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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed, off the runway's 3° glideslope and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 271 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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 1,098 meters, which is 61% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 78 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern, it did so from runway 23, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 22 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 16 seconds, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was made at an angle of 55.3 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself took 47 seconds to complete, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The pattern base leg turn was made at an angle of 66.1 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg was completed in 25 seconds, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was made in 21 seconds, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 232.0 degrees at an altitude of 93 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good and a threshold speed of 76 knots. The touchdown distance was 271 meters, and the touchdown speed was 58 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -59 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 516 meters, which is 28% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, which was covered in 4 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled maneuvers, with a good landing and a perfect runway rollout alignment.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with the runway's heading of 232.0° at a mere 0 nm and 93 ft above ground level (agl). This precise control allowed the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled descent throughout the final approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a smooth and controlled landing, with a threshold speed of 76 kt being achieved. The touchdown distance of 271 m was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 58 kt was well within the recommended range, and the touchdown rate of -59 fpm was excellent, signifying a gentle and controlled impact with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 270°. This minimal wind allowed the pilot to maintain a stable approach and landing, with a negligible crosswind and headwind component. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had accurately aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The total landing distance of 516 m, which accounted for only 28% of the runway length, was impressive, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and descent. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing roll. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza's capabilities as a reliable and versatile aircraft.
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