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Improve the taxi
Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,207 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,704 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the TBM 930 started with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway at KSFZ North Central State, taking only 1 minute to cover less than 1 nm. The departure roll on runway 23 was smooth, with a takeoff distance of 1,950 ft, which was 39% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 87 knots, with a slight crosswind of 5 knots and a tailwind of 2 knots. The local weather at the departure location was 65 °F with a 6-knot wind coming from 100°.
The enroute climb began overhead KSFZ North Central State in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, climbing from 1,144 ft asl to 26,889 ft asl in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 55 nm. The level cruise phase started 2 miles northwest of Saybrook Manor in Connecticut and lasted 146 minutes, covering 821 nm.
The descent phase commenced 63 miles east of KXMR Cape Canaveral AFS Skid Strip in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The descent from 27,260 ft asl to 5,151 ft asl took 22 minutes, covering 120 nm. Another brief level cruise occurred overhead Juno Ridge in Florida for 6 minutes, covering 26 nm. The final descent began overhead Kings Point, decreasing from 5,126 ft asl to 1,849 ft asl in 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.
The landing at KBCT Boca Raton on runway 05 went smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 66 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -59 ft/m. The landing took place 1,700 ft from the threshold, with a total landing distance of 2,476 ft, which was 48% of the total runway length. The local weather at the landing location was 83 °F with a 10-knot wind coming from 100 °, creating an 8-knot crosswind and a 6-knot headwind.
After landing, taxiing back to the parking area from the runway took 1 minute to cover less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 1,030 nm, spanning a total time of 202 minutes and consuming 1,473 lbs of fuel.
Congratulations on achieving a remarkable aircraft landing score of 98.4%! Your performance across all phases of the landing process was truly exceptional and displayed a high level of professionalism and skill.
Starting with the Approach Phase, your ability to maintain excellent glideslope alignment shows your precision and attention to detail. This is crucial in ensuring a smooth and safe descent towards the runway. Your aptitude for maintaining the correct glide path is commendable and played a key role in setting the stage for a successful landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your execution of the touchdown was particularly impressive. The good threshold height and very good landing flare demonstrate your ability to judge distance and altitude accurately. Your skill in making a smooth and controlled touchdown is essential for ensuring a safe and comfortable landing for both passengers and crew.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate and speed being on target are indicative of your proficiency in managing the aircraft during the crucial moments before landing. The fact that the touchdown point was only 263 feet beyond the designated zone further highlights your precision and ability to control the aircraft with finesse. Additionally, the very good runway touchdown position reflects your expertise in navigating the aircraft to the exact spot intended.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, your ability to maintain very good runway alignment showcases your competency in controlling the aircraft during the final moments of the landing process. This ensures a smooth and efficient rollout on the runway, which is essential for a safe and effective landing.
Overall, your exceptional performance throughout each phase of the landing process is a testament to your dedication, skill, and professionalism as a pilot. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for excellence in every flight. Well done on achieving such an outstanding aircraft landing score!
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