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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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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 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: 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.
Touched down 825 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional with the registration N6060E, successfully took off. The takeoff distance covered 754 meters, which accounted for 42% of the runway. The liftoff speed was recorded at 84 knots.
As the aircraft entered the local weather conditions, it was noted that the temperature was 16 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots. The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 23, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in 76 seconds.
The aircraft then proceeded to make a left-hand pattern crosswind turn, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. Following this, the pilot executed a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with an angle of 17.8 degrees.
The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was made from the southwest, with a heading of 15.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 570 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 61 knots and a touchdown rate of -59 feet per minute, which was considered excellent.
The touchdown point was 386 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the total landing distance covered 1,107 meters, accounting for 61% of the runway. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 8 knots at 232 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 8 knots.
The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight used -16 kilograms of fuel. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown speed. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities were demonstrated through a smooth and controlled flight.
The aircraft, a Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional with the registration N6060E, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport. The pilot demonstrated excellent skills and control throughout the final approach and landing phases. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the southwest, heading 15.0° at 2 nautical miles and 570 feet above ground level.
The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing. The threshold speed of 87 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot was well-controlled and aware of the aircraft's speed. The touchdown point was 386 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance, and the touchdown speed of 61 knots was also good.
The landing rate of -59 feet per minute was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and touch down smoothly. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot was well-aligned with the runway and had a clear understanding of the aircraft's position.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were moderate, with a temperature of 5°C and a wind speed of 8 knots from 232°. The crosswind component was negligible, but the tailwind component was 8 knots, which could have potentially affected the landing. However, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft and maintained control throughout the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,107 meters was 61% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's speed and descent rate effectively, resulting in a smooth and safe landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft after touchdown and bring it to a stop safely.
Overall, the pilot's performance during the landing was excellent, and the aircraft was handled safely and smoothly. The landing was a testament to the pilot's skills and experience, and it is clear that they were well-prepared for the challenge of landing at EGPE Inverness Airport.
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