Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Departure
Start bringing the nose up as the speed reaches 67 kt, not after it.
What happened: You started the rotation at 89 kt, 22 kt past the 67 kt rotation speed.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 67 kt at rotation
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bleed back to 70 kt well before the gate.
What happened: Approach was fast through the stabilisation gate, and the threshold was crossed at 80 kt against the 70 kt target. Carrying that extra speed in usually carries the touchdown long, which it did here at 585 m against the 457 m target.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 70 kt at the threshold
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 13 stages, 13 in the score
Events
Events
The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 2.8° off, against a 1° limit, wings 18° of bank, against a 10° limit and speed 32 kt FAST on the reference speed of 70 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 585 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Kodiak 100 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 93 kt in a distance of 1,078 m, which accounted for 43% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt from 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of agility, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 26 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed efficiently, taking only 14 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself was flown at a steady pace, covering 2 nm in 36 seconds. The base leg turn was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nm. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft descending to 232 ft above ground level (agl) at a heading of 230.0°.
The Kodiak 100 touched down on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, with a touchdown point located 151 m beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 58 kt was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -54 fpm was excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of pilot skill and control. The total flight distance of 6 nm was covered in 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 8 kg. The aircraft's performance was consistent with its design capabilities, and the flight was executed safely and efficiently.
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east, heading 230.0°, commenced at 0 nm and 232 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a well-established visual reference to the runway environment. The threshold speed was well above the target, reaching 80 kt, which provided a comfortable margin for the pilot to manage the aircraft's descent and touchdown.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown point was 151 m beyond the touchdown zone, which was slightly beyond the ideal position but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 58 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of -54 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 269°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The rollout phase was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout. The overall performance of the landing was excellent, with a score of 97.5%. The pilot's skill and experience were evident in the execution of the approach and touchdown, and the aircraft's handling characteristics were well-suited to the conditions. The landing was a credit to the pilot's professionalism and the aircraft's capabilities.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values