KSBA to KSBA Flight Report - PA28 Warrior II

Flight from KSBA to KSBA

Saturday, 31 January 2026 22:19

Minutes 12

11 nm

Fuel 6 lbs

PA28 Warrior II

Departure

Runway 07 at KSBA

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

1,914 lbs

Fuel

244 lbs

Temperature

68 °F

Wind Speed

3 kt

Wind Direction

225.0 °

Headwind

-2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 07 at KSBA

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Santa Barbara California, United States

10 ft asl

Altitude

1,908 lbs

Weight

238 lbs

Fuel

68 °F

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

225.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.4%

Pattern Score 94.88%

Departure Score 97.43%

Arrival Score 99.89%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a PA28 Warrior II, then departed from runway 07 at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA). The takeoff distance was 1,663 feet, which accounted for 28% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 69 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 225 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the tailwind component was also 2 knots. The pilot then entered a right-hand pattern from runway 07, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds.

The right-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 34 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, which covered a distance of 1 nautical mile and involved an angle of 69.4 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 3 nautical miles long and took 103 seconds to complete.

The pilot then turned onto the base leg, which covered a distance of 2 nautical miles and involved an angle of 33.7 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 19 seconds to complete. The final turn was also less than 1 nautical mile long and took 38 seconds to complete.

The final approach to runway 07 was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 87.0 degrees at an altitude of 371 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 59 knots. The touchdown distance was 967 feet, which was 29% of the runway length.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 225 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the tailwind component was also 2 knots. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

The total landing distance was 1,756 feet, which was 29% of the runway length. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the flight used 6 pounds of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 12 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 12 kt 0 kt min to max 25 kt	0		8 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kt max 14 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 1.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.2		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.5 °
Info	Battery Master On at 22:19:03
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:19:03
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:19:03
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:19:03
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:19:08
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:23:12
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:23:35
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:23:38
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:23:39
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:23:44
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:23:44
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 22:23:45
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:23:46
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:25:16
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:26:26
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:26:37
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 22:27:14
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:27:16
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:28:16
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:29:07
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:29:20
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:29:26
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:29:30
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:29:36
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:30:25

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Average speed was 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kt 8 kt min to max 12 kt	8		12 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 1.1 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Takeoff distance 1,663 ft 28 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 69 kt. Local weather - Temperature 68 °F. Wind 3 kt at 225 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,663 ft 28 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 69 kt Target 65 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 7.6 ft 0.7 ft left to 6.9 ft right	0.6		-3.9 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.2 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.1		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.1 °

Departure Climb 1

99.71 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 07 KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 69 kt min to max 81 kt	69		81 kt
98.84 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.1		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 272 fpm 124 fpm min to max 412 fpm	262		412 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	1		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 2.3 ° min to max 4.6 °	3.1		4.4 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 07 KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 80 kt min to max 82 kt	81		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 4.5 °	1.4		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 517 fpm 413 fpm min to max 757 fpm	413		544 fpm
Info	Average altitude 111 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 354 ft agl	51		354 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° 4.4 ° min to max 6.8 °	4.4		5.0 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 07 KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 82 kt min to max 85 kt	82		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.2 ° 5.5 ° min to max 17.7 °	5.5		17.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 467 fpm 403 fpm min to max 539 fpm	539		403 fpm
Info	Average altitude 459 ft agl 364 ft agl min to max 549 ft agl	364		549 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.7 ° min to max 5.0 °	5.0		3.7 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 07 KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.2 ° -16.7 ° min to max 19.2 °	-16.7		19.2 °
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 86 kt min to max 93 kt	86		91 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.13 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 475 fpm 82 fpm min to max 997 fpm	340		544 fpm
Info	Average altitude 653 ft agl 554 ft agl min to max 823 ft agl	554		823 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 17.9 °	17.8		10.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 0.6 ° min to max 6.8 °	3.3		3.8 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:32:51

Pattern Downwind Turn

76.77 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 69.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
22.58 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 69.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 92 kt min to max 94 kt	92		92 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.7 ° 10.9 ° min to max 15.8 °	10.9		13.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 677 fpm 462 fpm min to max 850 fpm	493		678 fpm
Info	Average altitude 933 ft agl 830 ft agl min to max 1,052 ft agl	830		1,052 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 3.5 ° min to max 6.1 °	3.5		4.9 °

Pattern Downwind

95.02 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 103 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.3 ° -14.2 ° min to max 19.5 °	-14.2		19.5 °
83.41 %	Average altitude 1,124 ft agl 930 ft agl min to max 1,236 ft agl	1,063		930 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 92 kt min to max 102 kt	92		99 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -69 fpm -525 fpm min to max 674 fpm	667		-195 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 16.2 °	12.2		16.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -3.2 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		-0.6 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

92.38 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 33.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.61 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 33.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 98 kt min to max 102 kt	98		100 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.2 ° 16.7 ° min to max 17.7 °	16.7		16.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.12 g	1.01		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -481 fpm -724 fpm min to max -207 fpm	-207		-234 fpm
Info	Average altitude 861 ft agl 800 ft agl min to max 927 ft agl	927		800 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -3.7 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.8		-0.3 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.6 ° -15.3 ° min to max 20.2 °	-15.3		20.2 °
100 %	Average speed 94 kt 92 kt min to max 100 kt	100		92 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		0.99 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 778 ft agl 737 ft agl min to max 798 ft agl	798		737 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.8 ° 5.5 ° min to max 15.8 °	15.8		13.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -1.9 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.0		-1.9 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 76 kt min to max 93 kt	92		76 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.7 ° 1.2 ° min to max 14.6 °	13.7		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -554 fpm -789 fpm min to max -363 fpm	-426		-370 fpm
Info	Average altitude 538 ft agl 378 ft agl min to max 730 ft agl	730		378 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.7 ° -4.7 ° min to max -0.9 °	-2.4		-1.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:35:47
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:36:09

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 371 ft agl to 293 ft agl. A decrease of 78 ft in 11 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.8 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 72 kt min to max 75 kt	75		72 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -420 fpm -480 fpm min to max -390 fpm	-392		-394 fpm
Info	Average altitude 331 ft agl 293 ft agl min to max 371 ft agl	371		293 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -2.0 ° min to max -0.1 °	-1.4		-0.1 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 287 ft agl to 32 ft agl. A decrease of 255 ft in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 66 kt min to max 71 kt	71		66 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.5		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -364 fpm -442 fpm min to max -291 fpm	-382		-382 fpm
Info	Average altitude 84 ft agl 32 ft agl min to max 287 ft agl	287		32 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -0.5 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.5		0.7 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, runway length 6,042 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 66 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 66 kt. Target 65 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 63 kt 59 kt min to max 66 kt	66		59 kt
Info	Average VSI -236 fpm -385 fpm min to max -121 fpm	-383		-165 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 32 ft agl	32		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.7 ° min to max 3.4 °	0.7		2.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.44 %

Touchdown distance was good at 967 ft. Touchdown speed at 59 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -165 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 68 °F. Wind 3 kt at 225 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.77 %	Touchdown VSI was -165 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 967 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 59 kt Target below 61 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.6 ft 1.3 ft left	1.6		1.2 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.00 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 58 kt 58 kt min to max 59 kt	59		58 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		2.3 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,756 ft, 29 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,756 ft 29 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.8 ft 1.3 ft left to 1.6 ft right	1.2		-0.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 57 kt 32 kt min to max 60 kt	60		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° -0.7 ° min to max 3.9 °	2.4		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 14 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kt 16 kt min to max 26 kt	26		16 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -1.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	-0.9		1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:37:40
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 22:38:05
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:38:32

Takeoff on runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in the PA28 Warrior II

97.43 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 12 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,663 ft using 27.52 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 69 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.7 ft left to 6.9 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.71 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 07 KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.84 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 07 KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in the PA28 Warrior II

Landing Score 99.86 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Warrior II aircraft successfully landed at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, achieving a near-perfect score of 99.9%. The final approach to runway 07 was conducted from the west, with the aircraft heading 87.0° at 1 nautical mile and 371 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, taking into account the local weather conditions.

The temperature at the time of landing was a comfortable 68°F, with a gentle wind blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 225°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind of 2 knots and a slight tailwind of 2 knots, which did not significantly impact the aircraft's performance. The pilot's ability to adapt to these conditions and maintain control of the aircraft is a testament to their skill and experience.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 59 knots, which is well within the recommended threshold speed of 66 knots. The touchdown distance of 967 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -165 feet per minute (fpm) was within the acceptable range, further demonstrating the pilot's expertise.

The most impressive aspect of this landing was the aircraft's alignment with the runway. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the rollout alignment was also spot on, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the entire landing process. The total landing distance of 1,756 feet was only 29% of the runway length, which is an excellent achievement.

Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the entire process. The PA28 Warrior II aircraft performed admirably, and the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently is a credit to their training and experience.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 371 ft agl to 293 ft agl. A decrease of 78 ft in 11 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 07 at KSBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 287 ft agl to 32 ft agl. A decrease of 255 ft in 40 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %