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EGNS
Castletown, Isle of Man
Runway 26
Elevation33 ft asl
Weight1,282 kg
Fuel119 kg
Wind270° · 2 kn

Flight Score

97.40 %
EGNS
Castletown, Isle of Man
Runway 26
Elevation33 ft asl
Weight1,279 kg
Fuel116 kg
Wind270° · 2 kn
27 Sep 2025 0:05 2 nm GA-8 Airvan Commuter N13AV 3 kg
Departure Score
94.49 %
Enroute Score
100.00 %
Arrival Score
97.70 %

What went well

Touched down at -124 ft/m — a soft arrival
Touchdown 214 m in — inside the full-score zone
Threshold crossed at 20 ft and 70 kt — both inside band

What held you back

Departure Taxi — Taxi Lights at 0 %, −0.83 points
Arrival Touchdown — Landing Bounce at 40 %, −0.77 points
Departure Climb 2 — bank angle up to 14.2 ° at 68 %, −0.67 points

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Departure Taxi

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Start to finish · 11 stages, 10 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Taxi 90.00Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 0 kt0 kt min to max 0 kt 0 0 kt
100 % Average speed turning corners 0 ktmax 0 kt 0 0 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g1.00 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g
Info Average pitch angle 2.4 °2.4 ° min to max 2.4 ° 2.4 2.4 °
Info Average bank angle 0.0 °0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 0.0 °
Departure Roll 96.00Departure 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.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 431 m28 % of runway
100 % Liftoff speed was 78 ktTarget 71 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 2.41 m0.53 m left to 1.88 m right 0.53 -1.88 m
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.96 g min to max 1.07 g 1.00 1.07 g
80 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle -0.9 °-1.6 ° min to max 1.8 ° -1.4 1.8 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.2 0.1 °

Events

Info Parking Brake Off 4 ft agl · 2 kt
Departure Climb 1 100.00Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.1 °0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.1 0.2 °
100 % Average speed 82 kt79 kt min to max 84 kt 79 84 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° 0.1 0.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.07 g1.02 g min to max 1.10 g 1.07 1.05 g
Info Average VSI 531 fpm307 fpm min to max 731 fpm 307 731 fpm
Info Average altitude 17 ft agl0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl 0 48 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 4.3 °1.9 ° min to max 6.3 ° 1.9 6.3 °
Departure Climb 2 91.96Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.3 °0.2 ° min to max 1.0 ° 0.2 1.0 °
100 % Average speed 83 kt76 kt min to max 84 kt 84 76 kt
68 % Average bank angle 1.2 °0.3 ° min to max 14.2 ° 0.4 14.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.97 g min to max 1.09 g 1.05 0.98 g
Info Average VSI 963 fpm737 fpm min to max 1,480 fpm 737 1,480 fpm
Info Average altitude 113 ft agl49 ft agl min to max 393 ft agl 49 393 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 7.8 °6.3 ° min to max 12.7 ° 6.3 12.1 °

Events

Info Bounce during liftoff 209 ft agl · 81 kt
Enroute Climb 100.00Enroute 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.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 75 kt74 kt min to max 76 kt 75 76 kt
100 % Average bank angle 16.7 °15.5 ° min to max 17.4 ° 15.5 17.4 °
100 % Average g force 0.94 g0.91 g min to max 0.97 g 0.92 0.97 g
Info Average VSI 1,103 fpm784 fpm min to max 1,434 fpm 1,434 784 fpm
Info Average altitude 488 ft asl454 ft asl min to max 517 ft asl 454 517 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 8.0 °5.6 ° min to max 10.8 ° 10.8 5.6 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Enroute Level 100.00Enroute level cruise started overhead Castletown (Castletown, Isle of Man) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average altitude 616 ft asl198 ft asl min to max 851 ft asl 527 198 ft asl
100 % Average speed 86 kt77 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 g0.91 g min to max 1.10 g 0.99 1.09 g
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Info Average pitch angle -0.2 °-6.1 ° min to max 4.8 ° 4.8 -4.1 °
Arrival Final 1 100.00Approaching 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.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Approach angle 2.1 °1.4 ° min to max 3.1 °Target 3.0 ° 3.1 1.4 °
100 % Average speed 72 kt70 kt min to max 80 kt 80 70 kt
100 % 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 g0.96 g min to max 1.06 g 1.06 1.05 g
Info Average VSI -466 fpm-842 fpm min to max -393 fpm -842 -393 fpm
Info Average altitude 57 ft agl22 ft agl min to max 153 ft agl 153 22 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -0.9 °-3.4 ° min to max 0.5 ° -3.4 0.5 °
00.250.50.751050100150Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-30-23-15-7.507.5152330Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 100.00Landing 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.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was slightly above target at 70 kt. Target 66 kt
100 % Target 50 ft agl
100 % Perfect landing flare
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 g0.99 g min to max 1.06 g 1.05 1.02 g
Info Average speed 66 kt60 kt min to max 70 kt 70 60 kt
Info Average VSI -205 fpm-389 fpm min to max -124 fpm -389 -124 fpm
Info Average altitude 10 ft agl3 ft agl min to max 21 ft agl 21 3 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 2.5 °0.6 ° min to max 4.7 ° 0.6 4.7 °
07515022530037501123344657Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150225300375-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 90.79Touchdown 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.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
99 % Touchdown VSI was -124 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 212 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 60 ktTarget below 64 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 0.83 m0.74 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 g1.02 g min to max 1.19 g 1.02 1.04 g
40 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 60 kt58 kt min to max 60 kt 60 58 kt
Info Average pitch angle 4.8 °4.4 ° min to max 5.4 ° 4.7 5.4 °
Arrival Rollout 100.00Total landing distance 695 m, 46 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 695 m46 % of runway.
100 % Runway alignment max 2.69 m2.18 m left to 0.51 m right 0.56 0.19 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.96 g min to max 1.05 g 1.04 0.98 g
Info Average speed 49 kt31 kt min to max 56 kt 56 31 kt
Info Average pitch angle 3.7 °-1.5 ° min to max 6.1 ° 5.6 -1.5 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.4 0.5 °

Events

Info Bounce during touchdown 4 ft agl · 50 kt
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 20 kt
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 20 kt5 kt min to max 54 kt 30 54 kt
Info Average pitch angle -1.3 °-1.6 ° min to max -0.8 ° -1.2 -0.9 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.4 0.1 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.96 g min to max 1.05 g 0.99 0.98 g

Takeoff

FailTaxi lightsOff
100.00Takeoff roll492 m · 32 %
100.00Liftoff speed78 kt · target 77, 1 fast
100.00Runway alignment1.88 m R
80.00Bounce on takeoffYes
100.00Rate of climb530 ft/m

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height20 ft
100.00Threshold speed70 kt · on target
100.00Centreline offset0.02 m L
Flare 100.00Perfect landing flare

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.

Five checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
THR 21 ft 1.62 m L +0 kt

Touchdown on EGNS 26

Past threshold100.00
214m
Centreline100.00
0.59m L
Speed100.00
60kttarget 56, 4 fast
Sink rate99.17
-124ft/m
Impact100.00
1.19G
Bounces40.00
3

Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.

20 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 20 ft, down at 214 m

Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,0001,500 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 214 m past threshold CLEARED

The 214 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 671 m of 1,524 m · 44 %
Rollout distance100.00
458m44 % used
Rollout alignment100.00
2.18m L

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Flight narrative

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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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport in the GA-8 Airvan
94.49 %
90 %
Taxi
Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.
Taxi Lights
0 %
Switched On
Ground Speed kt
100 %
30 15 0
Turn Speed
100 %
30 15 0
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
3 2.5 2
96 %
Takeoff Roll
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.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 431 m using 28.27 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
100 %
Liftoff speed was 78 kn - Target 71 kn
Alignment
100 %
0.53 m left to 1.88 m right
Bounce
80 %
Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
80 40 0
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
2 0.5 -1
02505007501,0001,250-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
100 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
90 80 70
Bank °
100 %
1 0.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
7 4 1
Climb Rate fpm
Info
800 350 -100
91.96 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
90 80 70
Bank °
67.84 %
15 7.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
13 9.5 6
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,500 1,050 600
02505007501,0001,250073146219292365 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.030.060.090.120.150100200300 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.030.060.090.120.15-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport in the GA-8 Airvan
Landing Score 97.7 %
Landing Summary

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.

100 %
Final 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.
Glideslope
100 %
Excellent glideslope alignment
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
100 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
80 75 70
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
100 %
4 2 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-395 -647 -900
00.250.50.751050100150 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-30-23-15-7.507.5152330 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
100 %
Landing
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.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was slightly above target at 70 kt. Target 66 kt
Flare
100 %
Perfect landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
70 65 60
Pitch °
Info
5 2.5 0
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-125 -263 -400
07515022530037501123344657 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150225300375-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
90.79 %
Touchdown
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.
Touchdown
99.17 %
Touchdown rate was smooth at -124 ft/m.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 60 kt was good. Target below 64 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 212 m.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.4 °
G
100 %
G 1.08 g
Bounce
40 %
Bounce Detected
100 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 695 m, 46 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 695 m using 45.61 % of runway
Alignment
100 %
Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
58 44 30
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
7 3 -1
0200400600 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
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