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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: gear still up, no landing flap set, off the centreline and speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 6,155 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,155 ft of the 7,138 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,479 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Beechcraft Bonanza taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Linden Airport, taking approximately 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 09, with a takeoff distance of 619 feet, which is 20% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 91 knots.
As the aircraft departed, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 44°F and winds of 6 knots at 20°. The crosswind was 5 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots. The enroute climb started overhead Linden, New Jersey, where the aircraft ascended from 737 feet above sea level to 5,466 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,729 feet in 5 minutes, covering 15 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 1 mile west of Brownville, New Jersey, where the aircraft descended from 5,536 feet above sea level to 3,693 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,843 feet in 3 minutes, covering 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise 3 miles east of Roosevelt, New Jersey, lasting 3 minutes and covering 10 nautical miles. Another descent started 1 mile east of New Egypt, New Jersey, where the aircraft descended from 3,768 feet above sea level to 2,410 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,357 feet in 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise 1 mile east of McGuire Air Force Base, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles. A final descent began 1 mile north of Presidential Lakes Estates, where the aircraft descended from 1,958 feet above sea level to 590 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,368 feet in 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36 at McGuire Air Force Base was made from the south, heading 355.0° at 1 nautical mile and 466 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 36, which is 7,138 feet long, with a threshold speed of 82 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 1,477 feet, with a touchdown speed of 60 knots and an excellent touchdown rate of -58 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 43°F and winds of 10 knots at 350°, with a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 10 knots. The total landing distance was 5,804 feet, which is 81% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 5 minutes and covering 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 54 nautical miles, taking 28 minutes, and the aircraft used 36 pounds of fuel.
The Beechcraft Bonanza successfully landed on runway 36 at KWRI Mc Guire Air Force Base, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The aircraft's final approach was executed from the south, heading 355.0° at 1 nm and 466 ft above ground level (agl), demonstrating precise navigation and control.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed admirably, with a touchdown speed of 60 kt and a touchdown rate of -58 fpm, which is considered excellent. The touchdown distance of 1,477 ft was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 82 kt was maintained, further emphasizing the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude.
The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 43°F and a 10 kt headwind from 350°, presented a moderate challenge for the landing. However, the pilot successfully managed the crosswind, which was negligible at 0 kt, and maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment. The total landing distance of 5,804 ft, which accounts for 81% of the runway length, is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, the Beechcraft Bonanza's landing on runway 36 at KWRI Mc Guire Air Force Base was a success, with a score of 96.7% reflecting the pilot's exceptional skills and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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