KPLR to KBHM Flight Report - TBM 850

Flight from KPLR to KBHM

Thursday, 06 February 2025 20:17

Minutes 13

26 nm

Fuel 72 lbs

TBM 850

Departure

Runway 21 at KPLR

St Clair County Airport

Pell City, Alabama, United States

Altitude

482 ft asl

Weight

5,872 lbs

Fuel

701 lbs

Temperature

68 °F

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

244.6 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 24 at KBHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham Alabama, United States

630 ft asl

Altitude

5,800 lbs

Weight

629 lbs

Fuel

70 °F

Temperature

5 kt

Wind Speed

200.0 °

Wind Direction

4 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.02%

Departure Score 93.48%

Enroute Score 99.22%

Arrival Score 95.35%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 21 at KPLR St Clair County Airport. The aircraft, a TBM 850, took off with a takeoff distance of 843 feet, which accounted for 18% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 98 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 67°F and a wind speed of 0 knots at 244 degrees.

As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KPLR St Clair County Airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 707 feet above sea level to 2,957 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,251 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's impressive climb capabilities.

After completing the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 7 minutes and covered a distance of 18 nautical miles. This phase of the flight allowed the aircraft to stabilize at a consistent altitude and airspeed, making it an efficient and comfortable ride for the passengers.

As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The approach was made from the north-east, with a heading of 236.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,404 feet above ground level. The aircraft's speed and altitude were well within the target parameters, setting it up for a smooth landing.

The landing itself was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 73 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown rate was perfect, at -39 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was only slightly misaligned from the centerline by 16 feet. The total landing distance was 1,653 feet, which accounted for 15% of the runway length.

After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking just 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 26 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 13 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 72 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a testament to the TBM 850's impressive performance capabilities and its ability to navigate challenging weather conditions with ease.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 21 at KPLR St Clair County Airport, Average speed was 78 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 81 kn 81 kn min to max 81 kn	81		81 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.9 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.99 g

Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 21 at KPLR St Clair County Airport. Takeoff distance 843 ft 18 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 98 kn. Local weather - Temperature 67 °F. Wind 0 kn at 244 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 843 ft 18 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 98 kn Target 90 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 6.0 ft 6.0 ft left to 0.0 ft left	4.8		4.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 0.9 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.9		4.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		1.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:17:18
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:17:18
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:17:18
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:17:18
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:17:18
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 20:17:18
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 20:17:18
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:17:18
0 %	Landing Lights at 20:17:18

Departure Climb 1

99.74 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 21 KPLR St Clair County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 106 kn 98 kn min to max 112 kn	98		112 kn
98.97 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.0		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.14 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 515 fpm 354 fpm min to max 623 fpm	354		623 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	1		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 4.4 ° min to max 6.9 °	4.4		6.8 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:17:27
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 20:17:27

Departure Climb 2

85.71 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 21 KPLR St Clair County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.3 °	-0.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 116 kn 112 kn min to max 121 kn	112		121 kn
42.84 %	Average bank angle 5.5 ° 2.5 ° min to max 23.7 °	2.5		23.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.13 g	1.01		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 780 fpm 629 fpm min to max 1,254 fpm	629		1,190 fpm
Info	Average altitude 80 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 201 ft agl	49		201 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 6.7 ° min to max 9.8 °	6.8		9.0 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 20:17:31
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 20:17:34
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 20:17:34

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead KPLR St Clair County Airport Pell City (Alabama, United States). Climbing from 707 ft asl to 2,957 ft asl, an increase of 2,251 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 122 kn min to max 156 kn	122		156 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 20.9 °	20.9		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.10 g	1.10		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 1,521 fpm 324 fpm min to max 1,818 fpm	1,240		324 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,651 ft asl 707 ft asl min to max 2,957 ft asl	707		2,957 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 2.0 ° min to max 9.1 °	9.1		2.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:18:50
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 20:18:50

Enroute Level

98.43 %

Enroute level cruise started 3 miles south west of Pell City (Alabama, United States) and lasted 7 minutes, covering 18 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.78 %	Average altitude 2,783 ft asl 2,048 ft asl min to max 3,044 ft asl	2,989		2,048 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 153 kn 118 kn min to max 171 kn	160		118 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 6.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.8 °	0.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.21 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -3.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		-1.5 °
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 20:24:08
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 20:24:08
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:25:09
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:25:12
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 20:25:17
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:25:53

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,404 ft agl to 1,126 ft agl. A decrease of 278 ft in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.3 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 87 kn min to max 118 kn	118		90 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.19 g	0.96		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -398 fpm -837 fpm min to max 405 fpm	-798		-305 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,284 ft agl 1,126 ft agl min to max 1,404 ft agl	1,404		1,126 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -2.2 ° min to max 2.5 °	-1.7		-0.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:26:42

