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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 3,493 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,493 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,153 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 01 at KAPN Alpena County Regional Airport, a small regional airport in Michigan, United States. The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 386 feet, which was 4% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 82 knots, a moderate speed for a small aircraft like the Bonanza.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind of 12 knots at 100 degrees. The crosswind component was 12 knots, while the tailwind component was a relatively minor 2 knots. The pilot initiated the enroute climb 1 mile north of the airport, rising from an altitude of 1,428 feet above sea level to 1,669 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
After the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 10 minutes and covering a distance of 20 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was initiated 2 miles northwest of the airport. The pilot then began the final approach to runway 09 at KPZQ Presque Isle County Airport, flying from the west at a heading of 84.0 degrees and at an altitude of 626 feet above ground level, 2 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 09 was smooth and controlled, with a touchdown speed of 69 knots and a touchdown rate of -103 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the pilot maintained a good threshold height. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those encountered during takeoff, with a temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind of 12 knots at 100 degrees. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was 12 knots.
The flight was completed with a total distance of 25 nautical miles, taking 12 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 19 pounds of fuel during the flight, a relatively modest amount for a small aircraft like the Bonanza. Overall, the flight was a successful and controlled operation, with the pilot demonstrating good flying skills and adherence to standard procedures.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at KPZQ Presque Isle County Airport, achieving a score of 95.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 84.0° at 2 nautical miles and 626 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.
Upon landing on runway 09, the aircraft demonstrated good control and precision. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 82 knots. This minor deviation from the target speed did not appear to affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 1,150 feet was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled approach.
The touchdown speed of 69 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -103 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting a gentle and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway and made a precise touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 74°F and a wind of 12 knots at 100°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 12 knots, which likely contributed to the smooth and controlled touchdown. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 95.9%.
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