KCVG to KATL Flight Report - Douglas DC-6B

Flight from KCVG to KATL

Saturday, 30 November 2024 13:17

Minutes 101

345 nm

Fuel 2,150 kg

Douglas DC-6B

Departure

Runway 18L at KCVG

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cincinnati / Covington, Kentucky, United States

Altitude

873 ft asl

Weight

37,285 kg

Fuel

4,535 kg

Temperature

-1 °C

Wind Speed

12 kt

Wind Direction

240.0 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

10 kt

Arrival

Runway 26R at KATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta Georgia, United States

1,001 ft asl

Altitude

35,136 kg

Weight

2,385 kg

Fuel

10 °C

Temperature

13 kt

Wind Speed

300.0 °

Wind Direction

11 kt

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.91%

Departure Score 96.16%

Enroute Score 92%

Arrival Score 93.57%

The flight in the Douglas DC-6B began with a 41-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. The departure roll on runway 18L covered 5 nm and the takeoff distance was 737m, representing 24% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 102 kn. The local weather at the time of departure included a temperature of 1°C with a 13 kn wind coming from 239° resulting in a 12 kn crosswind and a 7 kn headwind.

The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of Florence, Kentucky, climbing from 1,903 ft asl to 12,238 ft asl in 10 minutes, covering 32 nm. The enroute level cruise began 4 miles south of Schroder Airport Owenton, Kentucky, lasting 72 minutes and covering 272 nm. The enroute descent started 3 miles southeast of Duluth, Georgia, descending from 12,545 ft asl to 4,188 ft asl in 9 minutes, covering 17 nm.

Another enroute level cruise session began 1 mile south of Lithonia, Georgia, lasting 2 minutes and covering 3 nm. The next descent started 3 miles north of Pinetree Heliport Cumming, Georgia, descending from 3,846 ft asl to 2,264 ft asl in 4 minutes, covering 8 nm. The final approach to runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport began from the east at 4 nm and 1,239 ft agl, with the aircraft facing a heading of 270.0°.

The landing on runway 26R at KATL was completed with a touchdown point 155m beyond the touchdown zone, a touchdown speed of 90 kn, and a touchdown rate of -252 ft/m. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.6 m from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing was 10°C with a 13 kn wind coming from 300°, resulting in a 7 kn crosswind and an 11 kn headwind. The total landing distance was 1,231 m, representing 45% of the runway length, with a slightly misaligned runway rollout alignment by 9.5 m from the centerline.

After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 6 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance covered was 345 nm over a duration of 101 minutes, using 2,150 kg of fuel.

Screenshots

Flight Image — Flight from KCVG to KATL in the Douglas DC-6B on Sat 30-Nov-24 20:45. Altitude 9 ft agl, Heading 173.1 °, Speed 3 kt. Taxi to parking from runway 26R KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Atlanta (Georgia, United States)

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 41 minutes and covered 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 8 kn 0 kn min to max 23 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.9		1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 13:17:24
Info	Engine 3 Started at 13:17:24
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:17:24
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 13:17:24
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:17:24
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 13:17:24
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:17:24
Info	Engine 4 Started at 13:18:11
Info	Engine 2 Started at 13:18:53
Info	Engine 1 Started at 13:19:40
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:54:12
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:57:12
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:57:21
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 13:57:37
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 13:57:39
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:57:41
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:58:43

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 18L at KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Average speed was 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kn 8 kn min to max 18 kn	8		12 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 1.2 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.5		1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

84.58 %

Departure roll runway 18L at KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. Takeoff distance 737 m 24 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 102 kn. Local weather - Temperature 1 °C. Wind 13 kn at 239 °. Crosswind: 12 kn Headwind: 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 737 m 24 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 102 kn Target 100 kn
47.9 %	Runway alignment max 18.14 m 0.80 m left to 17.34 m right	0.51		-17.34 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.1		4.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.3		1.4 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 13:59:08

Departure Climb 1

98.28 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18L KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.22 %	Heading variation 0.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 109 kn 102 kn min to max 116 kn	102		115 kn
93.89 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 1.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	1.5		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.93 g min to max 1.12 g	1.05		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 302 ft/m 162 ft/m min to max 590 ft/m	170		590 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	0		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 3.6 ° min to max 6.3 °	4.7		6.3 °

Departure Climb 2

99.07 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18L KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -1.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 125 kn 115 kn min to max 158 kn	115		158 kn
96.29 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.5		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.13 g	1.03		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 701 ft/m -87 ft/m min to max 1,095 ft/m	594		979 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 123 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 398 ft agl	47		398 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 7.2 °	6.4		5.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 13:59:59
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 14:00:03
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:00:05
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:00:07

