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NZMF
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Runway 29
Elevation3 ft asl
Weight566 kg
Fuel90 kg
Wind270° · 1 kn · 1 kn cross

Flight Score

96.08 %
NZMF
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Runway 11
Elevation3 ft asl
Weight564 kg
Fuel90 kg
Wind270° · 1 kn · 1 kn cross
8 Oct 2024 0:13 8 nm Sirius by FSReborn
Departure Score
90.21 %
Enroute Score
99.69 %
Arrival Score
98.34 %

What went well

Touched down at -78 fpm — a soft arrival
Touchdown 123 m in — inside the full-score zone
Threshold crossed at 10 ft and 59 kt — both inside band

What held you back

Departure Climb 3 — Heading variation 7.4 ° at 22 %, −1.39 points
Departure Climb 2 — Heading variation 1.9 ° at 52 %, −1.14 points
Departure Roll — Takeoff Bounce at 60 %, −0.67 points

Top opportunity

Avoid steep turns at low altitude

Departure Climb 3

Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.

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Start to finish · 12 stages, 11 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Roll 92.00Departure roll runway 29 at NZMF Milford Sound. Takeoff distance 358 m 46 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 70 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 358 m46 % of runway
100 % Liftoff speed was 70 knTarget 60 kn
100 % Runway alignment max 1.97 m0.00 m left to 1.97 m right -1.11 -1.97 m
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.98 g min to max 1.10 g 1.00 1.06 g
60 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 1.8 °-0.6 ° min to max 6.1 ° 0.0 6.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 2.1 ° 0.0 2.1 °

Events

Info Battery Master On 15 ft agl
Info Engine 1 Started 15 ft agl
Info Beacon Lights Switched On 15 ft agl
Info Landing Lights Switched On 15 ft agl
Info Navigation Lights Switched On 15 ft agl
Info Strobe Lights Switched On 15 ft agl
Info Landing Gear Down 3 ft agl · 1 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 3 ft agl · 1 kt
Departure Climb 1 99.14Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 29 NZMF Milford Sound.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.5 °0.3 ° min to max 0.8 ° 0.3 0.8 °
100 % Average speed 72 kn70 kn min to max 74 kn 70 74 kn
97 % Average bank angle 2.6 °2.1 ° min to max 3.3 ° 2.1 3.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.07 g1.04 g min to max 1.10 g 1.06 1.10 g
Info Average VSI 3.1 m/s1.8 m/s min to max 4.6 m/s 1.8 4.6 m/s
Info Average altitude 9.7 m agl3.8 m agl min to max 17.4 m agl 3.8 17.4 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 8.0 °6.2 ° min to max 10.4 ° 6.2 10.4 °
Departure Climb 2 86.32Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 29 NZMF Milford Sound.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
52 % Heading variation 1.9 °0.9 ° min to max 5.8 ° 0.9 5.8 °
100 % Average speed 72 kn63 kn min to max 74 kn 74 63 kn
93 % Average bank angle 3.3 °0.2 ° min to max 4.6 ° 3.3 0.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.05 g0.91 g min to max 1.10 g 1.10 0.91 g
Info Average VSI 5.9 m/s4.6 m/s min to max 7.3 m/s 4.6 5.5 m/s
Info Average altitude 40.1 m agl17.8 m agl min to max 120.2 m agl 17.8 120.2 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 12.0 °10.5 ° min to max 13.3 ° 10.5 10.6 °

Events

Info Bounce during liftoff 264 ft agl · 72 kt
Departure Climb 3 83.38Departure climb to 304.8 m agl from 29 NZMF Milford Sound.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
22 % Heading variation 7.4 °6.4 ° min to max 8.7 ° 6.4 8.7 °
100 % Average speed 66 kn63 kn min to max 69 kn 63 69 kn
95 % Average bank angle 2.3 °0.2 ° min to max 3.8 ° 0.2 3.6 °
100 % Average g force 0.98 g0.92 g min to max 1.01 g 0.92 1.00 g
100 % Landing gear up
Info Average VSI 3.9 m/s3.6 m/s min to max 4.8 m/s 4.8 4.2 m/s
Info Average altitude 143.3 m agl124.7 m agl min to max 162.7 m agl 124.7 162.7 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 8.7 °8.2 ° min to max 9.5 ° 9.5 9.2 °
Enroute Climb 100.00Enroute climb started overhead Milford Sound (Southland, New Zealand). Climbing from 174 m asl to 1,070 m asl, an increase of 896.3 m in 4 minutes and covering less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 81 kn69 kn min to max 92 kn 69 82 kn
100 % Average bank angle 7.9 °0.0 ° min to max 19.0 ° 3.5 1.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.90 g min to max 1.15 g 1.00 1.06 g
Info Average VSI 3.5 m/s0.7 m/s min to max 6.2 m/s 4.4 2.5 m/s
Info Average altitude 528 m asl174 m asl min to max 1,070 m asl 174 1,070 m asl
Info Average pitch angle 6.7 °2.3 ° min to max 10.5 ° 9.4 6.3 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Info Flaps Fully Retracted 1,060 ft agl · 77 kt
Enroute Level 99.39Enroute level cruise started overhead Milford Sound (Southland, New Zealand) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
98 % Average altitude 962 m asl781 m asl min to max 1,075 m asl 1,075 781 m asl
100 % Average speed 86 kn78 kn min to max 95 kn 82 95 kn
100 % Average bank angle 13.7 °0.2 ° min to max 31.8 ° 1.9 29.0 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g0.84 g min to max 1.30 g 0.95 1.21 g
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Info Average pitch angle -2.3 °-10.6 ° min to max 2.9 ° -0.5 -6.8 °
Arrival 100.00Arrival started overhead Milford Sound (Southland, New Zealand).
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 70 kn51 kn min to max 108 kn 96 62 kn
100 % Average bank angle 4.7 °0.0 ° min to max 27.6 ° 27.6 4.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.86 g min to max 1.30 g 1.18 1.00 g
Info Average VSI -1.4 m/s-10.5 m/s min to max 4.5 m/s -7.6 -3.1 m/s
Info Average altitude 118 m asl8 m asl min to max 774 m asl 774 29 m asl
Info Average pitch angle 0.6 °-11.8 ° min to max 11.4 ° -6.3 -3.4 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 1,015 ft agl · 75 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 1,076 ft agl · 62 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 23 ft agl · 68 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 324 ft agl · 62 kt
Arrival Final 1 99.37Approaching runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 28.1 m agl to 6.4 m agl. A decrease of 21.7 m in 7 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Approach angle 1.3 °0.6 ° min to max 2.4 °Target 3.0 ° 2.4 0.6 °
100 % Average speed 62 kn59 kn min to max 62 kn 62 59 kn
100 % Heading variation -0.2 °-0.2 ° min to max -0.1 ° -0.1 -0.1 °
97 % Average bank angle 1.2 °0.0 ° min to max 4.2 ° 4.2 2.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.97 g min to max 1.10 g 1.00 1.03 g
Info Average VSI -2.7 m/s-3.5 m/s min to max -1.1 m/s -3.1 -1.1 m/s
Info Average altitude 13.9 m agl6.4 m agl min to max 28.1 m agl 28.1 6.4 m agl
Info Average pitch angle -1.9 °-4.4 ° min to max 1.0 ° -3.4 1.0 °
00.250.50.751050100Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-20-15-10-505101520Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 99.97Landing on runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound, runway length 774 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 59 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was well above target at 59 kn. Target 55 kn
100 % Target 12.8 m agl
100 % Landing and flare profile
100 % Heading variation -0.0 °-0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° -0.1 0.0 °
99.7 % Average bank angle 0.8 °0.0 ° min to max 2.2 ° 2.2 0.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.97 g min to max 1.08 g 1.03 0.99 g
Info Average speed 57 kn55 kn min to max 59 kn 59 55 kn
Info Average VSI -0.7 m/s-1.1 m/s min to max -0.4 m/s -1.1 -0.4 m/s
Info Average altitude 1.9 m agl1.1 m agl min to max 3.1 m agl 3.1 1.1 m agl
Info Average pitch angle 1.3 °0.6 ° min to max 2.0 ° 1.0 1.4 °
07515022509.9420304050Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150225-12-10-8-6-4-2024681012Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 94.00Touchdown distance was good at 122 m. Touchdown speed at 55 kn was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -0.4 m/s. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Touchdown VSI was -0.4 m/s.
100 % Touchdown distance was 122 mTarget 411 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 55 knTarget 50 kn
100 % Runway alignment max 0.69 m0.45 m left 0.12 0.69 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° 0.3 0.1 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.98 g min to max 1.11 g 0.99 1.01 g
60 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 54 kn53 kn min to max 55 kn 55 53 kn
Info Average pitch angle 1.9 °1.2 ° min to max 2.4 ° 1.4 2.1 °
Arrival Rollout 100.00Total landing distance 290 m, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 290 m38 % of runway.
100 % Runway alignment max 2.03 m2.03 m left to 0.00 m left 0.70 2.03 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.98 g min to max 1.03 g 1.00 0.99 g
Info Average speed 50 kn31 kn min to max 57 kn 57 31 kn
Info Average pitch angle 1.3 °-0.8 ° min to max 2.6 ° 2.1 -0.8 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.1 0.1 °

Events

Info Bounce during touchdown 3 ft agl · 35 kt
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 12 kn
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 16 kn1 kn min to max 49 kn 24 49 kn
Info Average pitch angle -0.3 °-1.1 ° min to max 0.5 ° -0.8 0.5 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.1 0.1 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.66 g min to max 1.23 g 0.99 0.67 g

Events

Info Flaps Fully Retracted 3 ft agl · 2 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 3 ft agl · 2 kt

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll358 m · 46 %
100.00Liftoff speed69 kt
100.00Runway alignment1.97 m R
60.00Bounce on takeoffYes
99.14Rate of climb607 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height10 ft
100.00Threshold speed59 kt
100.00Centreline offset0.02 m R

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.

Five checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

Touchdown on NZMF 11

Past threshold100.00
123m
Centreline100.00
0.69m L
Speed100.00
54kt
Touchdown rate100.00
-78fpm
Impact100.00
1.11G
Bounces60.00
2

Side view — the last 774 m of the approach.

10 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 10 ft, down at 123 m

Plan view — the full 774 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

500 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 123 m past threshold CLEARED

The 123 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 251 m of 774 m · 32 %
Rollout distance100.00
128m32 % used
Rollout alignment100.00
2.03m L

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Flight narrative

The flight in the Sirius by FSReborn began with a departure roll on runway 29 at NZMF Milford Sound. The takeoff distance was 358 m, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 70 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 15 °C with a 1 kn wind coming from 270 °, resulting in a 1 kn crosswind and a 1 kn headwind.

The enroute climb began overhead Milford Sound in Southland, New Zealand, with the aircraft climbing from 570 ft asl to 3,510 ft asl. This marked an increase of 2,941 ft in just 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The enroute level cruise also started overhead Milford Sound and lasted 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nm.

The landing took place on runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound, with a runway length of 774 m. The height at the threshold was 10 ft agl, and the touchdown occurred 122 m from the threshold. The touchdown speed was 55 kn, and the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) recorded a rate of -78 ft/m. Similar to the departure, the local weather at the time of landing was 15 °C with a 1 kn wind coming from 270 °, resulting in a 1 kn crosswind and a 1 kn tailwind. The total landing distance was 290 m, accounting for 38% of the runway.

Overall, the total flight distance covered was 8 nm, taking a total of 13 minutes. The flight operated efficiently, using 0 kg of fuel throughout the journey.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 29 at NZMF Milford Sound in the TL3000 Sirius
90.21 %
92 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 29 at NZMF Milford Sound. Takeoff distance 358 m 46 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 70 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 358 m using 46.26 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
100 %
Liftoff speed was 70 kn - Target 59 kn
Alignment
100 %
0.00 m left to 1.97 m right
Bounce
60 %
Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
70 35 0
Bank °
Info
3 1.5 0
Pitch °
Info
7 3.5 0
0250500-10-50510 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
99.14 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 29 NZMF Milford Sound.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
80 75 70
Bank °
96.58 %
4 3 2
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
11 8.5 6
Climb Rate fpm
Info
900 550 200
86.32 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 29 NZMF Milford Sound.
Alignment
52 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
80 70 60
Bank °
93.26 %
5 2.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
14 12 10
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,500 1,150 800
83.38 %
Climb 3
Departure climb to 304.8 m agl from 29 NZMF Milford Sound.
Alignment
21.67 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
70 65 60
Bank °
95.21 %
4 2 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
10 9 8
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,000 800 600
025050003978117156195 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.030.070.10.130.170100200300400500 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.030.070.10.130.17-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound in the TL3000 Sirius
Landing Score 98.34 %
Landing Summary

First and foremost, congratulations on achieving an outstanding aircraft landing score of 98.3%! This is a remarkable feat that reflects the high level of skill and precision demonstrated throughout the entire landing process. Let's delve into the detailed analysis of each phase to highlight the strengths that contributed to this impressive score.

Starting with the Approach Phase, it is commendable that the glideslope alignment was excellent. Maintaining proper alignment during the approach is crucial for setting up a smooth and precise landing. This indicates a strong ability to consistently navigate the aircraft towards the runway with precision and accuracy.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is worth noting that having a good threshold height and executing a perfect landing flare are key indicators of a successful landing. Achieving the right threshold height ensures a safe touchdown zone while executing a perfect landing flare contributes to a smooth and graceful touchdown. These aspects demonstrate a high level of proficiency in touchdown technique.

In the Touchdown Phase, the analysis reveals that the touchdown rate was excellent, which is a testament to the pilot's ability to effectively control the descent rate for a safe and smooth touchdown. Although the speed was slightly above target, the fact that the touchdown distance remained inside the touchdown zone is a strong indication of precision and control during the landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being very good further reinforces the pilot's skill in accurately placing the aircraft on the runway.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, maintaining very good runway alignment is essential for a safe and efficient exit from the runway. This demonstrates attention to detail and proper control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, contributing to a successful landing overall.

Overall, this comprehensive analysis highlights the meticulous attention to detail, precision, and proficiency exhibited throughout each phase of the landing process. Your consistent performance in aligning the glideslope, executing a perfect landing flare, achieving a precise touchdown, and maintaining runway alignment reflects a high level of skill and expertise in aircraft landing. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for precision and excellence in your future landings. Well done!

99.37 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 28.1 m agl to 6.4 m agl. A decrease of 21.7 m in 7 seconds.
Glideslope
100 %
Excellent glideslope alignment
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
100 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
63 56 50
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
96.87 %
5 2.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-212 -456 -700
00.250.50.751050100 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-20-15-10-505101520 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
99.97 %
Landing
Landing on runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound, runway length 774 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 59 kn.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was well above target at 59 kt. Target 53 kt
Flare
100 %
Perfect landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
99.68 %
3 1.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
59 55 50
Pitch °
Info
3 1.5 0
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-79 -189 -300
07515022509.9420304050 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150225-12-10-8-6-4-2024681012 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
94 %
Touchdown
Touchdown distance was good at 122 m. Touchdown speed at 55 kn was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -0.4 m/s. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.
Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown rate was excellent at -78 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 55 kt was excessively fast. Target below 40 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 122 m.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.1 °
G
100 %
G 1.03 g
Bounce
60 %
Bounce Detected
100 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 290 m, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 290 m using 37.52 % of runway
Alignment
100 %
Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
53 37 20
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
3 1.5 0
0200 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
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