LFLJ to LFKX Flight Report - Kodiak 100

Flight from LFLJ to LFKX

Monday, 24 March 2025 17:43

Minutes 12

18 nm

Fuel 29 kg

Kodiak 100

Departure

Runway 04 at LFLJ

Courchevel Altiport

Saint-Bon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Altitude

6,476 ft asl

Weight

2,424 kg

Fuel

478 kg

Temperature

-4 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

274.4 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 15 at LFKX

Méribel Altiport

Les Allues Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

5,591 ft asl

Altitude

2,395 kg

Weight

450 kg

Fuel

-4 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.21%

Departure Score 89.26%

Enroute Score 99.39%

Arrival Score 96.99%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 04 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport, a small airfield in the French Alps. The Kodiak 100 aircraft accelerated down the 295-meter runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 77 knots. The local weather conditions at the time were quite chilly, with a temperature of -3°C and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 274 degrees.

As the aircraft climbed away from Courchevel, it began a series of enroute descents and climbs, navigating through the picturesque Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of France. The first descent took the aircraft from 6,102 feet above sea level to 5,476 feet, a decrease of 626 feet in just one minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This was followed by a climb from 5,492 feet to 6,711 feet, an increase of 1,220 feet in two minutes, covering 4 nautical miles.

The flight continued with a series of descents and climbs, each one taking the aircraft through a different part of the French Alps. The aircraft descended from 6,712 feet to 4,231 feet in three minutes, covering 4 nautical miles, and then climbed from 4,221 feet to 5,677 feet in two minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. The final leg of the flight was a level cruise at 5,677 feet, lasting two minutes and covering 3 nautical miles.

As the aircraft approached its destination, Méribel Altiport (LFKX), it began its final approach to runway 15 from the northwest, heading 155.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 19 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the 407-meter runway at a speed of 62 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 13 meters, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -96 feet per minute.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of -4°C and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The aircraft's performance was impressive, with a total landing distance of 249 meters, just 61% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.

In total, the flight covered a distance of 18 nautical miles, taking 12 minutes to complete and using 29 kilograms of fuel. The aircraft's performance was impressive, with a smooth and controlled takeoff and landing, and a series of precise and efficient enroute descents and climbs.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 04 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport, Average speed was 4 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 5 kt 0 kt min to max 12 kt	0		12 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.0 ° min to max 5.7 °	1.6		1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.1		0.6 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 17:43:49
Info	Engine 1 Started at 17:43:49
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 17:43:49
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:43:49
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 17:44:44
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 17:44:46
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 17:44:52
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:45:52
Info	Parking Brake Off at 17:45:56
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:46:31
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 17:46:34
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:46:36
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:47:03
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:47:29

Departure Roll

84.46 %

Departure roll runway 04 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport. Takeoff distance 295 m 54 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 77 kt. Local weather - Temperature -3 °C. Wind 2 kt at 274 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 295 m 54 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 77 kt Target 75 kt
67.31 %	Runway alignment max 12.02 m 0.00 m left to 12.02 m right	-10.28		-12.02 m
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.63 g min to max 1.26 g	0.98		1.26 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -5.3 ° -10.2 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		-2.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.4 °	0.8		5.4 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 17:47:43

Departure Climb 1

92.49 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 LFLJ Courchevel Altiport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
79.33 %	Heading variation 2.7 ° 2.1 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.1		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 78 kt min to max 93 kt	78		93 kt
91.66 %	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.9 ° min to max 5.2 °	5.2		1.0 °
97.43 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.84 g min to max 1.59 g	1.37		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI -809 fpm -1,112 fpm min to max -682 fpm	-1,112		-682 fpm
Info	Average altitude -149 ft agl -173 ft agl min to max -124 ft agl	-124		-173 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -3.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	-1.9		-0.4 °

Departure Climb 2

96.83 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 LFLJ Courchevel Altiport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.12 %	Heading variation 2.9 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.9		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 93 kt min to max 100 kt	93		100 kt
99.21 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 1.1 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.1		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.94 g min to max 1.13 g	1.13		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -579 fpm -673 fpm min to max -369 fpm	-673		-369 fpm
Info	Average altitude -178 ft agl -192 ft agl min to max -174 ft agl	-174		-192 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.5 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.4		-0.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:48:02

Departure Climb 3

83.27 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04 LFLJ Courchevel Altiport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
61.5 %	Heading variation -0.8 ° -6.3 ° min to max 3.1 °	3.1		-6.3 °
100 %	Average speed 135 kt 102 kt min to max 156 kt	102		156 kt
54.84 %	Average bank angle 13.2 ° 3.6 ° min to max 19.2 °	3.6		19.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.78 g min to max 1.26 g	0.87		0.80 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI -558 fpm -936 fpm min to max -158 fpm	-470		-782 fpm
Info	Average altitude -358 ft agl -468 ft agl min to max -201 ft agl	-201		-468 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -2.6 ° min to max 1.3 °	-1.2		-0.9 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:48:13

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead Courchevel (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France). Descent from 6,102 ft asl to 5,476 ft asl, a decrease of 626 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 167 kt 156 kt min to max 174 kt	156		162 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 32.0 ° 12.4 ° min to max 38.8 °	23.4		12.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.80 g min to max 1.40 g	0.85		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -917 fpm -1,992 fpm min to max 611 fpm	-1,089		611 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5,661 ft asl 5,452 ft asl min to max 6,102 ft asl	6,102		5,476 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -4.4 ° min to max 4.6 °	-1.4		4.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Climb

99.86 %

Enroute climb started overhead Bozel (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France). Climbing from 5,492 ft asl to 6,711 ft asl, an increase of 1,220 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 147 kt 135 kt min to max 161 kt	161		156 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 18.4 °	8.0		5.5 °
98.57 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.45 g min to max 1.39 g	1.04		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 799 fpm -452 fpm min to max 2,221 fpm	815		128 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6,316 ft asl 5,492 ft asl min to max 6,711 ft asl	5,492		6,711 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 0.8 ° min to max 10.7 °	4.7		1.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Descent 2

97.07 %

Enroute descent started overhead Hautecour la Basse (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France). Descent from 6,712 ft asl to 4,231 ft asl, a decrease of 2,481 ft in 3 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 129 kt 94 kt min to max 171 kt	156		160 kt
92.68 %	Average bank angle 17.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 43.7 °	6.9		27.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.79 g min to max 1.42 g	0.94		1.42 g
Info	Average VSI -789 fpm -2,277 fpm min to max 1,500 fpm	74		-1,451 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5,235 ft asl 4,093 ft asl min to max 6,712 ft asl	6,712		4,231 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -8.2 ° min to max 12.0 °	1.2		0.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:51:55
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:52:38
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:53:16
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:53:30

Enroute Climb 2

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Le Bois (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France). Climbing from 4,221 ft asl to 5,677 ft asl, an increase of 1,455 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 144 kt 125 kt min to max 162 kt	161		140 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.5 ° 1.2 ° min to max 26.3 °	26.3		7.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.65 g min to max 1.36 g	1.36		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 1,036 fpm -877 fpm min to max 2,683 fpm	-877		-442 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5,095 ft asl 4,220 ft asl min to max 5,747 ft asl	4,221		5,677 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max 12.6 °	2.1		0.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Salins-les-Thermes (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 5,531 ft asl 5,447 ft asl min to max 5,668 ft asl	5,668		5,572 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 86 kt min to max 139 kt	139		87 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 21.8 °	7.9		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.77 g min to max 1.23 g	0.96		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -1.3 ° min to max 4.0 °	-0.0		-0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:55:30
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:55:59
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 17:56:19

Arrival Final 2

99.06 %

Approaching runway 15 at LFKX Méribel Altiport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -32 ft agl. A decrease of 13 ft in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 ° Target 3.0 °	0.0		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 74 kt min to max 88 kt	88		74 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		-0.0 °
95.3 %	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 4.7 °	2.1		3.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.06 g	0.96		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -49 fpm -140 fpm min to max 64 fpm	-15		-140 fpm
Info	Average altitude -25 ft agl -32 ft agl min to max -19 ft agl	-19		-32 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.7 ° min to max 2.0 °	-0.7		1.1 °

Arrival Final 1

96.01 %

Approaching runway 15 at LFKX Méribel Altiport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -12 ft agl. A decrease of 25 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.6 ° Target 3.0 °	-0.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 65 kt 62 kt min to max 71 kt	71		62 kt
95.6 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	-0.3		0.2 °
84.46 %	Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.0 °	0.8		2.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.79 g min to max 1.23 g	1.05		0.82 g
Info	Average VSI -30 fpm -200 fpm min to max 352 fpm	-118		-25 fpm
Info	Average altitude -14 ft agl -45 ft agl min to max -6 ft agl	-37		-12 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 0.6 ° min to max 6.2 °	2.8		1.8 °

Arrival Landing

99.83 %

Landing on runway 15 at LFKX Méribel Altiport, runway length 407 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 62 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 62 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 22 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
98.26 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 2.3 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.8		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.86 g 0.82 g min to max 0.89 g	0.82		0.89 g
Info	Average speed 62 kt 62 kt min to max 62 kt	62		62 kt
Info	Average VSI -67 fpm -96 fpm min to max -35 fpm	-35		-96 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 5 ft agl	5		4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.8		2.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.61 %

Touchdown distance was good at 13 m. Touchdown speed at 62 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -96 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature -4 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -96 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 13 m Target 288 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 62 kt Target below 63 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.59 m 0.37 m left	0.59		0.51 m
98.47 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.3		0.5 °
93.71 %	Average g force 1.18 g 0.89 g min to max 1.72 g	0.89		1.16 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 61 kt 60 kt min to max 62 kt	62		60 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.4		2.4 °

Arrival Rollout

93.42 %

Total landing distance 249 m, 61 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 249 m 61 % of runway.
85.39 %	Runway alignment max 7.58 m 7.06 m left to 0.52 m right	0.51		-0.27 m
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.85 g min to max 1.26 g	1.16		0.94 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 35 kt min to max 66 kt	66		35 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 9.4 °	2.4		6.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.6 °	0.5		0.4 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 11 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kt 6 kt min to max 34 kt	34		6 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.8		1.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.5		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	0.96		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:58:16
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 17:58:23
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 17:58:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:58:27
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:58:28

Takeoff on runway 04 at LFLJ Courchevel Altiport in the Kodiak 100

89.26 %

84.46 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 295 m using 54.05 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 77 kn - Target 75 kn

Alignment

67.31 %

0.00 m left to 12.02 m right

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

92.49 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 LFLJ Courchevel Altiport.

Heading

79.33 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

91.66 %

97.43 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

96.83 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 LFLJ Courchevel Altiport.

Heading

88.12 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.21 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

83.27 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04 LFLJ Courchevel Altiport.

Heading

61.5 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

54.84 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 15 at LFKX Méribel Altiport in the Kodiak 100

Landing Score 96.47 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft in question is a Kodiak 100, which successfully landed at LFKX Méribel Altiport. The final approach was conducted from the north-west, heading 155.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of -19 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, achieving a perfect runway touchdown alignment.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 15, which has a length of 407 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 62 knots. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance was good at 13 meters, and the touchdown speed was also within the acceptable range at 62 knots.

One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate, which was recorded at -96 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and with minimal deceleration, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and the runway.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of -4°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a safe and successful landing.

The total landing distance was 249 meters, which represents 61% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.

Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the capabilities of the Kodiak 100 aircraft. The high score of 96.5% reflects the excellence of the landing, and it is clear that the pilot was able to execute a safe and successful landing in challenging weather conditions.

99.06 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 15 at LFKX Méribel Altiport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -32 ft agl. A decrease of 13 ft in 14 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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