Arrival Final 3

79.15 %

Approaching runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,121 ft agl to 822 ft agl. A decrease of 299 ft in 41 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
30.5 %	Approach angle 3.7 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		3.8 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kn 90 kn min to max 94 kn	90		94 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.8		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -418 fpm -756 fpm min to max -206 fpm	-295		-756 fpm
Info	Average altitude 996 ft agl 822 ft agl min to max 1,121 ft agl	1,121		822 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -3.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	-0.7		-3.3 °

Arrival Final 2

92 %

Approaching runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 808 ft agl to 359 ft agl. A decrease of 449 ft in 44 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
73.34 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kn 94 kn min to max 98 kn	95		94 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.5		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	1.01		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -736 fpm -893 fpm min to max -409 fpm	-779		-784 fpm
Info	Average altitude 555 ft agl 359 ft agl min to max 808 ft agl	808		359 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.0 ° -3.8 ° min to max -1.9 °	-3.2		-3.8 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 344 ft agl to 17 ft agl. A decrease of 327 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.2 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 78 kn min to max 93 kn	93		78 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -424 fpm -887 fpm min to max -107 fpm	-845		-107 fpm
Info	Average altitude 65 ft agl 17 ft agl min to max 344 ft agl	344		17 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -3.9 ° min to max 2.1 °	-3.9		2.1 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, runway length 10,787 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 78 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 78 kn. Target 67 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 75 kn 73 kn min to max 78 kn	78		73 kn
Info	Average VSI -44 fpm -106 fpm min to max -15 fpm	-106		-39 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 7 ft agl	7		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.2		2.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.05 %

Touchdown distance was good at 722 ft. Touchdown speed at 73 kn was fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at -39 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 16 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 70 °F. Wind 5 kn at 200 °. Crosswind: 3 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -39 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 722 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 73 kn Target below 66 kn
93.66 %	Runway alignment max 15.7 ft 15.4 ft right	-15.7		-15.0 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 73 kn 73 kn min to max 73 kn	73		73 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		2.2 °

Arrival Rollout

97.58 %

Total landing distance 1,653 ft, 15 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,653 ft 15 % of runway.
94.63 %	Runway alignment max 14.8 ft 0.0 ft left to 14.8 ft right	-14.8		-8.9 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 68 kn 36 kn min to max 71 kn	71		36 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -0.1 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.2		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.5		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:29:36
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:29:38

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 18 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kn 11 kn min to max 28 kn	28		12 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	-0.1		0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.01 g

Arrival Taxi

95 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 13 kn 8 kn min to max 22 kn	12		8 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 13 kn max 14 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.9		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.5 °
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 20:31:21
0 %	Taxi Lights at 20:30:47

Takeoff on runway 21 at KPLR St Clair County Airport in the TBM 850

93.48 %

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 843 ft using 17.67 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 98 kn - Target 90 kn

Alignment

100 %

6.0 ft left to 0.0 ft left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.74 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 21 KPLR St Clair County Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.97 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

85.71 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 21 KPLR St Clair County Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

42.84 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in the TBM 850

Landing Score 99.16 %

Landing Summary

The TBM 850 aircraft successfully landed at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, achieving a high score of 99.2%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, heading 236.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,404 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was well-executed, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was well above the target at 78 knots.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a touchdown distance of 722 feet, which is considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 73 knots was slightly faster than expected. The touchdown rate of -39 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 16 feet from the centreline, which may require some adjustments in the approach or landing technique.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 70°F and a wind speed of 5 knots at 200°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.

The total landing distance of 1,653 feet was within the acceptable range, accounting for only 15% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing for a stable and controlled rollout. Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and stability throughout the approach and touchdown phases.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,404 ft agl to 1,126 ft agl. A decrease of 278 ft in 40 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

79.15 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,121 ft agl to 822 ft agl. A decrease of 299 ft in 41 seconds.

Glideslope

30.5 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

30.5 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

92 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 808 ft agl to 359 ft agl. A decrease of 449 ft in 44 seconds.

Glideslope

73.34 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

73.34 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 344 ft agl to 17 ft agl. A decrease of 327 ft in 33 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, runway length 10,787 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 78 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 78 kt. Target 67 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

99.05 %

Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -40 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 73 kt was fast. Target below 66 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 722 ft.

Alignment

93.66 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 16 ft from centreline.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.3 °

100 %

G 1.02 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

97.58 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 1,653 ft, 15 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

Landing distance 1,653 ft using 15.32 % of runway

Alignment

94.63 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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