TNCM to TFFJ Flight Report - OV-10 Bronco

Flight from TNCM to TFFJ

Sunday, 20 April 2025 19:13

Minutes 12

23 nm

Fuel 83 kg

OV-10 Bronco

Departure

Runway 10 at TNCM

Princess Juliana International Airport

Saint Martin, Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

3,661 kg

Fuel

359 kg

Temperature

29 °C

Wind Speed

11 kt

Wind Direction

30.0 °

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

8 kt

Arrival

Runway 28 at TFFJ

Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport

Gustavia / Saint-Jean Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe

23 ft asl

Altitude

3,577 kg

Weight

276 kg

Fuel

31 °C

Temperature

10 kt

Wind Speed

29.9 °

Wind Direction

-5 kt

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.7%

Departure Score 94.61%

Enroute Score 99.92%

Arrival Score 92.56%

The flight began with the OV-10 Bronco taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport, a process that took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 10, with a takeoff distance of 462 meters, which accounted for 20% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 102 knots.

As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 30 degrees Celsius and winds of 11 knots at 30 degrees. The crosswind was 9 knots, while the headwind was 7 knots. The aircraft climbed from 425 feet above sea level to 1,461 feet, an increase of 1,036 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.

The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which started 3 miles southeast of Princess Juliana International Airport and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 8 miles west of St Barthelemy Seaplane, and descended from 1,371 feet to 857 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.

The enroute descent phase was followed by another level cruise, which started 2 miles west of St Barthelemy Seaplane and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 2 miles east of Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport, and descended from 1,257 feet to 81 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 28 at Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 266.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 34 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 89 knots and a touchdown rate of -140 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were 31 degrees Celsius and winds of 10 knots at 29 degrees.

The crosswind was 9 knots, while the tailwind was 5 knots. The total landing distance was 413 meters, which accounted for 64% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 23 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 12 minutes. The aircraft used 83 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 6 kt 0 kt min to max 18 kt	0		7 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kt max 17 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -3.5 ° min to max -0.5 °	-1.4		-2.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:13:53
Info	Engine 2 Started at 19:13:53
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:13:53
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:13:53
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:14:53
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 19:15:38
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:15:41
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:16:01
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:16:04
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 19:16:07
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:16:56
0 %	Taxi Lights at 19:18:22

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, Average speed was 14 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 0 kt min to max 36 kt	4		36 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -3.3 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.9		-1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.01 g

Departure Roll

93.82 %

Departure roll runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport. Takeoff distance 462 m 20 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 102 kt. Local weather - Temperature 30 °C. Wind 11 kt at 30 °. Crosswind: 9 kt Headwind: 7 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 462 m 20 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 102 kt Target 100 kt
94.12 %	Runway alignment max 4.91 m 0.25 m left to 4.66 m right	-4.32		0.25 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g	1.01		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -2.0 ° min to max 4.7 °	-1.6		4.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.1 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 19:20:58

Departure Climb 1

94.61 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 102 kt min to max 108 kt	102		108 kt
78.42 %	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 10.2 °	0.2		10.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 1.00 g min to max 1.24 g	1.10		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 662 fpm 321 fpm min to max 910 fpm	321		910 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	0		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 5.0 ° min to max 8.2 °	5.0		7.9 °

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 2.0 °	-0.1		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 108 kt min to max 117 kt	108		117 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 26.8 °	10.3		26.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.91 g min to max 1.13 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 1,120 fpm 914 fpm min to max 1,763 fpm	914		1,554 fpm
Info	Average altitude 108 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 383 ft agl	49		383 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.9 ° 7.9 ° min to max 11.4 °	7.9		9.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:21:14

Enroute Climb

99.6 %

Enroute climb started overhead TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport Saint Martin (Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin). Climbing from 425 ft asl to 1,461 ft asl, an increase of 1,036 ft in 1 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 169 kt 119 kt min to max 224 kt	119		224 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 31.2 °	27.8		0.9 °
96 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.36 g min to max 1.25 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,069 fpm -650 fpm min to max 2,892 fpm	1,470		186 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,072 ft asl 425 ft asl min to max 1,475 ft asl	425		1,461 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° -1.6 ° min to max 10.9 °	8.2		0.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:21:45

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 3 miles south east of TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport Saint Martin (Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,445 ft asl 1,371 ft asl min to max 1,501 ft asl	1,465		1,371 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 231 kt 224 kt min to max 234 kt	224		231 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 1.2 ° min to max 7.9 °	1.2		6.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.84 g min to max 1.19 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		-0.5 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 8 miles west of TFF1 St Barthelemy Seaplane (Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe). Descent from 1,371 ft asl to 857 ft asl, a decrease of 514 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 235 kt 232 kt min to max 237 kt	232		233 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 9.2 °	7.0		4.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -336 fpm -515 fpm min to max -28 fpm	-28		-356 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,144 ft asl 857 ft asl min to max 1,371 ft asl	1,371		857 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.5		-1.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles west of TFF1 St Barthelemy Seaplane (Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,016 ft asl 823 ft asl min to max 1,256 ft asl	851		1,256 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 198 kt 186 kt min to max 236 kt	234		193 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 38.2 °	4.1		29.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.67 g min to max 1.36 g	1.00		1.19 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.7 ° min to max 2.3 °	-1.0		1.4 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles east of TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport Gustavia / Saint-Jean (Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe). Descent from 1,257 ft asl to 81 ft asl, a decrease of 1,176 ft in 3 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 138 kt 98 kt min to max 197 kt	193		98 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 30.2 °	27.9		24.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.67 g min to max 1.39 g	1.19		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -454 fpm -2,116 fpm min to max 2,122 fpm	60		-608 fpm
Info	Average altitude 897 ft asl 81 ft asl min to max 1,819 ft asl	1,257		81 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -5.6 ° min to max 6.8 °	1.2		-1.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:27:02
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:27:02
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:27:41
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:27:47
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:28:35

Arrival Final 1

79.19 %

Approaching runway 28 at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 34 ft agl to -12 ft agl. A decrease of 45 ft in 5 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.7 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.0		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 93 kt min to max 98 kt	98		93 kt
52 %	Heading variation -1.5 ° -1.7 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.4		-1.1 °
43.95 %	Average bank angle 10.3 ° 1.3 ° min to max 24.1 °	24.0		2.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.91 g min to max 1.17 g	1.06		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI -540 fpm -624 fpm min to max -447 fpm	-612		-571 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl -12 ft agl min to max 34 ft agl	34		-12 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -1.5 ° min to max 2.6 °	-1.5		2.6 °

Arrival Landing

95.84 %

Landing on runway 28 at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport, runway length 642 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 93 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 93 kt. Target 89 kt
100 %	Target 35 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
77.2 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -1.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-1.1		-0.0 °
81.22 %	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 9.8 °	2.0		9.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 1.04 g min to max 1.19 g	1.15		1.16 g
Info	Average speed 91 kt 89 kt min to max 93 kt	93		89 kt
Info	Average VSI -369 fpm -564 fpm min to max -140 fpm	-564		-140 fpm
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 12 ft agl min to max 23 ft agl	23		13 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 2.7 ° min to max 5.6 °	2.7		5.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.2 %

Touchdown distance was good at 141 m. Touchdown speed at 89 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -140 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 31 °C. Wind 10 kt at 29 °. Crosswind: 9 kt Tailwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.63 %	Touchdown VSI was -140 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 141 m Target 366 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 89 kt Target below 90 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.73 m 0.29 m left	-0.14		0.58 m
10.78 %	Average bank angle 6.1 ° 3.1 ° min to max 9.2 °	9.2		3.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 1.02 g min to max 1.21 g	1.16		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 88 kt 87 kt min to max 89 kt	89		87 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 4.2 ° min to max 5.6 °	5.6		4.2 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 413 m, 64 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 413 m 64 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.94 m 0.70 m left to 2.23 m right	0.63		-2.23 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		0.94 g
Info	Average speed 84 kt 57 kt min to max 93 kt	93		57 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -4.9 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		-4.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 5 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kt 0 kt min to max 46 kt	46		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -4.2 ° min to max 2.1 °	-3.6		-1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.3		1.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.00 g	0.95		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport in the OV-10 Bronco

94.61 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

93.82 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 462 m using 20.14 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 102 kn - Target 100 kn

Alignment

94.12 %

0.25 m left to 4.66 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

94.61 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

78.42 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 28 at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport in the OV-10 Bronco

Landing Score 92.56 %

Landing Summary

The OV-10 Bronco aircraft successfully landed at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing procedure. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 266.0° at an altitude of 34 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This precise approach allowed the pilot to maintain control and execute a smooth landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 89 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed of 93 knots. The touchdown distance of 141 meters was also well within the expected range, indicating that the pilot had a good sense of the aircraft's speed and altitude. The touchdown rate of -140 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and controlled its rate of descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 31°C and wind speeds of 10 knots at 29°. Although there was a crosswind of 9 knots, the pilot was able to compensate for it effectively, resulting in a perfect runway touchdown alignment. The tailwind of 5 knots also did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot, who was able to maintain control of the aircraft throughout the landing.

The total landing distance of 413 meters was 64% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to execute a precise and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's deceleration and brought it to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.

Overall, the OV-10 Bronco's landing at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed landing procedure. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the aircraft's smooth and controlled descent, precise touchdown, and safe rollout. The landing score of 92.6% reflects the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot and the aircraft's performance during the landing.

79.19 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 28 at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 34 ft agl to -12 ft agl. A decrease of 45 ft in 5 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

52 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

52 %

Bank

43.95 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.84 %

Landing

Landing on runway 28 at TFFJ Saint Barthélemy - Rémy de Haenen Airport, runway length 642 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 93 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 93 kt. Target 89 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

77.2 %

Bank