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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 632 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The aircraft, a TBM 850, required a takeoff distance of 545 meters, which is 30% of the available runway length. The liftoff speed of 97 knots was achieved promptly, and with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a slight headwind of 2 knots, the conditions were favorable for takeoff.
Once airborne, the pilot navigated a right-hand pattern entry from the runway, demonstrating agility and precision. The aircraft covered less than one nautical mile in just 22 seconds, showcasing the pilot's expertise in handling the TBM 850.
Following the initial turn, the pilot executed a smooth pattern crosswind, covering the same distance in a mere 16 seconds. The subsequent downwind turn featured an angle of 45 degrees, positioning the aircraft at 58.1 degrees to the runway, and required a distance of 2 nautical miles to complete. This turn was a crucial segment of the approach, requiring concentration and skill.
Next, the pilot continued with the downwind leg, covering a short distance of less than one nautical mile in just 8 seconds. The base leg turn then followed, featuring an angle of 45 degrees with the runway, and required a distance of 1 nautical mile to complete.
As the aircraft approached the runway, the pilot executed a precise final turn, covering a short distance of less than one nautical mile in 27 seconds. This marked the beginning of the final approach, with the pilot lining up for a landing on runway 23 from the north-east, at a heading of 255.0 degrees and 522 feet above ground level.
Upon touching down, the pilot achieved a touchdown speed of 65 knots, which was considered good, and a touchdown rate of -33 feet per minute, which was perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, and the pilot managed to bring the aircraft to a stop without any issues, completing the rollout in perfect alignment.
The total landing distance was 974 meters, which represents 54% of the available runway length. Notably, the pilot used only 1 kilogram of fuel throughout the flight, and the total flight distance of 10 nautical miles was covered in just 6 minutes. Overall, the pilot demonstrated exceptional skills and precision throughout the flight, ensuring a safe and efficient landing at EGPE Inverness Airport.
The TBM 850 aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing a well-executed approach and touchdown. The approach was initiated from the north-east, headed in the direction of 255.0° at 1 nautical mile and 522 feet above ground level (agl).
During the landing phase, the aircraft touched down on runway 23 at EGPE, which has a length of 1,814 meters. Notably, the threshold height at the time of touchdown was slightly above the target height of 59 ft agl. Furthermore, the threshold speed was a bit higher than ideal at 87 knots.
However, despite these minor discrepancies, the touchdown point was 194 meters beyond the touchdown zone, still within a relatively safe margin from the ideal spot. The touchdown speed came in at 65 knots, which was considered to be good, and the touchdown rate of -33 feet per minute was deemed perfect.
Additionally, the local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and only a minor wind effect. The wind was blowing at 2 kt from the 269º direction, resulting in a negligible crosswind but a slight headwind.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 974 meters, translating to approximately 54% of the runway length. Notably, the pilot managed to maintain a perfect runway rollout alignment, reflecting their skill and expertise in handling the aircraft. Overall, this landing demonstrates the TBM 850's capabilities and its ability to perform safely under a variety of conditions.
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