LFAE to LFOS Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from LFAE to LFOS

Thursday, 09 May 2024 13:14

Minutes 26

41 nm

Fuel 13 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 05 at LFAE

Mers-Le-Treport

Normandie, France

Altitude

325 ft asl

Weight

1,045 kg

Fuel

179 kg

Temperature

14 °C

Wind Speed

6 kt

Wind Direction

40.0 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 06R at LFOS

Vittefleur

St Valery Normandie, France

266 ft asl

Altitude

1,032 kg

Weight

166 kg

Fuel

14 °C

Temperature

7 kt

Wind Speed

31.3 °

Wind Direction

6 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 88.67%

Departure Score 92.44%

Enroute Score 99.99%

Arrival Score 68.47%

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Flight Stages LFAE to LFOS

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Departure Taxi

79.52 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 9 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.67 %	Average speed 9 kn 0 kn min to max 29 kn	0		29 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 7 kn max 8 kn	0		0 kn
96.57 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.74 g min to max 1.31 g	1.00		0.76 g
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.3 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.3		3.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 13:14:48
Info	Engine 1 Started at 13:14:48
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:14:48
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:14:48
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:14:48
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:17:00
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 13:17:17
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 13:17:18
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 13:17:20
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:17:21
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:17:22
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:17:23
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:17:51
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:20:15
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 13:22:36
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 13:22:37
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:22:38
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:22:47
0 %	Taxi Lights at 13:19:44

Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 05 at LFAE Mers-Le-Treport. Takeoff distance 2,444 m 272 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 70 kn. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 6 kn at 39 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Takeoff distance 2,444 m 272 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 70 kn Target 70 kn
95.56 %	Runway alignment max 4.27 m 4.27 m left to 0.00 m left	3.45		3.14 m
58.86 %	Average g force 0.29 g 0.03 g min to max 0.70 g	0.70		0.03 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.6		3.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.3 °

Departure Climb 1

95.38 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 LFAE Mers-Le-Treport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.6		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kn 70 kn min to max 80 kn	70		80 kn
98.21 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.3		0.6 °
58.29 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.02 g min to max 1.28 g	0.02		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 442 ft/m 371 ft/m min to max 464 ft/m	371		464 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	0		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.6 ° 4.3 ° min to max 6.5 °	4.3		5.1 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 13:23:50

Departure Climb 2

99.69 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 LFAE Mers-Le-Treport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kn 80 kn min to max 90 kn	80		90 kn
98.76 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.7		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.89 g min to max 1.01 g	0.94		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 673 ft/m 465 ft/m min to max 1,339 ft/m	465		1,291 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 90 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 360 ft agl	45		360 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 5.0 ° min to max 9.0 °	5.1		8.5 °

Departure Climb 3

92.62 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 05 LFAE Mers-Le-Treport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -1.6 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-1.6 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kn 91 kn min to max 93 kn	92		93 kn
63.08 %	Average bank angle 7.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 16.0 °	0.5		16.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.90 g min to max 0.93 g	0.90		0.93 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,209 ft/m 1,118 ft/m min to max 1,282 ft/m	1,282		1,118 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 492 ft agl 381 ft agl min to max 600 ft agl	381		600 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.2 ° 7.1 ° min to max 8.6 °	8.4		7.1 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead LFAE Mers-Le-Treport (Normandie, France). Climbing from 951 ft asl to 3,015 ft asl, an increase of 2,064 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 89 kn min to max 135 kn	93		135 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 24.7 °	14.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.86 g min to max 1.03 g	0.92		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 1,102 ft/m -430 ft/m min to max 1,802 ft/m	1,100		-430 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,755 ft asl 951 ft asl min to max 3,015 ft asl	951		3,015 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° -2.1 ° min to max 9.1 °	6.8		-2.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:24:46

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile west of Le Treport (Normandie, France) and lasted 11 minutes, covering 27 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,987 ft asl 2,801 ft asl min to max 3,002 ft asl	2,982		2,801 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 143 kn 138 kn min to max 150 kn	143		144 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.5 °	1.4		3.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.79 g min to max 1.04 g	0.96		0.94 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -3.8 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.4		-1.6 °
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 13:28:51

Enroute Descent

99.94 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile east of Neville (Normandie, France). Descent from 2,796 ft asl to 1,652 ft asl, a decrease of 1,145 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 135 kn 127 kn min to max 143 kn	143		131 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 33.2 °	7.8		5.9 °
99.43 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.74 g min to max 1.18 g	0.92		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -900 ft/m -1,880 ft/m min to max 432 ft/m	-273		-53 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,080 ft asl 1,650 ft asl min to max 2,796 ft asl	2,796		1,652 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.1 ° -6.9 ° min to max -1.5 °	-1.6		-1.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Cany-Barville (Normandie, France) and lasted less than 1 minute. , covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,618 ft asl 1,581 ft asl min to max 1,661 ft asl	1,655		1,611 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 114 kn 99 kn min to max 133 kn	133		99 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.8 °	2.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.82 g min to max 0.98 g	0.95		0.82 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -4.0 ° min to max -0.6 °	-1.2		-4.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:39:57
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:40:01

Arrival

99.07 %

Arrival started overhead Cany-Barville (Normandie, France).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 105 kn 99 kn min to max 112 kn	99		100 kn
97.67 %	Average bank angle 15.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 32.4 °	5.2		4.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.78 g min to max 1.08 g	0.81		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI -1,269 ft/m -1,871 ft/m min to max -258 ft/m	-258		-983 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,227 ft asl 786 ft asl min to max 1,606 ft asl	1,606		786 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.6 ° -9.7 ° min to max -4.6 °	-5.0		-4.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival Final 1

66.55 %

Approaching runway 06R at LFOS Vittefleur from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 509 ft agl to 76 ft agl. A decrease of 432 ft in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 4.6 ° 4.2 ° min to max 5.7 ° Target 3.0 °	5.6		4.2 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kn 80 kn min to max 100 kn	100		80 kn
45.2 %	Heading variation -1.5 ° -1.9 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-1.9 °
87.53 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 8.0 °	8.0		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.84 g min to max 1.06 g	0.88		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -786 ft/m -1,552 ft/m min to max -670 ft/m	-913		-674 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 186 ft agl 76 ft agl min to max 509 ft agl	509		76 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.2 ° -8.5 ° min to max -4.1 °	-4.7		-4.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 13:40:53
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 13:40:55

Arrival Landing

55.78 %

Landing on runway 06R at LFOS Vittefleur, runway length 1,614 m. Threshold height at 68 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 81 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.7 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 81 kn. Target 70 kn
70.96 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
1.2 %	Heading variation -2.4 ° -3.0 ° min to max -1.9 °	-1.9		-3.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.84 g min to max 1.04 g	0.97		0.91 g
Info	Average speed 66 kn 44 kn min to max 82 kn	81		44 kn
Info	Average VSI -238 ft/m -673 ft/m min to max -42 ft/m	-673		-124 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 68 ft agl	68		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -3.9 ° min to max 7.1 °	-3.9		6.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

78.9 %

Touchdown point was 180 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 44 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -124 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was excessively misaligned by 50.9 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 7 kn at 31 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
92.21 %	Touchdown VSI was -124 ft/m.
81.8 %	Touchdown distance was 624 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 44 kn Target 55 kn
0 %	Runway alignment max 50.91 m 50.85 m right	-50.89		-50.74 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.0		1.1 °
74.29 %	Average g force 0.62 g 0.30 g min to max 0.91 g	0.91		0.30 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 43 kn 42 kn min to max 44 kn	44		42 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 6.9 ° min to max 9.1 °	6.9		9.1 °

Arrival Rollout

51.06 %

Total landing distance 773 m, 48 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was excessively misaligned by 50.7 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 773 m 48 % of runway.
0 %	Runway alignment max 50.71 m 0.00 m left to 50.71 m right	-50.71		-45.91 m
60.57 %	Average g force 0.35 g 0.06 g min to max 0.58 g	0.26		0.48 g
Info	Average speed 40 kn 30 kn min to max 43 kn	43		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° 2.7 ° min to max 9.8 °	9.4		3.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.1		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 11 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 16 kn 3 kn min to max 29 kn	29		8 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 2.7 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.2		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.85 g 0.53 g min to max 1.09 g	0.74		0.95 g
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 13:42:35
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:42:36

Arrival Taxi

90.05 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 4 kn 0 kn min to max 7 kn	5		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	0.96		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.6 ° min to max 4.0 °	2.6		3.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:44:23
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 13:45:12
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:45:13
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 13:45:14
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 13:45:14
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 13:45:15
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 13:45:17
100 %	Landing Lights at 13:43:39
0 %	Taxi Lights at 13:43:41
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 13:46:11

Takeoff on runway 05 at LFAE Mers-Le-Treport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

92.44 %

79.52 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 9 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

74.67 %

Turn Speed

100 %

96.57 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 2,444 m using 272.33 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 70 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

95.56 %

4.27 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

58.86 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95.38 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 LFAE Mers-Le-Treport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.21 %

58.29 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.69 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 LFAE Mers-Le-Treport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.76 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

92.62 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 05 LFAE Mers-Le-Treport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

63.08 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 06R at LFOS Vittefleur in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 63.07 %

Landing Summary

First and foremost, I want to commend you for successfully navigating through the different phases of the aircraft landing process. While your overall score may not be where you would ideally want it to be, it's important to recognize the areas where you excelled and the areas where improvement is needed.

Starting with the Approach Phase, it's clear that there were some challenges with descent path and heading alignment. Maintaining a steady descent path and proper heading alignment are crucial for a smooth and efficient approach. Additionally, being mindful of your speed and ensuring it remains within target limits is key to a successful landing. I encourage you to focus on these aspects during your future flights to improve your overall performance.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's worth noting that threshold height was above target and there was very poor landing flare. Achieving the correct threshold height and executing a proper landing flare are essential for a safe and controlled touchdown. It's an area that may require some additional practice and attention to detail. Remember, consistency is key when it comes to mastering these techniques.

In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was smooth and speed was on target, there were some issues with touchdown point and runway touchdown position. It's crucial to aim for precision when it comes to touchdown point and runway alignment to ensure a safe and accurate landing. Paying closer attention to these details can help you improve your overall performance in this phase.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, runway alignment was slightly off from the centerline. Ensuring proper alignment during the rollout phase is important for a smooth and controlled exit from the runway. I encourage you to focus on maintaining accuracy in this area to further refine your landing technique.

Overall, while there were some areas that may have proven challenging during this particular landing, it's important to view it as a learning opportunity for growth and improvement. By identifying specific areas for development and actively working on them during practice sessions, you can enhance your skills and strive for higher landing scores in the future. Keep up the hard work and dedication, and remember that continuous improvement is the key to success in aviation.

66.55 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 06R at LFOS Vittefleur from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 509 ft agl to 76 ft agl. A decrease of 432 ft in 28 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

45.2 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

45.2 %

Bank

87.53 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

55.78 %

Landing

Landing on runway 06R at LFOS Vittefleur, runway length 1,614 m. Threshold height at 68 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 81 kn.

Height

70.96 %

Threshold height at 68 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

91.7 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 81 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

1.2 %

Bank

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

78.9 %

Touchdown

92.21 %

Touchdown rate was smooth at -127 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 44 kt was good. Target below 55 kn

Distance

81.8 %

Touchdown point was 180 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Alignment

0 %

Runway touchdown position was excessively misaligned by 50.9 m from centreline.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 1.0 °

74.29 %

G 0.62 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

51.06 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 773 m, 48 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was excessively misaligned by 50.7 m from centreline.

100 %

Landing distance 773 m using 47.88 % of runway

Alignment

0 %

Runway rollout alignment was excessively misaligned by 50.7 m from centreline.

60.57 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

90.05 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Landing Lights

1 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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