CYQT to CYIB Flight Report - Douglas DC-3

Flight from CYQT to CYIB

Thursday, 14 November 2024 15:47

Minutes 53

106 nm

Fuel 215 kg

Douglas DC-3

Departure

Runway 07 at CYQT

Thunder Bay Airport

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Altitude

646 ft asl

Weight

9,474 kg

Fuel

1,094 kg

Temperature

9 °C

Wind Speed

9 kt

Wind Direction

60.0 °

Headwind

9 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 04 at CYIB

Atikokan Municipal Airport

Atikokan Ontario, Canada

1,394 ft asl

Altitude

9,258 kg

Weight

878 kg

Fuel

6 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

90.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.92%

Departure Score 80.39%

Enroute Score 100.00%

Arrival Score 98.36%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.96 %

Touchdown

97.02 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

99.11 %

Touchdown rate was smooth at -126 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 68 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 152 m.

Centreline

81.61 %

Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.1 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Flight Stages CYQT to CYIB

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Departure Taxi

43.07 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
82.67 %	Average speed 18 kn 0 kn min to max 28 kn	0		17 kn
0 %	Average speed turning corners 19 kn max 27 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 11.6 ° min to max 12.1 °	11.9		12.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 15:47:54
Info	Engine 2 Started at 15:47:54
Info	Landing Gear Down at 15:47:54
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:47:54
Info	Engine 1 Started at 15:48:50
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:50:49
0 %	Taxi Lights at 15:51:28

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 07 at CYQT Thunder Bay Airport, Average speed was 12 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kn 0 kn min to max 17 kn	14		17 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 12.0 ° 11.8 ° min to max 12.2 °	12.0		12.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.97 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:51:56
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 15:51:59
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 15:52:02
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:52:02
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 15:52:02
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:52:03
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:52:37

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 07 at CYQT Thunder Bay Airport. Takeoff distance 473 m 21 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 75 kn. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 9 kn at 60 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 9 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 473 m 21 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 75 kn Target 80 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.94 m 2.40 m left to 1.54 m right	-1.54		-0.69 m
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.93 g min to max 1.00 g	0.98		1.00 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 6.8 ° min to max 12.0 °	12.0		7.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.2 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 07 CYQT Thunder Bay Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kn 75 kn min to max 85 kn	75		85 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.2		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 303 ft/m 149 ft/m min to max 428 ft/m	149		428 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	0		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.1 ° 7.0 ° min to max 9.1 °	7.2		9.1 °

Departure Climb 2

78.48 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 07 CYQT Thunder Bay Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
63.38 %	Heading variation -1.1 ° -4.9 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-4.2 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kn 85 kn min to max 100 kn	85		97 kn
50.53 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 20.8 °	1.1		20.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.83 g min to max 1.13 g	0.99		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 302 ft/m -317 ft/m min to max 802 ft/m	428		116 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 105 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 354 ft agl	46		354 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 3.2 ° min to max 10.5 °	9.2		5.1 °

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile west of Thunder Bay (Ontario, Canada) and lasted less than 1 minute. , covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,011 ft asl 996 ft asl min to max 1,022 ft asl	1,015		1,010 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 103 kn 97 kn min to max 108 kn	97		108 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 26.7 ° 21.8 ° min to max 30.5 °	21.8		21.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 1.06 g min to max 1.20 g	1.06		1.20 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 2.3 ° min to max 6.2 °	4.9		6.2 °

Arrival

98.29 %

Arrival started 1 mile west of Thunder Bay (Ontario, Canada).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 114 kn 70 kn min to max 166 kn	108		85 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.9 °	21.7		0.1 °
91.43 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.72 g min to max 1.80 g	1.18		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 75 ft/m -2,383 ft/m min to max 2,002 ft/m	669		-497 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,779 ft asl 1,021 ft asl min to max 3,893 ft asl	1,021		2,652 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -7.3 ° min to max 18.7 °	7.4		0.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 15:55:58
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 15:55:58
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:56:04
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:56:05
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 15:56:05
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:56:12
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 15:56:12
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:56:13
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 15:56:13
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 15:56:17
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 15:56:17
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 15:56:17
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 15:56:24
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 15:56:24
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 15:56:24
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 15:56:26
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 15:56:26
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:56:29
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 15:56:29
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:56:30
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 15:56:30
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:56:35
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 15:56:35
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:56:37
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 15:56:37
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:56:50
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 15:56:50
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:56:52
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 15:56:52
Info	Landing Gear Up at 15:57:15
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 15:57:52
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 15:57:52
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:00:06
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 16:00:06
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 16:31:01
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 16:31:01
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:31:42
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 16:31:42
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:33:01
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:33:02
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 16:34:24
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 16:34:24
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 16:37:00
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 16:37:06
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:37:21

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,251 ft agl to 921 ft agl. A decrease of 329 ft in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 82 kn min to max 85 kn	85		84 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.2		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -469 ft/m -588 ft/m min to max -370 ft/m	-478		-588 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,084 ft agl 921 ft agl min to max 1,251 ft agl	1,251		921 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.8		0.2 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 16:38:27
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 16:38:27

