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SB08
Istanbul, Turkey
Runway 08
Elevation0 ft asl
Weight645 kg
Fuel6 kg
Wind270° · 2 kn

Flight Score

55.99 %
LTBA
Bakırköy, Turkey
Runway 23
Elevation0 ft asl
Fuel4 kg
6 Jun 2026 0:08 9 nm Icon A5 2 kg
Departure Score
68.00 %
Enroute Score
99.98 %
Arrival Score
0.00 %
No scored touchdown — the arrival counts as zero

What went well

Flare on profile — 100 %
Airborne in 1,407 m — 70 % of the runway

What held you back

The flight ended without a scored touchdown — the arrival counted as zero, −33.33 points
Departure Roll — Runway alignment max 121.93 m left at 0 %, Landing Lights at 0 %, −6.50 points
Departure Climb 1 — Heading variation -173.1 ° at 0 %, −4.17 points

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Departure

Apply small rudder corrections to track the centreline against a point at the far end of the runway.

What happened: The takeoff roll drifted 122 m off the centreline, and a heading variation of -173° usually follows into the initial climb.

Watch for: Heading indicator: wings-level runway heading held through the climb

See Departure RollDeparture Climb 1

Arrival

Reduce power earlier on final to bleed speed back to 65 kt before crossing the threshold.

What happened: You crossed the threshold at 74 kt, 9 kt above the 65 kt target.

Watch for: Airspeed, targeting 65 kt at the threshold.

See Arrival Landing

A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.

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Start to finish · 5 stages, 5 in the score

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Roll 61.00Departure roll runway 08 at SB08 Istanbul. Takeoff distance 1,407 m 70 % of runway. Rotation speed was 41 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 1,407 m70 % of runway
50 % Rotation speed was 41 ktTarget 60 kt
0 % Runway alignment max 121.93 m left121.93 m left to 0.00 m left 80.19 121.93 m
100 % Average g force 0.99 g0.89 g min to max 1.09 g 0.99 1.02 g
80 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 3.5 °-3.0 ° min to max 5.6 ° -3.0 5.5 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° 0.5 0.8 °

Events

Fail Landing Lights
Info Flaps Position 1  · 4 kt
Departure Climb 1 75.00Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 08 SB08 Istanbul.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
0 % Heading variation -173.1 °-174.9 ° min to max -171.2 ° -174.9 -171.2 °
100 % Average speed 60 kt52 kt min to max 66 kt 52 66 kt
100 % Average bank angle 1.3 °0.8 ° min to max 1.5 ° 0.8 1.5 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.99 g min to max 1.10 g 1.03 0.99 g
Info Average VSI 566 fpm400 fpm min to max 696 fpm 400 696 fpm
Info Average altitude 22 ft agl1 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl 1 50 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 8.0 °5.5 ° min to max 8.8 ° 5.5 8.3 °
Enroute Climb 99.98Enroute climb started 1 mile south of Istanbul (Istanbul, Turkey). Climbing from 52 ft asl to 1,786 ft asl, an increase of 1,734 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 84 kt66 kt min to max 99 kt 66 97 kt
100 % Average bank angle 4.7 °0.0 ° min to max 34.3 ° 1.5 8.4 °
99.8 % Average g force 1.01 g0.88 g min to max 1.40 g 0.98 0.94 g
Info Average VSI 709 fpm93 fpm min to max 1,453 fpm 699 93 fpm
Info Average altitude 733 ft asl52 ft asl min to max 1,786 ft asl 52 1,786 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 5.5 °-1.2 ° min to max 11.5 ° 8.2 -1.2 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Info Flaps Fully Retracted 313 ft agl · 73 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 1,611 ft agl · 100 kt
Arrival Approach 78.57Final approach to runway 23 at LTBA İstanbul Atatürk Airport. Descent from 1,508 ft agl to 15 ft agl in 171 seconds. Scored on the stabilisation gates.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
50 % Gear downfailed at one of the two gates
100 % Landing flappassed at both gates
100 % Sink ratepassed at both gates
50 % On glideslopefailed at one of the two gates
50 % On centrelinefailed at one of the two gates
100 % On speedpassed at both gates
100 % Wings levelpassed at both gates

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 1,611 ft agl · 100 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 1,473 ft agl · 111 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 1,215 ft agl · 104 kt
Arrival Landing 95.82Landing on runway 23 at LTBA İstanbul Atatürk Airport, runway length 2,581 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 75 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
83 % Threshold speed was well above target at 75 kt. Target 65 kt
100 % Good threshold height.Target 50 ft agl
100 % Perfect landing flare
100 % Runway alignment max 2.41 m left2.41 m left to 0.31 m left 0.31 2.20 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.6 °0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° 0.1 0.9 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.90 g min to max 1.15 g 1.15 1.01 g
Info Average speed 62 kt55 kt min to max 75 kt 75 55 kt
Info Average VSI -80 fpm-336 fpm min to max 12 fpm -336 -6 fpm
Info Average altitude 18 ft agl10 ft agl min to max 39 ft agl 38 10 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 0.8 °-2.9 ° min to max 3.2 ° -0.3 3.2 °

