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The F-35B Lightning II took off from runway 24 at EGUL RAF Lakenheath, covering a takeoff distance of 101 meters, which accounted for 4% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 61 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 10 knots blowing from the west (270 degrees). The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots.
As the aircraft began its enroute climb, it started 1 mile southeast of Lakenheath, Suffolk, England. The climb took place from an altitude of 544 feet above sea level to 10,949 feet above sea level, resulting in an increase of 10,405 feet in just 4 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 25 nautical miles. The climb was a testament to the F-35B's impressive capabilities, showcasing its ability to rapidly ascend to high altitudes.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, starting overhead Boxford, Suffolk, England. The descent took place from an altitude of 10,564 feet above sea level to 659 feet above sea level, resulting in a decrease of 9,905 feet in just 3 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The descent was a smooth and controlled process, demonstrating the F-35B's ability to safely and efficiently transition from high altitudes to lower altitudes.
As the aircraft approached Wattisham Airfield, it began its final descent, reducing its altitude from 322 feet above ground level to 0 feet above ground level. This descent took place in just 2 seconds, resulting in a decrease of 322 feet. The touchdown speed was 150 knots, which was slightly faster than the recommended speed. The touchdown rate was also heavy, at -5,230 feet per minute, but the touchdown distance was good, covering 257 meters.
After touchdown, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in under 1 minute. The total flight distance was 36 nautical miles, and the flight lasted for 7 minutes. The F-35B used a total of -4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
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Entering runway 24 at EGUL RAF Lakenheath, Average speed was 6 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn |
0 | 0 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -0.4 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
-0.4 | 1.6 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 3.93 g 1.00 g min to max 9.16 g |
9.02 | 1.00 g | |
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Battery Master On at 20:36:24 |
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Engine 1 Started at 20:36:24 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:36:24 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 20:36:24 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:36:24 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:36:24 |
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Landing Gear Down at 20:36:24 |
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Parking Brake On at 20:36:24 |
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Parking Brake Off at 20:36:37 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:36:38 |
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Parking Brake On at 20:36:38 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 20:36:45 |
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Parking Brake Off at 20:39:47 |
Departure roll runway 24 at EGUL RAF Lakenheath. Takeoff distance 101 m 4 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 61 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 10 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 8 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 101 m 4 % of runway |
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| 0 % |
Liftoff speed was 61 kn Target 180 kn |
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| 98.29 % |
Runway alignment max 3.52 m 3.52 m left to 0.00 m left |
3.09 | 3.52 m | |
| 87.14 % |
Average g force 0.62 g 0.05 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 0.05 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.5 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.6 | -0.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 24 EGUL RAF Lakenheath.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 84.22 % |
Heading variation -2.0 ° -2.4 ° min to max -1.1 ° |
-1.1 | -2.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 97 kn 62 kn min to max 128 kn |
62 | 128 kn | |
| 99.87 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
0.0 | 1.4 ° | |
| 84.29 % |
Average g force 0.01 g -0.05 g min to max 0.07 g |
0.03 | 0.06 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 364 fpm 297 fpm min to max 436 fpm |
297 | 436 fpm | |
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Average altitude 23 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl |
0 | 48 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -0.5 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
-0.5 | 2.4 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 EGUL RAF Lakenheath.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 50.38 % |
Heading variation -2.9 ° -6.0 ° min to max -2.4 ° |
-2.4 | -6.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 153 kn 129 kn min to max 192 kn |
129 | 187 kn | |
| 95.5 % |
Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.7 ° |
1.5 | 2.1 ° | |
| 87.14 % |
Average g force 0.07 g 0.05 g min to max 0.21 g |
0.06 | 0.13 g | |
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Average VSI 760 fpm 432 fpm min to max 1,298 fpm |
445 | 984 fpm | |
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Average altitude 125 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 398 ft agl |
49 | 398 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.3 ° |
2.6 | 3.1 ° |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 24 EGUL RAF Lakenheath.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 10 % |
Heading variation -8.0 ° -9.4 ° min to max -6.8 ° |
-6.8 | -9.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 189 kn 188 kn min to max 192 kn |
188 | 192 kn | |
| 99.66 % |
Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
2.1 | 0.3 ° | |
| 90.29 % |
Average g force 0.20 g 0.16 g min to max 0.22 g |
0.16 | 0.22 g | |
| 0 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 772 fpm 487 fpm min to max 895 fpm |
895 | 487 fpm | |
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Average altitude 460 ft agl 412 ft agl min to max 497 ft agl |
412 | 497 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
2.7 | 0.6 ° | |
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Gear Not Retracted at 20:41:13 |
Enroute climb started 1 mile south east of Lakenheath (Suffolk, England). Climbing from 544 ft asl to 10,949 ft asl, an increase of 10,405 ft in 4 minutes and covering 25 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 73.82 % |
Average speed 292 kn 186 kn min to max 568 kn |
195 | 270 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 9.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 31.6 ° |
0.4 | 0.1 ° | |
| 77.14 % |
Average g force 0.73 g -0.30 g min to max 2.14 g |
0.18 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI 1,598 fpm -5,371 fpm min to max 11,278 fpm |
472 | -4,640 fpm | |
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Average altitude 5,613 ft asl 544 ft asl min to max 13,572 ft asl |
544 | 10,949 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.9 ° -7.4 ° min to max 13.6 ° |
2.6 | -6.0 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 20:41:51 |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 20:42:09 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:42:12 |
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Landing Gear Up at 20:42:12 |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 20:42:17 |
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Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 20:42:18 |
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Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 20:42:18 |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 20:42:21 |
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Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:42:32 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 20:42:20 |
Enroute descent started overhead Boxford (Suffolk, England). Descent from 10,564 ft asl to 659 ft asl, a decrease of 9,905 ft in 3 minutes and covering 9 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Average speed 255 kn 94 kn min to max 324 kn |
272 | 105 kn | |
| 96.48 % |
Average bank angle 19.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 41.8 ° |
9.8 | 0.3 ° | |
| 91.43 % |
Average g force 1.08 g 0.59 g min to max 1.80 g |
1.01 | 0.84 g | |
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Average VSI -3,424 fpm -9,925 fpm min to max 2,119 fpm |
-4,595 | -7,172 fpm | |
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Average altitude 4,023 ft asl 659 ft asl min to max 10,564 ft asl |
10,564 | 659 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -14.8 ° min to max 10.6 ° |
-6.1 | -1.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 20:47:44 |
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Landing Gear Down at 20:47:44 |
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Stall Warning Activated at 20:48:01 |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 20:48:04 |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 20:48:09 |
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Stall Warning Activated at 20:48:14 |
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| 100 % |
Landing Lights at 20:48:14 |
Approaching touchdown Wattisham Airfield. Descent from 322 ft agl to 0 ft agl. A decrease of 322 ft in 2 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 63.52 % |
Threshold speed at 115 kn was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 150 kn |
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| 0 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
-0.4 | 0.5 ° | |
| 0 % |
Average bank angle 53.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 174.4 ° |
0.6 | 172.6 ° | |
| 18.29 % |
Average g force 1.50 g -1.09 g min to max 4.36 g |
0.96 | -1.00 g | |
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Average speed 136 kn 115 kn min to max 150 kn |
115 | 150 kn | |
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Average VSI -6,674 fpm -7,544 fpm min to max -5,230 fpm |
-7,503 | -5,230 fpm | |
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Average altitude 50 ft agl -12 ft agl min to max 322 ft agl |
322 | -12 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.9 ° -5.5 ° min to max 11.0 ° |
1.6 | -5.5 ° | |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 20:48:18 |
Touchdown Wattisham Airfield. Touchdown speed at 150 knwas fast. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -5,230 fpm. Touchdown distance was good at 257 m. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 14 kn at 267 °. Crosswind: 7 kn Tailwind: 12 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Touchdown VSI was -5,230 fpm. |
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| 79.02 % |
Speed at touchdown 150 kn Target 132 kn |
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| 11.83 % |
Alignment max 27.23 m 23.02 m left |
12.32 | 27.23 m | |
| 0 % |
Average bank angle 59.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 179.2 ° |
172.6 | 43.1 ° | |
| 0 % |
Average g force 0.56 g -3.01 g min to max 4.88 g |
-1.00 | 0.58 g | |
| 60 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 42 kn 0 kn min to max 151 kn |
150 | 49 kn | |
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Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -60.7 ° min to max 66.7 ° |
-5.5 | -8.1 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 20:48:19 |
Exiting rollout Wattisham Airfield, Average speed was 46 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 61 kn 17 kn min to max 64 kn |
64 | 17 kn | |
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Average pitch angle -6.0 ° -9.6 ° min to max 34.4 ° |
-8.1 | 30.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 40.3 ° 7.6 ° min to max 43.1 ° |
43.1 | 14.9 ° | |
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Average g force 0.60 g 0.04 g min to max 1.65 g |
0.58 | 0.76 g |
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 15 kn 15 kn min to max 17 kn |
17 | 15 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn |
0 | 0 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.88 g 0.74 g min to max 0.89 g |
0.74 | 0.89 g | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 36.1 ° 33.7 ° min to max 36.2 ° |
33.7 | 36.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 2.2 ° 1.7 ° min to max 16.0 ° |
16.0 | 1.7 ° |
The F-35B Lightning II aircraft has successfully landed at Wattisham Airfield, but the landing was not without its challenges. The aircraft scored a 34.2% rating, indicating that there were some issues with the landing.
As the aircraft approached the runway, it began its descent from an altitude of 322 feet above ground level (agl) to touch down at 0 ft agl. This rapid descent of 322 ft in just 2 seconds suggests that the pilot may have been experiencing some difficulties in controlling the aircraft's rate of descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 150 knots, which is considered fast for a landing. This high speed, combined with a heavy touchdown rate of -5,230 feet per minute (fpm), indicates that the aircraft may have been experiencing some issues with its landing gear or the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
Despite these challenges, the aircraft's touchdown distance was recorded at 257 meters, which is considered good. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and bring it to a stop in a relatively short distance.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were also taken into account. The temperature was a relatively cool 15 °C, and the wind was blowing at 14 knots from a direction of 267 °. This resulted in a crosswind of 7 knots and a tailwind of 12 knots, which may have contributed to the difficulties experienced during the landing.
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