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Flight Score
Smooth the climb
Enroute Climb scored 91.04 % — 250 kt exceeded below 10,000 ft, then GPWS warning; bank angle up to 46.0 ° at 88 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 96.25 %.
Start to finish · 11 stages, 9 scored
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,413 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,014 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The B-2 Spirit aircraft took off from runway 01 at Whiteman Air Force Base, which is located at KSZL. The departure was smooth, requiring only 3,896 ft of runway to lift off at 31% of the available runway length. The aircraft's liftoff speed was 140 kt.
As it departed Whiteman Air Force Base, the B-2 Spirit began its enroute climb, gradually increasing its altitude from 1,284 ft above sea level to 1,301 ft, an ascent of 17 ft over a period of 2 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 3 nm.
After its climb, the aircraft started its final approach to runway 01 at Whiteman Air Force Base, coming in from the south with a heading of 10.0 degrees and at an altitude of 427 ft above ground level, located 1 nm away from the runway.
Upon landing, the B-2 Spirit demonstrated good control and adherence to the landing procedures. The threshold speed was spot on at 128 kt, and the touchdown speed of 122 kt was satisfactory. The touchdown point was also located 655 ft beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown rate of -158 fpm was well within acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The aircraft landed on runway 01, which is 12,413 ft long, using 36% of the available runway. The local weather conditions at this time were comfortable, with a temperature of 86 °F and no wind at all, measuring 0 kt. This facilitated a steady and controlled landing.
Following the landing, the aircraft executed a perfect rollout alignment on the runway. The total landing distance was 4,493 ft, and the total flight distance taken was 6 nm. Notably, the aircraft consumed -30 lbs of fuel during this flight, resulting in an efficient performance.
The entire flight took 4 minutes to complete, and the B-2 Spirit, a highly advanced aircraft, demonstrated its exceptional capabilities in terms of maneuverability and control during both the takeoff and landing phases.
The B-2 Spirit aircraft has successfully landed at KSZL Whiteman Air Force Base, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in flight execution. The final approach from the south was executed at a heading of 10.0°, approximately 1 nautical mile from the runway and at an altitude of 427 feet above ground level (agl). This approach path allowed the aircraft to align perfectly with the runway during touchdown.
Upon touching down on runway 01, the aircraft maintained a good threshold height, indicating a smooth transition from landing to touchdown. The threshold speed was also well-maintained at 128 knots, indicating a competent approach and landing procedure. The touchdown point occurred 655 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, a relatively precise landing considering the overall length of the runway.
The touchdown speed of 122 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -158 feet per minute (fpm) indicates a safe and controlled descent. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately position the aircraft during the final stages of the approach. Given the favorable local weather conditions - a temperature of 86°F and a wind speed of 0 knots with a direction of 95° - the pilots were able to execute a relatively straight-in approach without any significant deviation.
The total landing distance of 4,493 feet, which equates to approximately 36% of the runway's 12,413-foot length, suggests a successful landing procedure. The runway rollout alignment, which involved the aircraft's alignment with the runway centerline after touchdown, was also perfect, further emphasizing the pilots' competence in executing a well-coordinated landing.
Overall, the B-2 Spirit's landing at KSZL Whiteman Air Force Base was characterized by a high degree of precision and control. The aircraft's successful final approach, landing, and rollout demonstrate the skill and expertise of the pilots involved, achieving a final score of 95.5%.
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