KTEX to KAIB Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from KTEX to KAIB

Tuesday, 09 April 2024 19:13

Minutes 18

33 nm

Fuel 9 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 27 at KTEX

Telluride Regl

Telluride, Colorado, United States

Altitude

9,052 ft asl

Weight

1,005 kg

Fuel

52 kg

Temperature

4 °C

Wind Speed

8 kt

Wind Direction

249.8 °

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

4 kt

Arrival

Runway 29 at KAIB

Hopkins

Nucla Colorado, United States

5,915 ft asl

Altitude

1,162 kg

Weight

44 kg

Fuel

8 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

313.7 °

Wind Direction

4 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.32%

Departure Score 93.03%

Enroute Score 99.99%

Arrival Score 83.94%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

87.97 %

Touchdown

91.36 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

90.36 %

Threshold height at 59 ft agl was slightly above target.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 73 kt.

Flare

68.46 %

Fair landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

88.43 %

Touchdown rate was good at -161 ft/m.

Impact

80 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good.

Aim point

90.67 %

Touchdown point was 102 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Centreline

77.91 %

Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 9.1 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Flight Stages KTEX to KAIB

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 9 kn 0 kn min to max 25 kn	0		25 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 10 kn max 11 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.88 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		0.91 g
100 %	Beacon, navigation and taxi lights on
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.4		2.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:13:37
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:13:37
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:13:38
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:13:38
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:14:17
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:14:21
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:14:34
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:15:21
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:16:29

Departure Roll

85.77 %

Departure roll runway 27 at KTEX Telluride Regl. Takeoff distance 944 m 46 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 75 kn. Local weather - Temperature 4 °C. Wind 8 kn at 249 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 944 m 46 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 75 kn Target 70 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.92 m 1.32 m left to 2.59 m right	1.32		-1.62 m
57.71 %	Average g force 0.34 g 0.01 g min to max 0.89 g	0.89		0.01 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.4 °	3.0		3.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Taxi Light ON should OFF at 19:16:56

Departure Climb 1

95.43 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27 KTEX Telluride Regl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kn 76 kn min to max 83 kn	76		83 kn
98.63 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.1		0.2 °
57.71 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.01 g min to max 0.98 g	0.01		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 383 ft/m 264 ft/m min to max 488 ft/m	264		488 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl	0		52 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 3.5 ° min to max 6.8 °	3.5		6.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:17:10

Departure Climb 2

96.32 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27 KTEX Telluride Regl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.38 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.1		2.1 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kn 77 kn min to max 84 kn	83		80 kn
86.89 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.0 °	0.2		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.82 g min to max 1.05 g	0.96		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 787 ft/m 491 ft/m min to max 1,264 ft/m	491		815 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 126 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 418 ft agl	52		418 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.6 ° 6.8 ° min to max 11.3 °	6.8		7.6 °

Departure Climb 3

87.64 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 27 KTEX Telluride Regl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
46.67 %	Heading variation 4.7 ° 2.3 ° min to max 7.2 °	2.3		7.2 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kn 80 kn min to max 91 kn	80		91 kn
91.55 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.9		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.85 g min to max 0.94 g	0.91		0.92 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 811 ft/m 723 ft/m min to max 973 ft/m	836		929 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 724 ft agl 432 ft agl min to max 1,011 ft agl	432		1,011 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 4.8 ° min to max 7.7 °	7.7		6.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:13:23
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:13:23
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:13:23
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:13:23
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:13:23
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 19:18:14
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 19:18:15
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 19:18:15

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 2 miles west of KTEX Telluride Regl Telluride (Colorado, United States). Climbing from 10,042 ft asl to 10,377 ft asl, an increase of 335 ft in 1 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 99 kn 90 kn min to max 111 kn	90		111 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.3		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.82 g min to max 0.96 g	0.91		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 483 ft/m 110 ft/m min to max 938 ft/m	938		110 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 10,249 ft asl 10,042 ft asl min to max 10,377 ft asl	10,042		10,377 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 0.6 ° min to max 6.9 °	6.9		0.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

99.94 %

Enroute level cruise started 3 miles north west of KTEX Telluride Regl Telluride (Colorado, United States) and lasted 7 minutes, covering 18 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 10,384 ft asl 10,362 ft asl min to max 10,404 ft asl	10,378		10,389 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 139 kn 112 kn min to max 152 kn	112		143 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.5 °	1.3		0.3 °
99.43 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.74 g min to max 1.06 g	0.90		0.91 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -2.5 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.4		-1.0 °

