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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 4,749 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,749 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,329 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 8 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Baron 58P, then departed from runway 28 at KHYX Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,032 feet, which accounted for 21% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 82 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 18 knots from a direction of 310°. This resulted in a crosswind of 12 knots and a headwind of 13 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile west of the airport, rising from an altitude of 1,104 feet above sea level to 2,072 feet above sea level, an increase of 968 feet, in just 2 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase started 2 miles northeast of Zilwaukee, Michigan, and lasted for 16 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 45 nautical miles. The descent phase began 4 miles south of Tawas City, Michigan, where the aircraft descended from an altitude of 2,885 feet above sea level to 1,686 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,199 feet, in just 3 minutes and covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another enroute level cruise phase, this time starting 2 miles east of 6D9 Iosco Co East Tawas Airport, Michigan, and lasting for 4 minutes, during which it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 26 at 6D9 Iosco Co Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 260.0° at an altitude of 756 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 26 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 80 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,331 feet. The touchdown rate was excellent at -73 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 312°, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 6 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,443 feet, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 62 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 30 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 93 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a Baron 58P, successfully landed at the Iosco County Airport (6D9) on runway 26. The pilot demonstrated exceptional skill and control throughout the final approach, achieving a score of 99.1%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, heading 260.0° at an altitude of 756 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon reaching the runway, the pilot executed a smooth touchdown, with a threshold speed of 93 knots, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 1,331 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown speed of 80 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -73 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 11 knots from 312°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the pilot was able to maintain a very good runway touchdown alignment, which is a testament to their skill and experience.
The total landing distance of 2,443 feet was 51% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance characteristics and was able to optimize the landing configuration to achieve a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill, control, and precision throughout the entire process.
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