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Departure
Level the wings with coordinated aileron to hold bank angle near zero during the initial climb, starting from 4.3°.
What happened: Bank angle was elevated during the initial climb and excess bank usually persists into the second climb segment.
Watch for: Attitude indicator, wings level with bank angle near zero degrees.
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bleed speed back to 74 kt before crossing the threshold.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 85 kt, 11 kt above the 74 kt target.
Watch for: Airspeed, targeting 74 kt at the threshold.
See Arrival Landing
Start to finish · 9 stages, 8 scored
Events
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,737 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 459 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 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 1,811 meters, which is 66% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 81 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were a temperature of 13°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 341°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed enroute, it started overhead Monkton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, and ascended from an altitude of 130 feet above sea level to 102 feet above sea level, an increase of 28 feet in just 1 minute, while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The climb was a smooth and efficient one, showcasing the capabilities of the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza.
The final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was made from the north-west, with the aircraft heading 122.0° at an altitude of 41 feet above ground level and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed with precision, with the touchdown speed being 66 knots, which is well within the target range. The touchdown distance was also good, at 459 meters, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -38 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.2 meters from the centerline, but the runway rollout alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 12°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 341°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind. The total landing distance was 764 meters, which is 28% of the runway length.
The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 2 minutes, during which the aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel. Overall, the flight was a successful one, with the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza performing well in various aspects, including takeoff, climb, approach, and landing.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, achieving a high score of 98.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, heading 122.0° at an altitude of 41 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth final approach to runway 12.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a threshold speed that was significantly above the target at 86 knots. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control and managed to slow down the aircraft effectively before touching down. The touchdown distance of 459 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely onto the runway.
The touchdown speed of 66 knots was also satisfactory, and the rate of descent at -38 feet per minute was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled rate of descent throughout the approach. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.2 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments to the pilot's approach technique.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 341°. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which further contributed to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 764 meters was 28% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent rate to achieve a safe and controlled touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and touchdown.
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