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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 3,783 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,783 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,011 ft 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 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a TBM 850, then departed from runway 08 at KLUX Laurens County Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,855 feet, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 92 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 0 knots at 139 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile east of KLUX Laurens County Airport, rising from an altitude of 1,630 feet above sea level to 3,455 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,826 feet, in just 2 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 3 miles southwest of Clinton, South Carolina. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from an altitude of 2,919 feet above sea level to 1,679 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,240 feet, in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The descent started overhead SC56 Thomason Airfield Mountville.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which began overhead 2SC5 Ridgewood Air Airport Waterloo. This phase lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 26 at 2SC5 Ridgewood Air Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 254.0 degrees at an altitude of 629 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing on runway 26 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 72 knots, which was a little fast. The touchdown distance was 1,010 feet, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots at 259 degrees, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 7 knots.
The total flight distance was 20 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes. The aircraft used 84 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was successful, with the aircraft performing well in various phases of flight.
The TBM 850 aircraft successfully landed at 2SC5 Ridgewood Air Airport, achieving a high score of 97.4%. The final approach to runway 26 was conducted from the east, with the aircraft heading 254.0° at 1 nautical mile and 629 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 83 knots was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 1,010 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had managed to slow the aircraft down effectively before touching down on the runway.
However, there was a slight issue with the touchdown speed, which was recorded at 72 knots. While this is not excessively high, it is slightly faster than the ideal touchdown speed. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -175 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of touchdown smoothly.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 44°F and a wind speed of 7 knots from 259°. The crosswind component was minimal, at just 1 knot, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward for the pilot.
The total landing distance of 1,731 feet was 46% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. While there were a few minor issues with the touchdown speed and distance, these did not significantly impact the overall outcome of the landing.
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