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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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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 4,957 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,957 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 980 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 36 at KPCW Carl R Keller Field, where the aircraft, a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, took off with a takeoff distance of 1,115 ft, which accounted for 28% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 86 kt, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 64 °F and a wind of 10 kt at 339 °, resulting in a 3 kt crosswind and a 9 kt headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KPCW Carl R Keller Field. The climb was from an initial altitude of 1,244 ft asl to a final altitude of 2,032 ft asl, an increase of 788 ft in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nm. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which lasted for 15 minutes and covered a distance of 33 nm, starting 2 miles northwest of KPCW Carl R Keller Field.
The final approach to runway 03 at KTTF Custer Airport was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 23.0 ° at a distance of 2 nm and an altitude of 571 ft agl. The landing on runway 03 was successful, with a runway length of 4,957 ft and a good threshold height. The threshold speed was slightly above the target at 88 kt, and the touchdown distance was good at 980 ft. However, the touchdown speed was a bit fast at 80 kt, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -112 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 67 °F and a wind of 12 kt at 330 °, resulting in a 9 kt crosswind and a 7 kt headwind. The total flight distance was 37 nm, and the flight duration was 17 minutes, during which the aircraft used 33 lbs of fuel.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at KTTF Custer Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 23.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 571 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach demonstrates the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 03, which has a length of 4,957 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe altitude before touchdown. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed, coming in at 88 knots. This may have been due to the pilot's cautious approach or the aircraft's performance characteristics.
The touchdown distance of 980 feet was within acceptable limits, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the landing. However, the touchdown speed of 80 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have resulted in a slightly longer rollout. The touchdown rate of -112 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the pilot managed to absorb the impact of touchdown effectively.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to align the aircraft with the runway centerline. This is a critical aspect of safe landing, as it helps to prevent the aircraft from drifting off the runway or experiencing a loss of directional control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 67°F and a wind speed of 12 knots from 330°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions may have presented some challenges for the pilot, but they were successfully managed to achieve a perfect landing. Overall, this landing demonstrates the pilot's expertise and ability to handle a variety of aircraft and weather conditions.
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