NZQN to NZQN Flight Report - Cessna C182

Flight from NZQN to NZQN

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 22:21

Minutes 17

13 nm

Fuel 0 kg

Cessna C182

Departure

Runway 23 at NZQN

Queenstown International Airport

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Altitude

1,161 ft asl

Weight

1,096 kg

Fuel

114 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

271.5 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at NZQN

Queenstown International Airport

Queenstown Otago, New Zealand

1,161 ft asl

Altitude

924 kg

Weight

114 kg

Fuel

19 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

221.4 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.16%

Departure Score 92.86%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 89.63%

The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C182, then departed from runway 23 at Queenstown International Airport (NZQN). The takeoff distance was 377 meters, which accounted for 21% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 69 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from a direction of 271 degrees.

As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,961 feet above sea level to 2,744 feet above sea level, an increase of 784 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The climb was smooth and efficient, taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions.

However, the descent phase of the flight was initiated 1 mile southeast of Queenstown, and it took the aircraft from an altitude of 2,740 feet above sea level to 1,153 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,587 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The descent was also smooth and controlled, with the aircraft maintaining a steady rate of descent.

The flight then encountered a go-around situation, where the aircraft was required to climb back up to a safe altitude after a failed approach. This occurred at an altitude of 0 feet above ground level, and the aircraft successfully climbed away from the runway.

The final approach to runway 23 was made from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 231.0 degrees at an altitude of 833 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The landing was made on the runway, which had a length of 1,771 meters. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly too high at 76 knots.

The touchdown distance was good at 408 meters, and the touchdown speed was 59 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -69 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.1 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from a direction of 221 degrees.

The total landing distance was 853 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight took 17 minutes to complete. Notably, the aircraft used no fuel during the flight, indicating a highly efficient operation.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
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 2.5 ° 2.5 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		2.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 22:21:35
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:21:35
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:21:35
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:21:35
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:22:12
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:22:12
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:22:13
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:22:13
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:22:22
Info	Landing Gear Up at 22:22:22
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:22:23
0 %	Taxi Lights at 22:21:36

Departure Roll

89.48 %

Departure roll runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport. Takeoff distance 377 m 21 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 69 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 271 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 377 m 21 % of runway
99.78 %	Liftoff speed was 69 kt Target 61 kt
97.6 %	Runway alignment max 3.71 m 3.71 m left to 0.00 m left	3.65		2.92 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.08 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.1 ° min to max 3.8 °	2.8		3.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.8 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:25:00
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:25:00
0 %	Landing Lights at 22:22:24
0 %	Strobe Lights at 22:25:15

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 NZQN Queenstown International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 69 kt min to max 85 kt	69		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	1.09		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 303 fpm 259 fpm min to max 445 fpm	259		445 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	0		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 3.9 ° min to max 6.6 °	3.9		6.6 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:25:28

Departure Climb 2

99.8 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 NZQN Queenstown International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.4		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 80 kt min to max 86 kt	85		82 kt
99.18 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.2		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.94 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 818 fpm 457 fpm min to max 1,282 fpm	457		627 fpm
Info	Average altitude 121 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 397 ft agl	47		397 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 6.0 ° min to max 11.1 °	6.7		6.0 °

Departure Climb 3

85.05 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 NZQN Queenstown International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.9 ° -1.8 ° min to max 0.9 °	-0.4		0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 82 kt min to max 91 kt	83		91 kt
75.26 %	Average bank angle 6.2 ° 0.5 ° min to max 11.4 °	2.8		8.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.06 g	0.98		1.04 g
0 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 759 fpm 258 fpm min to max 1,275 fpm	589		258 fpm
Info	Average altitude 614 ft agl 407 ft agl min to max 786 ft agl	407		786 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 2.9 ° min to max 10.6 °	5.8		3.4 °
Info	Gear Not Retracted at 22:25:55

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead NZQN Queenstown International Airport Queenstown (Otago, New Zealand). Climbing from 1,961 ft asl to 2,744 ft asl, an increase of 784 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 101 kt 92 kt min to max 112 kt	92		111 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.9 °	7.4		12.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.11 g	1.04		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 398 fpm -590 fpm min to max 1,166 fpm	281		-247 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,475 ft asl 1,961 ft asl min to max 2,865 ft asl	1,961		2,744 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° -2.0 ° min to max 7.0 °	3.7		-0.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile south east of Queenstown (Otago, New Zealand). Descent from 2,740 ft asl to 1,153 ft asl, a decrease of 1,587 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 54 kt min to max 110 kt	110		54 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.0 °	12.0		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.83 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -496 fpm -1,660 fpm min to max 17 fpm	-239		17 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,490 ft asl 1,152 ft asl min to max 2,740 ft asl	2,740		1,153 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -9.5 ° min to max 7.1 °	-0.2		6.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:28:49
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:28:54
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:29:34

Go-around

91.54 %

Go-Around runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport at 0 ft agl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 47 kt min to max 130 kt	54		88 kt
81.2 %	Average bank angle 7.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 49.4 °	1.0		4.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.85 g min to max 1.37 g	0.99		0.86 g
Info	Average altitude 659 ft agl -8 ft agl min to max 1,181 ft agl	-8		839 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -6.9 ° min to max 16.0 °	6.7		-1.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:30:33
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:30:45
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:30:50
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:34:20
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:34:22

Arrival Final 2

59.37 %

Approaching runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 833 ft agl to 321 ft agl. A decrease of 512 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 6.1 ° 5.1 ° min to max 6.5 ° Target 3.0 °	6.5		5.1 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 86 kt min to max 88 kt	87		88 kt
29.38 %	Heading variation -6.2 ° -11.2 ° min to max -1.1 °	-11.2		-1.1 °
82.14 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 2.3 ° min to max 9.6 °	6.0		7.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.84 g min to max 1.04 g	0.88		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -1,081 fpm -1,324 fpm min to max -230 fpm	-230		-1,324 fpm
Info	Average altitude 591 ft agl 321 ft agl min to max 833 ft agl	833		321 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -6.0 ° -7.3 ° min to max -2.5 °	-2.5		-7.3 °

Arrival Final 1

95.84 %

Approaching runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 297 ft agl to 37 ft agl. A decrease of 260 ft in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.47 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.9 ° Target 3.0 °	4.9		1.9 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 77 kt min to max 90 kt	89		77 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.4		0.2 °
93.71 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 5.4 °	5.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	0.97		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -968 fpm -1,444 fpm min to max -336 fpm	-1,383		-336 fpm
Info	Average altitude 139 ft agl 37 ft agl min to max 297 ft agl	297		37 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -7.7 ° min to max 1.0 °	-7.6		1.0 °

Arrival Landing

95.59 %

Landing on runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport, runway length 1,771 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 76 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
84.12 %	Threshold speed was too high at 76 kt. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
95.64 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 67 kt 59 kt min to max 76 kt	76		59 kt
Info	Average VSI -130 fpm -274 fpm min to max -69 fpm	-274		-69 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6 ft agl -4 ft agl min to max 18 ft agl	18		-4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 1.9 ° min to max 5.4 °	1.9		5.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.4 %

Touchdown distance was good at 408 m. Touchdown speed at 59 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -69 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 19 °C. Wind 3 kt at 221 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -69 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 408 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 59 kt Target below 58 kt
96.01 %	Runway alignment max 4.14 m 4.06 m left	4.00		4.05 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.99 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 57 kt 56 kt min to max 59 kt	59		56 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 4.6 ° min to max 5.4 °	5.4		4.6 °

Arrival Rollout

97.96 %

Total landing distance 853 m, 48 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 853 m 48 % of runway.
95.48 %	Runway alignment max 4.29 m 4.29 m left to 0.00 m left	3.85		4.29 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 46 kt 34 kt min to max 54 kt	54		34 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 1.3 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		1.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:35:34
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:35:34

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 89 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 91 kt 5 kt min to max 134 kt	30		5 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -9.5 ° min to max 16.0 °	1.2		0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 49.4 °	0.5		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.69 g 0.16 g min to max 1.34 g	1.00		0.92 g
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:36:11
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:36:12
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:36:13
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:36:29
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:37:34
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:37:46
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:37:50
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:41:22
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:41:23
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:42:19
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:42:20

Takeoff on runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport in the Cessna C182

92.86 %

90 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

89.48 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 377 m using 21.3 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

99.78 %

Liftoff speed was 69 kn - Target 61 kn

Alignment

97.6 %

3.71 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

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 23 NZQN Queenstown International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.8 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 NZQN Queenstown International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.18 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

85.05 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 NZQN Queenstown International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

75.26 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport in the Cessna C182

Landing Score 97.2 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna C182 aircraft successfully landed at Queenstown International Airport (NZQN) on runway 23, achieving a score of 97.2%. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 231.0° at 1 nautical mile and 833 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, indicating a stable and controlled descent.

However, there were a few areas for improvement during the landing. The threshold speed was too high at 76 knots, which may have resulted in a slightly longer landing distance. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 59 knots was a little fast, which could have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear. On the positive side, the touchdown rate was excellent at -69 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.

The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.1 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the aircraft's approach path. Despite this, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 19°C and a light wind of 3 knots at 221°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 2 knots each, which made the landing conditions relatively easy. The total landing distance of 853 meters was 48% of the runway length, indicating a good touchdown distance.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft during the approach and landing phases. However, there were a few areas for improvement, particularly with regards to threshold speed and touchdown speed.

59.37 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 833 ft agl to 321 ft agl. A decrease of 512 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

29.38 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

29.38 %

Bank

82.14 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.84 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at NZQN Queenstown International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 297 ft agl to 37 ft agl. A decrease of 260 ft in 16 seconds.

Glideslope

85.47 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

85.47 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %