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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 3.9°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: gear still up, no landing flap set, off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 127 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 30 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 443 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 86 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 339 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of Monkton, Scotland. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,013 feet above sea level to 2,223 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,210 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The climb was a smooth and efficient one, allowing the aircraft to reach its cruising altitude quickly.
After reaching its cruising altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent 2 miles north of Troon, Scotland. The descent took the aircraft from 2,094 feet above sea level to 1,383 feet above sea level, a decrease of 712 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off and began a short cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles, before beginning another descent 2 miles north west of Troon.
This final descent took the aircraft from 1,777 feet above sea level to 251 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,526 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to landing, flying overhead Loans, Scotland, from 1 nautical mile out to 1 nautical mile in, at an altitude of 79 feet above ground level.
As the aircraft approached touchdown, it began its descent from 45 feet above ground level to 0 feet above ground level, a decrease of 45 feet in just 3 seconds. The touchdown speed was 64 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at 202 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was also good, at 124 meters.
After touchdown, the aircraft began its landing rollout, which took place overhead Loans, Scotland, at an altitude of 163 feet above sea level. The distance covered during the rollout was 134 meters. The total flight distance was 14 nautical miles, and the flight lasted 8 minutes, during which the aircraft used 96 kilograms of fuel.
Throughout the flight, the local weather conditions remained consistent, with a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 326 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind. The flight was a smooth and efficient one, with the aircraft performing well throughout its various phases of flight.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at Loans (South Ayrshire, Scotland) with a score of 95.7%. The aircraft's final approach began at an altitude of 79 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the landing site. As the aircraft descended, it maintained a steady altitude of 45 feet agl before touching down.
The touchdown was executed smoothly, with a speed of 64 knots, which is considered good for a landing. The touchdown rate of 202 feet per minute (fpm) was also perfect, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The touchdown distance of 124 meters was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 326 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and no headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive.
After touchdown, the aircraft's rollout was smooth, with the pilot maintaining control and navigating the aircraft to a safe stop. The altitude at the end of the rollout was 163 feet above sea level (asl), and the distance covered during the rollout was 134 meters. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.
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