KLCI to KROA Flight Report - Black Square Starship N45FL

Flight from KLCI to KROA

Saturday, 06 September 2025 17:02

Minutes 139

546 nm

Fuel 1,941 lbs

Black Square Starship N45FL

Departure

Runway 26 at KLCI

Laconia Municipal Airport

Laconia / Gilford, New Hampshire, United States

Altitude

528 ft asl

Weight

14,407 lbs

Fuel

3,752 lbs

Temperature

63 °F

Wind Speed

8 kt

Wind Direction

210.0 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

4 kt

Arrival

Runway 24 at KROA

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

Roanoke Virginia, United States

1,152 ft asl

Altitude

12,926 lbs

Weight

1,811 lbs

Fuel

78 °F

Temperature

5 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

4 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.11%

Departure Score 98.11%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99.21%

This flight involved a unique aircraft known as the Black Square Starship, registered as N45FL. The flight began with a 16-minute taxi session from the parking spot to the runway at Laconia Municipal Airport (KLCI), covering a distance of 3 nautical miles (nm). After clearing the necessary checks, the departure roll on runway 26 kicked off, and the aircraft successfully lifted off the ground with a takeoff distance of 3,638 feet, which is 65% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was noted at 114 knots (kt).

Local weather conditions at the moment of departure were characterized by a temperature of 65°F and a gentle headwind of 8 kt blowing from 210°. Taking these factors into account, the aircraft initiated a climb 1 mile southwest of KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, which is nestled within the New Hampshire landscape. As the aircraft ascended, it rose from 1,556 feet above sea level (asl) to a maximum height of 20,430 ft asl, an increase of 18,874 feet over a distance of 21 nm within 9 minutes.

Subsequently, the Black Square Starship transitioned into a cruise phase, where it leveled off at an altitude of 20,430 ft asl and flew over the town of Wilmot in New Hampshire. The enroute level cruise lasted for 38 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 161 nm.

However, before proceeding further, the aircraft underwent another climb phase 5 miles southeast of Roscoe in New York. During this maneuver, it ascended from 20,503 ft asl to a maximum height of 24,473 ft asl, a rise of 3,971 feet in just 3 minutes over a distance of 14 nm.

Subsequently, the aircraft entered another phase of cruise, flying level at an altitude of 24,689 ft asl and covering a distance of 307 nm within 70 minutes while hovering near the Lake Huntington area in the state of New York.

As the flight progressed towards its concluding stages, the Black Square Starship initiated its descent from a height of 24,689 ft asl to 2,506 ft asl over the town of Buena Vista in Virginia. This significant descent, covering a distance of 35 nm, was completed within 8 minutes.

The final approach to runway 24 at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (KROA), located in the state of Virginia, began around 4 nm from the runway threshold at an altitude of 1,342 feet above ground level. The aircraft flew in from the northeast at a heading of 232.0°, navigating a route aligned with the runway.

Upon landing on runway 24, which measures 5,994 feet in length, the aircraft had an excellent threshold height. The threshold speed was noted to be slightly higher than the targeted speed, clocking in at 115 kt. Despite this minor discrepancy, the aircraft managed a smooth touchdown, bringing its descent to a stop within 1,173 feet of the runway. Furthermore, its touchdown speed of 104 kt and descent rate of -39 feet per minute were both perfect.

The aircraft touched down slightly misaligned with the runway's centerline by 14 feet to the right. Locally, the weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 78°F and a gentle headwind of 4 kt, blowing from 269°.

In total, the Black Square Starship N45FL covered a distance of 546 nautical miles during this flight, which lasted for 139 minutes, and consumed 1,941 pounds of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

95.5 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 16 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 12 kt 0 kt min to max 25 kt	0		8 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kt max 12 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.01 g	0.89		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 17:02:19
Info	Engine 1 Started at 17:02:19
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:02:19
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:02:19
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:02:30
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 17:02:31
Info	Engine 2 Started at 17:05:54
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 17:07:04
Info	Parking Brake Off at 17:07:21
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:11:04
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 17:13:34
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 17:13:48
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:17:34
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 17:17:36
Info	Parking Brake Off at 17:17:42
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:17:54
55 %	Taxi Lights at 17:10:04

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 26 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, Average speed was 17 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kt 5 kt min to max 18 kt	9		5 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.1		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

99.5 %

Departure roll runway 26 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport. Takeoff distance 3,638 ft 65 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 114 kt. Local weather - Temperature 65 °F. Wind 10 kt at 210 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 3,638 ft 65 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 114 kt Target 116 kt
97.52 %	Runway alignment max 12.2 ft 0.0 ft left to 12.2 ft right	-5.2		-6.6 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.3		4.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 17:18:37
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 17:18:40

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 121 kt 115 kt min to max 125 kt	115		125 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.99 g min to max 1.17 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 691 fpm 345 fpm min to max 952 fpm	345		952 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	0		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 3.4 ° min to max 8.0 °	4.0		7.9 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 17:19:25

Departure Climb 2

98.94 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 130 kt 125 kt min to max 151 kt	125		151 kt
95.76 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.6 °	0.2		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.83 g min to max 1.21 g	0.99		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI 1,059 fpm 788 fpm min to max 1,289 fpm	956		1,120 fpm
Info	Average altitude 131 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 407 ft agl	51		407 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 6.3 ° min to max 8.9 °	7.9		7.7 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:19:39

Departure Climb 3

96.6 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 26 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	-0.2		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 156 kt 150 kt min to max 163 kt	150		163 kt
84.29 %	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 8.0 °	0.3		4.2 °
97.43 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.81 g min to max 1.59 g	1.59		1.12 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,444 fpm 1,763 fpm min to max 2,745 fpm	1,763		2,745 fpm
Info	Average altitude 714 ft agl 461 ft agl min to max 971 ft agl	461		971 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.2 ° 8.9 ° min to max 11.4 °	11.3		11.4 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile south west of KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport Laconia / Gilford (New Hampshire, United States). Climbing from 1,556 ft asl to 20,430 ft asl, an increase of 18,874 ft in 9 minutes and covering 21 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 161 kt 133 kt min to max 211 kt	163		191 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.2 °	2.6		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.75 g min to max 1.28 g	1.10		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 2,566 fpm -647 fpm min to max 4,470 fpm	2,905		120 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10,265 ft asl 1,556 ft asl min to max 20,430 ft asl	1,556		20,430 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.2 ° -0.7 ° min to max 18.6 °	12.1		1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 17:20:54
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 17:20:54
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 17:22:02
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 17:22:02
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 17:24:29
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 17:24:39
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 17:24:44
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 17:25:23
Info	Engine 1 Started at 17:25:29
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 17:26:35
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 17:26:41
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 17:26:41
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:28:34

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Wilmot (New Hampshire, United States) and lasted 38 minutes, covering 161 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 20,452 ft asl 20,420 ft asl min to max 20,503 ft asl	20,446		20,503 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 229 kt 197 kt min to max 236 kt	197		232 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.5 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.15 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.6		1.0 °

Enroute Climb 2

100 %

Enroute climb started 5 miles south east of Roscoe (New York, United States). Climbing from 20,503 ft asl to 24,473 ft asl, an increase of 3,971 ft in 3 minutes and covering 14 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 205 kt 170 kt min to max 233 kt	232		192 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 1,121 fpm -10 fpm min to max 3,384 fpm	30		190 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22,124 ft asl 20,500 ft asl min to max 24,473 ft asl	20,503		24,473 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 0.8 ° min to max 9.2 °	1.0		1.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:09:31
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:10:26

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles west of 7NY0 Campis Airport Lake Huntington (New York, United States) and lasted 70 minutes, covering 307 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 24,623 ft asl 24,494 ft asl min to max 24,700 ft asl	24,494		24,689 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 212 kt 197 kt min to max 217 kt	197		209 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.5		1.2 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead Buena Vista (Virginia, United States). Descent from 24,689 ft asl to 2,506 ft asl, a decrease of 22,183 ft in 8 minutes and covering 35 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 221 kt 189 kt min to max 242 kt	208		189 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.7 °	0.3		6.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.69 g min to max 1.40 g	0.98		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -2,214 fpm -4,321 fpm min to max 39 fpm	1		-650 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8,739 ft asl 2,506 ft asl min to max 24,699 ft asl	24,689		2,506 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -6.6 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.2		-0.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:22:34
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 19:29:00
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:29:02
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 19:29:03
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 19:29:03
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 19:29:15
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 19:29:15

Arrival Final 4

99.76 %

Approaching runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,342 ft agl to 1,138 ft agl. A decrease of 204 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 177 kt 158 kt min to max 188 kt	188		158 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.0 °
98.78 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.4 °	3.4		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.79 g min to max 1.24 g	0.93		1.24 g
Info	Average VSI -637 fpm -1,139 fpm min to max -185 fpm	-720		-879 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,247 ft agl 1,138 ft agl min to max 1,342 ft agl	1,342		1,138 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -2.6 ° min to max 1.2 °	-1.0		-0.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:29:43
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:29:44

