KLCI to KLCI Flight Report - Mooney Ovation M20R

Flight from KLCI to KLCI

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 17:32

Minutes 5

4 nm

Fuel -1 lbs

Mooney Ovation M20R

Departure

Runway 08 at KLCI

Laconia Municipal Airport

Laconia / Gilford, New Hampshire, United States

Altitude

528 ft asl

Weight

2,765 lbs

Fuel

284 lbs

Temperature

90 °F

Wind Speed

9 kt

Wind Direction

312.6 °

Headwind

-4 kt

Crosswind

8 kt

Arrival

Runway 08 at KLCI

Laconia Municipal Airport

Laconia / Gilford New Hampshire, United States

528 ft asl

Altitude

2,766 lbs

Weight

285 lbs

Fuel

90 °F

Temperature

12 kt

Wind Speed

313.9 °

Wind Direction

-5 kt

Headwind

11 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 87.55%

Pattern Score 76.24%

Departure Score 92.49%

Arrival Score 93.93%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, where the Mooney Ovation M20R aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 1,260 ft, which is 22% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 66 kt, and the aircraft was able to lift off the ground quickly.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of 91 °F and a wind of 12 kt at 312 °, resulting in a crosswind of 10 kt and a tailwind of 5 kt. The pilot navigated the aircraft through a left-hand pattern entry from runway 08, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 47 seconds.

The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg of the pattern, covering a distance of 2 nm in 61 seconds. The base leg turn was completed in 1 nm, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 6.6 °. The final approach to runway 08 was made from the southwest, with a heading of 62.0 ° at 0 nm and an altitude of 303 ft above ground level.

The landing on runway 08 was successful, with a threshold speed that was well above the target at 87 kt. The touchdown distance was good at 1,330 ft, and the touchdown speed was 72 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was excellent at -75 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

The local weather conditions during the landing were a temperature of 90 °F and a wind of 12 kt at 313 °, resulting in a crosswind of 11 kt and a tailwind of 5 kt. The total landing distance was 2,395 ft, which is 43% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The total flight distance was 4 nm, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used -1 lb of fuel during the flight, indicating a slight decrease in fuel weight. Overall, the flight was a successful and controlled operation, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and adherence to standard procedures.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, Average speed was 21 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 26 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 3.2 ° min to max 5.1 °	4.5		4.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.66 g min to max 1.02 g	0.66		0.98 g
Info	Battery Master On at 17:32:32
Info	Engine 1 Started at 17:32:32
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 17:32:32
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 17:32:32
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:32:32
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 17:32:32
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:32:32
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 17:33:17
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 17:33:17
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 17:33:17
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:33:17
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:33:17
Info	Parking Brake Off at 17:33:18

Departure Roll

89.81 %

Departure roll runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport. Takeoff distance 1,260 ft 22 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 66 kt. Local weather - Temperature 91 °F. Wind 12 kt at 312 °. Crosswind: 10 kt Tailwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,260 ft 22 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 66 kt Target 68 kt
99.04 %	Runway alignment max 14.5 ft 10.9 ft left to 3.6 ft right	4.1		10.9 ft
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 3.5 ° min to max 7.6 °	4.4		7.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.1		5.2 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 17:35:22
0 %	Strobe Lights at 17:35:25

Departure Climb 1

97.65 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 08 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	-0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 66 kt min to max 76 kt	66		76 kt
90.61 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.6 °	5.4		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 472 fpm 201 fpm min to max 733 fpm	201		733 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 6.6 ° min to max 11.9 °	7.1		11.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 08 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 76 kt min to max 77 kt	76		76 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 4.9 °	1.1		4.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 785 fpm 740 fpm min to max 841 fpm	740		841 fpm
Info	Average altitude 70 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 87 ft agl	52		87 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.8 ° 11.2 ° min to max 13.1 °	11.8		13.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 17:35:45

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 08 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 47 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 74 kt min to max 84 kt	76		78 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.4 °	5.1		29.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.16 g	1.06		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 1,010 fpm 523 fpm min to max 1,628 fpm	849		1,490 fpm
Info	Average altitude 357 ft agl 78 ft agl min to max 894 ft agl	78		894 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.2 ° 5.6 ° min to max 15.5 °	13.0		14.9 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:36:21

Pattern Crosswind

55 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 08 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -43.9 ° -96.4 ° min to max 24.0 °	24.0		-96.4 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 77 kt min to max 110 kt	77		110 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.82 g min to max 1.20 g	0.99		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 312 fpm -728 fpm min to max 1,310 fpm	1,310		-728 fpm
Info	Average altitude 971 ft agl 915 ft agl min to max 1,048 ft agl	915		1,015 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 22.6 ° 3.0 ° min to max 31.8 °	31.3		3.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° -1.6 ° min to max 13.0 °	13.0		-0.6 °

Pattern Downwind

95.23 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.4 ° -18.5 ° min to max 1.7 °	-5.6		-18.5 °
84.11 %	Average altitude 877 ft agl 747 ft agl min to max 1,015 ft agl	1,005		748 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 118 kt 90 kt min to max 141 kt	112		92 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.69 g min to max 1.32 g	1.14		1.32 g
Info	Average VSI -258 fpm -950 fpm min to max 825 fpm	-652		-864 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 30.2 °	6.5		30.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -5.2 ° min to max 9.4 °	0.1		-3.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:37:40
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:37:42
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 17:37:52
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:37:57

Pattern Base Leg Turn

54.74 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 6.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 6.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 86 kt min to max 98 kt	90		92 kt
49.89 %	Average bank angle 25.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 41.0 °	30.8		6.2 °
97.71 %	Average g force 1.14 g 0.85 g min to max 1.58 g	1.31		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -738 fpm -1,533 fpm min to max -147 fpm	-658		-1,382 fpm
Info	Average altitude 572 ft agl 332 ft agl min to max 738 ft agl	738		332 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.0 ° -8.8 ° min to max 0.3 °	-1.6		-6.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 17:38:11

Arrival Final 1

80.23 %

Approaching runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 303 ft agl to 22 ft agl. A decrease of 281 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
64.98 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.0 ° min to max 5.0 ° Target 3.0 °	5.0		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 87 kt min to max 94 kt	92		87 kt
62 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -1.4 ° min to max 0.1 °	-1.4		0.1 °
74.15 %	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 13.1 °	13.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.92 g min to max 1.33 g	1.05		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -910 fpm -1,709 fpm min to max -674 fpm	-1,579		-674 fpm
Info	Average altitude 69 ft agl 22 ft agl min to max 303 ft agl	303		22 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -9.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	-6.2		0.3 °

Arrival Landing

99.36 %

Landing on runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, runway length 5,632 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt. Target 75 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
93.64 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.3 °	0.5		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	1.08		1.04 g
Info	Average speed 80 kt 72 kt min to max 87 kt	87		72 kt
Info	Average VSI -266 fpm -664 fpm min to max -75 fpm	-664		-75 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 38 ft agl	38		7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.4 °	0.3		5.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.75 %

Touchdown distance was good at 1,330 ft. Touchdown speed at 72 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -75 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 90 °F. Wind 12 kt at 313 °. Crosswind: 11 kt Tailwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -75 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,330 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 72 kt Target below 76 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.6 ft 4.0 ft left	3.4		4.6 ft
95.1 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.6		3.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.04		0.99 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 71 kt 71 kt min to max 72 kt	72		71 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.8 ° min to max 5.3 °	5.3		3.8 °

Arrival Rollout

99.36 %

Total landing distance 2,395 ft, 43 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,395 ft 43 % of runway.
98.58 %	Runway alignment max 11.3 ft 11.3 ft left to 0.0 ft left	4.6		10.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 72 kt 44 kt min to max 77 kt	77		44 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 5.4 °	3.6		2.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	3.2		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 4 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 7 kt 5 kt min to max 36 kt	36		5 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.8		4.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport in the Mooney Ovation M20R

92.49 %

89.81 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,260 ft using 22.37 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 66 kn - Target 68 kn

Alignment

99.04 %

10.9 ft left to 3.6 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

97.65 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 08 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

90.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 08 KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport in the Mooney Ovation M20R

Landing Score 93.93 %

Landing Summary

The Mooney Ovation M20R aircraft successfully landed at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, achieving a score of 93.9%. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, heading 62.0° at 0 nm and 303 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision as it descended onto runway 08, which has a length of 5,632 ft.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 87 kt. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control and managed to slow down the aircraft effectively before touchdown. The touchdown distance of 1,330 ft was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 72 kt was good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a stable approach and managed to slow down the aircraft smoothly.

One of the notable aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -75 fpm. This indicates that the pilot had managed to control the aircraft's descent and touchdown with precision, resulting in a smooth and stable landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which further emphasizes the pilot's skill and control.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 90°F and a wind speed of 12 kt at 313°. The crosswind component was 11 kt, while the tailwind component was 5 kt. Despite these challenging conditions, the pilot managed to maintain control and precision throughout the approach and landing.

The total landing distance of 2,395 ft was 43% of the runway length, which is within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing demonstrates the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating challenging weather conditions and achieving a smooth and stable touchdown.

80.23 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 303 ft agl to 22 ft agl. A decrease of 281 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

64.98 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

62 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

64.98 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

62 %

Bank

74.15 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.36 %

Landing

Landing on runway 08 at KLCI Laconia Municipal Airport, runway length 5,632 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt. Target 75 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank