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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.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,998 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 320 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 22 at LZHL Holič Airfield. The aircraft, a TBM 850, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 78 knots. The takeoff distance was 65 meters, which accounted for only 5% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 1°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 179°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead LZHL Holič Airfield. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 722 feet above sea level to 2,768 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,046 feet, in just 2 minutes. During this climb, the aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was a significant portion of the flight, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 11 minutes and covered a distance of 29 nautical miles. This phase of the flight allowed the aircraft to maintain a steady altitude and speed, conserving fuel and minimizing the risk of fatigue.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile north of Leopoldov. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 2,991 feet above sea level to 1,804 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,187 feet, in just 2 minutes. During this descent, the aircraft covered a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 01 at LZPP Piešťany Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 14.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft was at an altitude of 1,259 feet above ground level at this point.
The landing on runway 01 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 68 knots. The touchdown distance was 319 meters, which was within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was firm at -321 feet per minute, indicating a controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.5 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance was 586 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration.
In conclusion, the flight was a successful one, with the aircraft demonstrating its ability to efficiently climb, cruise, and descend. The landing was also successful, with the aircraft touching down within the acceptable limits. The total flight distance was 42 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 54 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The TBM 850 aircraft successfully landed at LZPP Piešťany Airport, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The final approach to runway 01 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 14.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,259 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was well-executed, with a threshold height slightly above the target, but the threshold speed was good at 85 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 319 meters, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed was also good at 68 knots, and the touchdown rate was firm at -321 feet per minute (fpm). However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.5 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments in the approach or landing technique.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and there was no headwind. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 586 meters was 29% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was able to land efficiently and maintain control throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing roll.
Overall, the TBM 850 aircraft performed well during the landing at LZPP Piešťany Airport, achieving a high score and demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise in landing the aircraft safely and efficiently.
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