Arrival Final 3

97.12 %

Approaching runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,131 ft agl to 784 ft agl. A decrease of 347 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.52 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 134 kt 123 kt min to max 155 kt	155		123 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
98.3 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	0.7		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.16 g	1.13		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -796 fpm -1,275 fpm min to max -371 fpm	-562		-946 fpm
Info	Average altitude 974 ft agl 784 ft agl min to max 1,131 ft agl	1,131		784 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -3.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.4		-0.5 °

Arrival Final 2

99.82 %

Approaching runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 772 ft agl to 371 ft agl. A decrease of 401 ft in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 114 kt min to max 123 kt	123		114 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		-0.1 °
99.11 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.0		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.16 g	1.05		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI -854 fpm -1,098 fpm min to max -695 fpm	-800		-749 fpm
Info	Average altitude 567 ft agl 371 ft agl min to max 772 ft agl	772		371 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -2.1 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.4		-1.3 °

Arrival Final 1

99.78 %

Approaching runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 356 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 310 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.5 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 114 kt min to max 123 kt	115		115 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
98.9 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.7		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.77 g min to max 1.24 g	0.89		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -657 fpm -995 fpm min to max -258 fpm	-878		-258 fpm
Info	Average altitude 93 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 356 ft agl	356		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -2.8 ° min to max 2.2 °	-1.4		2.2 °

Arrival Landing

99.5 %

Landing on runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, runway length 5,994 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 115 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 115 kt. Target 108 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
98 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.9		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.12 g	1.04		0.92 g
Info	Average speed 109 kt 104 kt min to max 115 kt	115		104 kt
Info	Average VSI -130 fpm -251 fpm min to max -32 fpm	-251		-39 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 11 ft agl	11		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.2		2.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.29 %

Touchdown distance was good at 1,173 ft. Touchdown speed at 104 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -39 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 14 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 78 °F. Wind 5 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 4 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -39 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,173 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 104 kt Target below 110 kt
95.27 %	Runway alignment max 14.3 ft 14.2 ft right	-14.2		-14.3 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.92 g min to max 0.96 g	0.92		0.94 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 103 kt 103 kt min to max 104 kt	104		103 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		2.0 °

Takeoff on runway 26 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport in the Black Square Starship N45FL

98.11 %

95.5 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 16 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Taxi Lights

55 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.5 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 3,638 ft using 64.6 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 114 kn - Target 116 kn

Alignment

97.52 %

0.0 ft left to 12.2 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.94 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

95.76 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

96.6 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 26 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

84.29 %

97.43 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport in the Black Square Starship N45FL

Landing Score 99.52 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft identified as Black Square Starship N45FL successfully completed a landing at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport. This accomplishment is particularly notable considering the challenging conditions and precision required for a flawless landing. The aircraft was approaching runway 24 from the north-east, adhering to a heading of 232.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,342 feet above ground level (agl).

Throughout the final approach, the aircraft maintained good control, and its pilot demonstrated exceptional skill and technique. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the speed upon touching down was slightly above the target at 115 knots. This indicates that the pilot made deliberate adjustments to ensure a smooth landing, rather than attempting to achieve an exact target speed.

The touchdown distance of 1,173 feet was within acceptable parameters, showcasing the aircraft's stable and predictable flight characteristics. The touchdown speed, at 104 knots, was also within the desired range, signifying a proper application of descent and speed control. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -39 feet per minute (fpm) was spot-on, demonstrating precise control of the aircraft's vertical motion.

While the landing was remarkably successful, there was a small deviation from the optimal touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 14 feet off the centerline. Despite this minor discrepancy, the overall performance of the aircraft and its pilot remains impressive, given the challenging conditions present during the landing.

On a final note, the local weather conditions during the landing were benign, with a pleasant temperature of 78 °F and a gentle wind of 5 knots at 269°. The crosswind component was a mere 3 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, both of which contributed to a relatively straightforward and safe landing. The combination of a skilled pilot and a favorable weather situation enabled the successful completion of this challenging aircraft landing.

99.76 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,342 ft agl to 1,138 ft agl. A decrease of 204 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.78 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.12 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,131 ft agl to 784 ft agl. A decrease of 347 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

91.52 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

91.52 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.3 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.82 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 772 ft agl to 371 ft agl. A decrease of 401 ft in 27 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

99.11 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.78 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 356 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 310 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.9 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.5 %

Landing

Landing on runway 24 at KROA Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, runway length 5,994 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 115 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 115 kt. Target 108 kt

Flare

98 %

Excellent landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank