NZRO to NZWR Flight Report - Black Square Turbine Duke N323N

Flight from NZRO to NZWR

Tuesday, 18 June 2024 18:11

Minutes 70

181 nm

Fuel 230 kg

Black Square Turbine Duke N323N

Departure

Runway 18 at NZRO

Rotorua

Rotorua, Auckland, New Zealand

Altitude

932 ft asl

Weight

2,931 kg

Fuel

435 kg

Temperature

10 °C

Wind Speed

6 kt

Wind Direction

139.9 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

5 kt

Arrival

Runway 06 at NZWR

Whangarei

Whangarei Northland, New Zealand

128 ft asl

Altitude

2,701 kg

Weight

205 kg

Fuel

14 °C

Temperature

16 kt

Wind Speed

74.0 °

Wind Direction

16 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.29%

Departure Score 99.23%

Enroute Score 99.96%

Arrival Score 98.43%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

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Flight Image — Flight from NZRO to NZWR in the Black Square Turbine Duke N323N on Tue 18-Jun-24 17:22. Altitude 836 ft agl, Heading 54.0 °, Speed 111 kt. Arrival runway 06 NZWR Whangarei Whangarei (Northland, New Zealand)

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Flight Stages NZRO to NZWR

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 2 kn	0		2 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 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 3.3 ° 3.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.6		4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.0		1.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 18:11:37
Info	Engine 2 Started at 18:11:37
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:11:37
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:11:37
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 18:11:37
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:11:37
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:11:37
Info	Engine 1 Started at 18:12:22
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 18:16:42
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:17:14
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:17:48

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 18 at NZRO Rotorua, Average speed was 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kn 4 kn min to max 22 kn	6		4 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.6 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.9		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.6		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 18:19:11
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 18:19:14
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 18:19:16
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:19:17
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:19:17
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 18:19:21
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:19:58

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 18 at NZRO Rotorua. Takeoff distance 970 m 53 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 100 kn. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 6 kn at 139 °. Crosswind: 6 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 970 m 53 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 100 kn Target 93 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.78 m 0.00 m left to 1.78 m right	-1.53		-1.78 m
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 0.9 ° min to max 8.1 °	3.1		8.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		1.4 °
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 18:21:38

Departure Climb 1

98.16 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 NZRO Rotorua.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 113 kn 100 kn min to max 124 kn	100		124 kn
92.66 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.6		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.19 g	1.10		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 366 ft/m 297 ft/m min to max 571 ft/m	368		571 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	0		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 6.5 ° min to max 9.2 °	8.4		8.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 18:23:48

Departure Climb 2

98.89 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 NZRO Rotorua.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 129 kn 124 kn min to max 140 kn	124		140 kn
95.55 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.6		3.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	1.06		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 1,019 ft/m 583 ft/m min to max 2,302 ft/m	583		2,286 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 93 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 368 ft agl	47		368 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.0 ° 8.4 ° min to max 13.1 °	8.4		11.7 °

Departure Climb 3

99.12 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18 NZRO Rotorua.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.2 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.7		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 144 kn 142 kn min to max 145 kn	142		145 kn
95.61 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.0		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.09 g	1.09		0.93 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,720 ft/m 2,306 ft/m min to max 3,044 ft/m	2,306		2,990 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 675 ft agl 406 ft agl min to max 962 ft agl	406		962 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.3 ° 12.5 ° min to max 14.3 °	12.8		13.1 °

Enroute Climb

99.89 %

Enroute climb started overhead NZRO Rotorua Rotorua (Auckland, New Zealand). Climbing from 1,955 ft asl to 11,560 ft asl, an increase of 9,605 ft in 6 minutes and covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 167 kn 142 kn min to max 176 kn	143		165 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 11.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.3 °	0.9		0.1 °
98.86 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.73 g min to max 1.17 g	0.89		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 1,633 ft/m 1,148 ft/m min to max 3,610 ft/m	2,912		1,255 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 6,865 ft asl 1,955 ft asl min to max 11,560 ft asl	1,955		11,560 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 5.5 ° min to max 15.7 °	12.0		6.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:24:43
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 18:25:44
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:30:24

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles west of Mamaku (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand) and lasted 38 minutes, covering 134 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 11,725 ft asl 11,700 ft asl min to max 11,763 ft asl	11,700		11,753 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 187 kn 168 kn min to max 195 kn	168		187 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.2 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g	1.04		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -0.4 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.0		1.6 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles south east of Kaiwaka (Northland, New Zealand). Descent from 11,752 ft asl to 2,047 ft asl, a decrease of 9,705 ft in 10 minutes and covering 26 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 155 kn 142 kn min to max 188 kn	187		142 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.1 °	1.3		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -807 ft/m -1,334 ft/m min to max -26 ft/m	-37		-526 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 4,750 ft asl 2,047 ft asl min to max 11,753 ft asl	11,752		2,047 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -1.6 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		1.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:09:09
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 19:18:32
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 19:18:32

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 3 miles south east of Kaiwaka (Northland, New Zealand).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 114 kn 96 kn min to max 141 kn	141		100 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.4 °	0.4		4.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.82 g min to max 1.17 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -463 ft/m -964 ft/m min to max 103 ft/m	-533		-320 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,184 ft asl 307 ft asl min to max 2,039 ft asl	2,039		307 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -1.5 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.6		1.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:19:27
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:19:54
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:20:20
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:20:34
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:20:51
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 19:22:25

Arrival Final 1

96.7 %

Approaching runway 06 at NZWR Whangarei from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 173 ft agl to 36 ft agl. A decrease of 137 ft in 11 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.78 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.4 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 98 kn min to max 105 kn	102		100 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.2		0.1 °
95.7 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.8		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.81 g min to max 1.18 g	0.97		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -709 ft/m -1,045 ft/m min to max -347 ft/m	-347		-613 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 67 ft agl 36 ft agl min to max 173 ft agl	173		36 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -2.1 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.1		1.6 °

Arrival Landing

98.79 %

Landing on runway 06 at NZWR Whangarei, runway length 1,137 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 100 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 100 kn. Target 96 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
96.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
96.24 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.0		2.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.17 g	1.11		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 97 kn 83 kn min to max 105 kn	100		83 kn
Info	Average VSI -251 ft/m -606 ft/m min to max -101 ft/m	-606		-155 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 32 ft agl	32		-5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.6		4.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.67 %

Touchdown distance was good at 475 m. Touchdown speed at 83 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was good at -155 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 16 kn at 74 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 16 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.97 %	Touchdown VSI was -155 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 475 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 83 kn Target 88 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.92 m 0.85 m left	0.76		0.91 m
88.62 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.9		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.98 g min to max 1.16 g	0.98		1.07 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 82 kn 80 kn min to max 83 kn	83		80 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 4.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		4.0 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 773 m, 68 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 773 m 68 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.26 m 1.26 m left to 0.00 m left	0.92		0.36 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 70 kn 41 kn min to max 76 kn	76		41 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 2.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 10 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kn 0 kn min to max 37 kn	37		7 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 0.5 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.0		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:24:25
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 19:24:26
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 19:24:28
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 19:24:31
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:24:34
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:24:35

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 8 kn 0 kn min to max 12 kn	8		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 4 kn max 5 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	3.5		3.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:27:20
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 19:27:43
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 19:27:58
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 19:28:28

Takeoff on runway 18 at NZRO Rotorua in the Beechcraft Duke

99.23 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 18 at NZRO Rotorua. Takeoff distance 970 m 53 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 100 kn. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 6 kn at 139 °. Crosswind: 6 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 970 m using 52.66 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 100 kn - Target 93 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 1.78 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.16 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 NZRO Rotorua.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

92.66 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.89 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 NZRO Rotorua.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

95.55 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.12 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18 NZRO Rotorua.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

95.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 06 at NZWR Whangarei in the Beechcraft Duke

Landing Score 98.04 %

Landing Summary

Overall, the aircraft landing score of 98.0% is a fantastic achievement and reflects the skill and proficiency of the pilot during various phases of the landing process.

Starting with the Approach Phase, while the glideslope alignment was reported as unstable, this could have been due to external factors such as weather conditions or air traffic, which are often beyond the pilot's control. Nevertheless, it is important to remain focused and make necessary adjustments to ensure a safe and successful landing.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is evident that the pilot demonstrated excellent skills in maintaining a good threshold height and executing a flawless landing flare. These aspects are crucial in ensuring a smooth touchdown and minimizing the impact on the aircraft and passengers.

In the Touchdown Phase, the pilot's performance was commendable with a good touchdown rate, slightly above target speed and touchdown distance being inside the designated touchdown zone. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was reported as very good, indicating precision and accuracy in the landing process.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the pilot maintained excellent runway alignment, further showcasing their proficiency in handling the aircraft during the post-landing phase.

Overall, this landing score of 98.0% is a testament to the pilot's dedication, skill, and commitment to safety. It is important to continue practicing and honing these skills to ensure consistent high-performance landings in the future. Keep up the great work!

96.7 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 06 at NZWR Whangarei from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 173 ft agl to 36 ft agl. A decrease of 137 ft in 11 seconds.

Glideslope

87.78 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

87.78 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

95.7 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.79 %

Landing

Landing on runway 06 at NZWR Whangarei, runway length 1,137 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 100 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 100 kt. Target 96 kt

Flare

96.67 %

Excellent landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.24 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

96.67 %

Touchdown

88.97 %

Touchdown rate was good at -155 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 83 kt was a little fast. Target below 79 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 475 m.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bank

88.62 %

Bank angle 1.6 °

100 %

G 1.10 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

100 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 773 m, 68 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

100 %

Landing distance 773 m using 67.97 % of runway

Alignment

100 %

Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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