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This flight was conducted in a Savage Cub aircraft, taking off from a location 1 mile northeast of the Gorge River Airstrip in Queenstown, on the West Coast of New Zealand. The aircraft began its enroute climb from an altitude of 1,000 feet above sea level, rising to 95 feet above sea level in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This impressive climb rate of 905 feet in 2 minutes showcased the aircraft's capabilities.
As the aircraft approached the Gorge River Airstrip, it began its final approach to runway 03 from the south-west, flying at a heading of 50.0 degrees at an altitude of 79 feet above ground level. The aircraft maintained a steady distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway, ensuring a precise and controlled approach.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 03, which measured 346 meters in length. The threshold height was reported as good, and the threshold speed of 31 knots was well below the target speed, requiring the pilot to exercise caution to avoid stalling the aircraft. The touchdown distance of 18 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 30 knots was also satisfactory. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -127 feet per minute.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 3.4 meters off-centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 129 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was negligible at 0 knots.
In conclusion, the flight was a successful one, with the aircraft completing a 1-nautical-mile journey in 2 minutes, using no fuel in the process. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities were demonstrated through the smooth and controlled approach and landing.
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Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of NZQE Gorge River Airstrip Queenstown (West Coast, New Zealand). Climbing from 1,000 ft asl to 95 ft asl, an increase of 905 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 54 kt 0 kt min to max 78 kt |
0 | 39 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.2 ° |
0.0 | 3.1 ° | |
| 94.29 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.63 g min to max 1.70 g |
1.00 | 1.11 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -354 fpm -1,067 fpm min to max 353 fpm |
0 | -339 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 595 ft asl 95 ft asl min to max 1,003 ft asl |
1,000 | 95 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -11.7 ° min to max 9.7 ° |
0.0 | 1.7 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Flaps Position 2 at 14:26:11 |
Approaching runway 03 at NZQE Gorge River Airstrip from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 79 ft agl to 10 ft agl. A decrease of 69 ft in 15 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.2 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.2 | 0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 39 kt 31 kt min to max 43 kt |
39 | 31 kt | |
| 71.2 % |
Heading variation -0.6 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.3 | -0.9 ° | |
| 93.38 % |
Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.7 ° |
3.1 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.71 g min to max 1.28 g |
1.11 | 0.94 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -259 fpm -535 fpm min to max -89 fpm |
-339 | -116 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 42 ft agl 10 ft agl min to max 79 ft agl |
79 | 10 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -7.0 ° min to max 8.4 ° |
1.7 | 4.5 ° | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Activated at 14:26:51 |
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| Info |
Stall Warning Deactivated at 14:26:52 |
Landing on runway 03 at NZQE Gorge River Airstrip, runway length 346 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 31 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 80 % |
Threshold speed at 31 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 45 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 18 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 84.4 % |
Heading variation -0.8 ° -0.9 ° min to max -0.6 ° |
-0.9 | -0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.3 | 0.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.97 g 0.91 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.93 | 1.06 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 30 kt 30 kt min to max 31 kt |
31 | 30 kt | |
| Info |
Average VSI -127 fpm -137 fpm min to max -114 fpm |
-115 | -127 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 4 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 5 ft agl |
5 | 2 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 4.1 ° min to max 8.3 ° |
4.3 | 8.3 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 18 m. Touchdown speed at 30 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -127 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 129 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 0 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 99.07 % |
Touchdown VSI was -127 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 18 m Target 268 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 30 kt Target below 36 kt |
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| 98.54 % |
Runway alignment max 3.45 m 2.28 m right |
-3.45 | -1.30 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.5 | 0.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.88 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.06 | 1.01 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 28 kt 26 kt min to max 30 kt |
30 | 26 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 6.1 ° min to max 11.0 ° |
8.3 | 9.6 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 21 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 20 kt 8 kt min to max 26 kt |
26 | 8 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 10.5 ° min to max 12.1 ° |
10.5 | 12.0 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.4 | 0.0 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.02 g 1.01 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.01 | 1.03 g |
The Savage Cub aircraft successfully landed at the Gorge River Airstrip, achieving a score of 94.3%. The final approach to runway 03 was initiated from the south-west, with the aircraft heading at 50.0° and at an altitude of 79 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The pilot executed a smooth landing, with the touchdown speed of 30 knots being well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 18 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -127 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the pilot maintained a steady and even control of the aircraft during the landing.
However, there was a slight deviation from the ideal landing procedure, as the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline. This may have been due to a slight miscalculation of the aircraft's position or a minor deviation in the pilot's control inputs.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 2 knots at 129°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, and there was no headwind component. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward, with minimal challenges for the pilot to contend with.
Overall, the pilot's performance during the landing was commendable, with a high score achieved and a smooth touchdown executed. However, attention to detail is required to maintain perfect alignment with the runway centerline.
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