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Know your rotation speed
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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 1,994 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 596 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 16 at SLVR Viru Viru International Airport. The aircraft, a TBM 850, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 101 knots. The takeoff distance was 544 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 2 miles southeast of SLVR Viru Viru International Airport. The climb started at an altitude of 2,256 feet above sea level and continued to 10,007 feet above sea level, an increase of 7,751 feet in just 8 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 34 nautical miles. The climb was a significant portion of the flight, and it allowed the aircraft to reach a cruising altitude.
The enroute level cruise started 10 miles south of SLPB Palos Blancos Airport and lasted for 30 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 243 nautical miles. The cruise altitude was maintained at 10,007 feet above sea level, and the aircraft was able to maintain a steady speed.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 31 miles south of SLSS Sunsas Airport. The descent started at an altitude of 9,982 feet above sea level and continued to 1,724 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,258 feet in just 10 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 31 nautical miles. The descent was a critical phase of the flight, and it required careful control to ensure a safe and controlled landing.
The final approach to runway 05 at SLPS Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport was made from the southwest, heading 32.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,309 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 05, which had a length of 1,994 meters. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was too high at 81 knots.
The touchdown point was 156 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 61 knots, which was good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -252 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.
The total landing distance was 673 meters, which accounted for 34% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the landing. The total flight distance was 314 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 52 minutes. The aircraft used 232 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The TBM 850 aircraft successfully landed at SLPS Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport, achieving an overall score of 88.3%. The final approach to runway 05 was initiated from the south west, with a heading of 32.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,309 feet above ground level.
The aircraft touched down on the runway, with a touchdown speed of 61 knots, which was considered good. However, the threshold speed was found to be too high at 81 knots. The touchdown point was located 156 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the intended landing spot. The runway touchdown position was also slightly misaligned by 3.7 meters from the centerline.
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 a direction of 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component of 1 knot each. The total landing distance was 673 meters, which accounted for 34% of the runway length.
Despite the slight deviations from the ideal landing, the aircraft's runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration after touchdown. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and handling characteristics.
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