KPIE to KPIE Flight Report - Beechcraft Duke

Flight from KPIE to KPIE

Sunday, 22 December 2024 16:24

Minutes 8

6 nm

Fuel 20 lbs

Beechcraft Duke

Departure

Runway 36 at KPIE

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport

Pinellas Park, Florida, United States

Altitude

7 ft asl

Weight

5,355 lbs

Fuel

710 lbs

Temperature

59 °F

Wind Speed

10 kt

Wind Direction

330.8 °

Headwind

9 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 36 at KPIE

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport

Pinellas Park Florida, United States

7 ft asl

Altitude

5,335 lbs

Weight

690 lbs

Fuel

59 °F

Temperature

10 kt

Wind Speed

330.4 °

Wind Direction

10 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 89.23%

Pattern Score 77.85%

Departure Score 92.26%

Arrival Score 97.57%

The flight began with the Beechcraft Duke taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Once at the runway, the aircraft departed from runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,354 feet, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 94 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 10 knots at 330 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 15 seconds, covering a similar distance. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle to the runway of 112.7 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered 2 nautical miles in 38 seconds. The base leg turn, which involved a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle to the runway of 17.0 degrees, was followed by a final approach to runway 36 from the south, heading 350.0 degrees at an altitude of 116 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 36 was successful, with a threshold height that was good and a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 102 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,126 feet, and the touchdown speed was 80 knots, both of which were good. The touchdown rate was also good at -158 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 10 knots at 330 degrees.

The total landing distance was 2,096 feet, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight took 8 minutes to complete, using 20 pounds of fuel in the process.

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Departure Taxi

81.03 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.33 %	Average speed 13 kn 0 kn min to max 26 kn	0		12 kn
61.25 %	Average speed turning corners 13 kn max 20 kn	0		12 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.6		2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Engine 2 Started at 16:25:16
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:25:52
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:26:08
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:26:10
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:26:10
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 16:26:11
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:28:34

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Average speed was 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kn 0 kn min to max 24 kn	11		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.4		3.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:29:16
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:32:20
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:32:22
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:32:37
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 16:32:54

Departure Roll

99.3 %

Departure roll runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport. Takeoff distance 1,354 ft 15 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 94 kn. Local weather - Temperature 60 °F. Wind 10 kn at 330 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 9 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,354 ft 15 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 94 kn Target 93 kn
96.48 %	Runway alignment max 13.2 ft 13.2 ft left to 0.0 ft left	1.9		0.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.11 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 3.4 ° min to max 6.6 °	3.5		6.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.2		1.6 °

Departure Climb 1

98.72 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 36 KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.0		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 101 kn 94 kn min to max 106 kn	94		106 kn
94.89 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	1.6		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.91 g min to max 1.25 g	1.13		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 617 fpm 497 fpm min to max 649 fpm	497		616 fpm
Info	Average altitude 26 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	0		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 6.8 ° min to max 9.0 °	6.8		7.7 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 16:33:21

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 36 KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 112 kn 106 kn min to max 124 kn	106		122 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.2		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	1.04		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 976 fpm 620 fpm min to max 1,608 fpm	620		1,380 fpm
Info	Average altitude 125 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 447 ft agl	52		447 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 6.8 ° min to max 10.0 °	7.8		8.6 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 36 KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 120 kn 115 kn min to max 125 kn	124		116 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 20.4 ° 8.7 ° min to max 23.0 °	8.7		21.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.84 g min to max 1.24 g	1.13		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 1,741 fpm 936 fpm min to max 2,204 fpm	1,590		936 fpm
Info	Average altitude 834 ft agl 482 ft agl min to max 1,142 ft agl	482		1,142 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 6.4 ° min to max 10.8 °	9.5		6.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

64.36 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 36 KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
23.46 %	Heading -16.5 ° -47.3 ° min to max 10.4 °	10.4		-47.3 °
100 %	Average speed 127 kn 118 kn min to max 134 kn	118		134 kn
88 %	Average g force 1.11 g 0.95 g min to max 1.46 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 618 fpm 197 fpm min to max 1,062 fpm	860		1,056 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,215 ft agl 1,156 ft agl min to max 1,308 ft agl	1,156		1,308 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 27.4 ° 22.8 ° min to max 29.1 °	22.8		27.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 0.9 ° min to max 5.0 °	4.6		4.1 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 112.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 112.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 134 kn 133 kn min to max 135 kn	135		135 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 23.3 ° 9.1 ° min to max 30.2 °	29.0		9.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.97 g min to max 1.16 g	0.97		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 370 fpm 100 fpm min to max 899 fpm	899		289 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,337 ft agl 1,322 ft agl min to max 1,353 ft agl	1,322		1,353 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.3 °	3.3		1.9 °

