KNKX to KNKX Flight Report - Boeing 787-9

Flight from KNKX to KNKX

Thursday, 14 November 2024 11:01

Minutes 4

6 nm

Fuel 1,147 lbs

Boeing 787-9

Departure

Runway 06L at KNKX

Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field

San Diego, California, United States

Altitude

449 ft asl

Weight

366,659 lbs

Fuel

35,803 lbs

Temperature

48 °F

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

21.1 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 24R at KNKX

Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field

San Diego California, United States

449 ft asl

Altitude

365,512 lbs

Weight

34,656 lbs

Fuel

61 °F

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

30.0 °

Wind Direction

-3 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 87.2%

Pattern Score 70.92%

Departure Score 96.57%

Arrival Score 94.1%

The flight in the Boeing 787-9 started with a departure roll from runway 06L at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field. The takeoff distance was 3,368 ft, which accounted for 28% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 152 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was a temperature of 66°F with a wind speed of 5 knots at 21°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 3 knots.

After taking off, the aircraft made a right-hand pattern entry from runway 06L at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, covering a distance of less than 1 nm in 23 seconds. This was followed by a right-hand pattern crosswind from the same runway, covering a distance of less than 1 nm in 16 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was then performed, covering a distance of 3 nm at an angle to the runway of 35.5°. The pattern downwind leg followed, covering less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

The landing took place on runway 24R at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, with a runway length of 11,982 ft. The height at the threshold was 42 ft above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 148 knots. The touchdown occurred 2,757 ft from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 132 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -211 ft/min. The local weather at the time of landing was a temperature of 61°F with a wind speed of 4 knots at 30°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 5,859 ft, accounting for 49% of the runway.

Overall, the total flight distance was 6 nm, taking 232 seconds and using 1,147 lbs of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 06L at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, Average speed was 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Battery Master On at 11:01:55
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:01:55
Info	Engine 2 Started at 11:01:55
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 11:01:55
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 11:01:55
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 11:01:55
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 11:01:55
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:01:55
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 11:01:55
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 11:01:55
Info	Landing Gear Down at 11:01:55
Info	Parking Brake On at 11:01:55
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 11:01:55
Info	Parking Brake Off at 11:02:16
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 11:02:17
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 11:02:17
Info	Parking Brake On at 11:02:17
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 11:02:17
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 11:02:23
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 11:02:23
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 11:02:23
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 11:02:24

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 06L at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field. Takeoff distance 3,368 ft 28 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 152 kn. Local weather - Temperature 66 °F. Wind 5 kn at 21 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 3,368 ft 28 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 152 kn Target 165 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 6.2 ft 3.2 ft left to 3.0 ft right	-3.0		3.2 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.2 ° min to max 7.3 °	-0.1		6.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.1		1.7 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 11:06:08
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 11:06:33
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:06:34
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 11:06:35
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:06:36

Departure Climb 1

99.7 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 06L KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 161 kn 152 kn min to max 169 kn	152		169 kn
98.82 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.7		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.00 g min to max 1.16 g	1.07		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI 389 ft/m 75 ft/m min to max 946 ft/m	75		946 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 42 ft agl	0		42 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 5.6 ° min to max 9.0 °	6.1		9.0 °
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 11:06:48
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:06:51

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 06L KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 173 kn 169 kn min to max 182 kn	169		182 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.5 ° min to max 4.9 °	0.6		4.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.97 g min to max 1.17 g	1.14		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 1,609 ft/m 968 ft/m min to max 3,560 ft/m	968		3,560 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 115 ft agl 44 ft agl min to max 490 ft agl	44		490 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 9.1 ° min to max 13.9 °	9.1		13.1 °
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 11:06:53
Info	Landing Gear Up at 11:06:54
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:06:55
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 11:06:57
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:07:01

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 06L KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 183 kn 177 kn min to max 190 kn	183		178 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 26.8 ° 6.7 ° min to max 34.8 °	6.7		15.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.84 g min to max 1.22 g	0.91		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI 1,759 ft/m -432 ft/m min to max 3,559 ft/m	3,559		-432 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 970 ft agl 566 ft agl min to max 1,171 ft agl	566		1,157 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 12.0 °	12.0		0.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

70.08 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 06L KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field. Distance was less than 1 nm in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
33.52 %	Heading -15.0 ° -18.8 ° min to max -12.6 °	-18.7		-18.8 °
100 %	Average speed 182 kn 179 kn min to max 184 kn	179		180 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -284 ft/m -829 ft/m min to max 192 ft/m	-648		118 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,085 ft agl 1,065 ft agl min to max 1,145 ft agl	1,145		1,081 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 30.3 °	13.2		30.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -0.2 ° min to max 5.8 °	0.2		5.8 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

59.7 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 35.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
82.05 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 35.5 °.
0 %	Average speed 160 kn 141 kn min to max 180 kn	180		141 kn
83.61 %	Average bank angle 23.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 35.0 °	32.5		11.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.95 g min to max 1.32 g	1.05		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -341 ft/m -1,124 ft/m min to max 600 ft/m	-12		-790 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 968 ft agl 641 ft agl min to max 1,092 ft agl	1,080		641 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° -1.8 ° min to max 7.1 °	5.6		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 11:07:53
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 11:08:18
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 11:08:19
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 11:08:26
Info	Landing Gear Down at 11:08:27
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 11:08:32
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 11:08:34
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 11:08:36

Pattern Downwind

53.88 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
46.28 %	Heading 13.1 ° 3.7 ° min to max 20.1 °	20.1		3.7 °
0 %	Average altitude 408 ft agl 238 ft agl min to max 610 ft agl	610		238 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 146 kn 141 kn min to max 148 kn	141		144 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g	0.96		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -1,060 ft/m -1,443 ft/m min to max -786 ft/m	-950		-786 ft/m
Info	Average bank angle 6.0 ° 2.5 ° min to max 9.8 °	7.6		5.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -2.3 ° min to max 1.0 °	-0.4		0.3 °

Arrival Final 1

98.93 %

Approaching runway 24R at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 224 ft agl to 55 ft agl. A decrease of 169 ft in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 147 kn 143 kn min to max 148 kn	144		148 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
94.65 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.3 °	5.3		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.04 g	0.93		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -801 ft/m -928 ft/m min to max -752 ft/m	-821		-752 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 88 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 224 ft agl	224		55 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.9 °	-0.3		0.9 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 11:09:28
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:09:31

Arrival Landing

84.68 %

Landing on runway 24R at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, runway length 11,982 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 148 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 148 kn. Target 150 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
38.73 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g	1.04		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 142 kn 132 kn min to max 148 kn	148		132 kn
Info	Average VSI -268 ft/m -750 ft/m min to max -31 ft/m	-750		-210 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 42 ft agl	42		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 0.9 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.9		4.7 °

Arrival Touchdown

92.78 %

Touchdown point was 1,400 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 132 kn was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -210 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 61 °F. Wind 4 kn at 30 °. Crosswind: 3 kn Tailwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.19 %	Touchdown VSI was -210 ft/m.
58.1 %	Touchdown distance was 2,757 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 132 kn Target 139 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.6 ft 1.3 ft right	-1.3		-1.6 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 1.02 g min to max 1.16 g	1.02		1.09 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 131 kn 130 kn min to max 132 kn	132		130 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 4.2 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.7		4.3 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 5,859 ft, 49 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 5,859 ft 49 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 6.4 ft 0.0 ft left to 6.4 ft right	-1.7		-3.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 121 kn 68 kn min to max 134 kn	134		68 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -0.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.4		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 42 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 45 kn 21 kn min to max 64 kn	64		21 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 06L at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field in the Boeing 787-9

96.57 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 3,368 ft using 28.11 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 152 kn - Target 158 kn

Alignment

100 %

3.2 ft left to 3.0 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.7 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 06L KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.82 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 06L KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 24R at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field in the Boeing 787-9

Landing Score 94.1 %

Landing Summary

Overall, the aircraft landing score of 94.1% is quite impressive, showcasing a high level of proficiency in various aspects of the landing procedure. One of the standout strengths was observed in the Approach Phase, where the glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates that the pilot maintained a stable descent path towards the runway, ensuring a smooth transition for the landing.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, while the threshold height was good, it is worth noting that the landing flare was identified as very poor. This suggests that there might have been some challenges in properly adjusting the pitch angle of the aircraft just before touchdown, potentially leading to a harder than ideal landing. Improving the landing flare technique could further enhance the overall landing performance.

In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was fair and the speed was on target, both of which are crucial factors in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. However, the touchdown point being 1400 ft beyond the touchdown zone is a significant deviation that should be addressed. Additionally, landing with a 3 kn tailwind can introduce additional complexities and should be avoided whenever possible to ensure optimal safety during landing.

Despite the above challenges, the runway touchdown position was noted as very good, indicating that the aircraft touched down at the desired point on the runway. This demonstrates good spatial awareness and precision during the landing process.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was very good, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain the aircraft centered on the runway during the rollout. This further contributes to the overall smoothness and accuracy of the landing.

Overall, while there were some areas for improvement, achieving a landing score of 94.1% is commendable. By focusing on refining the landing flare technique, addressing deviations in touchdown point and avoiding tailwind landings, the pilot can further enhance their landing performance and strive for even higher scores in future flights. Keep up the good work and continue to prioritize safety and precision in all aspects of flight operations.

98.93 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 24R at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 224 ft agl to 55 ft agl. A decrease of 169 ft in 10 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.65 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

84.68 %

Landing

Landing on runway 24R at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, runway length 11,982 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 148 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 148 kt. Target 150 kt

Flare

38.73 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank