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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 2,108 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,108 m of the 3,500 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 753 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 24 at LEIB Ibiza Airport, a Beechcraft King Air 350 taking to the skies. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 120 kt, covering a takeoff distance of 639 m, which was 23% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 31 °C, with a wind speed of 7 kt blowing from 219 °.
As the aircraft climbed away from Ibiza, it began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile southwest of the airport. The climb was a steep one, with the aircraft ascending from 1,012 ft to 30,771 ft in just 38 minutes, covering a distance of 139 nm. This impressive climb was a testament to the capabilities of the Beechcraft King Air 350.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 10 miles south of Cartagena, Spain. This cruise phase lasted for 73 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 247 nm. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 9 miles southeast of Chefchaouene, Morocco. The descent was a rapid one, with the aircraft dropping from 31,114 ft to 6,341 ft in just 20 minutes, covering a distance of 74 nm.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 13 miles east of Kenitra, Morocco. This brief cruise phase lasted for just 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 5 nm. The aircraft then began another descent, starting 9 miles southeast of Kenitra. This descent was even more rapid, with the aircraft dropping from 6,274 ft to 3,184 ft in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nm.
The aircraft then entered yet another level cruise phase, starting 1 mile southeast of GMMP Tourisme Kenitra. This brief cruise phase lasted for just 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 4 nm. The aircraft then began another descent, starting 4 miles south of GMMP Tourisme Kenitra. This descent was a gentle one, with the aircraft dropping from 2,678 ft to 1,511 ft in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nm.
The final approach to runway 21 at GMME Rabat-Salé Airport was made from the north east, with the aircraft heading 211.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,247 ft above ground level. The landing was made on runway 21, which had a length of 3,500 m. The threshold speed was well above the target speed, at 114 kt, and the touchdown point was 353 m beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was a little fast, at 103 kt, but the touchdown rate was perfect at -12 fpm.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 27 °C, with a wind speed of 9 kt blowing from 320 °. The crosswind was 9 kt, and the tailwind was 3 kt. The total landing distance was 2,042 m, which was 58% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.0 m from the centreline.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 489 nm, taking 125 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 668 kg of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft King Air 350 successfully landed at GMME Rabat-Salé Airport, achieving a score of 91.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 211.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,247 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was significantly above the target speed, reaching 114 knots. However, the touchdown point was located 353 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which may indicate a slight deviation from the intended landing path. The touchdown speed of 103 knots was slightly faster than desired, but the touchdown rate of -12 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a wind speed of 9 knots from 320°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the tailwind component was 3 knots. These conditions did not appear to significantly impact the landing, as the aircraft maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance of 2,042 meters was 58% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.0 meters from the centerline, which may indicate a slight deviation from the intended path during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Beechcraft King Air 350's landing at GMME Rabat-Salé Airport was successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases. While there were some minor deviations from the desired performance, the landing was generally smooth and controlled, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the maneuver.
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