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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 4,934 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,934 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 924 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Baron 58P, then departed from runway 28 at KPHN St Clair County International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,499 feet, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 91 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started enroute climb 1 mile east of 11G Johnson Field Smiths Creek, Michigan. The climb began at an altitude of 1,237 feet above sea level and increased to 1,761 feet, a rise of 523 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 1 mile northwest of 11G Johnson Field Smiths Creek and lasted for 19 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 59 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 28 at KHYX Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 270.0 degrees at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,361 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed of 92 knots and a touchdown speed of 84 knots. The touchdown distance was 913 feet, which was 45% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was smooth at -116 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 57 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 4 knots at 160 degrees. The crosswind was 4 knots, and the tailwind was 1 knot. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 67 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 27 minutes. The aircraft used 83 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Baron 58P aircraft successfully landed at KHYX Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 28 from the east, heading 270.0° at 4 nm and 1,361 ft above ground level (agl), showcased the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft with precision.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a threshold speed of 92 kt, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 913 ft was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the descent. The touchdown speed of 84 kt was equally impressive, demonstrating a smooth and controlled landing.
The landing rate of -116 fpm was smooth, indicating that the pilot managed to slow down the aircraft without any sudden drops or jolts. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a steady course and avoided any deviations from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 57°F and a wind speed of 4 kt at 160°. Although there was a slight crosswind of 4 kt, the pilot successfully managed to compensate for it, resulting in a minimal tailwind of 1 kt. The total landing distance of 2,212 ft, which accounts for 45% of the runway length, was also impressive, indicating that the pilot made efficient use of the available runway.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft even after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and it is clear that they have a deep understanding of the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics.
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