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The flight described involved a GA-8 Airvan Commuter aircraft, registered as N13AV. As the plane prepared for takeoff, it took less than a minute to taxi from its parking spot to the runway, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. Departure from Isle of Man Airport, specifically from runway 26 (EGNS), commenced with a takeoff distance of 431 meters, which accounts for approximately 28% of the runway length. The liftoff speed reached 78 knots, allowing the aircraft to smoothly take to the skies.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff, and throughout the flight, included a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 270 degrees. There was little to no crosswind, making the takeoff and landing conditions ideal. After taking off from the runway, the aircraft began its initial climb, reaching an ascent of 63 feet in less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. This brief climb brought the aircraft to an altitude of 517 feet above sea level, overhead Castletown in the Isle of Man.
Once at cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a 3-minute level cruise, traveling over 1 nautical mile before it descended for the final approach. The aircraft's descent began, heading towards runway 26 from the east at a bearing of 260 degrees, when it reached an altitude of 153 feet above ground level and was at a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. With a runway length of 1,524 meters and ideal weather conditions, the pilot executed a precise landing with a threshold speed slightly above target, reaching approximately 70 knots.
Upon touchdown on the runway, the plane came to rest at a distance of 212 meters, utilizing a touchdown speed of 60 knots that was effectively managed to ensure a smooth landing. The aircraft's overall touchdown rate stood at -124 feet per minute, further demonstrating the smooth nature of the landing. Throughout the process, the pilot maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment. The subsequent runway rollout was also accomplished with complete precision.
The entire flight lasted just 5 minutes, covering a total distance of 2 nautical miles and expending only 3 kilograms of fuel.
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Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
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Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
2.4 | 2.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 20:22:36 |
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Engine 1 Started at 20:22:36 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:22:36 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 20:22:36 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:22:36 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:22:36 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:22:36 |
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Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 20:22:36 |
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Landing Gear Down at 20:22:36 |
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Parking Brake On at 20:22:36 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 20:22:36 |
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Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 20:22:44 |
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Parking Brake Off at 20:22:46 |
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Strobe Lights Switched Off at 20:22:46 |
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Parking Brake On at 20:22:46 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:22:48 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:22:48 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 20:22:48 |
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| 0 % |
Taxi Lights at 20:22:36 |
Departure roll runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport. Takeoff distance 431 m 28 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 78 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 431 m 28 % of runway |
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| 100 % |
Liftoff speed was 78 kt Target 71 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 2.41 m 0.53 m left to 1.88 m right |
0.53 | -1.88 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.00 | 1.07 g | |
| 80 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.6 ° min to max 1.8 ° |
-1.4 | 1.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
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Parking Brake Off at 20:23:04 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 82 kt 79 kt min to max 84 kt |
79 | 84 kt | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.1 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 1.02 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.07 | 1.05 g | |
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Average VSI 531 fpm 307 fpm min to max 731 fpm |
307 | 731 fpm | |
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Average altitude 17 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl |
0 | 48 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 1.9 ° min to max 6.3 ° |
1.9 | 6.3 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.2 | 1.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 83 kt 76 kt min to max 84 kt |
84 | 76 kt | |
| 67.84 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 14.2 ° |
0.4 | 14.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.05 | 0.98 g | |
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Average VSI 963 fpm 737 fpm min to max 1,480 fpm |
737 | 1,480 fpm | |
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Average altitude 113 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 393 ft agl |
49 | 393 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 6.3 ° min to max 12.7 ° |
6.3 | 12.1 ° |
Enroute climb started overhead Castletown (Castletown, Isle of Man). Climbing from 454 ft asl to 517 ft asl, an increase of 63 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 75 kt 74 kt min to max 76 kt |
75 | 76 kt | |
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Average bank angle 16.7 ° 15.5 ° min to max 17.4 ° |
15.5 | 17.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.94 g 0.91 g min to max 0.97 g |
0.92 | 0.97 g | |
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Average VSI 1,103 fpm 784 fpm min to max 1,434 fpm |
1,434 | 784 fpm | |
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Average altitude 488 ft asl 454 ft asl min to max 517 ft asl |
454 | 517 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 5.6 ° min to max 10.8 ° |
10.8 | 5.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Enroute level cruise started overhead Castletown (Castletown, Isle of Man) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 616 ft asl 198 ft asl min to max 851 ft asl |
527 | 198 ft asl | |
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Average speed 86 kt 77 kt min to max 97 kt |
77 | 80 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 9.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 20.6 ° |
17.6 | 0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.10 g |
0.99 | 1.09 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -6.1 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
4.8 | -4.1 ° |
Approaching runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 153 ft agl to 22 ft agl. A decrease of 131 ft in 14 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.4 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.1 | 1.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 72 kt 70 kt min to max 80 kt |
80 | 70 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.5 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
2.0 | 1.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.06 | 1.05 g | |
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Average VSI -466 fpm -842 fpm min to max -393 fpm |
-842 | -393 fpm | |
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Average altitude 57 ft agl 22 ft agl min to max 153 ft agl |
153 | 22 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -3.4 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
-3.4 | 0.5 ° |
Landing on runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport, runway length 1,524 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 70 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was slightly above target at 70 kt. Target 66 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 ° |
1.5 | 0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.05 | 1.02 g | |
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Average speed 66 kt 60 kt min to max 70 kt |
70 | 60 kt | |
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Average VSI -205 fpm -389 fpm min to max -124 fpm |
-389 | -124 fpm | |
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Average altitude 10 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 21 ft agl |
21 | 3 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.7 ° |
0.6 | 4.7 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 212 m. Touchdown speed at 60 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -124 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 99.17 % |
Touchdown VSI was -124 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 212 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 60 kt Target below 64 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.83 m 0.74 m left |
0.83 | 0.59 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.8 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.08 g 1.02 g min to max 1.19 g |
1.02 | 1.04 g | |
| 40 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 60 kt 58 kt min to max 60 kt |
60 | 58 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 4.4 ° min to max 5.4 ° |
4.7 | 5.4 ° |
Total landing distance 695 m, 46 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 695 m 46 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 2.69 m 2.18 m left to 0.51 m right |
0.56 | 0.19 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.04 | 0.98 g | |
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Average speed 49 kt 31 kt min to max 56 kt |
56 | 31 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -1.5 ° min to max 6.1 ° |
5.6 | -1.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.4 | 0.5 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 20 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 20 kt 5 kt min to max 54 kt |
30 | 54 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.6 ° min to max -0.8 ° |
-1.2 | -0.9 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.99 | 0.98 g |
The GA-8 Airvan Commuter N13AV safely landed at EGNS Isle of Man Airport, showcasing a highly proficient and controlled approach. The aircraft, coming from the east and heading 260.0 °, maintained a comfortable separation from the airport environment, with a height of 153 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
As the aircraft began its final approach, it aligned perfectly with runway 26, a key testament to the pilot's skill. The landing was executed with great precision, as the aircraft touched down smoothly and steadily on the runway. A notable observation is that the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 70 knots, but this did not compromise the overall quality of the landing.
Upon touching down, the aircraft maintained a relatively low speed of 60 knots, which is an optimal speed for ensuring a smooth touchdown and minimizing damage to the aircraft. Furthermore, the touchdown rate was a respectable -124 feet per minute (fpm), demonstrating that the aircraft's descent was controlled and stable.
The conditions at the time of the landing were relatively favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and gentle winds blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 °. This resulted in a negligible headwind effect, allowing the aircraft to touch down with ease. A crosswind of 0 knots also minimized any potential challenges during the landing process.
In terms of distance, the aircraft managed to land within a total distance of 695 meters, which represents only 46% of the available runway length. This is an impressive feat, especially considering that the runway itself measures 1,524 meters in length. The perfect runway rollout alignment further underscores the high level of skill exhibited by the pilot, as the aircraft transitioned seamlessly from the landing phase to the rollout phase.
In conclusion, the landing of GA-8 Airvan Commuter N13AV at EGNS Isle of Man Airport was a textbook example of a controlled and proficient approach. The aircraft's smooth touchdown, stable descent, and excellent runway alignment all contributed to a high-quality landing. With a score of 97.7%, this landing demonstrates an exceptionally high level of skill and expertise, showcasing the pilot's ability to navigate even the most challenging conditions.
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