NZTG to NZTG Flight Report - DR400

Flight from NZTG to NZTG

Thursday, 13 June 2024 23:42

Minutes 11

7 nm

Fuel 3 kg

DR400

Departure

Runway 25 at NZTG

Tauranga

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

791 kg

Fuel

37 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

3 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 25 at NZTG

Tauranga

Tauranga Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

10 ft asl

Altitude

788 kg

Weight

34 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 86.76%

Pattern Score 80.82%

Departure Score 93.33%

Arrival Score 86.34%

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Flight Stages NZTG to NZTG

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Departure Roll

90 %

Departure roll runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga. Takeoff distance 0 m 0 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 3 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 0 m 0 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 58 kn Target 54 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.01 m 2.71 m left to 0.30 m right	2.59		-0.30 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.9 ° min to max 6.6 °	2.9		6.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 23:42:36
Info	Engine 1 Started at 23:42:36
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 23:42:36
Info	Landing Gear Down at 23:42:36
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:42:36
0 %	Landing Lights at 23:42:36
0 %	Strobe Lights at 23:42:37

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 NZTG Tauranga.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 62 kn 58 kn min to max 64 kn	58		64 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.0		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.13 g	1.06		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI 299 ft/m 136 ft/m min to max 436 ft/m	381		389 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	0		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.3 ° 6.0 ° min to max 10.6 °	6.9		6.7 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 NZTG Tauranga.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 62 kn 51 kn min to max 66 kn	64		60 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.6		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.75 g min to max 1.22 g	0.87		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 461 ft/m -290 ft/m min to max 1,221 ft/m	383		445 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 163 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 494 ft agl	48		494 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.3 ° 5.2 ° min to max 21.0 °	6.6		13.4 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 23:43:26

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 25 NZTG Tauranga. Distance was less than 1 nm in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 57 kn 55 kn min to max 59 kn	59		58 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 24.9 ° 9.7 ° min to max 32.1 °	9.7		29.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 475 ft/m -159 ft/m min to max 787 ft/m	621		-159 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 542 ft agl 513 ft agl min to max 557 ft agl	513		552 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.0 ° 2.2 ° min to max 16.1 °	15.3		2.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

75.87 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 25 NZTG Tauranga. Distance was 1 nm in 54 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
46.38 %	Heading -13.0 ° -23.6 ° min to max 11.1 °	11.1		-19.6 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kn 60 kn min to max 73 kn	60		70 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.81 g min to max 1.25 g	1.03		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 460 ft/m -637 ft/m min to max 1,071 ft/m	-440		1,071 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 738 ft agl 507 ft agl min to max 990 ft agl	542		990 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.1 °	25.1		16.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 8.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 14.4 °	0.6		11.6 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 78.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 78.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 69 kn min to max 81 kn	69		81 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.7 ° 5.2 ° min to max 21.6 °	18.1		5.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.11 g	0.87		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 470 ft/m 72 ft/m min to max 953 ft/m	953		72 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,073 ft agl 1,005 ft agl min to max 1,131 ft agl	1,005		1,131 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 1.4 ° min to max 8.9 °	8.9		1.4 °

Pattern Downwind

95.52 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 82 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.45 %	Heading -7.2 ° -16.8 ° min to max -4.6 °	-5.0		-16.8 °
100 %	Average altitude 1,048 ft agl 987 ft agl min to max 1,138 ft agl	1,130		987 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 82 kn min to max 102 kn	82		85 kn
98.86 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.73 g min to max 1.16 g	1.01		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI -103 ft/m -898 ft/m min to max 478 ft/m	-21		-723 ft/m
Info	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.4 °	4.6		15.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -5.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	1.8		-3.1 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

62.71 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 71 kn 57 kn min to max 92 kn	86		58 kn
78.56 %	Average bank angle 8.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 35.9 °	14.0		0.6 °
91.43 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.83 g min to max 1.40 g	0.89		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -391 ft/m -1,732 ft/m min to max 252 ft/m	-1,012		-58 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 628 ft agl 461 ft agl min to max 968 ft agl	968		461 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -9.8 ° min to max 6.2 °	-4.6		2.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:46:48
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:47:31

Arrival Final 1

76.19 %

Approaching runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 459 ft agl to 119 ft agl. A decrease of 339 ft in 50 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 4.7 ° 4.4 ° min to max 6.1 ° Target 3.0 °	4.5		6.1 °
100 %	Average speed 59 kn 57 kn min to max 61 kn	57		61 kn
84.4 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.0 °
96.57 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.8		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.82 g min to max 1.18 g	0.91		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -386 ft/m -642 ft/m min to max -31 ft/m	-105		-246 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 282 ft agl 119 ft agl min to max 459 ft agl	459		119 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -3.4 ° min to max 7.3 °	0.8		5.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:48:48
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 23:48:49
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:48:51

Arrival Final 1

95.05 %

Approaching runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 118 ft agl to 163 ft agl. A decrease of 45 ft in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
75.24 %	Approach angle 12.5 ° 6.6 ° min to max 21.9 ° Target 3.0 °	6.6		21.9 °
100 %	Average speed 63 kn 62 kn min to max 63 kn	63		63 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.8		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.19 g	1.15		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 331 ft/m -118 ft/m min to max 528 ft/m	-118		367 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 141 ft agl 118 ft agl min to max 163 ft agl	118		163 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 7.3 ° min to max 11.3 °	8.0		7.3 °

Go-around

98.69 %

Go-Around runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga at 167 ft agl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 78 kn 62 kn min to max 109 kn	64		64 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 37.7 °	2.6		1.0 °
86.86 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.72 g min to max 1.48 g	0.98		0.99 g
Info	Average altitude 435 ft agl 167 ft agl min to max 605 ft agl	167		176 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° -11.0 ° min to max 13.6 °	7.4		-0.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:52:06

Arrival Final 1

95.08 %

Approaching runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 167 ft agl to 110 ft agl. A decrease of 58 ft in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
75.42 %	Approach angle 5.4 ° 5.2 ° min to max 5.7 ° Target 3.0 °	5.2		5.7 °
100 %	Average speed 65 kn 64 kn min to max 65 kn	65		64 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	0.98		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -504 ft/m -534 ft/m min to max -469 ft/m	-534		-525 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 140 ft agl 110 ft agl min to max 167 ft agl	167		110 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.8		-0.8 °

Arrival Landing

52.09 %

Landing on runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga, runway length 1,823 m. Threshold height at 93 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.67 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kn. Target 55 kn
14.76 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
99.87 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.6		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.88 g min to max 1.14 g	0.97		0.92 g
Info	Average speed 56 kn 45 kn min to max 64 kn	64		45 kn
Info	Average VSI -338 ft/m -614 ft/m min to max 17 ft/m	-580		-94 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 37 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 93 ft agl	93		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° -1.4 ° min to max 10.2 °	-1.4		6.4 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 23:52:53
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 23:52:54

Arrival Touchdown

97.86 %

Touchdown distance was good at 485 m. Touchdown speed at 45 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -94 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.9 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 3 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.38 %	Touchdown VSI was -94 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 485 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 45 kn Target 51 kn
93.42 %	Runway alignment max 4.85 m 4.56 m left	4.33		4.85 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.92 g min to max 1.17 g	0.92		1.07 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 45 kn 45 kn min to max 45 kn	45		45 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 3.3 ° min to max 6.4 °	6.4		3.4 °

Arrival Rollout

91.65 %

Total landing distance 688 m, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.1 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 688 m 38 % of runway.
81.44 %	Runway alignment max 8.14 m 8.14 m left to 0.00 m left	4.90		3.16 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 39 kn 30 kn min to max 42 kn	42		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.5		2.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 20 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kn 9 kn min to max 29 kn	29		12 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.1 °	3.0		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

95 %

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 kn 7 kn min to max 12 kn	12		7 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 2.3 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.5		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.3 °
0 %	Taxi Lights at 23:54:10

Takeoff on runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga in the DR400

93.33 %

90 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga. Takeoff distance 0 m 0 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 3 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 0 m using 0 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 58 kn - Target 54 kn

Alignment

100 %

2.71 m left to 0.30 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 NZTG Tauranga.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 NZTG Tauranga.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga in the DR400

Landing Score 84.17 %

Landing Summary

First and foremost, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 84.2%! This is a commendable accomplishment and shows your proficiency as a pilot. Despite some areas for improvement, you should be proud of your overall performance.

Let's delve into the detailed analysis of your landing phases to highlight both your strengths and areas for growth.

In the Approach Phase, it is noted that your descent path was above the glideslope limit and your speed was well above the target. While this may have posed some challenges during the approach, it presents a valuable learning opportunity to focus on maintaining a steady descent path and managing your speed more effectively in future landings.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is evident that your threshold height was significantly above target and your landing flare was described as very poor. These aspects are crucial in ensuring a smooth and safe touchdown, so practicing these elements is key to enhancing your landing technique.

However, in the Touchdown Phase, there were several positive points to highlight. Your touchdown rate was excellent, and your speed was on target. Additionally, your touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and runway touchdown position were both within acceptable parameters. This showcases your ability to execute a successful touchdown when certain conditions are met.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly off, being 8.1 meters from the centerline. While runway alignment is important for a precise landing, this minor deviation can be improved with practice and attention to detail.

Overall, your performance demonstrates a strong foundation in aircraft landing skills, with room for growth in specific areas such as descent path management, threshold height, landing flare, and runway alignment. By focusing on these aspects and continuing to hone your technique, you are on track to further improve your landing proficiency and achieve even higher scores in the future.

Keep up the great work and remember that every landing is an opportunity to learn and grow as a pilot. Your dedication to mastering these skills will undoubtedly lead to even greater success in your aviation endeavors. Good job on your landing score of 84.2%, and I look forward to hearing about your continued progress and achievements in the future.

95.08 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 167 ft agl to 110 ft agl. A decrease of 58 ft in 6 seconds.

Glideslope

75.42 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

75.42 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

52.09 %

Landing

Landing on runway 25 at NZTG Tauranga, runway length 1,823 m. Threshold height at 93 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kn.

Height

14.76 %

Threshold height at 93 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

93.67 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kt. Target 55 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank