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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.
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.
Side view — the last 1,136 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,136 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 628 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the TBM 930 began with a departure roll from runway 04R at LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. The takeoff distance was 476 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 91 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 17°C with a wind speed of 2 knots coming from 157°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The enroute climb started over LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, climbing from 739 feet above sea level to 1,569 feet above sea level. This amounted to an increase of 829 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
Once reaching a level cruise altitude, the flight continued 1 mile southeast of LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. The level cruise lasted for 4 minutes and covered a distance of 12 nautical miles.
As the flight approached its destination, the enroute descent began 1 mile west of Cannes, descending from 1,245 feet above sea level to 288 feet above sea level. This descent involved a decrease of 956 feet over the course of 4 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport came from the north with a heading of 172.0°. At a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway and an altitude of 272 feet above ground level, the landing was initiated.
The landing on runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport involved some challenging factors. The threshold speed was too high at 106 knots, and the touchdown point was very long, utilizing more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed of 91 knots was also considered too fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -97 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.3 meters from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing was 18°C with a wind speed of 1 knot coming from 202°, resulting in a headwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 868 meters, which accounted for 76% of the runway at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport. Despite the challenges during landing, the runway rollout alignment was deemed perfect.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 17 nautical miles, lasting 10 minutes and consuming 29 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 89.6% shows a decent performance, with room for improvement in certain areas.
During the Approach Phase, it is noted that the descent path was above the glideslope limit which could have been a result of the threshold speed being too high at 106 knots. This indicates that better speed and altitude management is needed during the approach in order to stay within the desired parameters.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the report highlights a good threshold height which is a positive aspect of the landing. However, there were areas that need improvement such as having a fair landing flare. A better executed landing flare can help in achieving a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was excellent at -97 ft/min, which is a very positive outcome. However, the touchdown speed of 91 knots was noted to be too fast. Lowering the touchdown speed can help in reducing wear and tear on the aircraft. Additionally, the touchdown point being very long, using more than 50% of the available runway, indicates the need for better judgment in approaching the runway. The runway touchdown position being slightly misaligned from the centerline also needs attention in order to ensure safe landings.
In conclusion, while there were some areas of the landing process that were executed well, there are definite opportunities for improvement in speed management, touchdown point selection, and alignment with the runway centerline. By focusing on these areas, the overall landing performance can be further enhanced. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of aircraft operations.
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