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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,959 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 650 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight took off from Dax Seyresse Airfield, specifically from runway 07, and began its ascent after taxiing for around six minutes. The aircraft's takeoff roll and liftoff were successful, reaching a height of 92 kt and covering a distance of 537 meters, which is 106% of the runway's length.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 29,403 feet after departing the Narrosse area. The ascent of 28,271 feet was completed in 16 minutes, covering 108 nautical miles. The flight then entered an enroute level cruise, maintaining a steady altitude for 25 minutes while covering 168 nautical miles.
The flight's second descent started over the Sault area, with the aircraft losing 26,285 feet in altitude over a period of 14 minutes, covering 72 nautical miles. Following this descent, the flight resumed level cruising around Frejus for a short period of three minutes, covering 11 nautical miles.
Before landing, the flight entered another descent, this time dropping 2,068 feet in altitude over 5 minutes while covering 12 nautical miles. The final approach was made to runway 04R at Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, where the aircraft made a successful landing.
During landing, the touchdown speed was slightly high at 100 kt, and the aircraft touched down 221 meters beyond the threshold zone. The touchdown speed of 86 kt was a bit rapid, while the touchdown rate of -102 feet per minute remained smooth. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.5 meters from the centerline.
After landing, the total landing distance of 1,137 meters, which accounts for just 38% of the runway's 2,959 meters in length, was recorded. The runway rollout was perfectly aligned, allowing the aircraft to taxi safely to the parking area within four minutes and covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total distance covered during the flight was 379 nautical miles, with a total duration of 74 minutes and the consumption of 273 kilograms of fuel.
Report on Aircraft Landing:
A PC-12 aircraft conducted a final approach to runway 04R at LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport in a southwestern direction with a heading of 45.0°, approximately 3 nautical miles away from the airport and at an altitude of 996 feet above ground level.
The aircraft landed safely on runway 04R, which has a length of 2,959 meters. The threshold height was well-maintained, but unfortunately, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 100 knots, exceeding the desired threshold speed. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 86 knots was slightly higher than ideal, resulting in a minor deviation from the optimal landing parameters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained a smooth descent rate of -102 feet per minute, but landed 221 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone. The landing roll alignment was remarkably smooth, with the aircraft staying perfectly aligned with the runway.
Although the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and wind speeds ranging between 3 and 7 knots, the crosswind and tailwind components exerted a moderate influence on the aircraft's handling and landing. The crosswind speed of 6 knots and tailwind speed of 3 knots necessitated careful maneuvering to ensure a stable and controlled approach.
Notably, the aircraft's landing distance covered 1137 meters, representing approximately 38% of the available runway length. While this distance is considerable, it suggests that the pilot made a conscious effort to slow down the aircraft as much as possible while maintaining the smooth descent rate.
In conclusion, while the aircraft landed safely within the designated runway, minor deviations from the ideal touchdown speed and touchdown zone positioning suggest that there is room for improvement in the pilot's landing technique. Effective crosswind and tailwind management will be essential for future landings at LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, particularly considering the potential impact of variable wind conditions on aircraft handling.
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