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Departure
Hold the nosewheel on and wait for the speed to reach 91 kt before rotating.
What happened: You rotated early, lifting off at 73 kt against a target of 91 kt.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator approaching 91 kt before you rotate.
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bleed speed back to 66 kt before crossing the threshold.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 87 kt, 21 kt above the 66 kt target.
Watch for: Airspeed, targeting 66 kt at the threshold.
See Arrival Landing
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,667 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 490 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 28L at EGCJ Sherburn-In-Elmet Airfield, a small airfield located in North Yorkshire, England. The TBM 930 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 343 meters, which accounted for 56% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 73 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the northwest.
As the aircraft climbed away from Sherburn-In-Elmet, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airfield. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,117 feet above sea level to 2,824 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly gain altitude and establish itself in the local airspace.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile northwest of Swillington, a town located in the City and Borough of Leeds, England. The descent was equally impressive, with the aircraft losing 964 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This controlled descent allowed the aircraft to maintain a safe and stable rate of descent, ensuring a smooth transition to the final approach.
The final approach to runway 32 at EGNM Leeds Bradford Airport was initiated from the south east, with the aircraft heading 317.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,186 feet above ground level. The approach was characterized by a gentle wind of 1 knot from the northwest, with no crosswind or headwind components.
The landing on runway 32 was notable for several reasons. The threshold height was above the target, indicating that the aircraft was slightly high on final approach. The threshold speed was also excessively high at 87 knots, suggesting that the aircraft may have been slightly fast on final approach. However, the touchdown point was 56 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed of 74 knots was fast. Fortunately, the touchdown rate was good at -168 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 742 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well under control during the rollout phase. Taxiing to the parking area from the runway took less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In summary, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled departure, climb, and descent. The final approach and landing were notable for several reasons, including a high threshold speed and a fast touchdown speed. However, the aircraft was well under control throughout the entire flight, and the landing was ultimately successful. The total flight distance was 16 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 28 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The TBM 930 aircraft successfully landed at EGNM Leeds Bradford Airport, achieving a score of 95.4%. The final approach was conducted from the south east, heading 317.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,186 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 32, which has a length of 1,667 meters.
However, there were some areas for improvement during the landing. The threshold height at 62 feet agl was above the target, indicating that the aircraft may have been slightly high on its approach. Additionally, the threshold speed was excessively high at 87 knots, which could have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and potentially led to a longer landing roll.
The touchdown point was 56 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 74 knots, which was faster than the ideal speed. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was good at -168 feet per minute (fpm), indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of landing smoothly. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
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 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging. The total landing distance was 742 meters, which is 44% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, while there were some areas for improvement, the TBM 930 aircraft landed safely and efficiently at EGNM Leeds Bradford Airport, achieving a high score of 95.4%.
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