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YAMB
Amberley, Australia
Runway 15
Elevation82 ft asl
Weight224,295 kg
Fuel55,590 kg
Wind120° · 10 kn · 6 kn cross

Flight Score

92.93 %
YBBN
Brisbane, Australia
Runway 01L
Elevation10 ft asl
Weight220,085 kg
Fuel51,238 kg
Wind120° · 13 kn · 13 kn cross
2 Apr 2026 0:08 31 nm Boeing C17 4,353 kg
Departure Score
98.98 %
Enroute Score
97.97 %
Arrival Score
81.84 %

What went well

Touchdown 485 m in — inside the full-score zone
Straight touchdown — 2.06 m off the centreline, no bounce
Lifted off at 146 kt — on the 151 kt rotation target

What held you back

Arrival Landing — bank angle up to 16.3 ° at 65 %, Flare profile at 65 %, −2.31 points
Arrival Touchdown — Touchdown rate was -659 fpm at 7 %, g force 0.95 to 1.55 g at 83 %, −2.15 points
Arrival Approach — GPWS warning; 1,000 ft gate 71 %, 500 ft gate 100 %, −1.59 points

Next time

Departure

Reduce climb power to bring speed back to 185 kt and hold it there.

What happened: Climb speed was 31 kt fast at 216 kt during the climb.

Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 185 kt in the climb

See Departure Climb 3

Arrival

Add power on short final to recover 144 kt by the threshold, then hold that speed through the flare.

What happened: Crossing the threshold at 119 kt against the 144 kt target usually leaves too little energy for the flare, and the sink that then returns usually carries through to a firm touchdown.

Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 144 kt at the threshold.

See Arrival LandingArrival Touchdown

Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.

Read more in The Stabilised Approach

Start to finish · 11 stages, 10 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley, Average speed was 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 0 kt0 kt min to max 0 kt 0 0 kt
Info Average pitch angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.0 0.4 °
Info Average bank angle 0.0 °0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.0 0.2 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g1.00 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g

Events

Info Battery Master On 84 ft agl
Info Engine 1 Started 84 ft agl
Info Engine 2 Started 84 ft agl
Info Engine 3 Started 84 ft agl
Info Engine 4 Started 84 ft agl
Info Beacon Lights Switched On 84 ft agl
Info Landing Lights Switched On 84 ft agl
Info Navigation Lights Switched On 84 ft agl
Info Strobe Lights Switched On 84 ft agl
Info Autopilot Master Switched On 84 ft agl
Info Landing Gear Down 84 ft agl
Info Parking Brake On 84 ft agl
Info Flaps Position 2 84 ft agl
Info Strobe Lights Switched Off 11 ft agl · 9 kt
Info Autopilot Flight Director Activated 11 ft agl · 9 kt
Info Flaps Fully Retracted 11 ft agl · 9 kt
Info Strobe Lights Switched On 11 ft agl · 9 kt
Info Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated 11 ft agl · 9 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 11 ft agl · 9 kt
Departure Roll 100.00Departure roll runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley. Takeoff distance 1,531 m 50 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 147 kt. Local weather - Temperature 31 °C. Wind 13 kt at 120 °. Crosswind: 8 kt Headwind: 10 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 1,531 m50 % of runway
100 % Liftoff speed was 147 ktTarget 151 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 1.87 m right0.95 m left to 1.87 m right -0.96 -0.45 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.98 g min to max 1.07 g 1.00 1.07 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 0.4 °0.0 ° min to max 3.2 ° 0.4 3.2 °
Info Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° 0.2 0.6 °

Events

Info Parking Brake Off 11 ft agl · 11 kt
Departure Climb 1 100.00Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.0 °-0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 -0.0 °
100 % Average speed 152 kt146 kt min to max 159 kt 147 158 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.7 °0.3 ° min to max 1.0 ° 0.6 0.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.08 g0.99 g min to max 1.12 g 1.08 0.99 g
Info Average VSI 539 fpm139 fpm min to max 917 fpm 139 917 fpm
Info Average altitude 12 ft agl0 ft agl min to max 36 ft agl 0 36 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 4.5 °3.3 ° min to max 5.3 ° 3.3 5.3 °

Events

Info Landing Gear Up 39 ft agl · 167 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 39 ft agl · 167 kt
Info Flaps Fully Retracted 54 ft agl · 168 kt
Departure Climb 2 100.00Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.1 °-0.1 ° min to max -0.0 ° -0.0 -0.0 °
100 % Average speed 170 kt158 kt min to max 196 kt 158 196 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.4 °0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° 0.3 0.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.99 g min to max 1.06 g 0.99 1.02 g
Info Average VSI 1,251 fpm922 fpm min to max 2,152 fpm 922 2,152 fpm
Info Average altitude 124 ft agl37 ft agl min to max 356 ft agl 37 356 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 6.1 °5.3 ° min to max 7.9 ° 5.3 7.9 °
Departure Climb 3 95.92Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
90 % Climb speed 216 kt198 kt min to max 227 ktTarget 185 kt, 31 kt fast 198 227 kt
100 % Average bank angle 4.4 °0.1 ° min to max 19.3 ° 0.3 19.3 °
99.8 % Average g force 1.04 g0.73 g min to max 1.19 g 0.98 1.19 g
100 % Landing gear up at 73 ft aglTarget by 400 ft agl
Info Heading variation 0.0 °-0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° -0.0 0.0 °
Info Average VSI 2,308 fpm1,614 fpm min to max 3,277 fpm 2,207 3,277 fpm
Info Average altitude 592 ft agl372 ft agl min to max 840 ft agl 372 840 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 7.3 °5.2 ° min to max 9.9 ° 7.5 9.9 °
Enroute Climb 99.99Enroute climb started overhead Purga (State of Queensland, Australia). Climbing from 845 ft asl to 4,375 ft asl, an increase of 3,530 ft in 2 minutes and covering 13 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 309 kt228 kt min to max 411 kt 228 392 kt
100 % Average bank angle 24.8 °0.2 ° min to max 39.2 ° 23.8 9.4 °
99.9 % Average g force 1.07 g0.69 g min to max 1.39 g 1.30 0.97 g
Info Average VSI 2,192 fpm-1,521 fpm min to max 4,540 fpm 4,050 -1,507 fpm
Info Average altitude 3,351 ft asl845 ft asl min to max 4,793 ft asl 845 4,375 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 4.9 °-1.6 ° min to max 12.0 ° 10.7 -1.4 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Fail Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft 2,494 ft agl
Enroute Descent 93.92Enroute descent started overhead Wacol (State of Queensland, Australia). Descent from 4,352 ft asl to 2,097 ft asl, a decrease of 2,255 ft in 2 minutes and covering 7 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
85 % Average speed 260 kt160 kt min to max 389 kt 389 167 kt
100 % Average bank angle 8.9 °0.1 ° min to max 15.0 ° 9.5 0.1 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.80 g min to max 1.23 g 1.06 0.89 g
Info Average VSI -1,737 fpm-3,075 fpm min to max -433 fpm -1,542 -433 fpm
Info Average altitude 3,247 ft asl2,097 ft asl min to max 4,352 ft asl 4,352 2,097 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle -3.3 °-5.2 ° min to max -1.7 ° -1.7 -1.7 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Fail Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft 4,351 ft agl
Info Flaps Position 5 3,675 ft agl · 339 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 3,481 ft agl · 291 kt
Enroute Level 100.00Enroute level cruise started overhead Yeronga (State of Queensland, Australia) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 5 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Altitude held within ±598 ft of 1,744 ft asl1,493 ft asl min to max 1,965 ft asl 1,951 1,493 ft asl
100 % Average speed 172 kt164 kt min to max 180 kt 170 179 kt
100 % Average bank angle 3.0 °0.1 ° min to max 11.1 ° 2.0 1.2 °
100 % Average g force 0.97 g0.76 g min to max 1.18 g 0.95 0.90 g
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Info Average pitch angle -2.9 °-4.2 ° min to max 0.1 ° -1.8 -4.2 °
Arrival Approach 85.71Final approach to runway 01L at YBBN Brisbane International Airport. Descent from 1,517 ft agl to -155 ft agl in 89 seconds. Scored on the stabilisation gates.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Gear downpassed at both gates
100 % Landing flappassed at both gates
100 % Sink ratepassed at both gates
50 % On glideslopefailed at one of the two gates
100 % On centrelinepassed at both gates
50 % On speedfailed at one of the two gates
100 % Wings levelpassed at both gates

