KMWH to KBAB Flight Report - Airbus A320

Flight from KMWH to KBAB

Monday, 29 April 2024 12:36

Minutes 99

520 nm

Fuel 3,093 kg

Airbus A320

Departure

Runway 32R at KMWH

Grant Co Intl

Moses Lake, Washington, United States

Altitude

1,168 ft asl

Weight

66,129 kg

Fuel

7,195 kg

Temperature

8 °C

Wind Speed

8 kt

Wind Direction

250.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

7 kt

Arrival

Runway 33 at KBAB

Beale Afb

Marysville California, United States

108 ft asl

Altitude

63,036 kg

Weight

4,103 kg

Fuel

9 °C

Temperature

0 kt

Wind Speed

156.0 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.95%

Departure Score 98.31%

Enroute Score 99.55%

Arrival Score 77.98%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

62.44 %

Touchdown

65.76 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

51.98 %

Threshold height at 77 ft agl was well above target.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 131 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

21.52 %

Touchdown rate was very heavy at -796 ft/m.

Impact

85.14 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 130 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 424 m.

Centreline

15.36 %

Runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 26.3 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Flight Stages KMWH to KBAB

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 7 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 23 kn	0		23 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kn max 14 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 12:36:38
Info	Engine 2 Started at 12:36:38
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 12:36:38
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 12:36:38
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 12:36:38
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 12:36:38
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 12:36:38
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 12:36:38
Info	Landing Gear Down at 12:36:38
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 12:36:38
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 12:36:55
Info	Engine 1 Started at 12:36:56
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 12:36:56

Departure Roll

92.01 %

Departure roll runway 32R at KMWH Grant Co Intl. Takeoff distance 2,343 m 57 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 144 kn. Local weather - Temperature 8 °C. Wind 8 kn at 250 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 2,343 m 57 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 144 kn Target 154 kn
85.04 %	Runway alignment max 7.15 m 7.15 m left to 0.00 m left	2.37		2.03 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.1 ° min to max 10.3 °	0.0		10.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.2		0.9 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 12:43:34

Departure Climb 1

99.71 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 32R KMWH Grant Co Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 147 kn 145 kn min to max 149 kn	145		149 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.0		1.0 °
97.14 %	Average g force 1.24 g 1.06 g min to max 1.30 g	1.06		1.28 g
Info	Average VSI 602 ft/m 177 ft/m min to max 1,132 ft/m	177		1,132 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 13 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 36 ft agl	0		36 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.2 ° 10.6 ° min to max 17.9 °	10.6		17.9 °

Departure Climb 2

99.83 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 32R KMWH Grant Co Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 150 kn 149 kn min to max 151 kn	149		151 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.2 °
98.29 %	Average g force 1.17 g 0.89 g min to max 1.28 g	1.28		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 1,831 ft/m 1,170 ft/m min to max 3,161 ft/m	1,170		3,161 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 95 ft agl 38 ft agl min to max 351 ft agl	38		351 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 18.5 ° 18.0 ° min to max 19.9 °	18.0		18.1 °

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 32R KMWH Grant Co Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 152 kn 151 kn min to max 154 kn	151		154 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.88 g min to max 0.97 g	0.88		0.97 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,926 ft/m 2,865 ft/m min to max 3,089 ft/m	3,089		2,997 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 648 ft agl 402 ft agl min to max 936 ft agl	402		936 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 18.0 ° 18.0 ° min to max 18.1 °	18.0		18.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 12:44:12

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead KMWH Grant Co Intl Moses Lake (Washington, United States). Climbing from 2,169 ft asl to 36,859 ft asl, an increase of 34,689 ft in 19 minutes and covering 107 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 243 kn 155 kn min to max 291 kn	155		248 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 12.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.5 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.87 g min to max 1.19 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 2,236 ft/m 501 ft/m min to max 3,740 ft/m	3,050		501 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 13,740 ft asl 2,169 ft asl min to max 36,859 ft asl	2,169		36,859 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 3.5 ° min to max 18.0 °	18.0		4.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 12:45:23
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 12:45:28
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 12:45:29
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 12:46:04

Enroute Level

98.66 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles north east of 1OR5 Reed Olex (Oregon, United States) and lasted 47 minutes, covering 324 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.53 %	Average altitude 37,404 ft asl 36,941 ft asl min to max 37,820 ft asl	36,941		37,820 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 247 kn 246 kn min to max 248 kn	248		246 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 3.5 ° min to max 4.3 °	4.3		3.6 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles north of Bend (California, United States). Descent from 37,823 ft asl to 1,917 ft asl, a decrease of 35,906 ft in 21 minutes and covering 82 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 188 kn 138 kn min to max 254 kn	246		162 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 11.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.9 °	0.0		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.84 g min to max 1.15 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -1,491 ft/m -5,742 ft/m min to max 38 ft/m	23		-1,462 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 21,441 ft asl 1,917 ft asl min to max 37,823 ft asl	37,823		1,917 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -14.4 ° min to max 5.0 °	3.6		-3.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:02:06
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 14:05:49
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 14:05:51
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 14:08:59
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 14:09:02
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:09:05
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:12:26

Arrival Final 4

95.07 %

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,786 ft agl to 1,688 ft agl. A decrease of 98 ft in 4 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.58 %	Approach angle 5.2 ° 5.2 ° min to max 5.2 ° Target 3.0 °	5.2		5.2 °
100 %	Average speed 160 kn 158 kn min to max 162 kn	162		158 kn
100 %	Heading variation 1.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.0		1.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.6		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,465 ft/m -1,465 ft/m min to max -1,464 ft/m	-1,464		-1,464 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,736 ft agl 1,688 ft agl min to max 1,786 ft agl	1,786		1,688 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -3.0 ° min to max -2.8 °	-3.0		-2.8 °

Arrival Final 3

71.78 %

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,639 ft agl to 1,062 ft agl. A decrease of 578 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
9.21 %	Approach angle 5.1 ° 5.0 ° min to max 5.2 ° Target 3.0 °	5.2		5.0 °
100 %	Average speed 152 kn 149 kn min to max 157 kn	157		149 kn
100 %	Heading variation 1.3 ° 1.2 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.2		1.3 °
95.11 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -1,567 ft/m -1,641 ft/m min to max -1,458 ft/m	-1,461		-1,576 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,350 ft agl 1,062 ft agl min to max 1,639 ft agl	1,639		1,062 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -3.3 ° min to max -2.0 °	-2.8		-2.7 °

Arrival Final 2

73.75 %

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1,035 ft agl to 466 ft agl. A decrease of 569 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
12.5 %	Approach angle 4.6 ° 4.2 ° min to max 5.0 ° Target 3.0 °	5.0		4.2 °
100 %	Average speed 148 kn 148 kn min to max 149 kn	149		148 kn
100 %	Heading variation 1.3 ° 1.2 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		1.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.4		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,555 ft/m -1,584 ft/m min to max -1,542 ft/m	-1,584		-1,566 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 740 ft agl 466 ft agl min to max 1,035 ft agl	1,035		466 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -2.6 ° min to max -2.4 °	-2.6		-2.4 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 14:13:00

Arrival Final 1

90.65 %

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 414 ft agl to 83 ft agl. A decrease of 331 ft in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
75.04 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.1 ° min to max 5.0 ° Target 3.0 °	4.0		5.0 °
100 %	Average speed 138 kn 132 kn min to max 147 kn	147		132 kn
86 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.3 °
95.07 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.8 °	2.6		2.8 °
94.29 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.82 g min to max 1.35 g	1.00		0.82 g
Info	Average VSI -485 ft/m -1,558 ft/m min to max 393 ft/m	-1,558		367 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 99 ft agl 63 ft agl min to max 414 ft agl	414		83 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° -2.4 ° min to max 8.2 °	-2.4		4.3 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 14:13:24

Arrival Landing

62.44 %

Landing on runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb, runway length 3,662 m. Threshold height at 77 ft agl was well above target. Threshold speed was good at 131 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 131 kn. Target 135 kn
51.98 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
94.47 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.1 °	2.8		3.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.77 g min to max 1.20 g	0.81		1.20 g
Info	Average speed 129 kn 128 kn min to max 131 kn	131		130 kn
Info	Average VSI -528 ft/m -1,022 ft/m min to max 356 ft/m	356		-796 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 47 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 77 ft agl	77		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.5 °	4.2		4.5 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 14:13:45

Arrival Touchdown

65.76 %

Touchdown distance was good at 424 m. Touchdown speed at 130 kn was good. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -796 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 26.3 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 11 °C. Wind 0 kn at 155 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
21.52 %	Touchdown VSI was -796 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 424 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 130 kn Target 132 kn
15.36 %	Runway alignment max 26.27 m 25.64 m left	26.27		24.90 m
76.5 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		0.1 °
85.14 %	Average g force 1.40 g 1.20 g min to max 1.51 g	1.20		1.33 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 131 kn 130 kn min to max 131 kn	130		131 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 4.5 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.5		4.7 °

Arrival Rollout

64.35 %

Total landing distance 1,018 m, 28 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 24.7 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,018 m 28 % of runway.
21.02 %	Runway alignment max 24.71 m 24.71 m left to 0.00 m left	24.71		7.86 m
98.86 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.87 g min to max 1.27 g	1.27		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 121 kn 68 kn min to max 130 kn	130		68 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max 5.2 °	4.8		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 14:13:47

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 20 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kn 1 kn min to max 61 kn	61		18 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.5		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 14:14:13
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 14:14:16
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 14:14:18
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:14:20
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:14:29

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kn 7 kn min to max 20 kn	19		9 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 13 kn max 14 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.3		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 14:17:47
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 14:17:48

Takeoff on runway 32R at KMWH Grant Co Intl in the Airbus A320

98.31 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 7 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

92.01 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 2,343 m using 56.97 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 144 kn - Target 150 kn

Alignment

85.04 %

7.15 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.71 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 32R KMWH Grant Co Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

97.14 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

99.83 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 32R KMWH Grant Co Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

98.29 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 32R KMWH Grant Co Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb in the Airbus A320

Landing Score 70.8 %

Landing Summary

While a landing score of 70.8% may not be ideal, it's important to remember that every landing provides an opportunity for growth and improvement.

In this particular case, the Approach Phase was cited as having unstable glideslope alignment. This indicates that adjustments need to be made to ensure a smoother descent towards the runway. It is crucial to maintain proper alignment with the glideslope to ensure a safe and controlled approach.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's noted that the threshold height was well above target, the landing flare was very poor, and there were issues with landing heading and bank angle stability. These are all areas that can be improved through practice and attention to detail. Proper planning and execution during the landing phase can greatly enhance overall performance.

In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was cited as very heavy. This suggests that adjustments are needed to achieve a smoother touchdown. However, it's worth noting that speed was on target, the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown position was relatively close to the centerline. These are positive aspects that should be acknowledged and built upon.

Overall, while there were areas of improvement identified in the landing evaluation, it's important to view this as a learning opportunity. By focusing on the feedback provided and working on refining your technique, you can strive for better outcomes in future landings. Remember, every landing is an opportunity to enhance your skills and strive for excellence. Keep practicing and stay positive – improvement is within reach!

95.07 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,786 ft agl to 1,688 ft agl. A decrease of 98 ft in 4 seconds.

Glideslope

83.58 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

83.58 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

71.78 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,639 ft agl to 1,062 ft agl. A decrease of 578 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

9.21 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

9.21 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

95.11 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

73.75 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1,035 ft agl to 466 ft agl. A decrease of 569 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

12.5 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

12.5 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

90.65 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 414 ft agl to 83 ft agl. A decrease of 331 ft in 20 seconds.

Glideslope

75.04 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

86 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope °

75.04 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

86 %

Bank °

95.07 %

94.29 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

62.44 %

Landing

Landing on runway 33 at KBAB Beale Afb, runway length 3,662 m. Threshold height at 77 ft agl was well above target. Threshold speed was good at 131 kn.

Height

51.98 %

Threshold height at 77 ft agl was well above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 131 kt. Target 135 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Centreline ft

100 %

Bank °