YBCG to YBCG Flight Report - Icon A5

Flight from YBCG to YBCG

Monday, 12 January 2026 14:20

Minutes 8

8 nm

Fuel 0 kg

Icon A5

Departure

Runway 14 at YBCG

Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast, State of Queensland, Australia

Altitude

13 ft asl

Weight

657 kg

Fuel

27 kg

Temperature

23 °C

Wind Speed

13 kt

Wind Direction

190.0 °

Headwind

10 kt

Crosswind

8 kt

Arrival

Runway 14 at YBCG

Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast State of Queensland, Australia

13 ft asl

Altitude

657 kg

Weight

26 kg

Fuel

23 °C

Temperature

9 kt

Wind Speed

190.0 °

Wind Direction

7 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 85.75%

Pattern Score 81.82%

Departure Score 95.61%

Arrival Score 79.82%

The flight began with the aircraft, an Icon A5, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at YBCG Gold Coast Airport. This process took approximately 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 14, with a takeoff distance of 1,519 meters, which accounted for 74% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 71 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 190 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 10 knots. The aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 14, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 13 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 22 seconds, also covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg of the pattern, which covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 98 seconds. The base leg turn involved a 45-degree angle to the runway, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself was completed in 35 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was completed in just 14 seconds, also covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The final approach to runway 14 was made from the north-west, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 153.0 degrees and an altitude of 793 feet above ground level. The landing was completed on runway 14, which had a length of 2,044 meters. The threshold height at the time of landing was excessively above target, while the threshold speed was well above target at 69 knots.

The touchdown point was located 351 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with the touchdown speed being 49 knots and the touchdown rate being -182 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 190 degrees. The crosswind was 6 knots, and the headwind was 7 knots.

The total landing distance was 923 meters, which accounted for 45% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area from the runway, a process that took less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight used 0 kilograms of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 9 kt 0 kt min to max 14 kt	0		14 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kt max 9 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 0.1 ° -1.6 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		1.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 14:20:45
Info	Engine 1 Started at 14:20:45
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 14:20:45
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:20:45
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:20:45
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 14:21:26
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 14:21:27
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:22:09
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:24:06
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:24:30

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport, Average speed was 21 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 14 kt min to max 16 kt	14		16 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.8 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

92.45 %

Departure roll runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport. Takeoff distance 1,519 m 74 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 71 kt. Local weather - Temperature 24 °C. Wind 13 kt at 190 °. Crosswind: 8 kt Headwind: 10 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,519 m 74 % of runway
87.27 %	Liftoff speed was 71 kt Target 60 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.22 m 1.25 m left to 1.97 m right	-1.27		1.25 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		1.14 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max 4.2 °	-0.5		4.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.5		1.2 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:25:02

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 14 YBCG Gold Coast 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 75 kt 70 kt min to max 80 kt	71		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.01 g min to max 1.15 g	1.15		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 594 fpm 348 fpm min to max 828 fpm	348		828 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	1		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 4.4 ° min to max 8.5 °	4.4		8.1 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 14:25:17

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 14 YBCG Gold Coast Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 70 kt min to max 81 kt	80		73 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.4 °	0.2		4.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.80 g min to max 1.14 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 917 fpm 690 fpm min to max 1,627 fpm	834		998 fpm
Info	Average altitude 144 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 566 ft agl	50		566 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 5.7 ° min to max 15.0 °	8.1		10.8 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 14 YBCG Gold Coast Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 72 kt min to max 82 kt	72		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.5 ° 9.1 ° min to max 23.1 °	9.1		22.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 966 fpm 855 fpm min to max 1,056 fpm	1,030		1,017 fpm
Info	Average altitude 696 ft agl 590 ft agl min to max 815 ft agl	590		815 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 8.8 ° min to max 11.0 °	11.0		9.4 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 14:25:47

Pattern Crosswind

55 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 14 YBCG Gold Coast Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -38.0 ° -81.5 ° min to max 8.0 °	8.0		-81.5 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 75 kt min to max 82 kt	82		75 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.80 g min to max 1.19 g	1.08		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 549 fpm -102 fpm min to max 1,257 fpm	1,044		113 fpm
Info	Average altitude 965 ft agl 833 ft agl min to max 1,021 ft agl	833		1,021 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 19.1 ° 5.6 ° min to max 23.0 °	22.7		5.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 10.9 °	9.1		2.1 °

Pattern Downwind

96.77 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 98 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.7 ° -11.2 ° min to max 11.2 °	5.7		-11.2 °
89.23 %	Average altitude 1,097 ft agl 1,020 ft agl min to max 1,185 ft agl	1,021		1,170 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 66 kt min to max 78 kt	76		66 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 93 fpm -146 fpm min to max 440 fpm	37		-84 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.2 °	2.8		15.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -1.8 ° min to max 3.7 °	1.7		-0.9 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:27:26
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 14:27:29
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 14:27:30

Pattern Base Leg Turn

84.17 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 26.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
47.24 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 26.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 66 kt min to max 69 kt	67		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.2 ° 4.2 ° min to max 14.8 °	14.8		4.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	0.96		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -194 fpm -332 fpm min to max -38 fpm	-71		-207 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,137 ft agl 1,111 ft agl min to max 1,169 ft agl	1,169		1,111 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.2 ° -4.3 ° min to max -1.8 °	-2.6		-3.4 °

Pattern Base Leg

55 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 35 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -26.1 ° -71.6 ° min to max 29.8 °	29.8		-71.6 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 61 kt min to max 72 kt	68		71 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.87 g min to max 1.13 g	1.00		0.93 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,062 ft agl 1,011 ft agl min to max 1,107 ft agl	1,107		1,011 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 9.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 21.3 °	4.5		4.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.7 ° -8.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-3.5		-2.1 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 67 kt min to max 71 kt	69		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.3 °	5.3		3.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.88 g min to max 1.15 g	0.95		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI -803 fpm -1,193 fpm min to max -209 fpm	-209		-612 fpm
Info	Average altitude 903 ft agl 806 ft agl min to max 1,007 ft agl	1,007		806 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.4 ° -6.2 ° min to max -1.5 °	-2.3		-5.6 °

Arrival Final 2

69.25 %

Approaching runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 793 ft agl to 516 ft agl. A decrease of 277 ft in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 6.4 ° 6.2 ° min to max 6.6 ° Target 3.0 °	6.4		6.3 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 66 kt min to max 72 kt	68		70 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.4 °
96.24 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 4.4 °	1.2		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.79 g min to max 1.09 g	0.97		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -523 fpm -911 fpm min to max -228 fpm	-727		-706 fpm
Info	Average altitude 650 ft agl 516 ft agl min to max 793 ft agl	793		516 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -6.4 ° min to max 0.0 °	-5.7		-4.6 °

Arrival Final 1

74.42 %

Approaching runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 506 ft agl to 211 ft agl. A decrease of 295 ft in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 8.0 ° 6.3 ° min to max 11.6 ° Target 3.0 °	6.3		11.6 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 65 kt min to max 72 kt	72		68 kt
86.4 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.4		0.3 °
85.7 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 9.1 °	9.1		2.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -536 fpm -810 fpm min to max -194 fpm	-650		-521 fpm
Info	Average altitude 376 ft agl 211 ft agl min to max 506 ft agl	506		211 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -5.6 ° min to max -1.9 °	-4.5		-1.9 °

Arrival Landing

49.16 %

Landing on runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport, runway length 2,044 m. Threshold height at 192 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt. Target 60 kt
0 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.1 °
91.55 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	1.6		5.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.83 g min to max 1.19 g	0.98		0.93 g
Info	Average speed 61 kt 49 kt min to max 70 kt	69		49 kt
Info	Average VSI -335 fpm -818 fpm min to max 85 fpm	-547		-182 fpm
Info	Average altitude 29 ft agl -3 ft agl min to max 192 ft agl	192		-3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -4.3 ° min to max 7.3 °	-1.9		3.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

88.26 %

Touchdown point was 351 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -182 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 9 kt at 190 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 7 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.83 %	Touchdown VSI was -182 fpm.
63.1 %	Touchdown distance was 795 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 49 kt Target below 54 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.73 m 1.29 m left	1.73		0.68 m
58.97 %	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.7 °	5.6		3.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.18 g 0.93 g min to max 1.31 g	0.93		1.18 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 50 kt 49 kt min to max 51 kt	49		51 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.8 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.5		4.0 °

Arrival Rollout

97.82 %

Total landing distance 923 m, 45 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 923 m 45 % of runway.
95.16 %	Runway alignment max 4.89 m 0.52 m left to 4.38 m right	0.52		-2.54 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.78 g min to max 1.21 g	1.17		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 40 kt 35 kt min to max 43 kt	43		35 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 7.7 °	4.6		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.4 °	3.7		2.5 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 2 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kt 7 kt min to max 29 kt	29		12 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.8 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.5		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		1.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 14:31:12
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 14:31:12
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 14:31:13

Arrival Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 12 kt 12 kt min to max 13 kt	12		12 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 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.2 °

Takeoff on runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport in the Icon A5

95.61 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

92.45 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,519 m using 74.28 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

87.27 %

Liftoff speed was 71 kn - Target 60 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.25 m left to 1.97 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

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 14 YBCG Gold Coast Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 14 YBCG Gold Coast Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport in the Icon A5

Landing Score 77.41 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft, identified as Icon A5, successfully landed on runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport. The final approach was initiated from the north-west, heading 153.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 793 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's performance during the landing was evaluated based on several key parameters.

The threshold height at 192 feet agl was found to be excessively above the target, indicating that the aircraft descended more slowly than expected. However, the threshold speed of 69 knots was well above the target, suggesting that the aircraft was able to maintain a higher speed than intended during the final approach. This could be attributed to the aircraft's design or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 49 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate of -182 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 23°C and wind speeds of 9 knots at 190°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the aircraft's performance during the landing.

The total landing distance of 923 meters was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft was able to land smoothly and efficiently, with minimal excess distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the rollout phase.

Overall, the Icon A5 aircraft demonstrated good performance during the landing, with a smooth and controlled descent, good touchdown speed and rate, and a short landing distance. However, the excessively high threshold height and speed suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in the aircraft's performance during the final approach phase.

69.25 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 793 ft agl to 516 ft agl. A decrease of 277 ft in 37 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.24 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

74.42 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 506 ft agl to 211 ft agl. A decrease of 295 ft in 32 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

86.4 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

86.4 %

Bank

85.7 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

49.16 %

Landing

Landing on runway 14 at YBCG Gold Coast Airport, runway length 2,044 m. Threshold height at 192 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt.

Height

0 %

Threshold height at 192 ft agl was excessively over target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt. Target 60 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank