LPPI to LPPI Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from LPPI to LPPI

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 12:00

Minutes 7

12 nm

Fuel 5 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 09 at LPPI

Pico Airport

Pico Island, Azores, Portugal

Altitude

108 ft asl

Weight

965 kg

Fuel

101 kg

Temperature

22 °C

Wind Speed

17 kt

Wind Direction

136.3 °

Headwind

10 kt

Crosswind

13 kt

Arrival

Runway 09 at LPPI

Pico Airport

Pico Island Azores, Portugal

108 ft asl

Altitude

960 kg

Weight

96 kg

Fuel

21 °C

Temperature

17 kt

Wind Speed

137.0 °

Wind Direction

10 kt

Headwind

13 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 88.83%

Pattern Score 94.8%

Departure Score 93.21%

Arrival Score 78.49%

The flight in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche began with a departure roll on runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport. The takeoff distance was 237 meters, which was 15% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 80 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 21°C with a wind of 17 knots at 136°, resulting in a crosswind of 14 knots and a headwind of 10 knots.

The pilot entered a left-hand pattern from runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 47 seconds. The pattern continued with a left-hand crosswind leg from runway 09, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The flight then proceeded to the downwind turn, with a distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 65.2°. The downwind leg covered 2 nautical miles in 40 seconds, followed by the base leg turn with a distance of 3 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 47.7°. The base leg was less than 1 nautical mile in distance and took 30 seconds to complete. The final turn before landing covered less than 1 nautical mile in 39 seconds.

A go-around was performed on runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport at 436 feet above ground level. The final landing was on runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport, which has a length of 1,582 meters. The height at the threshold was 44 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 92 knots. The touchdown occurred 524 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 56 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -95 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 796 meters, which was 50% of the total runway length.

Overall, the total flight distance was 12 nautical miles, which took 8 minutes and used 5 kilograms of fuel. The flight was conducted under challenging crosswind conditions, requiring precise handling and navigation throughout the pattern and landing phases.

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Departure Roll

92.23 %

Departure roll runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport. Takeoff distance 237 m 15 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 80 kn. Local weather - Temperature 21 °C. Wind 17 kn at 136 °. Crosswind: 14 kn Headwind: 10 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 237 m 15 % of runway
92.45 %	Liftoff speed was 80 kn Target 70 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.20 m 1.60 m left to 1.60 m right	-0.04		-0.52 m
87.43 %	Average g force 0.20 g 0.06 g min to max 1.15 g	0.40		1.12 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.6		2.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 6.9 °	2.3		6.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 12:00:35
Info	Engine 1 Started at 12:00:35
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 12:00:35
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 12:00:35
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 12:00:35
Info	Landing Gear Down at 12:00:35
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 12:00:35
0 %	Landing Lights at 12:00:35

Departure Climb 1

97.38 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 09 LPPI Pico Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kn 80 kn min to max 99 kn	80		97 kn
91.13 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.4 °	5.4		2.9 °
96 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.78 g min to max 1.64 g	1.12		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 203 ft/m -165 ft/m min to max 969 ft/m	333		969 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	0		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -0.8 ° min to max 8.1 °	2.6		8.0 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 09 LPPI Pico Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 94 kn min to max 97 kn	97		94 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	3.0		4.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.80 g min to max 1.02 g	0.98		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 1,124 ft/m 989 ft/m min to max 1,187 ft/m	989		1,187 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 68 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 86 ft agl	49		86 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 6.9 ° min to max 8.0 °	8.0		6.9 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 09 LPPI Pico Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 47 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 113 kn 93 kn min to max 131 kn	94		127 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 10.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.0 °	5.1		16.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.75 g min to max 1.10 g	0.95		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 632 ft/m -27 ft/m min to max 1,186 ft/m	1,186		1,046 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 288 ft agl 108 ft agl min to max 563 ft agl	108		563 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 6.9 °	6.9		4.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 12:01:01
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 12:01:02

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 09 LPPI Pico Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -3.1 ° -16.9 ° min to max 12.9 °	12.9		-16.9 °
100 %	Average speed 128 kn 123 kn min to max 132 kn	126		131 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.85 g min to max 1.02 g	0.92		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 489 ft/m 155 ft/m min to max 965 ft/m	965		210 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 667 ft agl 579 ft agl min to max 748 ft agl	579		748 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 12.3 ° 0.7 ° min to max 33.5 °	18.4		29.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -0.3 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.6		-0.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

81.76 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 65.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
39.18 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 65.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 134 kn 125 kn min to max 141 kn	130		125 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 19.3 ° 5.3 ° min to max 31.9 °	30.9		5.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.84 g min to max 1.20 g	1.05		0.86 g
Info	Average VSI 518 ft/m -164 ft/m min to max 1,248 ft/m	-27		1,057 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 797 ft agl 739 ft agl min to max 964 ft agl	745		964 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -0.9 ° min to max 4.7 °	0.0		4.0 °

Pattern Downwind

95.83 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.71 %	Heading 5.3 ° -7.9 ° min to max 11.1 °	10.8		-7.9 °
88.37 %	Average altitude 1,101 ft agl 979 ft agl min to max 1,223 ft agl	979		1,222 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 131 kn 124 kn min to max 136 kn	124		132 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.81 g min to max 1.07 g	0.88		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 387 ft/m -115 ft/m min to max 987 ft/m	987		28 ft/m
Info	Average bank angle 4.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 21.8 °	4.7		1.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.8 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.7		-0.1 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 47.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 47.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 132 kn 127 kn min to max 146 kn	132		143 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 26.6 °	2.0		12.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.70 g min to max 1.16 g	0.91		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -87 ft/m -939 ft/m min to max 566 ft/m	-15		-758 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,265 ft agl 1,084 ft agl min to max 1,345 ft agl	1,221		1,084 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -6.5 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.0		-3.4 °

Pattern Base Leg

86.01 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
70.38 %	Heading 9.4 ° -172.6 ° min to max 27.2 °	15.0		-13.6 °
100 %	Average speed 129 kn 117 kn min to max 147 kn	147		117 kn
93.43 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.27 g min to max 1.28 g	0.86		0.86 g
0 %		0		0 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 999 ft agl 878 ft agl min to max 1,072 ft agl	1,072		878 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 31.8 °	0.4		21.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -6.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	-3.4		-3.9 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 39 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 104 kn 93 kn min to max 119 kn	119		97 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 12.4 ° 3.2 ° min to max 24.7 °	15.3		5.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.80 g min to max 1.39 g	0.91		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI -640 ft/m -1,285 ft/m min to max 113 ft/m	-630		-258 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 581 ft agl 449 ft agl min to max 867 ft agl	867		449 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -6.4 ° min to max 3.5 °	-5.5		-1.2 °

Arrival Final 3 (GA)

100 %

Approaching runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 436 ft agl to 434 ft agl. A decrease of 2 ft in 5 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.4 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.4 ° Target 3.0 °	1.3		1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 99 kn 94 kn min to max 101 kn	100		98 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.1		1.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 1.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.1		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.88 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI -121 ft/m -369 ft/m min to max 136 ft/m	-369		66 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 432 ft agl 428 ft agl min to max 436 ft agl	436		434 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 3.0 °	-0.4		2.7 °

Go-around

100 %

Go-Around runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport at 436 ft agl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 94 kn min to max 107 kn	100		107 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 20.4 °	2.1		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.74 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		0.83 g
Info	Average altitude 644 ft agl 428 ft agl min to max 811 ft agl	436		811 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max 7.0 °	-0.4		-0.1 °

Arrival Final 2

64.07 %

Approaching runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 809 ft agl to 433 ft agl. A decrease of 375 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 5.3 ° 4.5 ° min to max 5.7 ° Target 3.0 °	4.5		5.7 °
100 %	Average speed 114 kn 108 kn min to max 120 kn	111		117 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.9 ° -0.6 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		-0.5 °
70.35 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 14.0 °	1.9		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.73 g min to max 1.02 g	0.88		0.74 g
Info	Average VSI -640 ft/m -986 ft/m min to max -75 ft/m	-75		-870 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 663 ft agl 433 ft agl min to max 809 ft agl	809		433 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -5.5 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.6		-5.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 12:06:48