Departure Climb 3

98.86 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18L KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 163 kn 159 kn min to max 167 kn	159		167 kn
94.32 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.2 °	2.1		4.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		1.03 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,511 ft/m 1,039 ft/m min to max 2,047 ft/m	1,039		1,133 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 710 ft agl 416 ft agl min to max 981 ft agl	416		981 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 4.7 ° min to max 8.4 °	5.4		4.8 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north west of Florence (Kentucky, United States). Climbing from 1,903 ft asl to 12,238 ft asl, an increase of 10,335 ft in 10 minutes and covering 32 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 185 kn 169 kn min to max 204 kn	169		204 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.8 °	4.6		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.10 g	0.97		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 1,074 ft/m -178 ft/m min to max 1,535 ft/m	1,157		34 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 4,679 ft asl 1,903 ft asl min to max 12,238 ft asl	1,903		12,238 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° -0.7 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.4		-0.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 14:01:08
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 14:01:08
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 14:01:08
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 14:02:13
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 14:02:13
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 14:03:55
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 14:10:10

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 4 miles south of 61KY Schroder Airport Owenton (Kentucky, United States) and lasted 72 minutes, covering 272 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 12,378 ft asl 12,218 ft asl min to max 12,545 ft asl	12,233		12,543 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 210 kn 194 kn min to max 215 kn	205		194 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.6 °	5.4		9.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.4		0.0 °

Enroute Descent

60 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles south east of Duluth (Georgia, United States). Descent from 12,545 ft asl to 4,188 ft asl, a decrease of 8,356 ft in 9 minutes and covering 17 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 223 kn 174 kn min to max 260 kn	194		201 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 16.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.1 °	8.0		22.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.81 g min to max 1.24 g	0.97		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -1,015 ft/m -2,578 ft/m min to max 430 ft/m	102		-1,244 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 6,094 ft asl 4,188 ft asl min to max 12,545 ft asl	12,545		4,188 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -5.3 ° min to max 2.2 °	-0.1		-3.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 15:24:04
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 15:24:04
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:24:04
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 15:26:50
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 15:27:40
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:29:36
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 15:30:08
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 15:30:08
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 15:30:45
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 15:30:45
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:31:35
0 %	Landing Lights at 15:32:07
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 15:28:42

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Lithonia (Georgia, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 3,862 ft asl 3,755 ft asl min to max 4,168 ft asl	4,168		3,855 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 194 kn 177 kn min to max 212 kn	202		177 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 22.1 ° 0.6 ° min to max 28.1 °	21.8		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.89 g min to max 1.39 g	1.15		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.9 ° min to max 2.0 °	-3.4		-0.5 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:32:23
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 15:33:22
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 15:33:22

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles north of 8GA0 Pinetree Heliport Cumming (Georgia, United States). Descent from 3,846 ft asl to 2,264 ft asl, a decrease of 1,581 ft in 4 minutes and covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 127 kn 111 kn min to max 177 kn	177		111 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.09 g	1.09		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -544 ft/m -924 ft/m min to max 145 ft/m	73		-628 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,789 ft asl 2,264 ft asl min to max 3,869 ft asl	3,846		2,264 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -4.6 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		-1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:34:46
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 15:34:53
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 15:34:53
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 15:34:58
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 15:35:10
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:35:30
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 15:35:34
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 15:35:48
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 15:36:19
Info	Landing Gear Down at 15:37:35
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 15:37:52
0 %	Landing Lights at 15:37:56

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,239 ft agl to 953 ft agl. A decrease of 286 ft in 31 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 112 kn 108 kn min to max 119 kn	111		119 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.6		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.08 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -540 ft/m -703 ft/m min to max -322 ft/m	-668		-516 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,097 ft agl 953 ft agl min to max 1,239 ft agl	1,239		953 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -2.5 ° min to max 0.2 °	-1.7		-2.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 15:38:08

Arrival Final 3

99.98 %

Approaching runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 945 ft agl to 683 ft agl. A decrease of 261 ft in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.3 °
100 %	Average speed 125 kn 119 kn min to max 129 kn	119		129 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
99.92 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.05 g	1.02		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -539 ft/m -763 ft/m min to max -432 ft/m	-513		-763 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 819 ft agl 683 ft agl min to max 945 ft agl	945		683 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -3.2 ° min to max -1.9 °	-2.2		-2.6 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 15:38:37
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 15:38:37
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 15:38:37
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 15:39:00

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 670 ft agl to 358 ft agl. A decrease of 312 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.3 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 125 kn 120 kn min to max 130 kn	130		121 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.8		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.12 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -613 ft/m -874 ft/m min to max -385 ft/m	-779		-683 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 519 ft agl 358 ft agl min to max 670 ft agl	670		358 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -4.0 ° min to max -0.9 °	-2.7		-2.4 °

