PHNL to PHNL Flight Report - King Air C90 GTX Passengers

Flight from PHNL to PHNL

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 20:22

Minutes 8

9 nm

Fuel 64 lbs

King Air C90 GTX Passengers

Departure

Runway 04R at PHNL

Daniel K Inouye International Airport

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Altitude

3 ft asl

Weight

8,218 lbs

Fuel

1,136 lbs

Temperature

59 °F

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 04R at PHNL

Daniel K Inouye International Airport

Honolulu Hawaii, United States

3 ft asl

Altitude

8,154 lbs

Weight

1,072 lbs

Fuel

59 °F

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 87.08%

Pattern Score 68.96%

Departure Score 97.3%

Arrival Score 94.97%

The flight in question was conducted using a King Air C90 GTX aircraft, a popular twin-engine turboprop designed for short to medium-range flights. The aircraft departed from runway 04R at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (PHNL) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The takeoff roll was 2,337 feet long, which is approximately 26% of the runway's total length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 106 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 62°F and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the west.

After takeoff, the pilot entered a right-hand traffic pattern, which is a standard procedure for departing aircraft. The entry into the pattern was smooth, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 23 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to complete the downwind turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of approximately 3 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself was short, lasting only 6 seconds and covering less than 1 nautical mile.

The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which brought the aircraft to a position from which it could begin its final approach to the runway. This turn was also executed at a 45-degree angle to the runway, and the aircraft covered a distance of approximately 1 nautical mile. The final approach was made from the southwest, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 52.0 degrees and an altitude of 134 feet above ground level (agl).

The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 87 knots. The touchdown point was 862 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance but still within acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop without any issues. The total landing distance was 4,288 feet, which is approximately 48% of the runway's total length.

After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the parking area, which took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of 64 pounds of fuel. The flight duration was 8 minutes, which is a relatively short flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the pilot demonstrating good control and decision-making skills throughout the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kn 1 kn min to max 18 kn	1		18 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 10 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 1.5 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.5		1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:22:37
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:22:37
Info	Engine 2 Started at 20:22:37
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:22:37
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:22:37
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:22:37
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:22:37
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:22:37
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 20:22:40
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 20:23:16

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport, Average speed was 11 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kn 4 kn min to max 24 kn	13		24 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.9		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:23:37
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:23:41

Departure Roll

99.67 %

Departure roll runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Takeoff distance 2,337 ft 26 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 106 kn. Local weather - Temperature 62 °F. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 2,337 ft 26 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 106 kn Target 103 kn
98.33 %	Runway alignment max 12.3 ft 0.8 ft left to 11.5 ft right	-10.2		0.8 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 0.7 ° min to max 5.5 °	1.1		5.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.1		2.4 °

Departure Climb 1

99.53 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04R PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 114 kn 106 kn min to max 120 kn	106		120 kn
98.13 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.6		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 478 fpm 232 fpm min to max 637 fpm	232		637 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	0		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 5.2 ° min to max 7.4 °	5.5		7.0 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04R PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 127 kn 120 kn min to max 149 kn	120		149 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.2		4.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.67 g min to max 1.09 g	0.97		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 772 fpm 260 fpm min to max 1,770 fpm	637		563 fpm
Info	Average altitude 136 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 499 ft agl	49		499 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 4.6 ° min to max 10.5 °	7.0		7.1 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:24:55
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:25:11

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 04R PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 154 kn 149 kn min to max 158 kn	150		156 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 21.6 ° 7.6 ° min to max 26.6 °	7.6		14.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.90 g min to max 1.21 g	1.11		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 1,180 fpm 757 fpm min to max 1,410 fpm	757		1,358 fpm
Info	Average altitude 775 ft agl 522 ft agl min to max 1,006 ft agl	522		1,006 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.1 ° 6.0 ° min to max 9.4 °	8.1		7.9 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

53.15 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 14.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 14.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 166 kn 153 kn min to max 175 kn	156		169 kn
43.83 %	Average bank angle 19.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 42.1 °	6.2		23.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.85 g min to max 1.26 g	1.02		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 230 fpm -804 fpm min to max 1,464 fpm	1,327		-804 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,440 ft agl 1,028 ft agl min to max 1,695 ft agl	1,028		1,378 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° -0.1 ° min to max 8.7 °	8.2		0.1 °
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 20:25:54

