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EG73
Tain, Scotland
Runway 21
Elevation30 ft asl
Weight1,085 kg
Fuel100 kg
Wind270° · 2 kn

Flight Score

95.16 %
EG73
Tain, Scotland
Runway 21
Elevation30 ft asl
Weight1,083 kg
Fuel98 kg
Wind270° · 2 kn
12 Feb 2025 0:04 5 nm DA40-XLS 2 kg
Departure Score
96.25 %
Pattern Score
91.54 %
Arrival Score
97.68 %

What went well

Touched down at -126 fpm — a soft arrival
Touchdown 211 m in — inside the full-score zone
Threshold crossed at 23 ft and 63 kt — both inside band

What held you back

Pattern Base Leg Turn — Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.0 °. at 0 %, −2.00 points
Departure Climb 2 — scored 90.00 %, −1.11 points
Arrival Touchdown — Landing Bounce at 60 %, −0.52 points

Top opportunity

Improve the pattern base leg turn

Pattern Base Leg Turn

Bank angle in the pattern is conventionally kept to 20 to 30 degrees, and the base-to-final turn is where that convention earns its keep. Stall speed rises with bank because the wing must produce more lift in a turn. Roughly 7 per cent higher at 30 degrees, about 19 per cent at 45, and around 40 per cent at 60. At 65 kt on base you don't have much margin to spend steepening a turn to salvage an overshoot.

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Start to finish · 14 stages, 12 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base, Average speed was 51 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 56 kn56 kn min to max 56 kn 56 56 kn
Info Average pitch angle 1.8 °1.8 ° min to max 1.8 ° 1.8 1.8 °
Info Average bank angle 0.2 °0.2 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.2 0.2 °
Info Average g force 0.99 g0.99 g min to max 0.99 g 0.99 0.99 g
Departure Roll 98.75Departure roll runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base. Takeoff distance 102 m 9 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 62 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 2 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 102 m9 % of runway
100 % Liftoff speed was 62 knTarget 70 kn
94 % Runway alignment max 4.76 m4.76 m left to 0.00 m left 4.75 4.75 m
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.94 g min to max 1.11 g 0.99 1.11 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 2.5 °1.5 ° min to max 5.2 ° 1.8 5.2 °
Info Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.2 0.1 °

Events

Info Battery Master On 2 ft agl · 61 kt
Info Engine 1 Started 2 ft agl · 61 kt
Info Landing Lights Switched On 2 ft agl · 61 kt
Info Navigation Lights Switched On 2 ft agl · 61 kt
Info Strobe Lights Switched On 2 ft agl · 61 kt
Info Taxi Lights Switched On 2 ft agl · 61 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 2 ft agl · 61 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 2 ft agl · 61 kt
Departure Climb 1 100.00Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 21 EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.3 °-0.3 ° min to max -0.2 ° -0.3 -0.2 °
100 % Average speed 65 kn62 kn min to max 66 kn 62 66 kn
100 % Average bank angle 0.8 °0.1 ° min to max 1.7 ° 0.1 1.0 °
100 % Average g force 1.11 g1.07 g min to max 1.14 g 1.12 1.07 g
Info Average VSI 3.6 m/s2.1 m/s min to max 5.1 m/s 2.1 5.1 m/s
Info Average altitude 6.2 m agl0.2 m agl min to max 15.8 m agl 0.2 15.8 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 9.4 °5.3 ° min to max 12.9 ° 5.3 12.9 °
Departure Climb 2 90.00Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 21 EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 65 kn61 kn min to max 68 kn 66 67 kn
100 % Average bank angle 0.9 °0.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° 0.9 3.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.89 g min to max 1.07 g 1.07 0.96 g
Info Average VSI 5.3 m/s2.8 m/s min to max 6.8 m/s 5.2 3.7 m/s
Info Average altitude 52.3 m agl16.2 m agl min to max 145.4 m agl 16.2 145.4 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 12.9 °9.2 ° min to max 14.8 ° 13.0 10.4 °

Events

Info Flaps Fully Retracted 168 ft agl · 67 kt
Pattern Entry 100.00Left hand pattern entry from runway 21 EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base. Distance was less than 1 nm in 16 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 68 kn67 kn min to max 71 kn 67 71 kn
100 % Average bank angle 14.5 °6.0 ° min to max 18.9 ° 6.0 17.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.98 g min to max 1.05 g 0.98 1.05 g
Info Average VSI 3.5 m/s3.1 m/s min to max 3.8 m/s 3.6 3.2 m/s
Info Average altitude 178.8 m agl148.1 m agl min to max 208.0 m agl 148.1 208.0 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 10.0 °8.9 ° min to max 10.8 ° 10.3 9.0 °
Pattern Crosswind 98.81Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 21 EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
97 % Heading -5.4 °-24.4 ° min to max 15.0 ° 15.0 -24.4 °
100 % Average speed 76 kn71 kn min to max 87 kn 71 87 kn
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.91 g min to max 1.05 g 1.05 1.05 g
Info Average VSI 3.0 m/s1.5 m/s min to max 3.9 m/s 3.3 1.5 m/s
Info Average altitude 248.6 m agl211.3 m agl min to max 278.6 m agl 211.3 278.6 m agl
Info Average bank angle 8.6 °0.1 ° min to max 18.4 ° 16.7 18.4 °
Info Average pitch angle 7.4 °4.2 ° min to max 9.7 ° 9.1 4.2 °
Pattern Downwind Turn 93.37Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 55.5 °.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
78 % Angle to runway (45 degrees) 55.5 °.
100 % Average speed 93 kn89 kn min to max 94 kn 89 93 kn
100 % Average bank angle 22.0 °6.9 ° min to max 24.8 ° 19.7 6.9 °
100 % Average g force 1.08 g1.04 g min to max 1.14 g 1.04 1.09 g
Info Average VSI 1.6 m/s0.8 m/s min to max 2.3 m/s 1.6 2.1 m/s
Info Average altitude 290.6 m agl280.2 m agl min to max 305.6 m agl 280.2 305.6 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 3.7 °2.8 ° min to max 4.7 ° 4.0 4.7 °
Pattern Downwind 95.54Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 70 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
96 % Heading -5.5 °-100.4 ° min to max 1.1 ° -12.0 -15.7 °
89 % Average altitude 335.3 m agl298.6 m agl min to max 358.3 m agl 308.6 298.6 m agl
100 % Average speed 77 kn65 kn min to max 92 kn 92 68 kn
100 % Average g force 0.99 g0.88 g min to max 1.11 g 1.09 0.99 g
Info Average VSI -0.1 m/s-3.4 m/s min to max 4.8 m/s 2.7 -1.7 m/s
Info Average bank angle 2.3 °0.0 ° min to max 11.2 ° 3.2 11.2 °
Info Average pitch angle 1.5 °-3.5 ° min to max 7.4 ° 5.8 -2.3 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 1,104 ft agl · 88 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 864 ft agl · 79 kt
Pattern Base Leg Turn 70.00Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.0 °.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
0 % Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.0 °.
100 % Average speed 71 kn67 kn min to max 74 kn 67 67 kn
100 % Average bank angle 11.2 °0.1 ° min to max 15.9 ° 10.6 0.1 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.91 g min to max 1.07 g 0.97 0.99 g
Info Average VSI -3.7 m/s-6.1 m/s min to max -1.9 m/s -2.0 -2.4 m/s
Info Average altitude 180.2 m agl81.8 m agl min to max 296.5 m agl 296.5 81.8 m agl
Info Average pitch angle -4.7 °-8.6 ° min to max -1.6 ° -3.2 -2.8 °
Arrival Final 1 98.78Approaching runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 79.3 m agl to 7.1 m agl. A decrease of 72.3 m in 26 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
94 % Approach angle 2.5 °1.5 ° min to max 3.6 °Target 3.0 ° 3.6 1.5 °
100 % Average speed 66 kn63 kn min to max 67 kn 67 63 kn
100 % Heading variation -0.0 °-0.4 ° min to max 0.2 ° -0.4 0.2 °
100 % Average bank angle 1.1 °0.0 ° min to max 2.7 ° 0.3 0.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.97 g min to max 1.04 g 1.00 1.04 g
Info Average VSI -2.7 m/s-2.9 m/s min to max -2.3 m/s -2.4 -2.8 m/s
Info Average altitude 23.0 m agl7.1 m agl min to max 79.3 m agl 79.3 7.1 m agl
Info Average pitch angle -2.7 °-3.2 ° min to max -1.4 ° -2.7 -1.4 °
00.250.50.751050100150200250Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-30-23-15-7.507.5152330Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 99.89Landing on runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base, runway length 1,113 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kn. Target 70 kn
100 % Target 15.2 m agl
100 % Landing and flare profile
100 % Heading variation 0.2 °0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.2 0.1 °
99 % Average bank angle 1.0 °0.0 ° min to max 2.4 ° 0.9 0.5 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.95 g min to max 1.10 g 1.04 1.04 g
Info Average speed 56 kn49 kn min to max 63 kn 63 49 kn
Info Average VSI -1.2 m/s-2.8 m/s min to max -0.4 m/s -2.8 -0.6 m/s
Info Average altitude 3.3 m agl1.0 m agl min to max 7.2 m agl 7.2 1.0 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 3.0 °-1.2 ° min to max 6.4 ° -1.2 6.4 °
07515022530001223354658Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150225300-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 93.77Touchdown distance was good at 209 m. Touchdown speed at 49 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -0.6 m/s. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 2 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
99 % Touchdown VSI was -0.6 m/s.
100 % Touchdown distance was 209 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 49 knTarget below 66 kn
100 % Runway alignment max 2.62 m2.20 m left 2.08 2.62 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.5 0.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g0.98 g min to max 1.18 g 1.04 1.00 g
60 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 47 kn46 kn min to max 49 kn 49 46 kn
Info Average pitch angle 6.6 °6.0 ° min to max 7.0 ° 6.4 6.9 °
Arrival Rollout 98.26Total landing distance 398 m, 36 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 398 m36 % of runway.
96 % Runway alignment max 4.11 m4.11 m left to 0.00 m left 2.66 3.59 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.03 g 0.99 1.03 g
Info Average speed 48 kn33 kn min to max 50 kn 50 33 kn
Info Average pitch angle 5.0 °1.0 ° min to max 6.8 ° 6.8 1.2 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° 0.1 0.2 °

Events

Info Bounce during touchdown 2 ft agl · 48 kt
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 13 kn
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 19 kn0 kn min to max 46 kn 27 46 kn
Info Average pitch angle 2.0 °1.3 ° min to max 2.3 ° 1.3 2.0 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.0 0.0 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.97 g min to max 1.03 g 1.01 1.00 g

Events

Info Parking Brake On 2 ft agl · 2 kt
Info Parking Brake Off 2 ft agl · 2 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 2 ft agl · 2 kt

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll102 m · 9 %
100.00Liftoff speed62 kt
93.76Runway alignment4.76 m L
OkBounce on takeoffNone
100.00Rate of climb714 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height23 ft
100.00Threshold speed63 kt · target 70, 7 slow
100.00Centreline offset0.06 m L

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.

Five checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

Touchdown on EG73 21

Past threshold100.00
211m
Centreline100.00
2.62m L
Speed100.00
49kttarget 66 or less
Touchdown rate99.09
-126fpm
Impact100.00
1.18G
Bounces60.00
2

Side view — the last 1,113 m of the approach.

23 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 23 ft, down at 211 m

Plan view — the full 1,113 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,000 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 211 m past threshold CLEARED

The 211 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 354 m of 1,113 m · 32 %
Rollout distance100.00
143m32 % used
Rollout alignment96.13
4.11m L

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Flight narrative

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base, a DA40-XLS aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was a relatively short 102 meters, accounting for just 9% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 62 knots, reaching the necessary altitude quickly.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the weather conditions were noted to be favorable, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component, but a slight headwind of 2 knots.

The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 21, navigating the aircraft through the air traffic control's designated airspace. The distance covered during this maneuver was less than 1 nautical mile, achieved in a mere 16 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to execute a left-hand pattern crosswind, which took a slightly longer 22 seconds to complete.

As the aircraft entered the downwind leg of the pattern, it began to turn towards the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The angle of the turn was 55.5 degrees, a standard maneuver for pilots to ensure a smooth and controlled descent. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long, taking 70 seconds to complete.

The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, a critical phase of the landing procedure. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile, with the aircraft turning at an angle of 13.0 degrees to the runway. This precise maneuver allowed the pilot to align the aircraft with the runway for a smooth final approach.

The final approach to runway 21 was executed from the east, with the aircraft heading 279.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 1 nautical mile above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady heading and altitude, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent.

The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 49 knots. The touchdown distance was a respectable 209 meters, accounting for just 36% of the runway's length. The pilot maintained a smooth touchdown rate of -0.6 meters per second, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.

The post-landing rollout was also smooth, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the runway. The total landing distance was 398 meters, a testament to the pilot's skill and control.

In conclusion, the flight was a success, with the pilot executing a series of precise and controlled maneuvers to bring the aircraft safely to the ground. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, taking just 4 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, just 2 kilograms.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base in the Diamond DA40
96.25 %
98.75 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base. Takeoff distance 102 m 9 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 62 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 2 kn.
Takeoff Distance
85.04 %
Roll distance of 102 m using 9.18 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
100 %
Liftoff speed was 62 kn - Target 70 kn
Alignment
93.76 %
4.76 m left to 0.00 m left
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
70 60 50
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
6 3.5 1
02505007501,000-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
100 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 21 EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
70 65 60
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
13 9 5
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,100 500 -100
90 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 21 EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base.
Alignment
0 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
70 65 60
Bank °
100 %
4 2 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
15 12 9
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,400 900 400
02505007501,00001938577695 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.040.080.110.150.190100200300400 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.040.080.110.150.19-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base in the Diamond DA40
Landing Score 97.68 %
Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 279.0° at 1 nautical mile and 79.3 meters above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evident from the good threshold height and runway touchdown alignment.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a threshold speed slightly below the target at 63 knots. However, this did not compromise the overall landing, as the touchdown distance of 209 meters was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 49 knots was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -0.6 meters per second was particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrated a high degree of control and precision.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 269°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.

The total landing distance of 398 meters was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft was well-handled and that the pilot was able to maintain control throughout the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain directional control and smoothly transition from the landing phase to the rollout phase.

Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities. The high score of 97.7% reflects the excellence of the landing, and it is clear that the pilot was able to execute a precise and controlled approach and landing.

98.78 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 79.3 m agl to 7.1 m agl. A decrease of 72.3 m in 26 seconds.
Glideslope
93.92 %
Poor descent path above glideslope limit
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
93.92 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
67 64 60
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
100 %
3 1.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-463 -531 -600
00.250.50.751050100150200250 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-30-23-15-7.507.5152330 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
99.89 %
Landing
Landing on runway 21 at EG73 RNAS Fearn Air Base, runway length 1,113 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kn.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kt. Target 70 kt
Flare
100 %
Perfect landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
98.91 %
3 1.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
63 52 40
Pitch °
Info
7 3 -1
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-88 -344 -600
07515022530001223354658 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150225300-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
93.77 %
Touchdown
Touchdown distance was good at 209 m. Touchdown speed at 49 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -0.6 m/s. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 2 kn.
Touchdown
99.09 %
Touchdown rate was smooth at -126 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good. Target below 66 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 209 m.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was very good.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.2 °
G
100 %
G 1.04 g
Bounce
60 %
Bounce Detected
98.26 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 398 m, 36 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 398 m using 35.8 % of runway
Alignment
96.13 %
Runway rollout alignment was very good.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
45 33 20
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
7 3.5 0
0200 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
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