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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,398 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,398 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 238 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 18 at U30 Temple Bar, a small airfield in Arizona, United States. The aircraft, a TBM 850, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 694 meters, which was 65% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 90 knots, marking the start of the takeoff phase.
As the aircraft lifted off the ground, it entered a brief enroute level cruise phase, lasting less than a minute and covering less than a nautical mile. This was a short, initial climb phase, which was quickly followed by a more significant enroute climb phase. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,716 feet above sea level to 11,995 feet, an increase of 10,279 feet, in just 9 minutes and covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired cruising altitude, the aircraft entered another enroute level cruise phase, this time lasting 14 minutes and covering 45 nautical miles. The aircraft flew southwest of Meadview, Arizona, during this phase, maintaining a steady altitude and speed.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent phase, starting 4 miles north of the Hualapai Airport in Peach Springs, Arizona. The aircraft descended from 12,119 feet to 6,544 feet, a decrease of 5,575 feet, in just 5 minutes and covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another brief enroute level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 1 nautical mile, before beginning its final approach to runway 24 at the Hualapai Airport. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 246.0 degrees at an altitude of 442 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing was executed on runway 24, which had a length of 1,398 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed of 74 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 237 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 70 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -274 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from 160 degrees. The crosswind component was 3 knots, and the headwind component was 0 knots. The total landing distance was 809 meters, which was 58% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent after touchdown.
In conclusion, the flight was a successful one, with the aircraft completing a total distance of 64 nautical miles in 36 minutes, using 99 kilograms of fuel. The flight crew demonstrated good piloting skills, executing a smooth and controlled flight from takeoff to landing.
The TBM 850 aircraft successfully landed at Hualapai Airport, with a score of 95.7%. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 246.0° at 1 nautical mile and 442 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 24.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of safe landing operations. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 74 kt, indicating that the pilot may have been a bit aggressive during the approach. Despite this, the touchdown distance was within acceptable limits at 237 meters, which is a relatively short distance considering the runway length of 1,398 meters.
The touchdown speed of 70 kt was a bit faster than desired, which may have contributed to a slightly higher touchdown rate of -274 feet per minute (fpm). Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained excellent control and precision during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 4 kt from 160°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 kt, and there was no headwind. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 809 meters was 58% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained excellent control and precision during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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