KPAO to KNUQ Flight Report - Aermacchi MB-339NAT Al Fursan (blue smoke)

Flight from KPAO to KNUQ

Thursday, 24 April 2025 22:16

Minutes 22

101 nm

Fuel -43 lbs

Aermacchi MB-339NAT Al Fursan (blue smoke)

Departure

KPAO

Palo Alto, California, United States

Altitude

7 ft asl

Weight

8,318 lbs

Fuel

937 lbs

Arrival

Runway 32R at KNUQ

Moffett Federal Airfield

Mountain View California, United States

16 ft asl

Altitude

7,968 lbs

Weight

980 lbs

Fuel

54 °F

Temperature

12 kt

Wind Speed

295.6 °

Wind Direction

9 kt

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 72.5%

Enroute Score 53.54%

Arrival Score 91.47%

The flight in question was conducted by the Aermacchi MB-339NAT Al Fursan, which performed a series of maneuvers in the skies above California, United States. The aircraft began its enroute climb from Palo Alto Airport, Palo Alto, where it ascended from 2,421 feet above sea level to 1,377 feet in just one minute, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.

As the flight continued, the aircraft initiated a descent from San Carlos, where it dropped from 1,384 feet to 642 feet in two minutes, covering another 8 nautical miles. This pattern of climbing and descending continued as the aircraft flew over various locations, including Hillsborough, Strawberry, Woodacre, Muir Beach, Chinatown, Visitacion Valley, Broadmoor, and Emerald Lake Hills.

During these maneuvers, the aircraft demonstrated its agility and ability to quickly change altitude and direction. The climb from Hillsborough to 1,968 feet in three minutes, covering 19 nautical miles, was particularly notable, as was the descent from Woodacre to 990 feet in two minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.

The flight also included periods of level cruise, where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude and speed. These periods of cruise were notable for their duration, with the aircraft flying level for up to three minutes at a time. The final approach to runway 32R at Moffett Federal Airfield was conducted from the southeast, with the aircraft descending from 2,781 feet to 1,275 feet in three minutes, covering 5 nautical miles.

The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down 901 feet beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 112 knots. The touchdown rate was good, at -162 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind of 12 knots at 295 degrees, did not appear to pose any significant challenges for the aircraft.

In terms of performance, the aircraft demonstrated a total landing distance of 3,396 feet, which was 37% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was well under control during the landing. Overall, the flight was a testament to the capabilities of the Aermacchi MB-339NAT Al Fursan, which performed a series of complex maneuvers with precision and control.

The flight itself was relatively short, covering a total distance of 101 nautical miles in 22 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -43 pounds of fuel during the flight, indicating a high level of efficiency. Overall, the flight was a success, demonstrating the capabilities of the aircraft and its pilot.

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Enroute Climb

64.95 %

Enroute climb started overhead KPAO Palo Alto Airport Palo Alto (California, United States). Climbing from 2,421 ft asl to 1,377 ft asl, an increase of 1,044 ft in 1 minutes and covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 386 kt 345 kt min to max 402 kt	345		383 kt
28.8 %	Average bank angle 34.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 75.6 °	0.2		0.9 °
34.29 %	Average g force 1.49 g 0.56 g min to max 3.80 g	1.05		0.56 g
Info	Average VSI -883 fpm -4,323 fpm min to max 3,228 fpm	1,484		1,375 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,728 ft asl 970 ft asl min to max 2,599 ft asl	2,421		1,377 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -5.9 ° min to max 5.0 °	2.2		0.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 22:16:17
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:16:17
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:16:17
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:16:17
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:16:17
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:17:34
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:17:37
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:16:17

Enroute Descent

65.64 %

Enroute descent started overhead San Carlos (California, United States). Descent from 1,384 ft asl to 642 ft asl, a decrease of 742 ft in 2 minutes and covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 396 kt 380 kt min to max 402 kt	385		383 kt
18.32 %	Average bank angle 7.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 80.8 °	0.7		7.8 °
83.14 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.80 g min to max 2.09 g	1.00		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -155 fpm -4,153 fpm min to max 1,352 fpm	773		548 fpm
Info	Average altitude 493 ft asl 349 ft asl min to max 1,533 ft asl	1,384		642 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -6.5 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.3		0.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:18:02
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:18:06
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:18:19
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:18:44
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:19:04
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:19:05
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:17:48

Enroute Climb 2

99.86 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile west of Hillsborough (California, United States). Climbing from 656 ft asl to 1,968 ft asl, an increase of 1,313 ft in 3 minutes and covering 19 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 384 kt 375 kt min to max 392 kt	384		376 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 39.6 °	4.5		7.9 °
98.57 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.45 g min to max 1.52 g	1.05		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 441 fpm -1,412 fpm min to max 3,006 fpm	738		769 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,356 ft asl 656 ft asl min to max 1,968 ft asl	656		1,968 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -2.9 ° min to max 4.4 °	0.6		0.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:21:50
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:21:52
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:21:57
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:21:59
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:19:20

Enroute Level

99.89 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Strawberry (California, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,075 ft asl 1,805 ft asl min to max 2,306 ft asl	1,980		2,100 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 383 kt 375 kt min to max 395 kt	375		382 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 34.4 °	7.9		1.9 °
98.86 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.46 g min to max 1.41 g	0.97		0.76 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -4.1 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.6		-0.8 °
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:22:23

Enroute Descent 2

51.09 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles south of Woodacre (California, United States). Descent from 2,108 ft asl to 990 ft asl, a decrease of 1,117 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 391 kt 379 kt min to max 413 kt	382		393 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 18.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 95.8 °	26.6		3.4 °
10.86 %	Average g force 1.40 g 0.20 g min to max 4.62 g	0.99		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI -659 fpm -10,034 fpm min to max 3,633 fpm	571		-1,168 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,177 ft asl 627 ft asl min to max 2,133 ft asl	2,108		990 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -15.6 ° min to max 5.7 °	-0.3		-1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:24:06
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:24:23
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:24:44
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:24:52
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:25:26
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:23:55

Enroute Level 2

50 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Muir Beach (California, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 575 ft asl 91 ft asl min to max 1,104 ft asl	976		971 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 391 kt 351 kt min to max 407 kt	394		358 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 21.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 152.7 °	3.4		5.5 °
0 %	Average g force 1.42 g 0.47 g min to max 5.61 g	1.15		0.93 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -6.1 ° min to max 15.0 °	-1.3		-2.2 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:25:30
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:25:46
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:25:55
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:26:00
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:26:25
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:26:37
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:26:40
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:26:56
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:25:27

Enroute Descent 3

10 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile north of Chinatown (California, United States). Descent from 952 ft asl to 325 ft asl, a decrease of 628 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 352 kt 252 kt min to max 396 kt	360		388 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 44.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 161.0 °	4.3		71.5 °
0 %	Average g force 2.30 g 0.32 g min to max 8.31 g	0.94		2.17 g
Info	Average VSI -360 fpm -6,899 fpm min to max 16,816 fpm	-1,004		2,112 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,267 ft asl 241 ft asl min to max 2,718 ft asl	952		325 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -12.5 ° min to max 35.0 °	-2.3		2.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:27:06
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:27:34
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:27:40
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 22:27:42
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 22:27:46
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:28:12
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:28:24
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:28:26
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:28:27

Enroute Climb 3

10 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north of Visitacion Valley (California, United States). Climbing from 356 ft asl to 2,660 ft asl, an increase of 2,304 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 287 kt 179 kt min to max 387 kt	381		383 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 43.1 ° 1.7 ° min to max 177.8 °	79.5		3.3 °
0 %	Average g force 1.44 g -0.17 g min to max 5.64 g	2.10		3.32 g
Info	Average VSI 2,595 fpm -27,829 fpm min to max 15,664 fpm	1,920		-27,829 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,437 ft asl 346 ft asl min to max 7,310 ft asl	356		2,660 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° -56.4 ° min to max 29.6 °	2.1		-38.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:28:33
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:28:34
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 22:29:41
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 22:29:47

Enroute Level 3

50.28 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Broadmoor (California, United States) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.62 %	Average altitude 1,346 ft asl 217 ft asl min to max 2,430 ft asl	1,637		1,957 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 385 kt 367 kt min to max 436 kt	414		374 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 20.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 100.4 °	1.2		52.4 °
40 %	Average g force 1.29 g -0.62 g min to max 3.60 g	1.58		1.39 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -24.0 ° min to max 7.0 °	-24.0		2.7 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:30:06
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:30:17
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:30:18
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:30:20
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:30:29
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:30:38
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:30:46
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:30:55
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:32:45
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:32:46
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:30:03

Enroute Climb 4

51.57 %

Enroute climb started overhead Emerald Lake Hills (California, United States). Climbing from 1,986 ft asl to 2,864 ft asl, an increase of 879 ft in 2 minutes and covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 374 kt 342 kt min to max 382 kt	375		373 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 34.8 ° 1.0 ° min to max 94.6 °	58.7		33.0 °
15.71 %	Average g force 1.56 g 0.45 g min to max 4.45 g	1.44		1.47 g
Info	Average VSI 635 fpm -5,292 fpm min to max 8,696 fpm	1,784		-5,258 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,370 ft asl 1,972 ft asl min to max 3,386 ft asl	1,986		2,864 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -7.9 ° min to max 15.4 °	2.1		-7.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:33:07

Enroute Descent 4

35.69 %

Enroute descent started overhead Los Altos (California, United States). Descent from 2,781 ft asl to 1,275 ft asl, a decrease of 1,505 ft in 3 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
55.47 %	Average speed 340 kt 208 kt min to max 398 kt	378		212 kt
6.12 %	Average bank angle 37.6 ° 1.2 ° min to max 86.9 °	34.2		38.1 °
10.57 %	Average g force 1.61 g 0.35 g min to max 4.63 g	1.37		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -518 fpm -5,709 fpm min to max 3,922 fpm	-5,203		-5,709 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,233 ft asl 1,275 ft asl min to max 2,957 ft asl	2,781		1,275 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -10.7 ° min to max 9.8 °	-7.2		-6.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 22:36:47
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 22:36:48
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:36:52
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:36:56
Info	Safe Gear speed Exceeded at 22:36:56
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:37:00
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:34:38

Arrival Final 3

88.5 %

Approaching runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,172 ft agl to 997 ft agl. A decrease of 174 ft in 2 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.84 %	Approach angle 4.9 ° 4.7 ° min to max 5.2 ° Target 3.0 °	5.2		4.7 °
100 %	Average speed 212 kt 212 kt min to max 213 kt	212		213 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
55 %	Average bank angle 10.1 ° 1.0 ° min to max 19.6 °	19.6		1.0 °
99.43 %	Average g force 1.41 g 1.18 g min to max 1.52 g	1.18		1.52 g
Info	Average VSI -5,570 fpm -5,905 fpm min to max -5,062 fpm	-5,905		-5,062 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,082 ft agl 997 ft agl min to max 1,172 ft agl	1,172		997 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -10.6 ° -10.8 ° min to max -10.3 °	-10.3		-10.8 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:37:14

Arrival Final 2

83.08 %

Approaching runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 932 ft agl to 290 ft agl. A decrease of 643 ft in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
75.11 %	Approach angle 3.7 ° 2.4 ° min to max 4.5 ° Target 3.0 °	4.5		2.5 °
100 %	Average speed 206 kt 196 kt min to max 216 kt	212		196 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		-0.0 °
75 %	Average bank angle 3.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 12.2 °	3.1		3.0 °
55.43 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.05 g min to max 3.06 g	1.09		1.16 g
Info	Average VSI -2,630 fpm -4,865 fpm min to max -887 fpm	-4,289		-887 fpm
Info	Average altitude 610 ft agl 290 ft agl min to max 932 ft agl	932		290 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.1 ° -16.6 ° min to max -0.5 °	-10.3		-1.0 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:37:23
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:37:26

