KUZA to KUZA Flight Report - PA28 Warrior II

Flight from KUZA to KUZA

Sunday, 23 February 2025 15:37

Minutes 7

8 nm

Fuel 4 lbs

PA28 Warrior II

Departure

Runway 02 at KUZA

Rock Hill - York County Airport

Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

Altitude

663 ft asl

Weight

1,486 lbs

Fuel

186 lbs

Temperature

57 °F

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

20.0 °

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 02 at KUZA

Rock Hill - York County Airport

Rock Hill South Carolina, United States

663 ft asl

Altitude

1,482 lbs

Weight

182 lbs

Fuel

55 °F

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

20.0 °

Wind Direction

4 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.13%

Pattern Score 93.49%

Departure Score 95%

Arrival Score 99.9%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, required a takeoff distance of 346 feet, which was 6% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 70 knots.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the pilot encountered a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 4 knots at 20 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 4 knots. The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 02, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds.

The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 1 nautical mile in 39 seconds. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 76.2 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 81 seconds to complete.

The pilot then turned onto the base leg, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 50.2 degrees to the runway. The base leg was 1 nautical mile long and took 60 seconds to complete. The final turn onto the runway was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds.

The final approach to runway 02 was made from the south, with a heading of 10.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 378 feet above ground level. The pilot landed the aircraft on the runway, which was 5,502 feet long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was achieved at 67 knots.

The touchdown distance was good at 972 feet, and the touchdown speed was 55 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -60 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 1 minute. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight took 7 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 4 pounds of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, Average speed was 57 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 54 kn 54 kn min to max 54 kn	54		54 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.5		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. Takeoff distance 346 ft 6 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 70 kn. Local weather - Temperature 55 °F. Wind 4 kn at 20 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 346 ft 6 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 70 kn Target 65 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.4 ft 0.0 ft left to 4.4 ft right	-4.1		-3.9 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.09 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.9 °	-0.5		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 15:37:13
Info	Engine 1 Started at 15:37:13
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:37:13
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:37:13
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 15:37:13
Info	Landing Gear Down at 15:37:13
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:37:13
0 %	Landing Lights at 15:37:13

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 02 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kn 70 kn min to max 84 kn	70		84 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.0		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.18 g	1.11		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 436 fpm 356 fpm min to max 501 fpm	356		436 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	0		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.1 ° min to max 3.6 °	1.1		3.1 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:37:19

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 02 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 89 kn 84 kn min to max 94 kn	84		92 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.9		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.05 g	1.04		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 670 fpm 391 fpm min to max 1,380 fpm	439		391 fpm
Info	Average altitude 125 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 458 ft agl	47		458 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 7.1 °	3.1		0.2 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 02 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kn 90 kn min to max 92 kn	92		90 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 13.6 ° 5.9 ° min to max 15.5 °	5.9		14.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 253 fpm 60 fpm min to max 421 fpm	334		421 fpm
Info	Average altitude 517 ft agl 468 ft agl min to max 572 ft agl	468		572 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.5 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.0		1.9 °

Pattern Crosswind

98.42 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 02 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 39 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.48 %	Heading -5.5 ° -17.4 ° min to max 14.9 °	14.9		-17.4 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 88 kn min to max 102 kn	90		92 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 559 fpm 236 fpm min to max 871 fpm	427		536 fpm
Info	Average altitude 735 ft agl 579 ft agl min to max 959 ft agl	579		959 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 15.2 °	14.8		9.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -0.4 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.9		1.2 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 76.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 76.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 91 kn min to max 96 kn	92		96 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.1 ° 7.0 ° min to max 17.2 °	10.3		7.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -73 fpm -240 fpm min to max 448 fpm	448		-240 fpm
Info	Average altitude 957 ft agl 922 ft agl min to max 979 ft agl	965		922 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -2.6 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		-2.6 °

Pattern Downwind

86.21 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 81 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.0 ° -16.2 ° min to max 168.9 °	0.1		-16.2 °
54.02 %	Average altitude 742 ft agl 590 ft agl min to max 917 ft agl	917		590 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 91 kn 74 kn min to max 97 kn	96		74 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -239 fpm -421 fpm min to max -57 fpm	-259		-179 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.2 °	3.7		13.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -4.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	-2.8		-1.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:40:07
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 15:40:37

Pattern Base Leg Turn

99.79 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 50.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.31 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 50.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 70 kn 68 kn min to max 74 kn	74		68 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 10.5 ° 7.0 ° min to max 12.5 °	12.5		7.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -207 fpm -402 fpm min to max -59 fpm	-260		-223 fpm
Info	Average altitude 539 ft agl 510 ft agl min to max 585 ft agl	585		510 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -2.9 ° min to max 0.1 °	-2.5		-0.7 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 60 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.3 ° -14.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.5		-14.4 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kn 63 kn min to max 73 kn	68		63 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		0.99 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 456 ft agl 411 ft agl min to max 506 ft agl	506		411 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.4 °	4.8		6.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.2 ° min to max 1.3 °	-0.8		-0.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 15:41:46

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 64 kn 62 kn min to max 67 kn	63		67 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 13.6 °	6.3		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -57 fpm -232 fpm min to max 99 fpm	-212		-83 fpm
Info	Average altitude 395 ft agl 381 ft agl min to max 407 ft agl	407		381 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -2.8 ° min to max 1.9 °	-0.4		-2.8 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 378 ft agl to 326 ft agl. A decrease of 52 ft in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kn 67 kn min to max 72 kn	67		72 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.4 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.0		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.00 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -306 fpm -501 fpm min to max -122 fpm	-122		-501 fpm
Info	Average altitude 357 ft agl 326 ft agl min to max 378 ft agl	378		326 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.4 ° -4.9 ° min to max -3.3 °	-3.3		-4.9 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 318 ft agl to 29 ft agl. A decrease of 289 ft in 44 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		1.5 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kn 67 kn min to max 73 kn	73		67 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -381 fpm -506 fpm min to max -168 fpm	-506		-325 fpm
Info	Average altitude 87 ft agl 29 ft agl min to max 318 ft agl	318		29 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -5.0 ° min to max -2.4 °	-4.6		-2.4 °

Arrival Landing

99.42 %

Landing on runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, runway length 5,502 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 67 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 67 kn. Target 65 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
97.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.0		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.01		0.96 g
Info	Average speed 62 kn 55 kn min to max 67 kn	67		55 kn
Info	Average VSI -153 fpm -323 fpm min to max -34 fpm	-323		-60 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 22 ft agl	22		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -2.4 ° min to max 1.3 °	-2.4		0.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 972 ft. Touchdown speed at 55 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -60 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 55 °F. Wind 4 kn at 20 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -60 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 972 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 55 kn Target below 61 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.0 ft 1.7 ft right	-1.5		-2.0 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.96 g min to max 1.12 g	0.96		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 55 kn 54 kn min to max 55 kn	55		54 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.3		0.9 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,449 ft, 26 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,449 ft 26 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.2 ft 0.0 ft left to 4.2 ft right	-2.0		-3.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 47 kn 32 kn min to max 50 kn	50		32 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.0		-1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 22 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kn 11 kn min to max 28 kn	28		11 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -1.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	-1.1		0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:43:55
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:43:56

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 10 kn 8 kn min to max 11 kn	11		8 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kn max 11 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.5		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 15:45:02

Takeoff on runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport in the PA28 Warrior II

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 346 ft using 6.29 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 70 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.0 ft left to 4.4 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

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 02 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 02 KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport in the PA28 Warrior II

Landing Score 99.85 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport, achieving a score of 99.8%. The final approach to runway 02 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 10.0° at 1 nautical mile and 378 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 55 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed of 67 knots. The touchdown distance of 972 feet was also within the expected range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown rate of -60 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 55°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 20°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 4 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The runway length of 5,502 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.

The total landing distance of 1,449 feet was 26% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing and rollout phases. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 378 ft agl to 326 ft agl. A decrease of 52 ft in 9 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 02 at KUZA Rock Hill - York County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 318 ft agl to 29 ft agl. A decrease of 289 ft in 44 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %