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Departure
Hold the nose down until the speed reaches 87 kt, then rotate.
What happened: You started the rotation at 75 kt, 12 kt before the 87 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 87 kt at rotation
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Keep the back pressure coming once the flare is established, holding the attitude instead of letting the nose drop.
What happened: Sink came back after the flare had arrested it, and that pattern usually carries the touchdown long - here it landed at 604 m against the 457 m aim point.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a steady, shallow rate through the flare with no renewed sink before touchdown
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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 seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
At the 500 ft gate: glideslope 3.8° against the runway's 6°.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,935 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 604 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from LFLE Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield, the TBM 930 began its journey with a taxiing phase that lasted 10 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft reached the runway, it initiated its departure roll on runway 32, utilizing 56% of the available runway length to achieve liftoff at a speed of 88 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 12°C, with a gentle wind of 9 knots at 9°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it began its ascent from 1,954 feet above sea level, reaching a maximum altitude of 19,005 feet in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 42 nautical miles. The climb phase was characterized by a significant increase in altitude, with a total ascent of 17,051 feet. Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 19,005 feet for 16 minutes while covering a distance of 72 nautical miles. The cruise phase was punctuated by several descent and level-off phases, with the aircraft descending from 18,991 feet to 17,005 feet in 3 minutes, covering 14 nautical miles, before resuming a level cruise phase for a brief period.
As the aircraft approached its destination, LSGS Sion Airport, it initiated its final descent phase, reducing its altitude from 17,010 feet to 3,571 feet in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 25 was executed from the east, with the aircraft aligning with the runway at a height of 1,968 feet above ground level. The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown speed, with the aircraft touching down 166 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 72 knots. The total landing distance was 946 meters, representing 51% of the available runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, concluding its journey with a total flight distance of 171 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of 144 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 25 at LSGS Sion Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 248.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,968 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 82 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down 166 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 72 kt, which was also within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -90 fpm was particularly noteworthy, demonstrating exceptional control and precision during the landing phase.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was well-centered on the runway during touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 12°C and a headwind of 12 kt, were favorable for the landing. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 kt, which further contributed to the smooth touchdown. The total landing distance of 946 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway length, was also within the acceptable range.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The aircraft's ability to maintain control and stability during the rollout phase was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience. Overall, the landing was scored 96.7%, reflecting the high level of precision and control demonstrated throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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