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The F-35A Lightning II took off from runway 34L at KVNY Van Nuys Airport, covering a takeoff distance of 2,063 feet, which was 31% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 206 knots, with a local temperature of 70°F and a wind of 18 knots at 350 degrees. The crosswind was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind was 18 knots, providing a significant boost to the aircraft's performance.
As the F-35A climbed out of KVNY, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead North Hills, California. The aircraft ascended from 1,739 feet above sea level to 27,369 feet, an increase of 25,630 feet, in just 3 minutes and covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the F-35A to reach its cruising altitude quickly.
After reaching its cruising altitude, the F-35A began its enroute descent, starting 3 miles southwest of Agua Dulce, California. The aircraft descended from 26,669 feet to 3,647 feet, a decrease of 23,021 feet, in just 2 minutes and covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. This rapid descent allowed the F-35A to reach its final approach altitude efficiently.
The F-35A then began its final approach to runway 04 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport, approaching from the southwest at a heading of 59.0 degrees and 4 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft was at an altitude of 1,100 feet above ground level at this point.
The F-35A landed on runway 04 at KPMD, with a touchdown point 999 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 176 knots, which was slightly faster than desired, but the touchdown rate was excellent at -87 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also spot on.
The total landing distance was 4,001 feet, which was 33% of the runway. The local temperature at the time of landing was 57°F, with a wind of 10 knots at 65 degrees. The crosswind was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind was 10 knots, providing a gentle boost to the aircraft's performance.
Overall, the F-35A Lightning II performed well during this flight, demonstrating its impressive climb and descent rates, as well as its ability to land smoothly and efficiently. The aircraft used a total of 33 nautical miles of fuel during the flight, which lasted for 8 minutes, and consumed -13 pounds of fuel.
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Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 0 % |
Average g force 10.15 g 10.15 g min to max 10.15 g |
10.15 | 10.15 g | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.4 ° |
-0.4 | -0.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 17:26:02 |
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Engine 1 Started at 17:26:02 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 17:26:02 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 17:26:02 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 17:26:02 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:26:02 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 17:26:02 |
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Landing Gear Down at 17:26:02 |
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Parking Brake On at 17:26:02 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:26:11 |
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Parking Brake Off at 17:26:11 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 17:26:13 |
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Parking Brake On at 17:26:13 |
Departure roll runway 34L at KVNY Van Nuys Airport. Takeoff distance 2,063 ft 31 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 206 kt. Local weather - Temperature 70 °F. Wind 18 kt at 350 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 18 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 2,063 ft 31 % of runway |
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| 83.68 % |
Liftoff speed was 206 kt Target 180 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 5.2 ft 5.2 ft left to 0.0 ft right |
0.0 | 4.7 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.43 g |
1.00 | 1.43 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.3 ° min to max 8.0 ° |
1.3 | 8.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.0 | 0.6 ° | |
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Parking Brake Off at 17:26:23 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 34L KVNY Van Nuys Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.1 | -0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 237 kt 207 kt min to max 269 kt |
207 | 269 kt | |
| 66.39 % |
Average bank angle 3.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.8 ° |
0.4 | 2.7 ° | |
| 94 % |
Average g force 1.05 g 0.45 g min to max 1.71 g |
1.62 | 1.15 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 485 fpm 269 fpm min to max 850 fpm |
360 | 850 fpm | |
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Average altitude 14 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 35 ft agl |
0 | 35 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 1.4 ° min to max 7.9 ° |
7.9 | 5.0 ° | |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:27:22 |
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Landing Gear Up at 17:27:22 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 17:27:24 |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 34L KVNY Van Nuys Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.3 ° |
-0.3 | -0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 288 kt 270 kt min to max 346 kt |
270 | 346 kt | |
| 86.58 % |
Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.1 ° |
2.0 | 0.6 ° | |
| 87.43 % |
Average g force 1.17 g 0.28 g min to max 1.94 g |
1.15 | 1.22 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 1,377 fpm 872 fpm min to max 4,454 fpm |
872 | 4,454 fpm | |
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Average altitude 64 ft agl 36 ft agl min to max 235 ft agl |
36 | 235 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 2.8 ° min to max 10.9 ° |
5.0 | 10.9 ° | |
