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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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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: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,338 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,338 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 275 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 26 at I73 Moraine Air Park, a small airfield in Ohio, United States. The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 483 meters, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 76 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the west.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the city of West Carrollton. The aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,573 feet above sea level to 2,578 feet, an increase of 1,005 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This rapid climb was a testament to the aircraft's performance capabilities.
After reaching the desired cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was conducted overhead the city of Miamisburg, another location in Ohio.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started overhead the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport, also known as KMGY. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 2,473 feet above sea level to 1,062 feet, a decrease of 1,410 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. This controlled descent was a critical phase of the flight, requiring precise navigation and control.
The final approach to runway 20 at KMGY was conducted from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 203.0 degrees at an altitude of 127 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions remained favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the west.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 274 meters. The touchdown speed was 61 knots, which was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate was fair at -236 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating a relatively efficient performance. Overall, the flight was a smooth and controlled operation, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and knowledge of the aircraft's capabilities.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at KMGY Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 203.0° at an altitude of 127 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions. The temperature was a moderate 15°C, and the wind was minimal, blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot, while the headwind was effectively zero. The pilot's ability to adapt to these conditions was evident in the smooth execution of the landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, with the pilot maintaining a safe distance from the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 74 knots was also well within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 274 meters was within the expected parameters, and the touchdown speed of 61 knots was also satisfactory.
However, there was one area for improvement, as the touchdown rate of -236 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair. A more controlled descent would have resulted in a lower touchdown rate, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and the runway. Nevertheless, the overall performance of the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza was impressive, and the pilot's skills were evident in the precision and control demonstrated throughout the landing.
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