KUZA to KUZA Flight Report - PA28 Warrior II

Flight from KUZA to KUZA

Saturday, 08 February 2025 22:10

Minutes 6

8 nm

Fuel 3 lbs

PA28 Warrior II

Departure

Runway 20 at KUZA

Rock Hill - York County Airport

Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

Altitude

663 ft asl

Weight

1,499 lbs

Fuel

199 lbs

Temperature

57 °F

Wind Speed

7 kt

Wind Direction

220.0 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 20 at KUZA

Rock Hill - York County Airport

Rock Hill South Carolina, United States

663 ft asl

Altitude

1,496 lbs

Weight

196 lbs

Fuel

55 °F

Temperature

7 kt

Wind Speed

220.0 °

Wind Direction

6 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.16%

Pattern Score 91.89%

Departure Score 96.41%

Arrival Score 97.17%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, required a takeoff distance of 335 feet, which was 6% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 72 knots.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 220 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. The pilot successfully navigated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 20, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds.

The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, where it turned to a heading of 45 degrees relative to the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 2 nautical miles, with an angle of 70.8 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 61 seconds to complete.

As the aircraft approached the base leg, it turned to a heading of 45 degrees relative to the runway once again. The distance covered during this turn was 2 nautical miles, with an angle of 60.5 degrees to the runway. The base leg was 1 nautical mile long and took 60 seconds to complete.

The final turn was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 31 seconds, and the aircraft began its final approach to runway 20 from the north, heading 191.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 281 feet above ground level.

The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down 486 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 52 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -63 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

The total landing distance was 2,439 feet, which was 44% of the runway length. The taxiing to the parking area from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight used 3 pounds of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, Average speed was 58 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 55 kn 55 kn min to max 55 kn	55		55 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

99.43 %

Departure roll runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. Takeoff distance 335 ft 6 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 72 kn. Local weather - Temperature 55 °F. Wind 7 kn at 220 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 335 ft 6 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 72 kn Target 65 kn
97.13 %	Runway alignment max 12.6 ft 0.0 ft left to 12.6 ft right	-4.9		-12.6 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.12 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max 2.2 °	-0.1		2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 22:10:03
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:10:03
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:10:03
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:10:03
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:10:03
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:10:03
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:10:03

Departure Climb 1

99.8 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 20 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kn 72 kn min to max 91 kn	72		91 kn
99.21 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.4		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.13 g	1.12		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 329 fpm 292 fpm min to max 408 fpm	316		408 fpm
Info	Average altitude 26 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl	1		53 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 2.1 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.3		2.3 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 20 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 96 kn 92 kn min to max 106 kn	92		105 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.1		3.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 593 fpm 409 fpm min to max 986 fpm	409		986 fpm
Info	Average altitude 109 ft agl 54 ft agl min to max 362 ft agl	54		362 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	2.3		3.6 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 20 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 97 kn min to max 105 kn	105		97 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.8 ° 6.3 ° min to max 18.0 °	6.3		14.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.12 g	1.01		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 725 fpm 509 fpm min to max 1,051 fpm	1,012		618 fpm
Info	Average altitude 552 ft agl 381 ft agl min to max 686 ft agl	381		686 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.6		2.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 20 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 31 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -4.0 ° -22.9 ° min to max 11.8 °	11.8		-22.9 °
100 %	Average speed 99 kn 95 kn min to max 103 kn	96		100 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.05 g	1.04		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 171 fpm -126 fpm min to max 672 fpm	634		-126 fpm
Info	Average altitude 763 ft agl 697 ft agl min to max 779 ft agl	697		772 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 14.4 °	14.2		14.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.7 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.4		-1.5 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

75.02 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 70.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
16.75 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 70.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 96 kn min to max 101 kn	100		96 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 15.4 ° 5.7 ° min to max 19.1 °	14.5		5.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -141 fpm -359 fpm min to max 67 fpm	-114		11 fpm
Info	Average altitude 735 ft agl 712 ft agl min to max 770 ft agl	770		717 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -2.4 ° min to max -0.0 °	-1.4		-0.3 °

Pattern Downwind

80.87 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 61 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.1 ° -12.8 ° min to max 5.8 °	4.4		-12.8 °
36.22 %	Average altitude 662 ft agl 616 ft agl min to max 716 ft agl	716		616 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 92 kn 89 kn min to max 96 kn	96		89 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -92 fpm -309 fpm min to max 96 fpm	-9		-123 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 11.7 °	3.7		11.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -3.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.4		-0.0 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

87.37 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 60.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
57.9 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 60.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 75 kn min to max 89 kn	89		75 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 10.1 ° 5.1 ° min to max 12.8 °	11.9		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -100 fpm -384 fpm min to max 102 fpm	-127		-68 fpm
Info	Average altitude 587 ft agl 567 ft agl min to max 614 ft agl	614		568 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.3 ° min to max 1.8 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:13:13

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 60 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.7 ° -14.8 ° min to max 9.7 °	9.7		-14.8 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kn 67 kn min to max 76 kn	75		74 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		1.02 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 509 ft agl 422 ft agl min to max 566 ft agl	566		422 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.9 °	4.2		6.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -4.1 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.6		-3.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:13:42

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 31 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 72 kn min to max 74 kn	74		73 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 11.0 °	7.6		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -254 fpm -384 fpm min to max -176 fpm	-270		-176 fpm
Info	Average altitude 353 ft agl 283 ft agl min to max 418 ft agl	418		283 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -3.1 ° min to max -1.1 °	-3.1		-1.5 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 281 ft agl to 39 ft agl. A decrease of 242 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kn 68 kn min to max 72 kn	72		68 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -425 fpm -476 fpm min to max -164 fpm	-164		-360 fpm
Info	Average altitude 87 ft agl 39 ft agl min to max 281 ft agl	281		39 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -3.8 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.4		-2.0 °

Arrival Landing

93.69 %

Landing on runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, runway length 5,502 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 68 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 68 kn. Target 65 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
74.78 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.8		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 61 kn 52 kn min to max 68 kn	68		52 kn
Info	Average VSI -126 fpm -362 fpm min to max 29 fpm	-360		-63 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 39 ft agl	39		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -2.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	-2.0		2.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

94.77 %

Touchdown point was 486 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 52 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -63 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 55 °F. Wind 7 kn at 220 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -63 fpm.
85.3 %	Touchdown distance was 1,941 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kn Target below 61 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.1 ft 2.8 ft left	3.1		2.3 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.98 g min to max 1.11 g	0.98		1.05 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 52 kn 52 kn min to max 52 kn	52		52 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.9 °	2.9		3.9 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 2,439 ft, 44 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,439 ft 44 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.3 ft 2.1 ft left to 1.2 ft right	2.1		-0.2 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 42 kn 31 kn min to max 47 kn	47		31 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -0.8 ° min to max 5.1 °	4.1		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.9		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 17 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kn 14 kn min to max 25 kn	25		14 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -1.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.8		0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:16:15
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:16:16

Arrival Taxi

97.4 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 16 kn 14 kn min to max 16 kn	14		16 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 22:16:54
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:17:19
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 22:17:30
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:17:30
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 22:17:30
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:17:31
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 22:17:33
100 %	Landing Lights at 22:16:54

Takeoff on runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport in the PA28 Warrior II

96.41 %

99.43 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 335 ft using 6.09 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 72 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

97.13 %

0.0 ft left to 12.6 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.8 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 20 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.21 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 20 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport in the PA28 Warrior II

Landing Score 97.12 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, achieving a score of 97.1%. The final approach was conducted from the north, heading 191.0° at 1 nautical mile and 281 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 20, which has a length of 5,502 feet.

The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 68 knots, which may have been due to factors such as wind or pilot technique. Despite this, the touchdown speed of 52 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -63 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The touchdown point was 486 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft was well-aligned with the runway and that the pilot had good control during the final stages of the approach. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 55°F and a wind speed of 7 knots from 220°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. These conditions would have required the pilot to make adjustments to the approach and landing, but they did not appear to have had a significant impact on the outcome.

The total landing distance was 2,439 feet, which is 44% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled and that the pilot had good technique. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway after touchdown.

Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft achieving a high score and demonstrating good control and technique. The pilot's ability to adapt to the local weather conditions and make adjustments to the approach and landing was also evident, and they should be commended for their skill and professionalism.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 281 ft agl to 39 ft agl. A decrease of 242 ft in 33 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

93.69 %

Landing

Landing on runway 20 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, runway length 5,502 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 68 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 68 kt. Target 65 kt

Flare

74.78 %

Good landing flare.

Heading

100 %

Bank