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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 11°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,317 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,317 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 422 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 21 at Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport, SBJR. The aircraft, a TBM 930, accelerated down the runway, covering 374 meters, which was 41% of the runway's length, before lifting off into the air. The liftoff speed was 82 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 3 knots from a direction of 309 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began to ascend from an initial altitude of 756 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 1,517 feet. This climb of 761 feet was achieved in just one minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase of the flight started overhead the airport, and the aircraft then transitioned into a level cruise phase, which lasted for 13 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles. This phase of the flight took place 2 miles southeast of the airport.
After the cruise phase, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 02R at Santos Dumont Airport, SBRJ. The approach was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 352.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway and at an altitude of 423 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of the approach were characterized by a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a wind of 9 knots from a direction of 359 degrees.
The landing on runway 02R was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 67 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at -33 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The total landing distance was 709 meters, which was 54% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 15 nautical miles and used 22 kilograms of fuel. The flight duration was 8 minutes, and the aircraft performed well throughout the flight, with good handling and control characteristics.
The TBM 930 aircraft successfully landed on runway 02R at SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport, achieving a high score of 98.9%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 352.0° at 1 nautical mile and 423 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately touching down on the runway with a distance of 419 meters.
However, there were a few areas for improvement. The threshold speed was slightly too high at 83 knots, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to reduce the touchdown speed. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 67 knots was a little fast, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to maintain a more stable approach and touchdown.
Despite these minor issues, the touchdown rate was perfect at -33 feet per minute (fpm), indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and without any significant deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and alignment with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a wind speed of 9 knots from 359°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 9 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 709 meters was 54% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the TBM 930 aircraft demonstrated excellent performance and control during the landing, with only minor areas for improvement. The pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent, alignment, and speed resulted in a smooth and safe touchdown.
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