Enroute Climb 2

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north west of Norwood (Colorado, United States). Climbing from 10,387 ft asl to 10,555 ft asl, an increase of 168 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 141 kn 130 kn min to max 144 kn	144		130 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 19.5 °	0.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.84 g min to max 0.99 g	0.90		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 128 ft/m -55 ft/m min to max 721 ft/m	26		146 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 10,417 ft asl 10,385 ft asl min to max 10,555 ft asl	10,387		10,555 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.8 ° min to max 2.3 °	-0.7		0.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead 1CO2 Williams Ranch Norwood (Colorado, United States) and lasted 1 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 10,492 ft asl 10,460 ft asl min to max 10,543 ft asl	10,543		10,472 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 133 kn 131 kn min to max 134 kn	132		133 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.5		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.87 g min to max 0.94 g	0.92		0.92 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	-1.3		-0.4 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:28:19

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 4 miles west of 1CO2 Williams Ranch Norwood (Colorado, United States). Descent from 10,481 ft asl to 7,320 ft asl, a decrease of 3,161 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 103 kn 82 kn min to max 142 kn	132		84 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 4.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.2 °	1.7		8.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.80 g min to max 1.09 g	0.91		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -1,366 ft/m -2,190 ft/m min to max -6 ft/m	-6		-2,050 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 8,370 ft asl 7,320 ft asl min to max 10,481 ft asl	10,481		7,320 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -6.4 ° -10.6 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.5		-9.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:29:46
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 19:30:15
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 19:30:21
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 19:30:27

Arrival Final 2

71.37 %

Approaching runway 29 at KAIB Hopkins from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1,388 ft agl to 847 ft agl. A decrease of 541 ft in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
23.58 %	Approach angle 8.1 ° 7.7 ° min to max 8.4 ° Target 3.0 °	8.4		7.7 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kn 83 kn min to max 86 kn	84		85 kn
100 %	Heading variation -1.0 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.6 °	-1.2		-0.6 °
71.46 %	Average bank angle 7.7 ° 4.0 ° min to max 13.6 °	11.0		5.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.84 g min to max 1.00 g	0.97		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI -1,735 ft/m -1,991 ft/m min to max -1,506 ft/m	-1,991		-1,541 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,121 ft agl 847 ft agl min to max 1,388 ft agl	1,388		847 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -8.1 ° -9.8 ° min to max -6.5 °	-7.9		-8.2 °

Arrival Final 1

76.44 %

Approaching runway 29 at KAIB Hopkins from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 820 ft agl to 83 ft agl. A decrease of 737 ft in 31 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 5.2 ° 3.8 ° min to max 7.6 ° Target 3.0 °	7.6		3.8 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kn 73 kn min to max 86 kn	84		73 kn
98.8 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.5		-0.3 °
83.41 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 2.5 ° min to max 9.2 °	6.4		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.85 g min to max 1.05 g	0.87		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -1,233 ft/m -1,801 ft/m min to max -951 ft/m	-1,599		-951 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 261 ft agl 83 ft agl min to max 820 ft agl	820		83 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.7 ° -9.1 ° min to max -1.0 °	-8.6		-1.0 °

Arrival Landing

87.97 %

Landing on runway 29 at KAIB Hopkins, runway length 1,222 m. Threshold height at 59 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was good at 73 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 73 kn. Target 70 kn
90.36 %	Target 50 ft agl
68.46 %	Landing and flare profile
89.6 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	-0.3		0.8 °
93.66 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.4 °	3.2		2.0 °
98.86 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.73 g min to max 1.14 g	1.06		0.90 g
Info	Average speed 60 kn 46 kn min to max 73 kn	73		46 kn
Info	Average VSI -280 ft/m -939 ft/m min to max -84 ft/m	-939		-160 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 59 ft agl	59		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° -0.8 ° min to max 6.8 °	-0.8		5.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

