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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,977 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,977 m of the 3,474 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 513 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 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The Beechcraft Baron G58 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 699 meters, which accounted for 21% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 96 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 169 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 5 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile north of UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The climb took place from an initial altitude of 1,013 feet above sea level to a final altitude of 8,842 feet above sea level, representing an increase of 7,830 feet in just 9 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 13 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 5 miles northeast of Corat, a city located in Sumqayit City, Azerbaijan. This phase of the flight lasted for 32 minutes and covered a distance of 76 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 11 miles south of Ismayilli, a city located in Ismayilli Rayon, Azerbaijan. The descent took place from an initial altitude of 8,774 feet above sea level to a final altitude of 2,606 feet above sea level, representing a decrease of 6,168 feet in just 9 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 20 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 34 at UBBQ Gabala International Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 347.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,474 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 34, which had a length of 3,474 meters. However, the threshold height at 60 feet above ground level was above the target, and the threshold speed was too high at 99 knots.
The touchdown point was 86 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 91 knots, which was faster than desired. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -92 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.1 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 1,885 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.0 meters from the centerline.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 2 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 117 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 58 minutes. The aircraft used 48 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft Baron G58 successfully landed at UBBQ Gabala International Airport, but the landing was not without some issues. The aircraft scored 94.0% on its landing, indicating a good overall performance. The final approach to runway 34 was initiated from the south, heading 347.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,474 feet above ground level.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 86 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a significant deviation from the target. The touchdown speed of 91 knots was also higher than desired, indicating that the pilot may have been unable to slow the aircraft down sufficiently before touchdown. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -92 feet per minute, suggesting that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing.
One of the major issues with this landing was the threshold height, which was above the target height of 60 feet above ground level. This may have been due to the pilot's inability to maintain a stable approach or a miscalculation of the aircraft's altitude. Additionally, the threshold speed was too high at 99 knots, which is a critical factor in determining the safety of the landing.
The runway touchdown position was also misaligned by 8.1 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's approach or a miscalculation of the aircraft's position. The runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned by 8.0 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to the same factors.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 8°C, which may have affected the aircraft's performance. However, the exact impact of the weather on the landing is unclear.
Overall, while the Beechcraft Baron G58 landed safely, there were several issues with the landing that need to be addressed. The pilot may need to work on maintaining a stable approach, slowing the aircraft down sufficiently before touchdown, and aligning the aircraft with the runway centerline.
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