Events

Fail GPWS Warning Activated 807 ft agl · 152 kt
Fail GPWS Warning Activated 594 ft agl · 145 kt
Info GPWS Warning Deactivated 784 ft agl · 154 kt
Info GPWS Warning Deactivated 544 ft agl · 144 kt
Arrival Landing 79.18Landing on runway 01L at YBBN Brisbane International Airport, runway length 3,301 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 119 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
70 % Threshold speed was a little below target at 119 kt. Target 144 kt
100 % Good threshold height.Target 50 ft agl
65 % The flare wandered off the target profile. The flare arrested the sink and then let it come back - 738 fpm of it - so the aircraft dropped the last few feet. Touchdown was 485 m past the threshold. Keep the back pressure coming once the flare is established.
93 % Runway alignment max 14.15 m left14.15 m left to 3.13 m right 14.15 1.94 m
65 % Average bank angle 6.6 °0.0 ° min to max 16.3 ° 6.6 1.9 °
94 % Average g force 1.02 g0.76 g min to max 1.36 g 0.95 0.95 g
Info Average speed 112 kt107 kt min to max 119 kt 119 107 kt
Info Average VSI -277 fpm-726 fpm min to max 159 fpm -708 -579 fpm
Info Average altitude 13 ft agl0 ft agl min to max 31 ft agl 31 0 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 2.4 °-0.1 ° min to max 6.0 ° -0.1 0.8 °
07515022530037545052501223354658Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150225300375450525-30-24-18-12-60612182430Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 80.63Touchdown point was 66 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 107 kt was good. Touchdown rate was heavy at -659 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 26 °C. Wind 11 kt at 120 °. Crosswind: 11 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
7 % Touchdown rate was -659 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 485 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 107 ktTarget below 140 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 2.37 m left2.22 m left 1.94 2.06 m
100 % Average bank angle 1.0 °0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° 1.9 0.4 °
83 % Average g force 1.20 g0.95 g min to max 1.55 g 0.95 1.29 g
100 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 107 kt106 kt min to max 107 kt 107 106 kt
Info Average pitch angle 0.1 °-0.4 ° min to max 0.8 ° 0.8 -0.3 °

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll1,531 m · 50 %
100.00Liftoff speed146 kt · target 151, 5 slow
100.00Runway alignment1.87 m R
OkBounce on takeoffNone
100.00Rate of climb538 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height30 ft
69.55Threshold speed118 kt · target 144, 26 slow
93.17Centreline offset14.15 m L
Flare 65.27The flare wandered off the target profile. The flare arrested the sink and then let it come back - 738 fpm of it - so the aircraft dropped the last few feet. Touchdown was 485 m past the threshold. Keep the back pressure coming once the flare is established.

The stabilisation gates

Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.

Seven checks, two gates1,000 ft 71.435 of 7500 ft 100.007 of 7
Gear down
Landing flap
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed
Wings level

At the 1,000 ft gate: glideslope 4.1° against the runway's 3° and speed 34 kt FAST on the reference speed of 144 kt.

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
3.0 nm 1,371 ft 0.29° L +27 kt
2.0 nm 929 ft 0.13° R −7 kt
1.5 nm 678 ft 0.18° L −7 kt
1.0 nm 424 ft 0.96° L −5 kt
0.5 nm 230 ft 1.13° L −15 kt
THR 30 ft 14.33 m L −26 kt

Touchdown on YBBN 01L

Past threshold100.00
485m
Centreline100.00
2.06m L
Speed100.00
106kttarget 140 or less
Touchdown rate7.45
-659fpm
Impact82.86
1.55G
BouncesOk
None

Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.

30 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 30 ft, down at 485 m

Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,301 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,0001,500 THRESHOLD CROSS 13 kn FULL SCORE TO 503 M 485 m past threshold CLEARED

The 485 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 485 m of 3,301 m · 15 %

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Flight narrative

Departing from RAAF Base Amberley, the Boeing C17 began its taxiing process, covering less than 1 nautical mile in under a minute. Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft initiated its departure roll on runway 15, utilizing 50% of the available length to achieve liftoff. The takeoff distance of 1,531 meters was within the expected parameters, with a liftoff speed of 147 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 31°C, with a wind of 14 knots at 120°, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.

As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it began its ascent from 845 feet above sea level to 4,375 feet, an increase of 3,530 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The climb was initiated overhead Purga, with the aircraft then transitioning to a level cruise at 4,352 feet above sea level, lasting 2 minutes and covering 5 nautical miles. Subsequently, the aircraft began its descent from 4,352 feet to 2,097 feet, a decrease of 2,255 feet in 2 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles. The descent was initiated overhead Wacol, with the aircraft eventually transitioning to its final approach.

The Boeing C17 initiated its final approach to runway 01L at Brisbane International Airport from the southwest, heading 28.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,467 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down 68 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 107 knots and a touchdown rate of -579 feet per minute, which was considered hard. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft utilizing 3,308 meters of runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 26°C, with a wind of 11 knots at 120°, resulting in a crosswind of 11 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total flight distance was 30 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 8 minutes and a fuel consumption of 4,353 kilograms.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley in the Boeing C-17 Globemaster
98.98 %
100 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley. Takeoff distance 1,531 m 50 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 147 kt. Local weather - Temperature 31 °C. Wind 13 kt at 120 °. Crosswind: 8 kt Headwind: 10 kt.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 1,531 m using 50.09 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
100 %
Liftoff speed was 147 kn - Target 151 kn
Alignment
100 %
0.95 m left to 1.87 m right
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
150 75 0
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
4 2 0
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,2502,5002,7503,000-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
100 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
160 150 140
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
6 4.5 3
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,000 500 0
100 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
200 175 150
Bank °
100 %
1 0.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
8 6.5 5
Climb Rate fpm
Info
2,200 1,500 800
95.92 %
Climb 3
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.
Alignment
0 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
89.84 %
230 210 190
Bank °
100 %
20 10 0
G
99.78 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
10 7.5 5
Climb Rate fpm
Info
3,300 2,400 1,500
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,2502,5002,7503,000063126189252315 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.250100200300400500 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.25-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 01L at YBBN Brisbane International Airport in the Boeing C-17 Globemaster
Landing Score 79.91 %
Landing Summary

The Boeing C17 touched down on runway 01L at YBBN Brisbane International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and stability throughout the descent. The aircraft descended from 1,467 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway heading of 28.0 degrees. The threshold height was well-maintained, allowing for a smooth transition into the flare phase.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 120 knots, registering 119 kt. The touchdown point was located 68 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which was a minor deviation from the ideal touchdown location. The touchdown speed of 107 kt was within acceptable limits, indicating a well-executed flare and touchdown. However, the touchdown rate of -579 feet per minute (fpm) was considered hard, suggesting a slightly aggressive touchdown.

The Boeing C17 maintained excellent centreline alignment throughout the rollout phase, demonstrating precise control and coordination. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26 °C and a wind speed of 11 kt at 120 degrees, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. The crosswind component of 11 kt and the tailwind component of 1 kt were well-managed, allowing the aircraft to maintain a stable and controlled descent. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 88.5%.

85.71 %
Approach
Final approach to runway 01L at YBBN Brisbane International Airport. Descent from 1,517 ft agl to -155 ft agl in 89 seconds. Scored on the stabilisation gates.
Glideslope °
4 3 2
IAS kt
183 146 110
Alignment
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
8 4 0
G
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
-645 -1,172 -1,700
00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.75401002003004005006007008009001,0001,1001,2001,3001,4001,5001,600 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.754-120-90-60-300306090120 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
79.18 %
Landing
Landing on runway 01L at YBBN Brisbane International Airport, runway length 3,301 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 119 kt.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
69.55 %
Threshold speed was a little below target at 119 kt. Target 144 kt
Flare
65.27 %
The flare wandered off the target profile. The flare arrested the sink and then let it come back - 738 fpm of it - so the aircraft dropped the last few feet. Touchdown was 485 m past the threshold. Keep the back pressure coming once the flare is established.
Centreline ft
93.17 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
64.69 %
17 8.5 0
G
93.71 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
119 109 100
Pitch °
Info
7 3.5 0
Descent Rate fpm
Info
159 -320 -800
07515022530037545052501223354658 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150225300375450525-30-24-18-12-60612182430 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
80.63 %
Touchdown
Touchdown point was 66 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 107 kt was good. Touchdown rate was heavy at -659 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 26 °C. Wind 11 kt at 120 °. Crosswind: 11 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
Landed with a 11 kt crosswind, well done!
Touchdown
7.45 %
Touchdown rate was heavy at -659 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 107 kt was good. Target below 140 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown point was 68 m beyond the touchdown zone.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was very good.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 1.0 °
G
82.86 %
G 1.20 g
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
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