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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 3,890 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,890 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,403 ft 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 12 at 3V5 Ft Collins Downtown Airport. The Baron 58P aircraft accelerated down the 383-foot runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 82 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind of 9 knots from a direction of 293 degrees, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 9-knot tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 2 miles southeast of 3V5 Ft Collins Downtown Airport. The climb started from an altitude of 5,597 feet above sea level and continued to an altitude of 8,678 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,080 feet in just 4 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 9 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 2 miles west of Laporte, Colorado. This phase of the flight lasted for 7 minutes and covered a distance of 21 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 25 at 25CO Crystal Lakes Airport. The approach was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 256.0 degrees at an altitude of 691 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 25 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 84 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,408 feet. The touchdown rate was perfect at 13 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind of 9 knots from a direction of 293 degrees, resulting in a 5-knot crosswind and an 8-knot headwind.
The total landing distance was 2,509 feet, which accounted for 64% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 36 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 17 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 49 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Baron 58P aircraft successfully landed at Crystal Lakes Airport, runway 25, with a score of 98.0%. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 256.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 691 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a steady course, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 95 kt, registering at 95 kt. However, this minor deviation did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 1,408 ft was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 84 kt was also satisfactory. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was perfectly controlled at 13 feet per minute (fpm).
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 40°F and a wind speed of 9 kt from 293°. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 kt and a headwind of 8 kt, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 2,509 ft was 64% of the runway length, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in maintaining control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the Baron 58P's landing at Crystal Lakes Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed and safe approach and landing.
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