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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,591 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 446 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the TBM 930 began with a departure roll on runway 27 at EGLC London City Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,263 ft, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 84 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was a temperature of 55 °F, with a wind of 15 kn at 240 °, resulting in a crosswind of 8 kn and a headwind of 13 kn.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft started climbing 1 mile east of Canary Wharf in Greater London, England. It climbed from 1,049 ft asl to 2,997 ft asl, an increase of 1,948 ft in 2 minutes, covering 6 nm. The enroute level cruise began overhead the City of Westminster and lasted 3 minutes, covering 7 nm.
The final approach to runway 27R at EGLL London Heathrow Airport was from the east, heading 271.0 ° at 4 nm and at an altitude of 1,755 ft agl. The landing was executed on runway 27R at EGLL, which has a runway length of 11,780 ft. The height at the threshold was 61 ft agl, and the speed at the threshold was 86 kn. The touchdown occurred 1,459 ft from the threshold at a speed of 67 kn, with a VSI of -98 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was a temperature of 54 °F, with a wind of 18 kn at 260 °, resulting in a crosswind of 3 kn and a headwind of 18 kn. The total landing distance was 2,374 ft, which accounted for 20% of the runway.
Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 18 nm, with a duration of 11 minutes and fuel consumption of 70 lbs.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 92.2% is a commendable performance, indicating a high level of proficiency in various phases of the landing process. However, there are some areas where improvement can be made to achieve an even higher score.
In the Approach Phase, the poor descent path above the glideslope limit suggests that the aircraft may have been descending too steeply or not following the correct descent profile. This could be improved by ensuring that the descent is smooth and gradual, following the designated glidepath accurately. Additionally, attention should be paid to maintaining proper airspeed and altitude during the approach to ensure a stable and controlled descent.
During the Landing Phase, the issues with the threshold height being above target and poor landing flare indicate a need for better precision and judgment during the final moments of the landing. Ensuring that the aircraft reaches the desired height above the runway threshold and executing a smooth and timely flare to cushion the touchdown are essential for a successful landing. Additionally, maintaining a stable bank angle during the landing process is crucial for safe touchdown and rollout.
On a positive note, the Touchdown Phase demonstrates excellent performance in terms of touchdown rate, speed control, and touchdown distance within the designated zone. These are key indicators of a well-executed landing, showing good control and accuracy during the critical moment of touchdown. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position being very good suggests that the pilot was able to land the aircraft precisely on the intended spot on the runway, which is a crucial aspect of safe and efficient landings.
In the Rollout Phase, the very good runway alignment indicates that the aircraft maintained proper alignment with the runway during the rollout, allowing for a smooth and controlled deceleration. This is important for ensuring that the aircraft exits the runway safely and efficiently after landing.
Overall, while the landing score of 92.2% reflects a strong performance, focusing on improving the descent path, threshold height, landing flare, and bank angle stability can further enhance the pilot's landing skills and overall proficiency. By addressing these areas of improvement and building on the strengths demonstrated in the Touchdown and Rollout Phases, the pilot can strive for even higher scores and continued excellence in aircraft landings. Keep up the good work and continue to refine and perfect your skills to achieve superior landing performance.
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