Arrival Final 1

99.31 %

Approaching runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 347 ft agl to 59 ft agl. A decrease of 289 ft in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.53 %	Approach angle 3.8 ° 3.2 ° min to max 4.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		4.5 °
100 %	Average speed 112 kn 109 kn min to max 119 kn	119		110 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.8		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -471 ft/m -795 ft/m min to max -331 ft/m	-638		-335 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 109 ft agl 59 ft agl min to max 347 ft agl	347		59 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -3.2 ° min to max -0.4 °	-2.0		-0.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 15:39:41

Arrival Landing

64.2 %

Landing on runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, runway length 2,738 m. Threshold height at 68 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 110 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
86.09 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 110 kn. Target 95 kn
70.71 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.6		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.15 g	0.98		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 100 kn 89 kn min to max 110 kn	110		90 kn
Info	Average VSI -308 ft/m -503 ft/m min to max -59 ft/m	-336		-252 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 29 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 68 ft agl	68		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -1.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	-0.9		3.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.67 %

Touchdown point was 155 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 90 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was fair at -252 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 13 kn at 300 °. Crosswind: 7 kn Headwind: 11 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.74 %	Touchdown VSI was -252 ft/m.
85.77 %	Touchdown distance was 587 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 90 kn Target 88 kn
94.52 %	Runway alignment max 4.55 m 4.16 m left	4.55		3.59 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.18 g 1.02 g min to max 1.26 g	1.02		1.15 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 90 kn 90 kn min to max 91 kn	90		90 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.1 °	3.4		4.1 °

Arrival Rollout

89.39 %

Total landing distance 1,231 m, 45 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.5 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,231 m 45 % of runway.
76.42 %	Runway alignment max 13.01 m 3.49 m left to 9.52 m right	3.49		-9.31 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	1.13		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 72 kn 43 kn min to max 78 kn	78		43 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.1		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.8		0.5 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 30 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kn 10 kn min to max 39 kn	39		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 1.1 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.2		1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 15:41:12
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 15:41:13

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 20 kn	10		4 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kn max 13 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.4		1.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 15:41:14
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 15:41:16
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:41:28
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:41:31
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 15:42:53
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:47:07

Takeoff on runway 18L at KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport in the Douglas DC-6B

96.16 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 41 minutes and covered 5 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

84.58 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 737 m using 24.18 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 102 kn - Target 100 kn

Alignment

47.9 %

0.80 m left to 17.34 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.28 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18L KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Heading

99.22 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

93.89 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.07 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18L KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.29 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.86 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18L KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.32 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the Douglas DC-6B

Landing Score 87.14 %

Landing Summary

Firstly, let's focus on the positive aspects of the aircraft landing score. The approach phase was well executed with good glideslope alignment, and the threshold speed being well above the target is commendable. This indicates good control and precision during the descent towards the runway.

Moving on to the landing phase, the threshold height being slightly above target is not a major concern as it still falls within an acceptable range. However, the poor landing flare is an area that definitely needs improvement. A proper landing flare is crucial for a smooth and safe touchdown, so ensuring that this aspect is worked on in future landings is key.

In the touchdown phase, the touchdown rate being fair is a positive sign, showing a decent level of control during the touchdown. However, the touchdown speed being a little fast at 90 knots is something to watch out for in future landings. It's important to aim for the target touchdown speed to ensure a safe and comfortable landing for passengers and crew.

Additionally, the touchdown point being 155 meters beyond the touchdown zone is a significant deviation and should be addressed. Landing within the designated touchdown zone is essential for safety reasons, so focusing on accurately landing within this zone is crucial.

Lastly, the slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position by 4.6 meters from the centerline is another area that could be improved upon. Aligning with the centerline is important for a safe and smooth landing, so ensuring proper alignment in future landings is recommended.

Overall, while there were some areas for improvement in this particular landing, there were also positive aspects to build upon. By focusing on improving the landing flare, touchdown speed, touchdown point, and runway alignment, future landings can be even more successful. Keep practicing and paying attention to these key elements to continue enhancing your aircraft landing skills. You're on the right track, and with dedication and practice, you can strive for even higher landing scores. Good luck!

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,239 ft agl to 953 ft agl. A decrease of 286 ft in 31 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.98 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 945 ft agl to 683 ft agl. A decrease of 261 ft in 28 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

99.92 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 670 ft agl to 358 ft agl. A decrease of 312 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.31 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 347 ft agl to 59 ft agl. A decrease of 289 ft in 28 seconds.

Glideslope

96.53 %

Good glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

96.53 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

64.2 %

Landing

Landing on runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, runway length 2,738 m. Threshold height at 68 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 110 kn.

Height

70.71 %

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

Speed

86.09 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 110 kt. Target 95 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank