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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 689 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 689 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 291 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the King Air C90 GTX taking off from runway 04L at EBBE Beauvechain Air Base. The aircraft rolled down the runway for 819 meters, which was 34% of the runway's length, before lifting off at a speed of 114 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 235 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 9 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead Beauvechain. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,298 feet above sea level to 1,224 feet above sea level, an increase of 74 feet, in less than one minute and covering a distance of one nautical mile. This initial climb was followed by a series of enroute climbs and descents as the aircraft navigated through the Belgian airspace.
The aircraft's enroute descent started one mile north-east of Beauvechain, where it descended from 1,218 feet above sea level to 712 feet above sea level, a decrease of 506 feet, in two minutes and covering a distance of five nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off for a short period of time, cruising at a steady altitude, before beginning another climb. This pattern of climbs and descents continued as the aircraft made its way towards its destination.
One of the notable climbs occurred two miles west of Bekkevoort, where the aircraft climbed from 639 feet above sea level to 7,809 feet above sea level, an increase of 7,169 feet, in three minutes and covering a distance of eight nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off again, cruising at a steady altitude, before beginning its final descent.
The final descent started overhead EBBE Beauvechain Air Base, where the aircraft descended from 8,227 feet above sea level to 2,605 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,622 feet, in two minutes and covering a distance of six nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off once more, cruising at a steady altitude, before beginning its final approach to runway 06R at EBNM Namur-Suarlée Airfield.
The final approach was made from the south-west, heading 52.0 degrees, at a distance of two nautical miles and an altitude of 602 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, touching down at a speed of 92 knots and a distance of 290 meters. The touchdown rate was fair at -270 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
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 crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 578 meters, which was 84% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 50 nautical miles, taking 21 minutes to complete, and used 16 kilograms of fuel. The flight was characterized by a series of climbs and descents, with the aircraft navigating through the Belgian airspace with ease. The landing was smooth and controlled, with a perfect runway touchdown alignment and a fair touchdown rate.
The King Air C90 GTX aircraft successfully landed at EBNM Namur-Suarlée Airfield, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilots. The final approach to runway 06R was initiated from the south-west, with the aircraft heading at 52.0° and at an altitude of 602 feet above ground level (agl) and 2 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 92 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 290 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the descent. However, the touchdown rate of -270 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilots could have managed the descent more smoothly.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from the west. The crosswind component was negligible, and the aircraft experienced a slight tailwind of 1 kt. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 578 meters was 84% of the runway length, indicating that the pilots had managed to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing of the King Air C90 GTX at EBNM Namur-Suarlée Airfield was a success, with the pilots demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, and the landing was completed within a reasonable distance.
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