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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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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: off the centreline.
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.
The 355 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 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, then departed from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, with a takeoff distance of 406 meters, which accounted for 22% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 84 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 274 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 81 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated with ease, taking only 23 seconds to complete. The pattern downwind turn was a bit longer, covering 2 nautical miles, and the angle to the runway was 45 degrees at 7.4 degrees.
The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was made from the southwest, with a heading of 37.0 degrees at an altitude of 266 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 05 was smooth, with a threshold height that was well above the target, and a threshold speed of 83 knots, which was slightly above the target. The touchdown distance was good, at 353 meters, and the touchdown speed was 64 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was smooth, at -130 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions during the landing were similar to those during takeoff, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 273 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and there was a slight tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 736 meters, which accounted for 41% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 5 nautical miles, taking 5 minutes to complete, and used 3 kilograms of fuel. The flight was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance, with a smooth and controlled takeoff, landing, and overall flight.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 37.0°, 2 nautical miles away and at an altitude of 266 feet above ground level. This precise approach allowed the pilot to maintain control and execute a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating that the pilot had maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. The threshold speed, however, was slightly above the target speed of 83 kt, but this did not compromise the overall landing performance. The touchdown distance of 353 meters was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 64 kt was well within the recommended range.
The landing rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -130 feet per minute, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady course and had not deviated from the intended path. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 273°, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 736 meters, which accounts for 41% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits. This indicates that the pilot had maintained control and had not over-extended the landing, which could have resulted in a longer rollout distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, further demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional control and precision throughout the entire process.
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