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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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.
Side view — the last 1,206 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,206 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 163 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 35 at LIDH Thiene Arturo Ferrarin Airfield. The Bonanza G36 aircraft required a takeoff distance of 436 meters, which was 36% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 83 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 2 degrees.
After taking off, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, which was completed in a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 11 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to the downwind leg, where the aircraft flew at an angle of 77.0 degrees to the runway. The distance covered during this leg was 3 nautical miles, and the turn took 25 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was then executed, with the aircraft flying at an angle of 9.1 degrees to the runway. The distance covered during this leg was 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 35 was made from the south, with the aircraft heading at 358.0 degrees and at an altitude of 69 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was well above the target speed of 86 knots. The touchdown distance was good, covering a distance of 162 meters. However, the touchdown speed was slightly fast at 74 knots. The touchdown rate was perfect at -44 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The total landing distance was 327 meters, which was 27% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 15 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Bonanza G36 aircraft successfully landed at LIDH Thiene Arturo Ferrarin Airfield, achieving a score of 97.6%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 358.0° at an altitude of 69 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course as it descended onto runway 35, which has a length of 1,206 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was well within acceptable limits, and the threshold speed was above the target speed of 86 knots. This indicates that the pilot maintained a safe margin of speed during the approach and landing phases. The touchdown distance of 162 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed.
However, the touchdown speed of 74 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may indicate that the pilot could have applied more gentle control inputs during the final stages of the approach. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -44 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating that the aircraft touched down smoothly and without any excessive deceleration.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a steady course and aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 5°. This lack of wind made the landing even more challenging, as the pilot had to rely solely on their skills and judgment to navigate the aircraft onto the runway.
The total landing distance of 327 meters was only 27% of the runway length, which is an excellent achievement. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, without overrunning the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Bonanza G36 aircraft's landing at LIDH Thiene Arturo Ferrarin Airfield was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and judgment throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 97.6% is a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance capabilities.
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