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Arrival
On downwind, use small aileron and rudder corrections to hold the wings-parallel heading against the runway.
What happened: On the downwind leg the heading drifted 11° off the runway-parallel track.
Watch for: Heading indicator: parallel to the runway on downwind.
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Spacing cues are relative to your eyepoint, so two simmers with different FOV settings following the same wingtip cue fly patterns half a mile different in width, and a wide FOV compresses depth so the runway on base looks further away than it is, biasing you towards a late turn. Pick a camera position and FOV, save it, and never change it, because every judgement you calibrate is calibrated to that picture.
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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 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 301 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 73 kt within 347 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway's length. The aircraft then transitioned into a steady climb, navigating through a local weather scenario characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a negligible headwind of 1 kt.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a swift and precise turn, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 25 seconds. The subsequent downwind leg saw the aircraft maintain a steady distance of 2 nm in 56 seconds, while the base leg turn showcased a smooth transition, with an angle to the runway of 32.8 degrees. The final approach, initiated from a heading of 232.0 degrees at an altitude of 167 ft agl, culminated in a successful landing on runway 23, with a touchdown speed of 54 kt and a touchdown rate of -71 fpm. The aircraft's performance was further underscored by a touchdown distance of 304 meters, which accounted for 23% of the runway's length.
The landing rollout was characterized by perfect alignment, and the aircraft's overall performance was marked by a total landing distance of 562 meters. The flight, which covered a total distance of 6 nm, utilized 4 minutes of flight time and resulted in a fuel consumption of -30 kg. The aircraft's handling and performance throughout the flight were exemplary, with the crew demonstrating a high degree of proficiency in navigating the local weather conditions and executing a precise and controlled landing.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 232.0° at 0 nm and 167 ft above ground level. The approach quality was exceptional, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 76 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a distance of 304 m, with a speed of 54 kt, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The touchdown characteristics were outstanding, with a touchdown rate of -71 fpm, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 kt, further reducing the complexity of the approach.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 562 m, which accounted for only 23% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of precision and control, earning a score of 99.9%.
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