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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 4.6°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Begin raising the nose earlier, by 11 ft, so the flare has time to arrest the sink before touchdown.
What happened: The flare began late at 0.3 ft, 11 ft below the normal band, and a late flare like this usually leaves too little time to arrest the sink before touchdown.
Watch for: Watch radio altitude and start the flare in the normal band, around 11 ft.
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down 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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,580 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 242 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at MMPE Aeródromo de Puerto Peñasco took less than a minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The Cessna 208B then began its departure roll on runway 18, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 79 kt. The takeoff distance of 425 meters accounted for only 17% of the runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 15 °C, with a light wind of 1 kt blowing from the west.
As the aircraft climbed out of MMPE Aeródromo de Puerto Peñasco, it began its enroute climb, ascending from 964 ft above sea level to 12,470 ft, a vertical gain of 11,506 ft in just 9 minutes. The climb phase covered a distance of 21 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 12,470 ft for 33 minutes as it covered a distance of 100 nautical miles. The crew made several adjustments to the flight plan, initiating a descent from 13,001 ft to 8,104 ft in 5 minutes, covering 16 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off again, cruising at 7,642 ft for 18 minutes as it covered 53 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, KTUS Tucson International Airport, it began its final descent, reducing its altitude from 7,642 ft to 4,468 ft in 5 minutes, covering 14 nautical miles. The crew then initiated a short level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 4,468 ft for 2 minutes as it covered 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 29R, touching down at a speed of 64 kt and a distance of 238 meters. The total landing distance of 440 meters accounted for only 13% of the runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 10 minutes. The total flight distance of 214 nautical miles was completed in 86 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 303 kg of fuel.
The Cessna 208B touched down on runway 29R at KTUS Tucson International Airport with a high degree of precision, showcasing excellent approach quality. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 1,441 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway centerline as it approached from the southeast. The pilot maintained a steady heading of 315.0°, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft displayed a threshold speed of 65 knots, well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 238 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. However, the touchdown rate of -462 feet per minute (fpm) was slightly harder than desired, suggesting a slight loss of control during the final stages of the landing. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway.
The rollout phase was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 440 meters, accounting for 13% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a negligible headwind of 1 knot, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. Overall, the landing was deemed a success, with a score of 97.5% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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