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The Velocity XL aircraft departed from Gillespie Field, also known as KSEE, after rolling onto runway 27R. The takeoff distance was a relatively short 1,169 feet, which amounts to just 25% of the runway's 4,627-foot length. As the aircraft lifted off the ground, the liftoff speed of 95 knots was reached, indicating a smooth and controlled ascent.
During initial climb, weather conditions in the area played a significant role. A temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit and a moderate wind of 13 knots from a direction of 289 degrees affected the aircraft's performance. With a headwind component of 12 knots and only a slight crosswind of 2 knots, the pilot encountered a net headwind of 10 knots, which may have impacted the aircraft's ground speed.
Upon reaching a height of 1,390 feet above sea level near Santee, California, the Velocity XL initiated its enroute climb. The aircraft successfully ascended to 450 feet above sea level, an increase of 940 feet, in just 2 minutes while covering less than a nautical mile. This climb demonstrates the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude in a relatively short distance.
After completing the climb, the pilot prepared for final approach to runway 09L at KSEE from a heading of 102.0 degrees, roughly from the west. At 0 nm from the threshold and 75 feet above ground level (agl), the aircraft commenced its final approach, aiming for a precise touchdown on the 4,627-foot runway.
During landing, conditions in the area had not changed significantly, with the temperature still at 87 degrees Fahrenheit and a moderate wind of 13 knots from a direction of 290 degrees. A slight tailwind component of 13 knots and a negligible crosswind of 2 knots were present, potentially affecting the aircraft's ground speed. Despite these factors, the pilot managed to achieve a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 76 knots, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision.
Touchdown occurred at 61 knots, a speed that is well within the acceptable range for safe operation. The touchdown distance of 1,015 feet was also considered good, and the touchdown rate of -12 feet per minute was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, showing that the pilot had precisely aimed the aircraft for a safe and controlled touchdown.
In the end, the Velocity XL aircraft completed its flight with an impressive set of performance statistics. The total distance traveled was merely 1 nautical mile, covering only a short distance. The flight consumed a relatively small amount of fuel, with just 2 pounds used throughout the entire duration. This highlights the aircraft's efficiency in terms of fuel usage, despite its ability to operate within a wide range of speed and altitude conditions.
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Entering runway 27R at KSEE Gillespie Field, Average speed was 7 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.07 g 1.07 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.07 | 1.07 g | |
| Info |
Battery Master On at 19:43:29 |
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Engine 1 Started at 19:43:29 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:43:29 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:43:29 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 19:43:31 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:43:31 |
Departure roll runway 27R at KSEE Gillespie Field. Takeoff distance 1,169 ft 25 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 95 kt. Local weather - Temperature 87 °F. Wind 13 kt at 289 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 12 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 1,169 ft 25 % of runway |
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| 100 % |
Liftoff speed was 95 kt Target 90 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 3.4 ft 3.3 ft left to 0.0 ft right |
-0.0 | 1.1 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.32 g |
1.00 | 1.32 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.9 ° min to max 4.1 ° |
-0.9 | 4.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.0 | 1.1 ° |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27R KSEE Gillespie Field.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 98 kt 95 kt min to max 99 kt |
95 | 98 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
1.3 | 0.2 ° | |
| 91.43 % |
Average g force 1.50 g 1.37 g min to max 1.80 g |
1.37 | 1.80 g | |
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Average VSI 858 fpm 420 fpm min to max 1,496 fpm |
420 | 1,496 fpm | |
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Average altitude 14 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl |
1 | 46 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 4.6 ° min to max 19.5 ° |
4.6 | 19.5 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27R KSEE Gillespie Field.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | -0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 96 kt 83 kt min to max 98 kt |
98 | 83 kt | |
| 98.74 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 ° |
0.2 | 1.6 ° | |
| 90.86 % |
Average g force 1.52 g 0.69 g min to max 1.82 g |
1.81 | 1.04 g | |
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Average VSI 2,478 fpm 1,535 fpm min to max 3,811 fpm |
1,535 | 3,407 fpm | |
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Average altitude 119 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 379 ft agl |
47 | 379 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 23.6 ° 19.8 ° min to max 26.6 ° |
19.8 | 26.6 ° | |
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Landing Gear Up at 19:44:02 |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 27R KSEE Gillespie Field.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -1.1 ° -2.8 ° min to max -0.3 ° |
-0.3 | -2.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 70 kt 56 kt min to max 80 kt |
80 | 77 kt | |
| 88.24 % |
Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 6.5 ° |
0.7 | 1.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.92 g 0.70 g min to max 1.22 g |
1.08 | 1.18 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 1,820 fpm 10 fpm min to max 3,489 fpm |
3,478 | 1,199 fpm | |
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Average altitude 798 ft agl 437 ft agl min to max 991 ft agl |
437 | 991 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 19.3 ° 1.1 ° min to max 30.2 ° |
30.0 | 14.8 ° |
Enroute climb started overhead Santee (California, United States). Climbing from 1,390 ft asl to 450 ft asl, an increase of 940 ft in 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kt 64 kt min to max 94 kt |
76 | 78 kt | |
| 52.68 % |
Average bank angle 16.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 63.7 ° |
3.1 | 4.1 ° | |
| 88 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 0.54 g min to max 1.92 g |
1.14 | 0.97 g | |
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Average VSI -600 fpm -2,892 fpm min to max 2,336 fpm |
1,581 | -1,170 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,189 ft asl 450 ft asl min to max 1,949 ft asl |
1,390 | 450 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -16.8 ° min to max 22.8 ° |
17.7 | -4.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:45:33 |
Approaching runway 09L at KSEE Gillespie Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 75 ft agl to 18 ft agl. A decrease of 57 ft in 5 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.2 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.2 ° Target 3.5 ° |
2.2 | 0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 78 kt 76 kt min to max 79 kt |
79 | 76 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.09 g 0.91 g min to max 1.24 g |
1.00 | 0.91 g | |
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Average VSI -782 fpm -1,162 fpm min to max -250 fpm |
-1,162 | -250 fpm | |
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Average altitude 38 ft agl 18 ft agl min to max 75 ft agl |
75 | 18 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -4.6 ° min to max 3.8 ° |
-4.6 | 1.5 ° |
Landing on runway 09L at KSEE Gillespie Field, runway length 4,627 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 76 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was slightly below target at 76 kt. Target 80 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 92 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
1.0 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.82 g min to max 1.13 g |
0.90 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 68 kt 61 kt min to max 76 kt |
76 | 61 kt | |
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Average VSI -70 fpm -248 fpm min to max 32 fpm |
-248 | -12 fpm | |
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Average altitude 4 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 8 ft agl |
8 | 3 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 1.4 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
1.4 | 4.7 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 1,015 ft. Touchdown speed at 61 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -12 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 87 °F. Wind 13 kt at 290 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 13 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -12 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 1,015 ft Target 1,500 ft |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 61 kt Target below 96 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 5.3 ft 4.6 ft left |
4.1 | 5.3 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
0.3 | 1.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g |
0.98 | 1.03 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 60 kt 60 kt min to max 61 kt |
61 | 60 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 4.0 ° min to max 4.7 ° |
4.7 | 4.0 ° |
The Aircraft Velocity XL successfully landed at KSEE Gillespie Field on runway 09L, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The final approach was executed from the west with a heading of 102.0° at 0 nm and 75 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates that the aircraft was positioned directly over the runway threshold, ensuring a safe and controlled descent.
Upon landing, the pilot achieved a threshold height, which suggests that the aircraft's altitude was well-managed during the approach. The threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 76 knots, which is still within an acceptable range. A higher speed could have resulted in a longer landing distance or even a failed landing, so the pilot's ability to adjust the aircraft's velocity to match the threshold speed was commendable.
The touchdown distance of 1,015 ft was deemed good, indicating that the aircraft decelerated effectively after touching down on the runway. The touchdown speed of 61 kt was also considered good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in gradually reducing the aircraft's velocity to avoid overrunning the runway. The touchdown rate of -12 fpm (feet per minute) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
In terms of alignment, the runway touchdown was very good, suggesting that the pilot's approach was accurate and the aircraft was positioned correctly on the runway. The local weather conditions at KSEE Gillespie Field were favorable, with a temperature of 87°F and winds blowing at 13 kt from a direction of 290°. The resulting crosswind was minimal at 2 kt, while the tailwind was 13 kt, which would have contributed to a shorter landing distance.
Overall, the landing of the Aircraft Velocity XL at KSEE Gillespie Field demonstrates the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's velocity, altitude, and alignment during the final approach. The successful landing with a score of 99.3% highlights the pilot's exceptional skills and ability to navigate complex flight maneuvers.
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