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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 802 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 802 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 142 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Sion Airport (LSGS), the TBM 930 began its taxiing process from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 11 minutes to cover a distance of 2 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 25, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, utilizing 28% of the 516-meter runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 96 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 15°C, with a headwind of 16 knots and a crosswind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it passed overhead Conthey, Canton du Valais, Switzerland, and continued to ascend to 19,054 feet above sea level, a gain of 16,717 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 27 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase commenced overhead Saxon, Canton du Valais, Switzerland, and lasted for 21 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 97 nautical miles. Subsequently, the aircraft began its descent from 19,490 feet above sea level to 1,749 feet above sea level, a decrease of 17,741 feet in 12 minutes, covering 41 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 26R at Locarno Airport (LSZL) was initiated from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 260.0° at 1 nautical mile and 233 feet above ground level.
Upon landing on runway 26R, the TBM 930 utilized 55% of the 802-meter runway, with a touchdown distance of 141 meters and a touchdown speed of 79 knots, slightly above the recommended threshold speed of 84 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth at -149 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 174 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 56 minutes and a fuel consumption of 152 kilograms.
The aircraft touched down on runway 26R at LSZL Locarno Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -149 fpm, indicating a well-executed flare. The touchdown speed of 79 kt was slightly above the desired threshold speed of 84 kt, but still within acceptable limits. The aircraft's touchdown distance of 141 m was good, considering the available runway length of 802 m. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
Following touchdown, the aircraft's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centerline, demonstrating excellent control and coordination. The total landing distance of 440 m, which accounted for 55% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a headwind of 6 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component of 1 kt had a minimal impact on the landing.
The overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot was reflected in the final score of 99.1%, indicating a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures. The approach quality was good, with a stable and controlled descent from 233 ft agl at 1 nm from the runway threshold. The combination of good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown characteristics contributed to a successful landing, showcasing the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's performance and navigate challenging weather conditions.
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