Arrival Final 1

97.88 %

Approaching runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 286 ft agl to 66 ft agl. A decrease of 220 ft in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.5 ° 2.5 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 152 kt 142 kt min to max 189 kt	189		142 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		0.0 °
90.54 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.9 °	5.1		2.9 °
97.71 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.42 g min to max 1.25 g	0.42		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI -647 fpm -1,196 fpm min to max -471 fpm	-507		-540 fpm
Info	Average altitude 110 ft agl 66 ft agl min to max 286 ft agl	286		66 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -4.6 ° min to max 0.5 °	-4.3		0.4 °
Info	Safe Gear speed Exceeded at 22:37:35
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:37:42

Arrival Landing

86.79 %

Landing on runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield, runway length 9,193 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 141 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 125 kt 112 kt min to max 141 kt	141		112 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
47.5 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
99.17 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.8		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.85 g min to max 1.25 g	1.13		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 125 kt 112 kt min to max 141 kt	141		112 kt
Info	Average VSI -228 fpm -537 fpm min to max -11 fpm	-524		-162 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 38 ft agl	38		-1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -1.3 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.2		4.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.5 %

Touchdown point was 901 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed 112 kt. Touchdown rate was good at -162 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 54 °F. Wind 12 kt at 295 °. Crosswind: 8 kt Headwind: 9 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.87 %	Touchdown VSI was -162 fpm.
73.23 %	Touchdown distance was 2,303 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Average speed 111 kt 111 kt min to max 112 kt	112		111 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.6 ft 3.9 ft left	3.6		4.6 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.8		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.14 g 1.03 g min to max 1.23 g	1.03		1.08 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 111 kt 111 kt min to max 112 kt	112		111 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		3.4 °

Arrival Rollout

97.06 %

Total landing distance 3,396 ft, 37 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 3,396 ft 37 % of runway.
93.48 %	Runway alignment max 15.9 ft 15.9 ft left to 0.0 ft left	4.8		15.8 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 94 kt 54 kt min to max 100 kt	100		54 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° -0.9 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.4		-0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.6		0.6 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 30 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kt 0 kt min to max 44 kt	44		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.3 ° min to max -0.4 °	-1.2		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.5		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:38:16

Takeoff on runway at in the Aermacchi MB-339NAT Al Fursan (blue smoke)

Landing on runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield in the Aermacchi MB-339NAT Al Fursan (blue smoke)

Landing Score 94.31 %

Landing Summary

The Aermacchi MB-339NAT Al Fursan successfully landed at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield, achieving a score of 94.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 335.0° at 2 nautical miles and 1,172 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 901 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a speed of 112 knots. The touchdown rate was satisfactory at -162 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was spot on, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 54°F and a gentle wind of 12 knots from 295°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots. These conditions did not appear to pose any significant challenges for the pilot.

The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 3,396 feet, which is 37% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot had a good feel for the aircraft's performance and was able to bring it to a stop quickly and safely. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.

Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, and the pilot's performance was commended with a score of 94.3%.

88.5 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,172 ft agl to 997 ft agl. A decrease of 174 ft in 2 seconds.

Glideslope

91.84 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

91.84 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

55 %

99.43 %

Descent Rate

Info

83.08 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 932 ft agl to 290 ft agl. A decrease of 643 ft in 16 seconds.

Glideslope

75.11 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

75.11 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

75 %

55.43 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.88 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 286 ft agl to 66 ft agl. A decrease of 220 ft in 17 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

90.54 %

97.71 %

Descent Rate

Info

86.79 %

Landing

Landing on runway 32R at KNUQ Moffett Federal Airfield, runway length 9,193 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 141 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was 141 kt.

Flare

47.5 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

99.17 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

95.5 %

Touchdown

97.87 %

Touchdown rate was good at -162 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed 112 kt.

Distance

73.23 %

Touchdown point was 901 ft beyond the touchdown zone.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 1.6 °

100 %

G 1.14 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

97.06 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 3,396 ft, 37 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

Landing distance 3,396 ft using 36.94 % of runway

Alignment

93.48 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

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