignment.
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