Departure
Arrival
Departing from Lukla Airport (VNLK), situated in the Province 1 of Nepal, the DA62 aircraft initiated its enroute climb 5 miles southwest of the airport. As it ascended from an initial altitude of 12,672 feet above sea level, the aircraft successfully increased its altitude to 9,356 feet above sea level, a gain of 3,317 feet in just 2 minutes, while covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate showcased the aircraft's capabilities in high-altitude environments.
As the DA62 approached the final stages of its flight, it began its final approach to runway 06 at Lukla Airport from the southwest, aligning itself with a heading of 60.0° at an altitude of 1 foot above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft landed smoothly on the 1,785-foot-long runway, with a threshold height that met the desired standards. Although the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 79 knots, the touchdown distance of 810 feet and touchdown speed of 58 knots were both within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of 976 feet per minute was also optimal, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 80°F and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 304°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the tailwind component was 2 knots. The DA62's performance in these conditions was impressive, with a total landing distance of 1,402 feet, which accounted for 79% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The entire flight, which covered a distance of 5 nautical miles, consumed a mere 2 pounds of fuel and lasted for 2 minutes.
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Enroute Climb
98.6 %
Enroute climb started 5 miles south west of VNLK Lukla Airport Lukla (Province 1, Nepal). Climbing from 12,672 ft asl to 9,356 ft asl, an increase of 3,317 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 155 kt 99 kt min to max 187 kt |
135 | 99 kt | |
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Average bank angle 9.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 39.7 ° |
12.8 | 3.7 ° | |
| 86 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 0.59 g min to max 1.99 g |
1.33 | 0.95 g | |
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Average VSI -2,265 fpm -7,771 fpm min to max 111 fpm |
-4,455 | -843 fpm | |
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Average altitude 10,547 ft asl 9,356 ft asl min to max 12,672 ft asl |
12,672 | 9,356 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -5.8 ° -19.6 ° min to max 2.7 ° |
-11.0 | -2.4 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 13:08:54 |
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Engine 1 Started at 13:08:54 |
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Engine 2 Started at 13:08:54 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:08:54 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 13:08:54 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 13:08:54 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:08:54 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 13:08:54 |
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Beacon Lights Switched Off at 13:08:57 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 13:08:57 |
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Navigation Lights Switched Off at 13:08:57 |
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Landing Gear Down at 13:08:57 |
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Pitot Heat Switched On at 13:08:57 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 13:10:27 |
Arrival Final 2
100 %
Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1 ft agl to -59 ft agl. A decrease of 60 ft in 4 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
0.8 | -0.6 ° | |
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Average speed 94 kt 89 kt min to max 96 kt |
95 | 89 kt | |
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Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.1 | -0.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.03 g 0.88 g min to max 1.13 g |
0.88 | 0.93 g | |
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Average VSI -944 fpm -1,146 fpm min to max -695 fpm |
-1,009 | -695 fpm | |
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Average altitude -33 ft agl -59 ft agl min to max 1 ft agl |
1 | -59 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -3.8 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-3.8 | -0.5 ° |
Arrival Final 1
99.91 %
Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -112 ft agl. A decrease of 40 ft in 4 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle -3.1 ° -3.7 ° min to max -1.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
-1.0 | -3.7 ° | |
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Average speed 84 kt 82 kt min to max 89 kt |
89 | 82 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 99.14 % |
Average g force 0.90 g 0.77 g min to max 1.53 g |
0.77 | 0.78 g | |
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Average VSI -394 fpm -985 fpm min to max -147 fpm |
-764 | -147 fpm | |
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Average altitude -106 ft agl -114 ft agl min to max -72 ft agl |
-72 | -112 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -2.4 ° min to max 9.2 ° |
-2.4 | 2.3 ° | |
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Stall Warning Activated at 13:10:53 |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 13:10:54 |
Arrival Landing
95.8 %
Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 1,785 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 79 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was slightly below target at 79 kt. Target 83 kt |
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| 97.22 % |
Target 29 ft agl |
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| 90.92 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 96.4 % |
Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.0 | -0.6 ° | |
| 91.23 % |
Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
0.3 | 5.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.11 g 0.85 g min to max 1.43 g |
1.03 | 0.85 g | |
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Average speed 70 kt 58 kt min to max 79 kt |
79 | 58 kt | |
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Average VSI 631 fpm -114 fpm min to max 1,168 fpm |
-114 | 976 fpm | |
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Average altitude 66 ft agl 36 ft agl min to max 114 ft agl |
36 | 114 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 13.0 ° 5.5 ° min to max 15.6 ° |
5.5 | 13.0 ° | |
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Stall Warning Activated at 13:10:56 |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 13:10:58 |
Arrival Touchdown
97.86 %
Touchdown distance was good at 810 ft. Touchdown speed at 58 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 976 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 80 °F. Wind 5 kt at 304 °. Crosswind: 5 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was 976 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 810 ft Target 1,095 ft |
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Speed at touchdown 58 kt Target below 76 kt |
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Runway alignment max 9.7 ft 8.8 ft right |
-9.7 | -7.7 ft | |
| 57.11 % |
Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
5.6 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.17 g 0.85 g min to max 1.28 g |
0.85 | 1.16 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 57 kt 56 kt min to max 58 kt |
58 | 56 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 10.5 ° 7.7 ° min to max 13.0 ° |
13.0 | 7.7 ° |
Arrival Rollout
87.27 %
Total landing distance 1,402 ft, 79 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 85.83 % |
Landing distance 1,402 ft 79 % of runway. |
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| 94.51 % |
Runway alignment max 22.2 ft 14.9 ft left to 7.2 ft right |
-7.2 | 14.9 ft | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.12 g |
1.12 | 0.97 g | |
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Average speed 61 kt 39 kt min to max 71 kt |
71 | 39 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 6.6 ° min to max 8.0 ° |
7.2 | 7.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.4 ° |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 11 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 16 kt 3 kt min to max 32 kt |
32 | 3 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -1.6 ° min to max 3.3 ° |
3.3 | -1.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.8 | 1.0 ° | |
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Average g force 0.93 g 0.50 g min to max 1.00 g |
0.50 | 0.99 g |
The final approach to runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from the south west, heading 60.0°, was executed with precision. The aircraft descended from 1 ft above ground level (agl) at 0 nm, maintaining a stable and controlled trajectory. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 79 kt, but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 810 ft was good, and the touchdown speed of 58 kt was also satisfactory. Notably, the touchdown rate of 976 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway.
Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out along the runway, maintaining very good alignment. The total landing distance of 1,402 ft was 79% of the runway length, indicating a safe and controlled stop. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 80°F and winds of 5 kt at 304°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. Overall, the landing was scored 95.2%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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