Departing from Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos, the F-35B Lightning II initiated its departure roll on runway 34, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 216 kt in a distance of 905 m, which accounted for 49% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a climb, taking advantage of the favorable headwind conditions, which were 6 kt at 350°. As it ascended from 20 ft above sea level to 28,200 ft, the aircraft covered a distance of 29 nm in just 4 minutes, achieving a remarkable climb rate of 28,180 ft.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 28,200 ft for 9 minutes while covering a distance of 80 nm. This was followed by a descent phase, during which the aircraft decreased its altitude from 28,200 ft to 8,800 ft in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nm. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time at an altitude of 8,800 ft, and remained at this level for 16 minutes while covering a distance of less than 1 nm. The final descent phase saw the aircraft decrease its altitude from 8,800 ft to 1,586 ft in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nm.
As the F-35B Lightning II approached Kithira Airport, it initiated its final approach to runway 20 from the north-east, aligning itself with the runway at 1 nm and 502 ft above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 126 kt, with a touchdown distance of 101 m, which was well within the acceptable limits. The aircraft's touchdown rate was slightly higher than expected, at -955 fpm, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 639 m, accounting for 44% of the available runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out of the runway, maintaining a very good alignment. The total flight distance was 140 nm, and the aircraft consumed 496 kg of fuel during the flight.
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Departure roll runway 34 at LGZA Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos. Takeoff distance 905 m 49 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 216 kt. Local weather - Temperature 28 °C. Wind 6 kt at 350 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 6 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 905 m 49 % of runway |
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| 71.45 % |
Liftoff speed was 216 kt Target 180 kt |
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| 99.41 % |
Runway alignment max 3.21 m 0.00 m left to 3.21 m right |
-0.34 | -3.21 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.18 g |
1.00 | 1.18 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.7 ° |
1.6 | 5.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
0.1 | 1.9 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 10:58:44 |
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Engine 1 Started at 10:58:44 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 10:58:44 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 10:58:44 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 10:58:44 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 10:58:44 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 10:58:44 |
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Landing Gear Down at 10:58:44 |
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Parking Brake On at 10:58:44 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 10:58:54 |
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Parking Brake Off at 10:58:54 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 10:59:12 |
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Parking Brake On at 10:59:12 |
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Parking Brake Off at 10:59:38 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 34 LGZA Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 224 kt 216 kt min to max 231 kt |
216 | 231 kt | |
| 95.82 % |
Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.6 ° |
2.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| 95.71 % |
Average g force 1.48 g 1.22 g min to max 1.65 g |
1.22 | 1.65 g | |
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Average VSI 874 fpm 349 fpm min to max 1,546 fpm |
349 | 1,546 fpm | |
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Average altitude 7 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 21 ft agl |
0 | 21 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.9 ° 5.9 ° min to max 12.2 ° |
5.9 | 12.2 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 34 LGZA Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | -0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 235 kt 231 kt min to max 249 kt |
231 | 249 kt | |
| 22.03 % |
Average bank angle 4.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 31.6 ° |
0.2 | 31.6 ° | |
| 88.29 % |
Average g force 1.63 g 1.37 g min to max 1.91 g |
1.66 | 1.91 g | |
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Average VSI 2,471 fpm 1,624 fpm min to max 5,128 fpm |
1,624 | 5,128 fpm | |
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Average altitude 53 ft agl 23 ft agl min to max 203 ft agl |
23 | 203 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 13.9 ° 12.5 ° min to max 20.2 ° |
12.5 | 20.2 ° | |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 10:59:58 |
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Landing Gear Up at 10:59:58 |
Enroute climb started overhead Ambelokipoi (Ionian Islands, Greece). Climbing from 20 ft asl to 28,200 ft asl, an increase of 28,180 ft in 4 minutes and covering 29 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 88.6 % |
Average speed 355 kt 237 kt min to max 525 kt |
253 | 376 kt | |
| 28.66 % |
Average bank angle 27.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 75.7 ° |
36.0 | 26.4 ° | |
| 64.86 % |
Average g force 1.14 g -0.73 g min to max 2.57 g |
1.98 | 1.02 g | |
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Average VSI 7,707 fpm -467 fpm min to max 20,048 fpm |
6,489 | 26 fpm | |
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Average altitude 10,862 ft asl 20 ft asl min to max 28,297 ft asl |
20 | 28,200 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 15.5 ° 1.2 ° min to max 37.9 ° |
23.4 | 1.2 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 11:00:04 |
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Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 11:00:04 |
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49 Activated at 11:00:04 |
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Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 11:00:41 |
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Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 11:00:43 |
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49 Deactivated at 11:00:43 |
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Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 11:02:36 |
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Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 11:02:38 |
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Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 11:02:43 |
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Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 11:02:43 |
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Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 11:02:45 |
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Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 11:02:45 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:00:05 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:00:27 |
Enroute level cruise started 11 miles south of Katakolo (Western Greece, Greece) and lasted 9 minutes, covering 80 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 28,191 ft asl 28,156 ft asl min to max 28,217 ft asl |
28,199 | 28,199 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 375 kt 375 kt min to max 376 kt |
376 | 375 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 6.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.6 ° |
32.6 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.12 g |
1.03 | 1.00 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.0 | 1.4 ° |
Enroute descent started 10 miles south of Gytheio (Peloponnese, Greece). Descent from 28,200 ft asl to 8,800 ft asl, a decrease of 19,399 ft in 3 minutes and covering 20 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 382 kt 350 kt min to max 421 kt |
376 | 418 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 14.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 37.9 ° |
0.0 | 5.3 ° | |
| 82.86 % |
Average g force 0.94 g -0.10 g min to max 1.40 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Average VSI -9,711 fpm -14,723 fpm min to max 25 fpm |
25 | -10,104 fpm | |
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Average altitude 20,699 ft asl 8,800 ft asl min to max 28,203 ft asl |
28,200 | 8,800 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -10.1 ° -15.4 ° min to max 1.5 ° |
1.5 | -11.4 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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49 Activated at 11:13:01 |
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Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 11:13:04 |
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| 100 % |
Landing Lights at 11:15:48 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:14:38 |
Enroute level cruise started 5 miles south of Elafonisos (Peloponnese, Greece) and lasted 16 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 8,800 ft asl 8,800 ft asl min to max 8,800 ft asl |
8,800 | 8,800 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 418 kt 418 kt min to max 418 kt |
418 | 418 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 5.3 ° 5.3 ° min to max 5.3 ° |
5.3 | 5.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -11.4 ° -11.4 ° min to max -11.4 ° |
-11.4 | -11.4 ° | |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:15:58 |
Enroute descent started 5 miles south of Elafonisos (Peloponnese, Greece). Descent from 8,800 ft asl to 1,586 ft asl, a decrease of 7,214 ft in 2 minutes and covering 9 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 67.19 % |
Average speed 309 kt 182 kt min to max 418 kt |
418 | 182 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 19.7 ° 2.5 ° min to max 31.8 ° |
5.3 | 2.5 ° | |
| 92 % |
Average g force 1.09 g 0.62 g min to max 1.78 g |
1.00 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI -4,146 fpm -10,104 fpm min to max 690 fpm |
-10,104 | -2,370 fpm | |
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Average altitude 4,679 ft asl 1,586 ft asl min to max 8,800 ft asl |
8,800 | 1,586 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -5.0 ° -11.4 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
-11.4 | -2.0 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 11:34:06 |
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49 Deactivated at 11:34:06 |
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Landing Gear Down at 11:34:06 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 11:34:18 |
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| 100 % |
Landing Lights at 11:34:21 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:32:24 |
Approaching runway 20 at LGKC Kithira Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 502 ft agl to 382 ft agl. A decrease of 120 ft in 3 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 87.36 % |
Approach angle 5.1 ° 5.0 ° min to max 5.2 ° Target 3.0 ° |
5.2 | 5.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 180 kt 179 kt min to max 180 kt |
180 | 179 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.16 g |
0.98 | 1.16 g | |
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Average VSI -2,354 fpm -2,375 fpm min to max -2,319 fpm |
-2,369 | -2,319 fpm | |
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Average altitude 441 ft agl 382 ft agl min to max 502 ft agl |
502 | 382 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -3.7 ° min to max -2.1 ° |
-2.1 | -3.7 ° |
Approaching runway 20 at LGKC Kithira Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 343 ft agl to 266 ft agl. A decrease of 77 ft in 3 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 87.37 % |
Approach angle 4.9 ° 4.9 ° min to max 5.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.9 | 5.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 177 kt 174 kt min to max 180 kt |
180 | 174 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | -0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.09 g 0.89 g min to max 1.37 g |
1.37 | 0.89 g | |
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Average VSI -1,542 fpm -2,045 fpm min to max -1,264 fpm |
-2,045 | -1,306 fpm | |
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Average altitude 302 ft agl 266 ft agl min to max 343 ft agl |
343 | 266 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -1.8 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
-1.0 | -1.8 ° |
Approaching runway 20 at LGKC Kithira Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 241 ft agl to 159 ft agl. A decrease of 83 ft in 3 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 87.86 % |
Approach angle 5.0 ° 5.0 ° min to max 5.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
5.0 | 5.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 172 kt 170 kt min to max 173 kt |
173 | 170 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.2 | -0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.93 g 0.86 g min to max 1.00 g |
0.95 | 0.86 g | |
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Average VSI -1,578 fpm -1,692 fpm min to max -1,418 fpm |
-1,418 | -1,692 fpm | |
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Average altitude 201 ft agl 159 ft agl min to max 241 ft agl |
241 | 159 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -2.4 ° min to max -2.1 ° |
-2.3 | -2.4 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 11:34:32 |
Approaching runway 20 at LGKC Kithira Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 129 ft agl to -262 ft agl. A decrease of 391 ft in 12 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 79.18 % |
Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.0 ° min to max 5.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
5.0 | 2.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 141 kt 131 kt min to max 167 kt |
167 | 131 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.3 | -0.1 ° | |
| 61.42 % |
Average bank angle 9.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 17.5 ° |
8.7 | 5.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 0.82 g min to max 1.36 g |
1.04 | 1.32 g | |
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Average VSI -1,511 fpm -2,314 fpm min to max -1,250 fpm |
-1,806 | -1,250 fpm | |
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Average altitude -196 ft agl -262 ft agl min to max 129 ft agl |
129 | -262 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -2.3 ° min to max 7.6 ° |
-1.1 | 6.4 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:34:44 |
Landing on runway 20 at LGKC Kithira Airport, runway length 1,462 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 131 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 96.87 % |
Threshold speed was a little below target at 131 kt. Target 150 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 6 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 72.96 % |
Average bank angle 8.8 ° 5.2 ° min to max 12.4 ° |
7.4 | 5.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.10 g 1.00 g min to max 1.29 g |
1.29 | 1.18 g | |
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Average speed 128 kt 126 kt min to max 131 kt |
131 | 126 kt | |
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Average VSI -1,059 fpm -1,223 fpm min to max -955 fpm |
-1,223 | -955 fpm | |
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Average altitude 2 ft agl -7 ft agl min to max 16 ft agl |
16 | -7 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 5.2 ° min to max 8.0 ° |
6.0 | 8.0 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 101 m. Touchdown speed at 126 kt was good. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -955 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 24 °C. Wind 20 kt at 20 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 20 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 70.52 % |
Touchdown VSI was -955 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 101 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 126 kt Target below 144 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.89 m 0.69 m left |
0.33 | 0.89 m | |
| 61.5 % |
Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.2 ° |
5.2 | 2.4 ° | |
| 93.71 % |
Average g force 1.45 g 1.18 g min to max 1.72 g |
1.18 | 1.29 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 125 kt 124 kt min to max 126 kt |
126 | 124 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 7.4 ° min to max 8.1 ° |
8.0 | 8.0 ° |
Total landing distance 639 m, 44 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 639 m 44 % of runway. |
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| 93.61 % |
Runway alignment max 5.91 m 1.11 m left to 4.80 m right |
0.91 | -4.80 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.71 g min to max 1.35 g |
1.25 | 0.99 g | |
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Average speed 133 kt 83 kt min to max 150 kt |
150 | 83 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 8.9 ° |
8.3 | 1.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
2.4 | 0.3 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 17 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 28 kt 0 kt min to max 127 kt |
75 | 127 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.3 ° |
1.0 | 1.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.4 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.03 | 1.00 g | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 11:35:13 |
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Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 11:35:14 |
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Parking Brake On at 11:36:05 |
The F-35B Lightning II touched down on runway 20 at LGKC Kithira Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 502 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway heading of 208.0°. The approach was characterized by a steady and controlled rate of descent, culminating in a good threshold height.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a threshold speed that was slightly below the target value of 135 knots, registering 131 knots. The touchdown distance of 101 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 126 knots was also satisfactory. However, the touchdown rate was somewhat heavy, with a rate of -955 feet per minute. Notwithstanding this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 24°C and a tailwind of 20 knots, contributed to the overall performance.
The F-35B Lightning II's rollout was characterized by excellent alignment, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The total landing distance of 639 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing performance of the F-35B Lightning II was satisfactory, with a score of 86.4%. While there were some areas for improvement, such as the heavy touchdown rate, the aircraft demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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