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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 2,984 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,984 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 658 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Zamperini Field, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 29L, with a takeoff distance of 190 feet, which accounted for 6% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 83 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of a temperature of 61°F and winds of 6 knots at 250°. The crosswind was 5 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile southwest of Torrance, California, where the aircraft climbed from 465 feet above sea level to 1,375 feet, an increase of 909 feet in 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise 1 mile west of Rancho Palos Verdes, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles. Another enroute climb started 3 miles south of Rancho Palos Verdes, where the aircraft climbed from 1,488 feet to 2,208 feet, an increase of 719 feet in 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise 7 miles south of Rancho Palos Verdes, lasting 5 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles.
The final enroute climb started 1 mile south of KAVX Catalina Airport Avalon, where the aircraft climbed from 2,495 feet to 3,125 feet, an increase of 629 feet in 2 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 2 miles west of Avalon, descending from 3,126 feet to 1,900 feet, a decrease of 1,226 feet in 3 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 22 at KAVX Catalina Airport was made from the northeast, heading 232.0° at 1 nautical mile and 296 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 22 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 647 feet, a touchdown speed of 70 knots, and a touchdown rate of 29 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same.
The total landing distance was 1,160 feet, accounting for 39% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 34 nautical miles, taking 23 minutes, and the aircraft used 31 pounds of fuel.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at KAVX Catalina Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 232.0° at 1 nm and 296 ft above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the pilot to maintain control and execute a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 22, which has a length of 2,984 ft. The threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 79 kt, which may be a minor concern for the pilot to address in future landings.
The touchdown distance of 647 ft was good, and the touchdown speed of 70 kt was also within acceptable limits. The most impressive aspect of this landing was the touchdown rate, which was perfect at 29 fpm. This indicates that the pilot maintained a smooth and controlled descent, minimizing the impact on the aircraft.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision in navigating the aircraft to the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 61 °F and a wind speed of 6 kt at 250°. The crosswind was minimal at 2 kt, and the headwind was 5 kt, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,160 ft was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot executed a smooth and controlled landing, minimizing the use of runway space. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability after touchdown.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience in navigating the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza. The precise approach, smooth touchdown, and controlled rollout all contributed to a successful landing, earning the aircraft a perfect score of 100.0%.
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