Pattern Downwind

82.59 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
71.56 %	Heading 9.3 ° -11.5 ° min to max 11.4 °	10.7		-11.5 °
70.4 %	Average altitude 1,182 ft agl 870 ft agl min to max 1,385 ft agl	1,357		870 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 139 kn 132 kn min to max 146 kn	132		132 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.82 g min to max 1.31 g	0.99		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -730 fpm -1,754 fpm min to max 402 fpm	248		-376 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 5.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.6 °	3.8		32.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -7.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	1.5		1.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:34:42
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:34:44
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:34:46
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:34:51

Pattern Base Leg Turn

72.33 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 17.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
7.83 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 17.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 113 kn 102 kn min to max 132 kn	132		109 kn
99.94 %	Average bank angle 15.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 32.0 °	32.0		5.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.88 g min to max 1.17 g	1.10		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -679 fpm -999 fpm min to max -337 fpm	-412		-754 fpm
Info	Average altitude 477 ft agl 126 ft agl min to max 863 ft agl	863		126 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -3.4 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.0		-0.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:35:28

Arrival Final 1

99.52 %

Approaching runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 116 ft agl to 37 ft agl. A decrease of 79 ft in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.3 ° 1.9 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		1.9 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kn 101 kn min to max 108 kn	108		102 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
97.59 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	4.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -656 fpm -726 fpm min to max -499 fpm	-643		-499 fpm
Info	Average altitude 64 ft agl 37 ft agl min to max 116 ft agl	116		37 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -1.2 ° min to max 1.8 °	-0.8		1.8 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:36:17

Arrival Landing

98.74 %

Landing on runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, runway length 8,803 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 102 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 102 kn. Target 96 kn
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 °
87.43 %	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 7.1 °	0.4		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.16 g	1.07		1.11 g
Info	Average speed 92 kn 80 kn min to max 102 kn	102		80 kn
Info	Average VSI -255 fpm -490 fpm min to max -78 fpm	-490		-158 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 36 ft agl	36		8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 1.7 ° min to max 7.0 °	1.9		7.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

94.59 %

Touchdown distance was good at 1,126 ft. Touchdown speed at 80 kn was good. Touchdown rate was good at -158 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 10 kn at 330 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 10 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.01 %	Touchdown VSI was -158 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,126 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 80 kn Target 88 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 5.6 ft 4.5 ft right	-5.6		-3.7 ft
61.83 %	Average bank angle 4.4 ° 3.3 ° min to max 5.3 °	5.1		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.20 g	1.11		1.00 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 77 kn 74 kn min to max 80 kn	80		74 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 6.2 ° min to max 7.0 °	7.0		6.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 16:24:50
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:24:50
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 16:24:50
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 16:24:50
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:24:50
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:24:50

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 2,096 ft, 24 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,096 ft 24 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 11.2 ft 2.4 ft left to 8.8 ft right	-3.7		2.4 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 63 kn 40 kn min to max 68 kn	68		40 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 2.4 ° min to max 6.2 °	6.2		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.3 °	4.3		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 8 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kn 6 kn min to max 34 kn	34		13 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.8 ° min to max 4.0 °	2.5		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

95 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 10 kn 0 kn min to max 13 kn	13		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kn max 13 kn	0		0 kn
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 3.3 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.2		3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.1 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 16:37:06
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:37:08
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:37:53
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 16:37:54
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:37:59
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:38:00
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 16:38:50
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 16:38:50
100 %	Taxi Lights at 16:37:21

Takeoff on runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport in the Beechcraft Duke

92.26 %

81.03 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

91.33 %

Turn Speed

61.25 %

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.3 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,354 ft using 15.38 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 94 kn - Target 93 kn

Alignment

96.48 %

13.2 ft left to 0.0 ft left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.72 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 36 KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.89 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 36 KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport in the Beechcraft Duke

Landing Score 98.21 %

Landing Summary

The Beechcraft Duke successfully landed at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, achieving a score of 98.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 350.0° at an altitude of 116 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning the aircraft with the runway threshold.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 102 knots, registering at 102 kn. The touchdown distance of 1,126 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 80 kn was also satisfactory. The rate of descent at -158 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a controlled and stable approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 10 knots from 330°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 kn, while the headwind component was 10 kn, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach. The runway length of 8,803 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.

The total landing distance of 2,096 feet was only 24% of the runway length, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision in executing the landing. Overall, the Beechcraft Duke's landing at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport was a success, with the aircraft performing well within the expected parameters.

99.52 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 116 ft agl to 37 ft agl. A decrease of 79 ft in 6 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.59 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.74 %

Landing

Landing on runway 36 at KPIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, runway length 8,803 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 102 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 102 kt. Target 96 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank