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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 11 stages, 9 scored
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 3.5° off, against a 1° limit.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 319 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 71 kt within 332 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway's length. The aircraft then transitioned into a steady climb, leaving the airport behind as it ascended from 397 feet above sea level to 579 feet in less than a minute, covering a mere 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft leveled off, it entered a 3-minute cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The enroute climb and cruise phases showcased the aircraft's efficient performance, with a notable increase in altitude and a smooth transition into the cruise phase. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23, aligning itself with the runway and descending from 199 feet above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 64 kt and a touchdown rate of -119 fpm. The total landing distance of 545 meters, accounting for 22% of the runway's length, was well within acceptable parameters.
The aircraft's performance was further demonstrated by its ability to maintain perfect runway touchdown alignment and rollout alignment. The total flight distance of 5 nautical miles was completed in 4 minutes, with a fuel consumption of -33 kg. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a wind speed of 3 kt at 223°, played a minimal role in the flight's execution, with a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind. Overall, the flight showcased the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza's capabilities in terms of efficiency, performance, and handling.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, heading 231.0° at 0 nm and 199 ft above ground level. The aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent throughout the approach, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 82 kt, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing configuration.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 322 m, and the touchdown speed of 64 kt was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was smooth at -119 fpm, demonstrating a well-controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a headwind of 3 kt at 223°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 545 m, which accounted for 22% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed to a high standard, with a score of 100.0% achieved. The combination of good approach quality, smooth touchdown characteristics, and perfect runway alignment resulted in a safe and efficient landing.
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