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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 469 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 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional with the registration N6060E, successfully took off. The takeoff distance was 251 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 86 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 273 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the pattern entry from runway 05 in just 18 seconds over a distance of 1 nautical mile. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was even more impressive, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining an angle of 45 degrees to the runway and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 68 seconds to complete.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 05, it was heading southwest at an altitude of -19 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The approach was characterized by a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 76 knots, but the touchdown distance was good at 468 meters, and the touchdown speed was a respectable 58 knots. The touchdown rate was an excellent -99 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 784 meters, which accounted for 43% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 6 minutes, during which the aircraft consumed 46 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was characterized by precise control and excellent handling, demonstrating the capabilities of the Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional aircraft.
The aircraft, a Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional with the registration N6060E, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport on runway 05. The final approach was initiated from the south-west, with a heading of 47.0° at an altitude of 0 nm and -19 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, achieving a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target, at 76 kt. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the aircraft, as the touchdown distance of 468 m was considered good. The touchdown speed of 58 kt was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -99 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 273°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 784 m was 43% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the approach and landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent throughout the entire landing process.
Overall, the landing of the Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional N6060E at EGPE Inverness Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing. The aircraft's performance was good, and the landing was executed with a high level of safety and efficiency.
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