91.36 %

Touchdown point was 102 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 46 kn was good. Touchdown rate was good at -160 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 9.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 4 kn at 313 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.43 %	Touchdown VSI was -160 ft/m.
90.67 %	Touchdown distance was 543 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 46 kn Target 55 kn
77.91 %	Runway alignment max 9.11 m 9.05 m left	9.03		8.94 m
99.5 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.8 °
80 %	Average g force 0.65 g 0.40 g min to max 0.90 g	0.90		0.40 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 46 kn 45 kn min to max 46 kn	46		45 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 5.7 ° min to max 6.4 °	5.8		6.4 °

Arrival Rollout

86.49 %

Total landing distance 683 m, 56 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.9 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 683 m 56 % of runway.
78.61 %	Runway alignment max 10.35 m 8.92 m left to 1.44 m right	8.92		-1.44 m
61.14 %	Average g force 0.29 g 0.07 g min to max 0.73 g	0.38		0.73 g
Info	Average speed 52 kn 35 kn min to max 56 kn	56		35 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 2.4 ° min to max 8.3 °	6.6		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.8		0.5 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 9 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kn 16 kn min to max 26 kn	26		16 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.4 °	2.8		4.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.7		0.8 °
Info	Average g force 0.88 g 0.62 g min to max 1.13 g	0.77		1.13 g
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 19:32:13
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:32:14

Arrival Taxi

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 8 kn 4 kn min to max 15 kn	15		4 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 7 kn max 12 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.77 g min to max 1.18 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 3.8 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.6		3.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.5		0.7 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:32:58
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 19:33:04
Info	Landing Lights ON should be OFF at 19:32:25
Info	Taxi Light OFF should be ON at 19:32:33

Takeoff on runway 27 at KTEX Telluride Regl in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

93.03 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

85.77 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 944 m using 46.29 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 75 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.32 m left to 2.59 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

57.71 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

95.43 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27 KTEX Telluride Regl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

98.63 %

57.71 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

96.32 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27 KTEX Telluride Regl.

Alignment

98.38 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

86.89 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

87.64 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 27 KTEX Telluride Regl.

Alignment

46.67 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

91.55 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 29 at KAIB Hopkins in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 85.57 %

Landing Summary

First and foremost, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 85.6%! This is a solid result and shows that you are well on your way to mastering the art of safe and precise landings.

Let's break down the different phases of the landing and provide some analysis and encouragement:

Approach Phase: During the approach phase, it seems that the descent path was slightly above the glideslope limit. This could be improved by ensuring that you have a smooth and consistent descent rate to stay on the correct glide path. Remember to stay focused and make small adjustments as needed to stay on course.

Landing Phase: In the landing phase, the threshold height was slightly above the target, and the landing flare and heading were not optimal. Try to aim for a smoother and more precise descent to hit the target threshold height, and practice your flare technique to ensure a gentle touchdown. Additionally, work on maintaining proper alignment with the runway heading for a smoother landing.

Touchdown Phase: Despite some room for improvement, the touchdown phase had some positive aspects. The touchdown rate was good, and your speed was on target. Focus on continuing to hone your skills in these areas and aim for consistent and precise touchdowns. Additionally, work on improving the touchdown point accuracy to ensure you are landing within the designated zones for improved safety and efficiency.

Rollout Phase: Finally, in the rollout phase, the runway alignment was slightly off center. Pay close attention to your alignment during the rollout phase to maintain a straight path down the runway. Practice making small corrections as needed to ensure you stay on the centerline for a smooth and controlled rollout.

Overall, your landing score of 85.6% is a great achievement, but there is always room for growth and improvement. Keep practicing, stay focused, and continue to strive for excellence in every phase of the landing process. With dedication and perseverance, you will continue to refine your skills and become an even more proficient pilot. Keep up the great work!

71.37 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 29 at KAIB Hopkins from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1,388 ft agl to 847 ft agl. A decrease of 541 ft in 19 seconds.

Glideslope

23.58 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

23.58 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

71.46 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

76.44 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 29 at KAIB Hopkins from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 820 ft agl to 83 ft agl. A decrease of 737 ft in 31 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

98.8 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

98.8 %

Bank °

83.41 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

87.97 %

Landing

Landing on runway 29 at KAIB Hopkins, runway length 1,222 m. Threshold height at 59 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was good at 73 kn.

Height

90.36 %

Threshold height at 59 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 73 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

68.46 %

Fair landing flare

Centreline ft

89.6 %

Bank °