Pattern Downwind

82.96 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.9 %	Heading 6.7 ° -8.6 ° min to max 16.5 °	16.5		-8.6 °
54.28 %	Average altitude 1,255 ft agl 1,096 ft agl min to max 1,360 ft agl	1,360		1,096 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 160 kn 156 kn min to max 167 kn	167		158 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -2,196 fpm -4,056 fpm min to max -973 fpm	-973		-4,056 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 48.5 ° 31.9 ° min to max 60.0 °	31.9		50.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -6.1 ° -15.0 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-15.0 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

39.74 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 179.9 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 179.9 °.
100 %	Average speed 107 kn 90 kn min to max 169 kn	160		100 kn
0 %	Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 50.0 °	45.7		2.0 °
97.43 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.84 g min to max 1.59 g	1.20		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -103 fpm -5,236 fpm min to max 1,887 fpm	-4,714		-754 fpm
Info	Average altitude 85 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 1,011 ft agl	1,011		147 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° -14.9 ° min to max 11.7 °	-14.9		1.6 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:27:32
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 20:27:32
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:27:40
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:27:41
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:28:06
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:28:54
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:28:55
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:29:26
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:29:27

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 134 ft agl to 34 ft agl. A decrease of 100 ft in 142 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 98 kn 97 kn min to max 100 kn	100		97 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.92 g min to max 1.18 g	0.99		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI -529 fpm -785 fpm min to max -487 fpm	-765		-636 fpm
Info	Average altitude 53 ft agl 34 ft agl min to max 134 ft agl	134		34 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.3 ° min to max 6.1 °	1.4		6.1 °

Arrival Landing

88.85 %

Landing on runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport, runway length 8,995 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 96 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.12 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 96 kn. Target 109 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
60.51 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		-0.0 °
99.42 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.83 g min to max 1.40 g	1.23		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 92 kn 87 kn min to max 96 kn	96		87 kn
Info	Average VSI -128 fpm -610 fpm min to max 24 fpm	-610		-111 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 25 ft agl	25		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 2.2 ° min to max 8.8 °	7.2		6.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.95 %

Touchdown point was 862 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 87 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -111 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.62 %	Touchdown VSI was -111 fpm.
74.4 %	Touchdown distance was 2,268 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 87 kn Target 98 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.2 ft 3.9 ft right	-4.2		-3.4 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 1.03 g min to max 1.18 g	1.03		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 86 kn 86 kn min to max 87 kn	87		86 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 6.3 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.3		6.3 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 4,288 ft, 48 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 4,288 ft 48 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 7.8 ft 4.5 ft left to 3.4 ft right	-3.4		2.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 81 kn 45 kn min to max 87 kn	87		45 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 6.3 °	6.3		1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 16 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kn 7 kn min to max 37 kn	37		14 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.5		2.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

90.05 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kn 14 kn min to max 16 kn	15		14 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 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 1.3 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.9		1.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 20:33:41
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 20:33:41
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:34:12
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:34:13
100 %	Landing Lights at 20:33:55
100 %	Taxi Lights at 20:34:12

Takeoff on runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport in the King Air C90 GTX Passengers

97.3 %

100 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.67 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 2,337 ft using 25.98 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 106 kn - Target 103 kn

Alignment

98.33 %

0.8 ft left to 11.5 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.53 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04R PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.13 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04R PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport in the King Air C90 GTX Passengers

Landing Score 96.2 %

Landing Summary

The King Air C90 GTX aircraft successfully landed at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilots. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway 04R at a heading of 52.0°. At an altitude of 134 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the pilots executed a precise final approach, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 862 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance considering the runway length of 8,995 feet. The touchdown speed of 87 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilots had maintained control and managed the aircraft's descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -111 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, suggesting that the pilots had successfully slowed the aircraft down without any abrupt deceleration.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle wind of 1 knot from the northwest. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which further contributed to the smoothness of the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots had maintained the aircraft's alignment with the runway throughout the approach and landing phases.

The total landing distance of 4,288 feet was 48% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots had executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the runway conditions. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and had brought it to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilots' skill and experience, and it demonstrates the King Air C90 GTX's ability to perform well in a variety of weather conditions.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 134 ft agl to 34 ft agl. A decrease of 100 ft in 142 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

88.85 %

Landing

Landing on runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport, runway length 8,995 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 96 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

95.12 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 96 kt. Target 109 kt

Flare

60.51 %

Poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank