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Know your rotation speed
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A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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: five 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.
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 391 m 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 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 973 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 73 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 227 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in just 25 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally impressive, with the aircraft covering the distance in less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was a notable maneuver, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 62.8 degrees to the runway.
The downwind leg of the pattern was a bit longer, covering 2 nautical miles in 69 seconds. The base leg turn was another challenging maneuver, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 14.5 degrees to the runway. The final approach to runway 05 was made from the southwest, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 45.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 420 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 60 knots and a distance of 391 meters, which was well within the target range. The touchdown rate was an impressive -94 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 728 meters, which accounted for 40% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
In terms of fuel efficiency, the flight used 94 kilograms of fuel to cover a total distance of 11 nautical miles, which is a respectable performance for the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza. Overall, the flight demonstrated impressive handling and control, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of maneuvers and conditions.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 45.0° at 1 nautical mile and 420 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the pilot to maintain control and execute a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 05, which has a length of 1,814 meters. The threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient clearance to avoid any obstacles. The threshold speed, however, was above the target speed of 86 kt, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to maintain a more optimal approach speed.
The touchdown distance of 391 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 60 kt was also within acceptable limits. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -94 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent, resulting in a smooth touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 3 kt from 227°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 3 kt. The total landing distance of 728 meters was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control and direction of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza's landing at EGPE Inverness Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed and safe landing.
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