FACT to FABK Flight Report - TBM 930

Flight from FACT to FABK

Monday, 25 November 2024 13:32

Minutes 45

140 nm

Fuel 130 kg

TBM 930

Departure

Runway 01 at FACT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Altitude

144 ft asl

Weight

2,529 kg

Fuel

457 kg

Temperature

19 °C

Wind Speed

20 kt

Wind Direction

310.0 °

Headwind

16 kt

Crosswind

11 kt

Arrival

Runway 18 at FABK

Bushmans Kloof Airport

Bushman's Kloof Western Cape, South Africa

1,030 ft asl

Altitude

2,400 kg

Weight

327 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

22 kt

Wind Speed

255.4 °

Wind Direction

-4 kt

Headwind

21 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 83.02%

Departure Score 96.9%

Enroute Score 99.61%

Arrival Score 52.55%

The flight in the TBM 930 began with a departure roll on runway 01 at FACT Cape Town International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,459 ft, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 93 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 67 °F with a wind speed of 24 kn coming from 309 °, resulting in a crosswind of 14 kn and a headwind of 19 kn.

The enroute climb began overhead FACT Cape Town International Airport, where the aircraft climbed from 1,173 ft asl to 1,208 ft asl, reaching an increase of 35 ft in less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nm. The level cruise stage started overhead FACT Cape Town International Airport and lasted 4 minutes, covering 13 nm.

The next enroute climb phase started 1 mile west of FASP Morningstar Sunset Beach. The aircraft climbed from 1,230 ft asl to 25,647 ft asl, achieving an increase of 24,417 ft in 14 minutes and covering 43 nm. The subsequent level cruise segment commenced 10 miles southwest of FAQM Piketberg Airport and lasted 11 minutes, covering 50 nm.

The enroute descent phase began 17 miles west of FACW Clanwilliam Airport, where the aircraft descended from 25,740 ft asl to 2,448 ft asl, resulting in a decrease of 23,292 ft in 11 minutes and covering 27 nm. Another level cruise segment started 5 miles northwest of FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport and lasted 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.

The final approach to runway 18 at FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport was conducted from the northwest, heading at 141.0 ° at 2 nm and 542 ft above ground level. The landing on runway 18 was successful, with a runway length of 4,044 ft. The height at the threshold was 95 ft above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 142 kn. The touchdown occurred 1,771 ft from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 101 kn and a vertical speed indicator reading of -593 ft/min. The local weather at the time of landing was 70 °F with a wind speed of 22 kn coming from 255 °, resulting in a crosswind of 21 kn and a tailwind of 4 kn.

Overall, the total flight distance covered was 140 nm, taking a total of 45 minutes and utilizing 286 lbs of fuel.

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Departure Roll

96.91 %

Departure roll runway 01 at FACT Cape Town International Airport. Takeoff distance 1,459 ft 14 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 93 kn. Local weather - Temperature 67 °F. Wind 24 kn at 309 °. Crosswind: 14 kn Headwind: 19 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,459 ft 14 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 93 kn Target 91 kn
84.57 %	Runway alignment max 23.9 ft 23.9 ft left to 0.0 ft left	8.0		22.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 3.1 °	-0.8		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.8 °	0.0		7.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 13:32:27
Info	Engine 1 Started at 13:32:27
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 13:32:27
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:32:27
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 13:32:27
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:32:27
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:32:27
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 13:32:27
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 13:32:27
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 13:32:27
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:33:19

Departure Climb 1

93.01 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 01 FACT Cape Town International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max 1.2 °	-0.7		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 98 kn 93 kn min to max 104 kn	93		104 kn
74.05 %	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 11.9 °	8.1		5.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.96 g min to max 1.24 g	1.06		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 521 ft/m 370 ft/m min to max 616 ft/m	370		616 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	0		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 3.3 ° min to max 6.6 °	3.3		6.6 °

Departure Climb 2

98.12 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 01 FACT Cape Town International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.4 ° 1.2 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.2		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 106 kn 102 kn min to max 123 kn	104		123 kn
92.47 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		2.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.88 g min to max 1.17 g	1.05		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 822 ft/m 626 ft/m min to max 1,477 ft/m	626		1,348 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 106 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 379 ft agl	49		379 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 5.1 ° min to max 10.5 °	6.6		8.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 13:33:50
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:33:53

Departure Climb 3

99.54 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 01 FACT Cape Town International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 2.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 119 kn 108 kn min to max 129 kn	122		108 kn
97.71 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.8		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.72 g min to max 1.13 g	1.06		0.72 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,472 ft/m 1,654 ft/m min to max 3,026 ft/m	1,654		2,561 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 696 ft agl 434 ft agl min to max 991 ft agl	434		991 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.8 ° 9.5 ° min to max 17.2 °	9.5		12.2 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead FACT Cape Town International Airport Cape Town (Western Cape, South Africa). Climbing from 1,173 ft asl to 1,208 ft asl, an increase of 35 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 112 kn 107 kn min to max 119 kn	107		119 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.83 g 0.65 g min to max 1.04 g	0.65		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 758 ft/m -13 ft/m min to max 2,087 ft/m	2,087		-13 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,200 ft asl 1,173 ft asl min to max 1,210 ft asl	1,173		1,208 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 1.4 ° min to max 8.7 °	8.7		1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 13:34:25
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 13:34:25
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 13:34:25
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 13:34:27

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead FACT Cape Town International Airport Cape Town (Western Cape, South Africa) and lasted 4 minutes, covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,220 ft asl 1,207 ft asl min to max 1,233 ft asl	1,208		1,229 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 200 kn 121 kn min to max 213 kn	121		208 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.5 °	2.9		5.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.82 g min to max 1.13 g	1.02		1.04 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -1.5 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.7		-0.6 °
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 13:34:28
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 13:34:29
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:34:31
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 13:34:31
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 13:34:38

Enroute Climb 2

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile west of FASP Morningstar Sunset Beach (Western Cape, South Africa). Climbing from 1,230 ft asl to 25,647 ft asl, an increase of 24,417 ft in 14 minutes and covering 43 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 175 kn 126 kn min to max 209 kn	208		178 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.7		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.32 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 1,503 ft/m -57 ft/m min to max 2,048 ft/m	60		70 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 9,485 ft asl 1,226 ft asl min to max 25,647 ft asl	1,230		25,647 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° -0.7 ° min to max 8.0 °	-0.7		0.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 13:38:50
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 13:38:50
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:50:57
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 13:50:57

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 10 miles south west of FAQM Piketberg Airport Piketberg (Western Cape, South Africa) and lasted 11 minutes, covering 50 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 25,686 ft asl 25,628 ft asl min to max 25,735 ft asl	25,653		25,735 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 198 kn 182 kn min to max 201 kn	182		199 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 19.6 °	0.7		19.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		1.14 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.3		0.5 °
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 14:02:22
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 14:02:22
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 14:03:38
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 14:03:38

Enroute Descent

98.83 %

Enroute descent started 17 miles west of FACW Clanwilliam Airport Clanwilliam (Western Cape, South Africa). Descent from 25,740 ft asl to 2,448 ft asl, a decrease of 23,292 ft in 11 minutes and covering 27 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 167 kn 120 kn min to max 207 kn	198		146 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.7 °	19.2		2.7 °
88.29 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.59 g min to max 1.91 g	1.26		0.79 g
Info	Average VSI -1,758 ft/m -2,746 ft/m min to max 974 ft/m	252		54 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 8,033 ft asl 1,931 ft asl min to max 25,760 ft asl	25,740		2,448 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.4 ° -9.8 ° min to max 5.7 °	1.2		-2.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 14:08:48
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 14:08:48
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:12:35
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 14:12:46
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 14:13:12
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 14:13:13
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 14:13:13
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 14:13:59

Enroute Level 3

98.82 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles north west of FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport Bushman's Kloof (Western Cape, South Africa) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.06 %	Average altitude 2,275 ft asl 1,598 ft asl min to max 2,593 ft asl	2,441		1,598 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 155 kn 131 kn min to max 174 kn	148		139 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 12.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 36.0 °	0.6		4.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.51 g min to max 1.50 g	1.06		1.24 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -9.8 ° min to max 10.2 °	-1.4		-5.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:16:44

Arrival Final 2

87.65 %

Approaching runway 18 at FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 542 ft agl to 249 ft agl. A decrease of 294 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.3 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		2.3 °
100 %	Average speed 142 kn 136 kn min to max 148 kn	139		136 kn
29.23 %	Heading variation -10.2 ° -11.2 ° min to max -8.9 °	-11.2		-8.9 °
73.62 %	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 12.8 °	8.5		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.69 g min to max 1.30 g	1.13		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -896 ft/m -1,505 ft/m min to max -111 ft/m	-1,505		-456 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 365 ft agl 249 ft agl min to max 542 ft agl	542		249 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -7.6 ° min to max 0.6 °	-4.3		-1.1 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:17:37

Arrival Final 1

44.33 %

Approaching runway 18 at FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 239 ft agl to 86 ft agl. A decrease of 153 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
68.12 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.3 ° Target 3.0 °	2.3		4.3 °
100 %	Average speed 150 kn 137 kn min to max 159 kn	137		143 kn
0 %	Heading variation -2.7 ° -6.5 ° min to max 1.3 °	-6.5		1.1 °
3.52 %	Average bank angle 15.5 ° 1.3 ° min to max 38.7 °	1.3		11.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.74 g min to max 1.42 g	0.95		1.16 g
Info	Average VSI -497 ft/m -1,202 ft/m min to max 372 ft/m	-544		-1,071 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 172 ft agl 86 ft agl min to max 239 ft agl	239		86 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -4.6 ° min to max 2.8 °	-1.5		-3.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 14:17:39
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:17:45
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:17:46
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 14:17:55
Info	Gear not down at 14:17:37

Arrival Landing

24.08 %

Landing on runway 18 at FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport, runway length 4,044 ft. Threshold height at 95 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 142 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 142 kn. Target 85 kn
11.89 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
89.6 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.7 °
71.76 %	Average bank angle 6.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 13.9 °	3.9		5.6 °
99.43 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.63 g min to max 1.52 g	1.38		1.04 g
Info	Average speed 120 kn 101 kn min to max 142 kn	142		101 kn
Info	Average VSI -504 ft/m -937 ft/m min to max -262 ft/m	-937		-593 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 66 ft agl 30 ft agl min to max 95 ft agl	95		30 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.0 ° -5.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-2.5		-2.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

54.13 %

Touchdown point was excessively long using more than 75% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 101 kn was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was very hard at -593 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 26 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 70 °F. Wind 22 kn at 255 °. Crosswind: 21 kn Tailwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83 %	Touchdown VSI was -593 ft/m.
90.97 %	Touchdown distance was 1,771 ft Target 1,500 ft
19.67 %	Speed at touchdown 101 kn Target 72 kn
82.73 %	Runway alignment max 30.3 ft 9.7 ft left	24.8		16.2 ft
0 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 13.1 °	5.6		1.0 °
81.71 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.32 g min to max 2.14 g	1.04		1.62 g
0 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 77 kn 51 kn min to max 101 kn	101		51 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -10.2 ° min to max 18.3 °	-2.3		12.5 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 14:18:11
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 14:18:12

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 32 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 28 kn 2 kn min to max 55 kn	55		3 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -6.8 ° min to max 18.4 °	16.6		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.8 °	0.0		0.8 °
Info	Average g force 1.02 g 0.59 g min to max 1.67 g	1.49		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:18:34
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 14:18:59

Takeoff on runway 01 at FACT Cape Town International Airport in the TBM 930

96.9 %

96.91 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 445 m using 13.85 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 93 kn - Target 91 kn

Alignment

84.57 %

7.28 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

93.01 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 01 FACT Cape Town International Airport.

Heading

98 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

74.05 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.12 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 01 FACT Cape Town International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

92.47 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.54 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 01 FACT Cape Town International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.71 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 18 at FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport in the TBM 930

Landing Score 40.85 %

Landing Summary

First of all, I want to commend you for your effort in completing the aircraft landing despite the challenges you faced during the different phases of the process. It's clear that there were multiple areas that need improvement in order to increase your landing score.

During the Approach Phase, it is crucial to maintain a proper descent path and ensure that you are within the glideslope limits. In this case, the descent path was above the glideslope limit, leading to a poor performance in this phase. Additionally, heading alignment is key to a successful landing, so it's important to work on maintaining proper heading alignment.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's essential to pay attention to the threshold height and ensure that you are on target. In this instance, the threshold height was significantly above target, indicating a need for improvement in this area. The landing flare is also a critical aspect of the landing process, and it's clear that there was room for improvement in this aspect as well.

During the Touchdown Phase, it's important to focus on the touchdown rate and speed to ensure a smooth and safe landing. In this case, the touchdown rate was heavy and the speed was excessively high, highlighting areas for improvement. Additionally, the touchdown point being excessively long and the runway touchdown position being off centerline indicate a need for better precision during the landing process.

Lastly, it's crucial to pay attention to environmental factors such as tailwind during the landing process, as it can impact the performance significantly. Landing with a 4 kn tailwind is a risky move and should be avoided in the future.

Overall, I encourage you to continue practicing and focusing on the specific areas mentioned in order to improve your aircraft landing score. By addressing these areas of concern and working on precision and control during each phase of the landing process, you can undoubtedly increase your performance and achieve better results in the future. Keep up the hard work and dedication, and remember that improvement takes time and effort. Keep pushing yourself to do better, and you will see progress in your aircraft landing skills.

87.65 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 18 at FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 542 ft agl to 249 ft agl. A decrease of 294 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

29.23 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

29.23 %

Bank

73.62 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

44.33 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 18 at FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 239 ft agl to 86 ft agl. A decrease of 153 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

68.12 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

0 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

68.12 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

0 %

Bank

3.52 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

24.08 %

Landing

Landing on runway 18 at FABK Bushmans Kloof Airport, runway length 4,044 ft. Threshold height at 95 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 142 kn.

Height

11.89 %

Threshold height at 95 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

0 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 142 kt. Target 85 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

89.6 %

Bank