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Improve the pattern base leg turn
Bank angle in the pattern is conventionally kept to 20 to 30 degrees, and the base-to-final turn is where that convention earns its keep. Stall speed rises with bank because the wing must produce more lift in a turn. Roughly 7 per cent higher at 30 degrees, about 19 per cent at 45, and around 40 per cent at 60. At 65 kt on base you don't have much margin to spend steepening a turn to salvage an overshoot.
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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 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 224 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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, utilizing a takeoff distance of 553 meters, which accounted for 30% of the runway. The aircraft, a Carenado T-34 Bravo, lifted off at a speed of 63 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 331 degrees, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.
Following takeoff, the pilot entered a right-hand pattern from runway 23, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 34 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was also executed to the right, taking approximately 20 seconds to complete. The downwind turn was made at an angle of 63.6 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was short, lasting only 4 seconds.
As the aircraft approached the base leg, it turned to the right at an angle of 132.4 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself was brief, lasting only 3 seconds. The final turn was made to the right, taking 61 seconds to complete and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The final approach was made to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from the southwest, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 49.0 degrees and an altitude of 100 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target, at 71 knots. The touchdown distance was good, measuring 223 meters, and the touchdown speed was also satisfactory, at 59 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -96 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 830 meters, accounting for 46% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, taking approximately 6 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight.
The Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was initiated from the south-west, heading 49.0° at 0 nm and 100 ft above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down smoothly on runway 05, which has a length of 1,814 meters.
The threshold height was well-maintained, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 71 knots. This slight deviation from the target speed did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 223 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
The touchdown speed of 59 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -96 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent. This indicates that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and the runway. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showing that the pilot had complete control over the aircraft's descent and alignment with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 331°. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing even smoother. The total landing distance of 830 meters was 46% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft even after touchdown. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and it highlights the capabilities of the Carenado T-34 Bravo [STD] aircraft.
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