LSZA to LSZA Flight Report - PA28 Arrow III

Flight from LSZA to LSZA

Tuesday, 04 November 2025 20:30

Minutes 17

15 nm

Fuel 9 lbs

PA28 Arrow III

Departure

Runway 01 at LSZA

Lugano Airport

Agno, Ticino, Switzerland

Altitude

906 ft asl

Weight

2,434 lbs

Fuel

461 lbs

Temperature

39 °F

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

0.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 01 at LSZA

Lugano Airport

Agno Ticino, Switzerland

906 ft asl

Altitude

2,425 lbs

Weight

452 lbs

Fuel

37 °F

Temperature

0 kt

Wind Speed

26.4 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.87%

Departure Score 95.73%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 97.89%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA28 Arrow III, then departed from runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,465 feet, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 77 knots.

As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Cadempino, a location in Ticino, Switzerland. The climb began at an altitude of 1,487 feet above sea level and increased to 2,287 feet, a rise of 800 feet, in just 1 minute while covering 2 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started overhead Lugano and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.

The enroute descent phase began overhead Melide, another location in Ticino, Switzerland. The aircraft descended from 2,342 feet to 1,865 feet, a decrease of 477 feet, in 2 minutes while covering 3 nautical miles. After the descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started overhead Morcote and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport was made from the south, with a heading of 16.0 degrees at an altitude of 576 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 64 knots and a touchdown rate of -4 feet per minute, which was perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.

The total landing distance was 2,041 feet, which accounted for 61% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking, which took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 15 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 17 minutes. The aircraft used 9 pounds of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 4 kt 0 kt min to max 8 kt	8		6 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 6 kt max 6 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
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.4		1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:30:03
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:30:03
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:30:03
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:30:03
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:30:03
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:30:03
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:30:03
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 20:30:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:30:16
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 20:31:53
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:32:35
0 %	Taxi Lights at 20:33:49

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport, Average speed was 11 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kt 0 kt min to max 30 kt	6		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.2		1.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:34:11
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:35:48
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:35:49

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport. Takeoff distance 1,465 ft 44 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 77 kt. Local weather - Temperature 38 °F. .

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,465 ft 44 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 77 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 8.9 ft 5.7 ft left to 3.2 ft right	-1.0		-3.2 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	1.2		3.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.6 °

Departure Climb 1

99.05 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 01 LSZA Lugano Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 78 kt min to max 85 kt	78		85 kt
96.21 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.4 °	0.7		3.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 333 fpm 236 fpm min to max 475 fpm	236		475 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	0		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 3.2 ° min to max 7.2 °	3.2		7.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:37:05

Departure Climb 2

96.15 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 01 LSZA Lugano Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.4		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 85 kt min to max 99 kt	85		94 kt
84.61 %	Average bank angle 4.4 ° 1.7 ° min to max 7.8 °	3.5		7.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.76 g min to max 1.13 g	1.05		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 685 fpm -99 fpm min to max 1,620 fpm	481		763 fpm
Info	Average altitude 131 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 455 ft agl	45		455 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 0.5 ° min to max 11.4 °	7.2		5.8 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:37:26

Departure Climb 3

93.46 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 01 LSZA Lugano Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.1 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.5		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 95 kt min to max 100 kt	95		100 kt
67.32 %	Average bank angle 12.7 ° 9.7 ° min to max 14.4 °	9.7		14.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	0.97		1.06 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 686 fpm 588 fpm min to max 894 fpm	682		894 fpm
Info	Average altitude 513 ft agl 466 ft agl min to max 570 ft agl	466		570 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 5.4 ° min to max 7.4 °	5.6		7.4 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Cadempino (Ticino, Switzerland). Climbing from 1,487 ft asl to 2,287 ft asl, an increase of 800 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 103 kt 98 kt min to max 109 kt	100		109 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.2 ° 7.1 ° min to max 16.0 °	14.6		7.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 741 fpm 345 fpm min to max 1,152 fpm	976		523 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,955 ft asl 1,487 ft asl min to max 2,287 ft asl	1,487		2,287 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 2.6 ° min to max 8.5 °	7.9		3.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Lugano (Ticino, Switzerland) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,418 ft asl 2,296 ft asl min to max 2,459 ft asl	2,296		2,350 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 121 kt 108 kt min to max 130 kt	109		128 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 1.0 ° min to max 10.1 °	7.3		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -3.8 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.5		-3.4 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead Melide (Ticino, Switzerland). Descent from 2,342 ft asl to 1,865 ft asl, a decrease of 477 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 128 kt 126 kt min to max 131 kt	129		130 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 14.9 °	1.0		14.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -310 fpm -498 fpm min to max -93 fpm	-495		-307 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,117 ft asl 1,865 ft asl min to max 2,342 ft asl	2,342		1,865 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -3.2 ° min to max -1.5 °	-3.2		-2.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 20:41:15

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Morcote (Ticino, Switzerland) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,652 ft asl 1,485 ft asl min to max 1,861 ft asl	1,861		1,485 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 107 kt 90 kt min to max 130 kt	130		90 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.0 ° 1.1 ° min to max 14.8 °	14.8		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.06 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -2.7 ° min to max 1.5 °	-2.0		1.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:42:36
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:43:05

Arrival Final 3

98.89 %

Approaching runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 576 ft agl to 458 ft agl. A decrease of 119 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 2.1 ° min to max 2.2 ° Target 3.0 °	2.1		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 82 kt min to max 90 kt	90		82 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.5 °	-0.1		0.4 °
94.46 %	Average bank angle 4.1 ° 2.6 ° min to max 5.0 °	2.6		4.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -284 fpm -374 fpm min to max -130 fpm	-165		-259 fpm
Info	Average altitude 517 ft agl 458 ft agl min to max 576 ft agl	576		458 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.5 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.1		1.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:43:41

Arrival Final 2

99.06 %

Approaching runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 453 ft agl to 247 ft agl. A decrease of 207 ft in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.3 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.4 ° Target 3.0 °	2.2		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 81 kt min to max 82 kt	82		81 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
95.3 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.7 °	2.3		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -283 fpm -385 fpm min to max -200 fpm	-255		-275 fpm
Info	Average altitude 351 ft agl 247 ft agl min to max 453 ft agl	453		247 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.1		1.0 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 242 ft agl to 21 ft agl. A decrease of 221 ft in 36 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.4		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 78 kt min to max 82 kt	81		78 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -467 fpm -521 fpm min to max -236 fpm	-268		-521 fpm
Info	Average altitude 77 ft agl 21 ft agl min to max 242 ft agl	242		21 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -1.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.1		-1.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:45:10

Arrival Landing

97.26 %

Landing on runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport, runway length 3,363 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 78 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 78 kt. Target 71 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
90 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
97.58 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.5		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 73 kt 64 kt min to max 78 kt	78		64 kt
Info	Average VSI -206 fpm -523 fpm min to max 19 fpm	-522		-4 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 27 ft agl	27		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° -1.0 ° min to max 4.6 °	-1.0		4.1 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 1,232 ft. Touchdown speed at 64 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -4 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 37 °F. .

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -4 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,232 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 64 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.6 ft 2.3 ft left	2.0		2.6 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.97		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 64 kt 63 kt min to max 64 kt	64		63 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 3.8 ° min to max 4.1 °	4.1		3.8 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 2,041 ft, 61 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,041 ft 61 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.2 ft 4.0 ft left to 0.1 ft right	2.6		-0.1 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 58 kt 38 kt min to max 62 kt	62		38 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.8		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.3		0.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:45:44
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:45:45
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:45:46

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kt 6 kt min to max 31 kt	31		14 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -1.4 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.4		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 20:46:18

Arrival Taxi

90.05 %

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 kt 5 kt min to max 14 kt	14		5 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 13 kt max 13 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° 1.1 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.3		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.1 °
100 %	Landing Lights at 20:46:55
0 %	Taxi Lights at 20:47:11

Takeoff on runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

95.73 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport. Takeoff distance 1,465 ft 44 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 77 kt. Local weather - Temperature 38 °F. .

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,465 ft using 43.56 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 77 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

5.7 ft left to 3.2 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.05 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 01 LSZA Lugano Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.21 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

96.15 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 01 LSZA Lugano Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

84.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

93.46 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 01 LSZA Lugano Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

67.32 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

Landing Score 99.31 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed at LSZA Lugano Airport, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The final approach to runway 01 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 16.0° at 2 nautical miles and 576 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on the runway with a speed of 64 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 1,232 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and managed the aircraft's descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -4 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating a gentle and controlled touchdown.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 37°F. This temperature was not extreme, allowing the pilot to maintain control and stability throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway length of 3,363 feet was sufficient for the aircraft to land safely, and the threshold height was good, providing a clear and safe path for the pilot to follow.

The total landing distance of 2,041 feet was 61% of the runway length, which is a reasonable and acceptable distance. This indicates that the pilot had managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown effectively, minimizing the distance required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing phase.

Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 99.3%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing phases, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory.

98.89 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 576 ft agl to 458 ft agl. A decrease of 119 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.46 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.06 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 453 ft agl to 247 ft agl. A decrease of 207 ft in 42 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

95.3 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 242 ft agl to 21 ft agl. A decrease of 221 ft in 36 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.26 %

Landing

Landing on runway 01 at LSZA Lugano Airport, runway length 3,363 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 78 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 78 kt. Target 71 kt

Flare

90 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.58 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Touchdown

Touchdown distance was good at 1,232 ft. Touchdown speed at 64 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -4 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 37 °F. .

Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -5 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 64 kt was good. Target below 66 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 1,232 ft.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.