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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 534 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 534 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 94 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 15 at LOWS Salzburg Airport, a small airport in Austria. The aircraft, a TBM 930, accelerated down the 293-meter runway, taking off at a speed of 85 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were quite chilly, with a temperature of -3 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 108 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, while the headwind component was also 2 knots.
As the aircraft lifted off the ground, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the Salzburg Airport. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from an altitude of 2,436 feet above sea level to 10,768 feet above sea level in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly gain altitude and reach its cruising altitude.
After reaching its cruising altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile west of the town of Schoenau am Koenigssee in Bavaria, Germany. The descent was equally impressive, with the aircraft losing 8,350 feet in altitude in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. This rapid descent allowed the aircraft to quickly lose altitude and prepare for its final approach.
The final approach to runway 26 at LOWZ Zell am See Airfield was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 256.0 degrees at an altitude of 79 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were much warmer, with a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 4 knots from a direction of 161 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was minimal.
The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 81 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was good, at -185 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 448 meters, which was 84% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft coming to a stop quickly and smoothly.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 31 nautical miles and took 12 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of 38 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a success, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions.
The TBM 930 aircraft successfully landed at LOWZ Zell am See Airfield, achieving a score of 94.7%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 256.0° at 0 nm and 79 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 26.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for the touchdown. The threshold speed of 84 kt was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to manage the speed accordingly. The touchdown distance of 92 m was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance.
However, the touchdown speed of 81 kt was slightly faster than desired, which may have been due to a variety of factors such as wind conditions or pilot judgment. The touchdown rate of -185 fpm was still within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot was able to manage the descent and touchdown smoothly.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 8°C and a wind speed of 4 kt from 161°. This minimal wind made the landing conditions ideal, and the pilot was able to take advantage of the headwind component to help slow the aircraft down during the approach.
The total landing distance of 448 m was 84% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had good control and was able to maintain the aircraft's alignment with the runway during the rollout.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown. The score of 94.7% reflects the high level of proficiency and skill displayed by the pilot during this landing.
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