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Improve the pattern downwind leg
The 45-degrees-behind-the-wing cue assumes you can turn your head and use peripheral vision. Downwind spacing cues like "put the wingtip halfway up the strut" assume a fixed, known eyepoint. Neither survives a monitor unmodified. If you fly on a fixed monitor, stop pretending and fly a numbers-based circuit.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 649 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the TBM 850 began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 88 kt in a distance of 702 meters, which accounted for 28% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a swift and efficient turn, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 25 seconds. The subsequent downwind turn, base leg, and final turn were executed with precision, with distances of 2 nm, 2 nm, and less than 1 nm respectively, and corresponding turn angles of 82.4° and 61.0°. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, with a heading of 231.0° at 0 nm and an altitude of 123 ft above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 216 meters beyond the touchdown zone, a touchdown speed of 64 kt, and a touchdown rate of -30 fpm, all of which were within acceptable limits.
The total landing distance of 1,155 meters, accounting for 46% of the available runway length, was a testament to the aircraft's efficient performance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. The total flight distance of 9 nm was completed in 5 minutes, with a fuel consumption of -362 kg. Overall, the flight demonstrated a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
The aircraft touched down on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 231.0° at 0 nm and 123 ft above ground level, with the runway length of 2,493 m providing ample space for the landing. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 88 kt was achieved, indicating a well-executed approach.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown point was 216 m beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 64 kt that was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -30 fpm was perfect, demonstrating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,155 m, which accounted for 46% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 97.9%, reflecting a high level of precision and control demonstrated by the pilot throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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