Arrival Final 1

88.21 %

Approaching runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 418 ft agl to 58 ft agl. A decrease of 360 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
49.22 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 2.7 ° min to max 6.0 ° Target 3.0 °	5.8		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 92 kn min to max 117 kn	117		92 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.2		0.4 °
91.85 %	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 6.8 °	3.5		3.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.79 g min to max 1.20 g	0.90		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI -946 ft/m -1,777 ft/m min to max -592 ft/m	-900		-592 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 116 ft agl 58 ft agl min to max 418 ft agl	418		58 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.4 ° -9.6 ° min to max -0.4 °	-5.1		-0.4 °

Arrival Landing

80.67 %

Landing on runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport, runway length 1,582 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 92 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
50.57 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 92 kn. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
81.55 %	Landing and flare profile
77.6 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.4		1.1 °
99.14 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.6		1.6 °
99.43 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.79 g min to max 1.52 g	1.11		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 76 kn 56 kn min to max 93 kn	92		56 kn
Info	Average VSI -222 ft/m -583 ft/m min to max -31 ft/m	-583		-95 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	44		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -0.7 ° min to max 6.4 °	-0.4		5.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

89.23 %

Touchdown point was 86 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 56 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -95 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 20.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 21 °C. Wind 17 kn at 137 °. Crosswind: 14 kn Headwind: 10 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -95 ft/m.
92.67 %	Touchdown distance was 524 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 56 kn Target 55 kn
37.88 %	Runway alignment max 20.09 m 19.85 m left	19.52		20.09 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.6		0.1 °
93.71 %	Average g force 0.58 g 0.28 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.28 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 58 kn 56 kn min to max 60 kn	56		60 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 5.2 ° min to max 6.3 °	5.2		6.3 °

Arrival Rollout

70.27 %

Total landing distance 796 m, 50 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 20.4 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 796 m 50 % of runway.
36.66 %	Runway alignment max 20.42 m 20.42 m left to 0.00 m left	20.11		0.89 m
87.71 %	Average g force 0.34 g 0.07 g min to max 0.68 g	0.26		0.67 g
Info	Average speed 50 kn 31 kn min to max 56 kn	56		31 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.3		3.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.2		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 20 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kn 15 kn min to max 29 kn	29		15 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 2.3 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 0.88 g 0.74 g min to max 1.01 g	0.74		1.01 g

Takeoff on runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

93.21 %

92.23 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 237 m using 14.99 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

92.45 %

Liftoff speed was 80 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.60 m left to 1.60 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

87.43 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

97.38 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 09 LPPI Pico Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

91.13 %

96 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 09 LPPI Pico Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 82.1 %

Landing Summary

Overall, landing an aircraft is a complex task that requires precision and skill, and it is clear that you have a strong foundation in these areas. Let's break down the different phases of your recent landing and evaluate each aspect in more detail.

During the Approach Phase, it is noted that the descent path was above the glideslope limit and the speed was excessively high. These factors can make it challenging to maintain a steady and controlled descent towards the runway. However, it is important to recognize these issues as areas for improvement and to work on maintaining a smoother approach in future landings.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is great to see that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was very good. These are crucial elements in ensuring a safe and successful touchdown. However, the landing heading was noted as poor, which may have impacted the overall alignment of the aircraft with the runway. Focus on maintaining a straight and steady heading during the landing phase to improve this aspect in future flights.

In the Touchdown Phase, it is commendable that the touchdown rate was excellent and the speed was slightly above target. However, it is worth noting that the touchdown point was 86 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a need to work on adjusting the approach to ensure a smoother touchdown within the designated zone. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was 20.1 meters from the centerline, highlighting the importance of maintaining proper alignment during the touchdown phase.

Despite these challenges, landing with a 14 knot crosswind is a notable achievement. Crosswind landings can be particularly tricky, so successfully navigating this condition reflects your skill and adaptability as a pilot.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 20.4 meters from the centerline. While this aspect could be improved, maintaining a consistent alignment during the rollout phase can help enhance the overall smoothness of the landing process.

In conclusion, your recent landing score of 82.1% illustrates a strong foundation in aircraft handling skills but also highlights specific areas for improvement. By focusing on maintaining a controlled descent path, smoother touchdown within the designated zone, and improved alignment throughout the landing phases, you can continue to refine your technique and enhance your overall landing performance. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your flying endeavors.

64.07 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 09 at LPPI Pico Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 809 ft agl to 433 ft agl. A decrease of 375 ft in 33 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

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