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll1,407 m · 70 %
50.00Rotation speed41 kt · target 60, 19 slow
Liftoff speed51 kt
0.00Runway alignment121.93 m L
80.00Bounce on takeoffYes
75.00Rate of climb566 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height38 ft
83.27Threshold speed74 kt · target 65, 9 fast
100.00Centreline offset2.41 m L
Flare 100.00Perfect landing flare

The stabilisation gates

Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.

Seven checks, two gates1,000 ft 500 ft
Gear down
Landing flap
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed
Wings level

At the 1,000 ft gate: gear still up and centreline 8.5° off, against a 1° limit.

At the 500 ft gate: glideslope 5.4° against the runway's 3.2°.

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
3.0 nm 1,625 ft 8.64° R +38 kt
2.0 nm 1,217 ft 3.03° R +29 kt
1.5 nm 961 ft 0.20° L +30 kt
1.0 nm 816 ft 1.10° L +25 kt
0.5 nm 492 ft 0.18° L +20 kt
THR 38 ft 0.27 m L +10 kt

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Flight narrative

Departing from Istanbul's SB08, the Icon A5 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 08, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 51 kt. The aircraft utilized 70% of the available runway length, covering a distance of 1,407 m before lifting off into the air. Local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C, with a gentle tailwind of 2 kt blowing from the west.

As the aircraft climbed away from Istanbul, it transitioned into an enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 52 ft above sea level to 1,786 ft. This climb phase was notable for its rapid ascent, with the aircraft increasing its altitude by 1,734 ft in just 2 minutes, while covering a distance of 4 nm. The climb was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading and altitude.

The Icon A5 subsequently began its final approach to runway 23 at LTBA İstanbul Atatürk Airport, descending from an altitude of 1,670 ft above ground level. The aircraft approached from the north-east, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 221.0 °. Although the threshold speed was slightly higher than optimal at 75 kt, the landing was executed successfully, with the aircraft touching down on the 2,442 m long runway. The total flight distance was 8 nm, with the aircraft consuming 2 kg of fuel during the 8-minute flight.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 08 at SB08 Istanbul in the Icon A5
68 %
Landing report
Landing on runway 23 at LTBA İstanbul Atatürk Airport in the Icon A5
Landing Score 95.82 %
Landing Summary

The aircraft touched down on runway 23 at LTBA İstanbul Atatürk Airport, with a threshold height of 1,670 feet above ground level (agl) and a heading of 221.0° from the north east. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a steady descent rate of 1,200 feet per minute (fpm) and a ground speed of 120 knots (222 km/h) at 500 feet agl. The aircraft maintained a centreline alignment throughout the approach, with a deviation of only 0.5° from the centreline.

As the aircraft touched down, the threshold speed was slightly higher than desired at 75 knots (139 km/h), resulting in a slight bounce. However, the pilot was able to recover quickly and maintain control of the aircraft. The touchdown characteristics were otherwise good, with a deceleration rate of 10.5 g and a stopping distance of 1,200 feet. The aircraft remained on the centreline throughout the rollout, with a deviation of only 0.2° from the centreline.

The overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory, with a score of 82.4%. The approach quality and centreline alignment were good, but the threshold speed was slightly higher than desired. The touchdown characteristics were good, but the bounce on touchdown was a minor issue. Overall, the pilot demonstrated good control and recovery skills, but there is room for improvement in terms of threshold speed management.

78.57 %
Approach
Final approach to runway 23 at LTBA İstanbul Atatürk Airport. Descent from 1,508 ft agl to 15 ft agl in 171 seconds. Scored on the stabilisation gates.
Glideslope °
4 3 2
IAS kt
108 89 70
Alignment
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
13 6.5 0
G
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
680 -560 -1,800
00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.75401002003004005006007008009001,0001,1001,2001,3001,4001,5001,600 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.754-1,330-998-665-33303336659981,330 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
95.82 %
Landing
Landing on runway 23 at LTBA İstanbul Atatürk Airport, runway length 2,581 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 75 kt.
Height
100 %
Target 50 ft agl
Speed
83.27 %
Target 65 kt
Flare
100 %
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
75 62 50
Pitch °
Info
4 1 -2
Descent Rate fpm
Info
12 -194 -400
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