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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: no landing flap set and 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 317 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 986 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 89 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 221 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry turn in less than 1 nautical mile in just 21 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally swift, taking only 17 seconds to complete. The pattern downwind turn was a bit longer, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 63.8 degrees to the runway.
The downwind leg of the pattern was 3 nautical miles long and took 88 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was another 3 nautical miles, with an angle of 20.8 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was short, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The final turn was the shortest of all, taking just 40 seconds to complete.
The final approach to runway 05 was made from the southwest, with a heading of 48.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 516 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 82 knots. The touchdown distance was good, covering 315 meters, and the touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 62 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -78 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 774 meters, which accounted for 43% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the flight took 6 minutes to complete, using 86 kilograms of fuel in the process.
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 48.0° at 1 nautical mile and 516 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 79 kt, registering at 82 kt. However, this minor deviation did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 315 meters was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed of 62 kt was also satisfactory. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -78 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates a smooth and controlled descent, minimizing the impact on the aircraft and the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 kt from 221°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 0 kt and a slight tailwind of 3 kt. The pilot effectively managed these conditions to achieve a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
The total landing distance of 774 meters was only 43% of the runway length, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skill and control. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after touchdown. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, resulting in a flawless and safe touchdown at EGPE Inverness Airport.
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