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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,724 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,724 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 438 ft 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 15 at KFKS Frankfort Dow Memorial Field, where the aircraft, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, took off with a takeoff distance of 467 feet, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 86 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
As the aircraft climbed en route, it started overhead KFKS Frankfort Dow Memorial Field, Frankfort, Michigan, United States, and ascended from an altitude of 888 feet above sea level to 1,945 feet above sea level, a gain of 1,057 feet in just one minute, while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The en route level cruise began 2 miles south of KFKS Frankfort Dow Memorial Field and lasted for 6 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 15 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 19 at KMBL Manistee County Blacker Airport was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 182.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,036 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 19 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 65 knots and a touchdown distance of 433 feet, which was 41% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was smooth at -118 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The total landing distance was 1,111 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing to the parking area from the runway took just 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 21 nautical miles and lasted 11 minutes, using 13 pounds of fuel. The flight was characterized by smooth and efficient operations, with good performance in terms of takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at KMBL Manistee County Blacker Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 182.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,036 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning the aircraft with the runway threshold. The touchdown speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 71 knots, but this did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The aircraft touched down smoothly on the runway, with a touchdown distance of 433 feet, which is well within the acceptable range.
The touchdown speed of 65 knots was also good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and managed the aircraft's descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -118 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the pilot had avoided any sudden or hard landings.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and consistent approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 81°F, did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,111 feet was 41% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had executed a precise and controlled approach, minimizing the amount of runway required for the landing.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and stable stop at the end of the runway. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of a well-executed and safe approach and landing.
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