Arrival Final 3

98.78 %

Approaching runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 912 ft agl to 635 ft agl. A decrease of 276 ft in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 79 kn min to max 84 kn	84		79 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	-0.0		0.6 °
93.92 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.2 °	1.2		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -388 ft/m -656 ft/m min to max -192 ft/m	-604		-351 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 758 ft agl 635 ft agl min to max 912 ft agl	912		635 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 3.6 °	0.1		2.1 °

Arrival Final 2

99.28 %

Approaching runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 630 ft agl to 341 ft agl. A decrease of 288 ft in 44 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.3 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 80 kn min to max 83 kn	80		82 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.3 °
96.41 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.0		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.02		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -382 ft/m -636 ft/m min to max -230 ft/m	-340		-506 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 504 ft agl 341 ft agl min to max 630 ft agl	630		341 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.6		1.0 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 332 ft agl to 18 ft agl. A decrease of 313 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.8 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 73 kn min to max 83 kn	81		73 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	0.95		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -405 ft/m -732 ft/m min to max -231 ft/m	-566		-231 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 78 ft agl 18 ft agl min to max 332 ft agl	332		18 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max 4.9 °	0.3		4.9 °

Arrival Landing

99.96 %

Landing on runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport, runway length 1,052 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kn. Target 80 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
99.6 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-0.5 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.5		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 70 kn 68 kn min to max 72 kn	72		68 kn
Info	Average VSI -142 ft/m -230 ft/m min to max -95 ft/m	-230		-126 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 13 ft agl	13		4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 5.0 ° min to max 6.3 °	5.0		6.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.02 %

Touchdown distance was good at 152 m. Touchdown speed at 68 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -126 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 6 °C. Wind 3 kn at 90 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.11 %	Touchdown VSI was -126 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 152 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 68 kn Target 75 kn
81.61 %	Runway alignment max 8.09 m 8.07 m right	-8.01		-8.07 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g	0.99		1.08 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 68 kn 67 kn min to max 68 kn	68		67 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 6.0 ° min to max 7.2 °	6.0		7.2 °

Arrival Rollout

91.81 %

Total landing distance 637 m, 61 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.0 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 637 m 61 % of runway.
81.8 %	Runway alignment max 8.04 m 0.00 m left to 8.04 m right	-8.04		-2.31 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	1.08		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 63 kn 38 kn min to max 68 kn	68		38 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 4.5 ° min to max 12.6 °	7.3		12.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:40:45
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 16:40:51
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 16:40:55

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 19 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kn 5 kn min to max 34 kn	34		9 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.7 ° 11.1 ° min to max 12.7 °	12.1		11.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.6 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 16:42:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:42:42
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 16:42:42

Arrival Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 5 kn 0 kn min to max 8 kn	8		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 6 kn max 8 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 0.99 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Average pitch angle 11.8 ° 11.4 ° min to max 12.0 °	11.7		11.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.6		0.2 °

Takeoff on runway 07 at CYQT Thunder Bay Airport in the Douglas DC-3

80.39 %

43.07 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

82.67 %

Turn Speed

0 %

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 473 m using 21.4 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 75 kn - Target 80 kn

Alignment

100 %

2.40 m left to 1.54 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 07 CYQT Thunder Bay Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

78.48 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 07 CYQT Thunder Bay Airport.

Alignment

63.38 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

50.53 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport in the Douglas DC-3

Landing Score 97.2 %

Landing Summary

Congratulations on achieving a remarkable aircraft landing score of 97.2%! Your meticulous attention to detail and precision throughout the entire landing process is truly commendable.

During the Approach Phase, you demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, ensuring a smooth descent towards the runway. While your speed was slightly below target, this likely contributed to the overall stability and control of the aircraft during this critical phase of the landing.

As you transitioned into the Landing Phase, your performance was equally impressive. Your threshold height was well-managed, allowing for a seamless transition from approach to touchdown. Your landing flare was executed perfectly, further enhancing the smoothness of the touchdown.

In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was smooth, and your speed was maintained on target. It is evident that your proficiency in controlling the aircraft's descent played a key role in achieving a successful touchdown. Additionally, the fact that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone signifies your precise timing and judgment during this phase.

Moving on to the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was exceptional, with only a slight deviation of 8.0 m from the centreline. This level of accuracy showcases your ability to maintain control and stability as the aircraft decelerated and taxied towards the designated area.

Overall, your performance throughout the various phases of the landing process exhibits a high level of skill and expertise. Your dedication to maintaining precise control, proper alignment, and consistent speed has undoubtedly contributed to your impressive landing score. Keep up the excellent work, and continue striving for excellence in all your future flights. Your commitment to safety and precision is truly commendable!

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,251 ft agl to 921 ft agl. A decrease of 329 ft in 42 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

98.78 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 912 ft agl to 635 ft agl. A decrease of 276 ft in 42 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

93.92 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

99.28 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 630 ft agl to 341 ft agl. A decrease of 288 ft in 44 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

96.41 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 332 ft agl to 18 ft agl. A decrease of 313 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

99.96 %

Landing

Landing on runway 04 at CYIB Atikokan Municipal Airport, runway length 1,052 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kt. Target 80 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Alignment

99.6 %

Bank °