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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 4,118 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 336 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 16 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 15 at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field), with a takeoff distance of 1,132 meters, which accounted for 53% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 95 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 14 knots at 119 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 11 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile west of Aspen, Colorado, and ascended from 9,020 feet above sea level to 25,001 feet above sea level, an increase of 15,981 feet, in 12 minutes and covering 17 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started overhead El Jebel, Colorado, and lasted for 11 minutes, covering 56 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 4 miles south of the Lands End Heliport in Grand Junction, Colorado, and descended from 24,932 feet above sea level to 9,253 feet above sea level, a decrease of 15,678 feet, in 12 minutes and covering 56 nautical miles. The descent phase was followed by another level cruise phase, which started overhead Black Forest, Colorado, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 17L at the City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport was made from the north, with a heading of 180.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,322 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 17L, which had a length of 4,118 meters, was successful, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 86 knots. The touchdown distance was 336 meters, and the touchdown speed was 79 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -54 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. The total landing distance was 999 meters, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 146 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 50 minutes. The aircraft used 111 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, a M500, successfully landed at the City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) on runway 17L. The final approach was initiated from the north, heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,322 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, achieving a score of 99.5%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 86 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 336 meters was also within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 79 knots was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -54 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, signifying a gentle and stable touchdown.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 3.6 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment did not appear to have any significant impact on the overall landing performance. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 5°C, which did not seem to affect the aircraft's performance.
The total landing distance of 999 meters was 24% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing for a stable and controlled deceleration. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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