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Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 17:27:28 |
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Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 17:27:28 |
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49 Activated at 17:27:28 |
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Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:27:30 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 17:27:25 |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 34L KVNY Van Nuys Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.5 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.4 ° |
-0.4 | -0.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 384 kt 359 kt min to max 402 kt |
359 | 402 kt | |
| 97.76 % |
Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.9 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
1.6 | 0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.87 g 0.57 g min to max 1.18 g |
1.18 | 0.96 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 5,502 fpm 5,104 fpm min to max 6,069 fpm |
5,303 | 5,104 fpm | |
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Average altitude 593 ft agl 313 ft agl min to max 863 ft agl |
313 | 863 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.9 ° 7.5 ° min to max 11.2 ° |
11.2 | 7.8 ° | |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 17:27:32 |
Enroute climb started overhead North Hills (California, United States). Climbing from 1,739 ft asl to 27,369 ft asl, an increase of 25,630 ft in 3 minutes and covering 15 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Average speed 291 kt 55 kt min to max 520 kt |
407 | 324 kt | |
| 0 % |
Average bank angle 28.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 163.0 ° |
0.4 | 43.2 ° | |
| 39.43 % |
Average g force 0.83 g -0.58 g min to max 3.62 g |
0.73 | 1.13 g | |
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Average VSI 5,807 fpm -41,586 fpm min to max 50,088 fpm |
5,098 | -41,586 fpm | |
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Average altitude 16,854 ft asl 1,739 ft asl min to max 35,970 ft asl |
1,739 | 27,369 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 14.3 ° -62.4 ° min to max 89.1 ° |
6.9 | -60.9 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Stall Warning Activated at 17:30:24 |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 17:30:35 |
Enroute descent started 3 miles south west of Agua Dulce (California, United States). Descent from 26,669 ft asl to 3,647 ft asl, a decrease of 23,021 ft in 2 minutes and covering 13 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 386 kt 257 kt min to max 469 kt |
342 | 257 kt | |
| 0 % |
Average bank angle 50.8 ° 0.8 ° min to max 179.2 ° |
38.1 | 1.0 ° | |
| 0 % |
Average g force 2.08 g -2.94 g min to max 5.53 g |
2.59 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI -9,578 fpm -43,404 fpm min to max 7,091 fpm |
-43,187 | -270 fpm | |
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Average altitude 10,312 ft asl 3,153 ft asl min to max 26,669 ft asl |
26,669 | 3,647 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -8.3 ° -55.9 ° min to max 19.2 ° |
-55.9 | 1.7 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 17:32:03 |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 17:32:20 |
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| 100 % |
Landing Lights at 17:32:40 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 17:31:56 |
Approaching runway 04 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,100 ft agl to 885 ft agl. A decrease of 214 ft in 14 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.6 | 2.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 240 kt 224 kt min to max 256 kt |
256 | 224 kt | |
| 99.77 % |
Heading variation 1.4 ° 0.9 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
2.0 | 0.9 ° | |
| 71.73 % |
Average bank angle 8.7 ° 2.2 ° min to max 13.5 ° |
9.3 | 2.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.96 g 0.64 g min to max 1.19 g |
0.98 | 0.64 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -900 fpm -1,423 fpm min to max -279 fpm |
-279 | -993 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,010 ft agl 885 ft agl min to max 1,100 ft agl |
1,100 | 885 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -2.2 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
1.7 | -2.2 ° | |
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Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 17:32:43 |
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49 Deactivated at 17:32:43 |
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Landing Gear Down at 17:32:43 |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 17:32:56 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 17:32:41 |
Approaching runway 04 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 863 ft agl to 440 ft agl. A decrease of 423 ft in 15 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.1 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.8 | 2.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 214 kt 206 kt min to max 224 kt |
224 | 206 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.8 | 0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 3.0 ° |
1.8 | 2.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.81 g min to max 1.21 g |
1.08 | 1.03 g | |
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Average VSI -1,366 fpm -1,898 fpm min to max -947 fpm |
-1,588 | -947 fpm | |
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Average altitude 634 ft agl 440 ft agl min to max 863 ft agl |
863 | 440 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -1.4 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
0.6 | 1.7 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 17:32:58 |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 17:33:01 |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 17:33:06 |
Approaching runway 04 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 423 ft agl to 172 ft agl. A decrease of 251 ft in 16 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.9 ° 1.7 ° min to max 2.1 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.1 | 1.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 201 kt 195 kt min to max 206 kt |
206 | 195 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.5 | -0.1 ° | |
| 98.68 % |
Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.5 ° |
0.1 | 3.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.86 g min to max 1.11 g |
1.04 | 0.86 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -817 fpm -985 fpm min to max -653 fpm |
-901 | -812 fpm | |
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Average altitude 287 ft agl 172 ft agl min to max 423 ft agl |
423 | 172 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.0 ° |
1.8 | 1.6 ° |
Approaching runway 04 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 156 ft agl to -126 ft agl. A decrease of 282 ft in 13 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle -2.6 ° -6.3 ° min to max 1.7 ° Target 3.0 ° |
1.7 | -6.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 197 kt 195 kt min to max 198 kt |
195 | 196 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.1 | -0.1 ° | |
| 98.8 % |
Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 ° |
3.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.17 g |
0.92 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,274 fpm -1,342 fpm min to max -981 fpm |
-981 | -1,324 fpm | |
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Average altitude -65 ft agl -126 ft agl min to max 156 ft agl |
156 | -126 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.3 ° |
1.4 | 1.5 ° |
Landing on runway 04 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport, runway length 11,987 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 196 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 50.61 % |
Threshold speed was excessively high at 196 kt. Target 150 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 82.74 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.1 | -0.0 ° | |
| 88.57 % |
Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.4 ° |
0.2 | 2.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.12 g 0.84 g min to max 1.29 g |
1.04 | 0.91 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 186 kt 176 kt min to max 196 kt |
196 | 176 kt | |
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Average VSI -520 fpm -1,324 fpm min to max -54 fpm |
-1,324 | -87 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude -160 ft agl -175 ft agl min to max -123 ft agl |
-123 | -175 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 5.4 ° |
1.8 | 4.7 ° |
Touchdown point was 999 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 176 kt was fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -87 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 57 °F. Wind 10 kt at 65 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 10 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 99.69 % |
Touchdown VSI was -87 fpm. |
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| 89.93 % |
Touchdown distance was 1,802 ft Target 1,500 ft |
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| 85.44 % |
Speed at touchdown 176 kt Target below 156 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 4.0 ft 3.3 ft right |
-3.9 | -2.8 ft | |
| 63.32 % |
Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.0 ° |
2.8 | 1.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.88 g min to max 1.18 g |
0.91 | 1.09 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 170 kt 163 kt min to max 176 kt |
176 | 163 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 4.7 ° min to max 5.5 ° |
4.7 | 5.2 ° |
Total landing distance 4,001 ft, 33 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 4,001 ft 33 % of runway. |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 7.7 ft 0.0 ft left to 7.7 ft right |
-2.8 | -3.8 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.04 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 147 kt 93 kt min to max 160 kt |
160 | 93 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 5.2 ° |
5.2 | 0.5 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
1.1 | 0.1 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 35 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 27 kt 0 kt min to max 84 kt |
84 | 0 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.8 | 1.1 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.0 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.02 | 1.00 g |
The F-35A Lightning II aircraft successfully landed at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport, achieving a score of 93.2%. The final approach to runway 04 was initiated from the southwest, heading 59.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,100 feet above ground level.
The aircraft's approach to the runway was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was excessively high at 196 knots, which may have been a result of the pilot's decision to prioritize a stable approach over a more efficient one. This excessive speed may have contributed to the touchdown point being 999 feet beyond the touchdown zone.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 176 knots, which was faster than the ideal touchdown speed. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was excellent at -87 feet per minute, indicating that the pilot was able to smoothly transition from the descent to the touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 57°F and a wind speed of 10 knots at 65°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 10 knots, which may have contributed to the pilot's decision to maintain a higher threshold speed.
The total landing distance was 4,001 feet, which accounted for 33% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot was able to smoothly and efficiently transition from the touchdown to the rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's continued control and skill during the landing.
Overall, the F-35A Lightning II's landing at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport was a successful one, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing.
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