BUSH to NZCH Flight Report - Black Square Starship N45FL

Flight from BUSH to NZCH

Sunday, 22 June 2025 11:00

Minutes 60

17 nm

Fuel -53 lbs

Black Square Starship N45FL

Departure

Started 1 mile south of Rangiora (Canterbury, New Zealand)

1 mile south of Rangiora (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Altitude

5 ft agl

Weight

12,135 lbs

Fuel

1,480 lbs

Temperature

46 °F

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

0.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 20 at NZCH

Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch Canterbury, New Zealand

105 ft asl

Altitude

12,018 lbs

Weight

1,533 lbs

Fuel

41 °F

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

290.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.05%

Enroute Score 98.8%

Arrival Score 99.3%

The Black Square Starship N45FL took off from Christchurch International Airport in Christchurch, New Zealand, and began its enroute level cruise, which lasted for 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. This initial phase of the flight was brief, but it marked the beginning of the aircraft's journey.

As the aircraft continued on its route, it entered an enroute climb phase, which started over Christchurch International Airport. During this climb, the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 103 feet above sea level to 3,872 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,769 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb covered a distance of approximately 9 nautical miles, demonstrating the aircraft's impressive rate of ascent.

The enroute descent phase of the flight began 2 miles northwest of Kaiapoi, a nearby town in Canterbury, New Zealand. During this phase, the aircraft descended from an altitude of 3,868 feet above sea level to 925 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,944 feet in just 3 minutes. This descent covered a distance of approximately 5 nautical miles, showcasing the aircraft's ability to smoothly transition from climb to descent.

As the aircraft approached Christchurch International Airport, it began its final approach to runway 20 from the northeast. The aircraft was flying at an altitude of 806 feet above ground level and a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The heading was 216.0 degrees, and the aircraft was on a perfect approach path.

The landing on runway 20 was successful, with the aircraft touching down 204 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 87 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -44 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 2 knots from 289 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 1 knot. The total landing distance was 4,361 feet, which was 40% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout.

In conclusion, the Black Square Starship N45FL demonstrated impressive performance and control during its flight from Christchurch International Airport. The aircraft's ability to smoothly transition from climb to descent and its precise approach and landing capabilities were notable. The flight also showcased the aircraft's fuel efficiency, with a total fuel consumption of -53 pounds. The total flight distance was 17 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 60 minutes.

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Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead NZCH Christchurch International Airport Christchurch (Canterbury, New Zealand) and lasted 7 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 103 ft asl 103 ft asl min to max 103 ft asl	103		103 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 11:00:25
Info	Engine 2 Started at 11:00:25
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 11:00:25
Info	Landing Gear Down at 11:00:25
Info	Parking Brake On at 11:00:25
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:03:50
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 11:03:51
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:03:54
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 11:03:55
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:04:18
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 11:04:22
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:04:39

Enroute Climb

98.94 %

Enroute climb started overhead NZCH Christchurch International Airport Christchurch (Canterbury, New Zealand). Climbing from 103 ft asl to 3,872 ft asl, an increase of 3,769 ft in 2 minutes and covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 1 kt min to max 162 kt	1		135 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.0		0.0 °
89.43 %	Average g force 0.44 g 0.13 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.13 g
Info	Average VSI -32 fpm -114 fpm min to max 0 fpm	0		-9 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,624 ft asl 103 ft asl min to max 3,905 ft asl	103		3,872 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.3		2.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 11:08:34
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 11:08:34
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:08:34
Info	Landing Gear Up at 11:08:34

Enroute Descent

97.46 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles north west of Kaiapoi (Canterbury, New Zealand). Descent from 3,868 ft asl to 925 ft asl, a decrease of 2,944 ft in 3 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 109 kt min to max 142 kt	128		113 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 9.5 °	1.1		1.4 °
74.57 %	Average g force 0.04 g -0.39 g min to max 0.21 g	0.13		0.21 g
Info	Average VSI -1,074 fpm -1,655 fpm min to max 7 fpm	7		-902 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,977 ft asl 925 ft asl min to max 3,868 ft asl	3,868		925 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -4.2 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.6		-1.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 11:09:53
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 11:10:08

Arrival Final 4

98.94 %

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 806 ft agl to 649 ft agl. A decrease of 157 ft in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 2.1 ° min to max 2.3 ° Target 3.0 °	2.3		2.1 °
100 %	Average speed 107 kt 102 kt min to max 112 kt	112		103 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.4		-0.1 °
99.41 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.2		1.0 °
90.57 %	Average g force 0.19 g 0.17 g min to max 0.22 g	0.21		0.20 g
Info	Average VSI -645 fpm -838 fpm min to max -512 fpm	-838		-512 fpm
Info	Average altitude 727 ft agl 649 ft agl min to max 806 ft agl	806		649 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -1.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	-0.6		1.2 °

Arrival Final 3

99.11 %

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 641 ft agl to 391 ft agl. A decrease of 251 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.0 ° 1.9 ° min to max 2.1 ° Target 3.0 °	2.1		1.9 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 103 kt min to max 110 kt	103		110 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.7		0.9 °
91.14 %	Average g force 0.20 g 0.19 g min to max 0.22 g	0.21		0.21 g
Info	Average VSI -423 fpm -501 fpm min to max -354 fpm	-485		-367 fpm
Info	Average altitude 515 ft agl 391 ft agl min to max 641 ft agl	641		391 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.4		1.2 °

Arrival Final 2

99.14 %

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 383 ft agl to 183 ft agl. A decrease of 200 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.8 ° 1.8 ° min to max 1.9 ° Target 3.0 °	1.9		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 108 kt min to max 110 kt	110		108 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.9		0.9 °
91.43 %	Average g force 0.22 g 0.20 g min to max 0.23 g	0.21		0.21 g
Info	Average VSI -322 fpm -420 fpm min to max -236 fpm	-385		-266 fpm
Info	Average altitude 279 ft agl 183 ft agl min to max 383 ft agl	383		183 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 0.9 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.9		1.7 °

Arrival Final 1

99.09 %

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 177 ft agl to 20 ft agl. A decrease of 158 ft in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.8 ° 1.7 ° min to max 2.0 ° Target 3.0 °	1.8		1.7 °
100 %	Average speed 103 kt 100 kt min to max 107 kt	107		100 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.0		0.6 °
90.86 %	Average g force 0.21 g 0.18 g min to max 0.25 g	0.21		0.21 g
Info	Average VSI -331 fpm -417 fpm min to max -207 fpm	-288		-263 fpm
Info	Average altitude 56 ft agl 20 ft agl min to max 177 ft agl	177		20 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.6		1.9 °

Arrival Landing

99.59 %

Landing on runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport, runway length 10,790 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 100 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 100 kt. Target 108 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	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 1.2 °	0.7		0.1 °
91.71 %	Average g force 0.27 g 0.21 g min to max 0.32 g	0.21		0.32 g
Info	Average speed 94 kt 87 kt min to max 100 kt	100		87 kt
Info	Average VSI -107 fpm -279 fpm min to max 29 fpm	-266		-44 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 10 ft agl min to max 30 ft agl	30		10 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.7 °	1.9		3.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.74 %

Touchdown point was 204 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 87 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -44 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 41 °F. Wind 2 kt at 289 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -44 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,613 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 87 kt Target below 105 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.9 ft 1.5 ft right	-1.9		-1.1 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.1 °
94.86 %	Average g force 0.33 g 0.32 g min to max 0.33 g	0.32		0.33 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 87 kt 87 kt min to max 87 kt	87		87 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.8		1.6 °

Arrival Rollout

99.51 %

Total landing distance 4,361 ft, 40 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 4,361 ft 40 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 7.1 ft 6.0 ft left to 1.1 ft right	-1.1		0.5 ft
95.14 %	Average g force 0.56 g 0.33 g min to max 0.95 g	0.33		0.93 g
Info	Average speed 77 kt 44 kt min to max 86 kt	86		44 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 9 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 8 kt 0 kt min to max 42 kt	42		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -8.1 ° -80.6 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.3		-10.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 127.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 179.8 °	0.0		179.7 °
Info	Average g force -0.41 g -0.98 g min to max 0.97 g	0.95		-0.98 g
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 11:14:58

Takeoff on runway XX at BUSH 1 mile south of Rangiora (Canterbury, New Zealand) in the Black Square Starship N45FL

Landing on runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport in the Black Square Starship N45FL

Landing Score 99.48 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft, Black Square Starship N45FL, successfully landed at Christchurch International Airport (NZCH) on runway 20. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 216.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 806 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, with a good threshold height and a slightly below-target threshold speed of 100 knots.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 204 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 87 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -44 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 41°F and a light wind of 2 knots at 289°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the headwind component was even weaker at 1 knot. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.

The total landing distance of 4,361 feet was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and bring it to a stop safely.

Overall, the landing of Black Square Starship N45FL at Christchurch International Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the process, and the aircraft's performance was impressive.

98.94 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 806 ft agl to 649 ft agl. A decrease of 157 ft in 14 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

99.41 %

90.57 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.11 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 641 ft agl to 391 ft agl. A decrease of 251 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

91.14 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.14 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 383 ft agl to 183 ft agl. A decrease of 200 ft in 33 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

91.43 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.09 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 177 ft agl to 20 ft agl. A decrease of 158 ft in 27 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

90.86 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.59 %

Landing

Landing on runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport, runway length 10,790 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 100 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 100 kt. Target 108 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank