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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 3,594 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,594 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 645 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 08 at KBDU Boulder Municipal Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 693 ft, which accounted for 18% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 84 kt, and the local weather conditions at the time were a temperature of 44 °F.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 1 mile south of Gunbarrel, Colorado, and ascended from an altitude of 6,126 ft above sea level to 6,413 ft, a gain of 287 ft in less than 1 minute while covering less than 1 nm. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise 1 mile south east of Gunbarrel, lasting for 3 minutes and covering a distance of 6 nm.
The final approach to runway 21 at KBJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport was initiated from the north east, with a heading of 213.0 ° at 2 nm and an altitude of 667 ft above ground level. The landing on runway 21 was successful, with a runway length of 3,594 ft. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 78 kt.
The touchdown distance was 645 ft, which was within acceptable limits, but the touchdown speed of 71 kt was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at -37 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 45 °F, with a wind speed of 5 kt at 129 °, resulting in a 5 kt crosswind and a 1 kt headwind.
The total landing distance was 1,614 ft, accounting for 45% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
The total flight distance was 11 nm, and the flight duration was 6 minutes, during which the aircraft used 8 lbs of fuel. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good control and adherence to standard procedures.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at KBJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, achieving a score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 213.0° at 2 nautical miles and 667 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was 45°F, with a wind speed of 5 knots at 129°. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 1 knot. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was maintained at 78 knots, which is a critical factor in a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly higher than ideal at 71 knots, but the touchdown rate was perfect at -37 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft's descent, avoiding any excessive deceleration or hard landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The total landing distance was 1,614 feet, which is 45% of the runway length. This is a relatively short distance, indicating that the pilot executed a smooth and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, showing that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance. The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza is known for its stability and handling characteristics, making it an ideal aircraft for pilots of various skill levels. In this instance, the pilot successfully navigated the challenging weather conditions and executed a safe and controlled landing.
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