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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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.
Side view — the last 1,019 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,019 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 198 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a TBM 930, then departed from runway 36 at KCGX Chicago Meigs Airport. The takeoff distance was 535 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 86 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 6 knots at 270°. The crosswind was also 6 knots, while the headwind was 0 knots. After departing from the airport, the enroute climb started overhead KCGX Chicago Meigs Airport, where the aircraft climbed from 1,002 feet above sea level to 2,519 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,518 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise then began overhead West Town, lasting for 4 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles. Following this, the enroute descent started 1 mile east of Lyons, where the aircraft descended from 2,490 feet above sea level to 1,018 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,472 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36 at KCGX Chicago Meigs Airport was made from the south, with a heading of 347.0° at 3 nautical miles and 420 feet above ground level. The landing on the runway was successful, with a touchdown distance of 195 meters, which was 64% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 62 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -98 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions during the landing were similar to those during takeoff, with a temperature of 19°C and a wind speed of 6 knots at 270°. The crosswind was also 6 knots, while the headwind was 0 knots. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 23 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 15 minutes. The aircraft used 44 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The TBM 930 aircraft successfully landed at KCGX Chicago Meigs Airport, achieving a high score of 97.6%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 347.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 420 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 36.
The runway at KCGX Chicago Meigs Airport has a length of 1,019 meters, and the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's speed and altitude to ensure a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also well-maintained at 65 knots, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The touchdown distance of 195 meters was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 62 knots was well-managed.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -98 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the stress on the landing gear. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skill and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 19°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from 270°. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots, but the pilot successfully managed the aircraft to maintain a perfect runway rollout alignment. The total landing distance of 655 meters was 64% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities. The TBM 930 demonstrated its ability to perform a safe and controlled landing in a variety of conditions, making it an excellent choice for pilots and operators alike.
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