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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,006 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 470 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field), a process that took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 33, with a takeoff distance of 1,743 feet, which is 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 81 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started 1 mile south of Woody Creek, Colorado, and ascended from 8,655 feet above sea level to 10,046 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,391 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The local weather conditions during this time were characterized by a temperature of 76°F and a wind speed of 16 knots at 330°, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and a 16-knot headwind.
The enroute descent began 2 miles north of Aspen, Colorado, and the aircraft descended from 10,056 feet above sea level to 8,097 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,959 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The local weather conditions during this time were characterized by a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 12 knots at 330°, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 12-knot headwind.
The final approach to runway 33 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) was made from the south, heading 340.0° at 1 nautical mile and 406 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 33 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 464 feet, which is 17% of the runway length. The threshold speed was good at 77 knots, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 71 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -79 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 1,204 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight used 6 pounds of fuel, taking a total of 13 minutes to complete.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) with a score of 99.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 340.0° at 1 nm and 406 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ultimately landing on runway 33.
The runway length at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport is 7,006 ft, providing ample space for the aircraft to touch down safely. The threshold height was good, indicating that the pilot maintained a suitable altitude before touchdown. The threshold speed of 77 kt was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage airspeed during the approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly higher than desired at 71 kt, but the touchdown distance of 464 ft was still within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -79 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 12 kt at 330°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 kt, while the headwind component was 12 kt, which helped to reduce the aircraft's ground speed and make the landing more manageable.
The total landing distance of 1,204 ft was 17% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and stability during the rollout phase. Overall, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza's landing at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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