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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,476 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,652 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking to the runway, taking approximately 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a TBM 930, then departed from runway 09 at Key West International Airport (KEYW). The takeoff distance was 1,900 feet, which is 40% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 91 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. There was no crosswind, but a tailwind of 1 knot was present. The aircraft climbed to a height of 27,995 feet above sea level (asl) after departing from Key West, with the enroute climb starting overhead Stock Island in Florida. The climb from 1,026 feet asl to 27,995 feet asl took 19 minutes and covered a distance of 66 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 11 miles south of Chokoloskee, Florida. This phase lasted for 23 minutes and covered a distance of 116 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from 27,990 feet asl to 2,563 feet asl, a decrease of 25,427 feet in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 43 nautical miles. The descent started 2 miles northwest of Siesta Key, Florida.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile west of East Lake-Orient Park, Florida. This phase lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 16 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 10 at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) was made from the west, with a heading of 90.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,277 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing on runway 10 at KLAL was successful, with a touchdown point 222 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 67 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -18 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, with no crosswind and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 2,855 feet, which is 34% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took approximately 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 247 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 87 minutes. The aircraft used 538 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The TBM 930 aircraft successfully landed at KLAL Lakeland Linder International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.1%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 90.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,277 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach to runway 10 was precise, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 84 knots, which is within the acceptable range.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 222 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 67 knots, which is also within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -18 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision in navigating the aircraft to the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind of 1 knot, which did not affect the landing. The total landing distance of 2,855 feet was 34% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance.
The rollout alignment after touchdown was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and coming to a stop within a short distance. The high score achieved by the TBM 930 aircraft is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience in navigating the aircraft to a safe and controlled landing.
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