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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,562 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 401 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Beechcraft V35B, then departed from runway 21 at KSEZ Sedona Airport. The takeoff distance was 376 meters, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 67 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were quite hot, with a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. The wind was blowing at 13 knots from a direction of 179 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 9 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb shortly after departing the airport, starting 1 mile southwest of KSEZ Sedona Airport. The climb took 3 minutes and covered 4 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from 5,333 feet above sea level to 6,873 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,540 feet.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered 1 nautical mile. This cruise phase took place 5 miles north of Cornville, Arizona. Following the cruise, the aircraft began its enroute descent, also starting 5 miles north of Cornville. The descent took 2 minutes and covered 4 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 7,040 feet above sea level to 5,713 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,327 feet.
The final approach to runway 03 at KSEZ Sedona Airport was made from the southwest, with the aircraft heading at 45.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 964 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 03, which had a length of 1,562 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed at 70 knots.
The touchdown point was 48 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 60 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was also perfect at 35 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 6.6 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 20 knots from a direction of 179 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 14 knots and a tailwind of 14 knots.
The total landing distance was 717 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -43 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft V35B aircraft successfully landed at KSEZ Sedona Airport, achieving a score of 95.8%. The final approach to runway 03 was initiated from the southwest, heading 45.0° at 2 nautical miles and 964 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 70 knots, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown point was 48 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 60 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of 35 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a smooth and controlled landing.
However, there was a slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 6.6 meters off the centerline. This deviation may be attributed to the crosswind and tailwind conditions, which were present during the landing. The crosswind was 14 knots, and the tailwind was also 14 knots, blowing from a direction of 179°. Despite these conditions, the pilot managed to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a safe landing.
The total landing distance of 717 meters was 46% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and brought it to a stop safely.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making skills despite the challenging weather conditions. The score of 95.8% reflects the high level of proficiency and safety demonstrated during the landing.
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