MKJS to MKJS Flight Report - VL3

Flight from MKJS to MKJS

Monday, 20 January 2025 23:45

Minutes 9

9 nm

Fuel 1 kg

VL3

Departure

Runway 25 at MKJS

Sangster International Airport

Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica

Altitude

3 ft asl

Weight

502 kg

Fuel

63 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 25 at MKJS

Sangster International Airport

Montego Bay Saint James, Jamaica

3 ft asl

Altitude

501 kg

Weight

61 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 87.39%

Pattern Score 80.3%

Departure Score 86.73%

Arrival Score 95.14%

The flight began with the VL3 taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a journey that took 8 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. Once at the runway, the aircraft departed from runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 154 meters, which accounted for 6% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 70 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a headwind of 1 knot. The aircraft then entered a left-hand pattern, with the entry from runway 25 taking less than 1 nautical mile in 32 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 24 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

As the aircraft continued its pattern, it performed a downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 65.6 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 94 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was also 2 nautical miles long, with the aircraft turning at an angle of 6.5 degrees to the runway. The final approach to runway 25 was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 205.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 447 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway.

The landing on runway 25 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 49 knots, which was slightly faster than the recommended threshold speed of 55 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 239 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -125 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 6.4 meters.

The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 9 minutes. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

78.1 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
84 %	Average speed 21 kn 0 kn min to max 27 kn	0		8 kn
86.25 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kn max 18 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -2.9 ° min to max -1.1 °	-2.6		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 23:45:15
Info	Engine 1 Started at 23:45:15
Info	Landing Gear Down at 23:45:15
Info	Parking Brake On at 23:45:15
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:46:14
Info	Parking Brake Off at 23:49:38
0 %	Taxi Lights at 23:52:00

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport, Average speed was 13 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kn 9 kn min to max 36 kn	9		36 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.4		-1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.6 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

81.98 %

Departure roll runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport. Takeoff distance 154 m 6 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 70 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 154 m 6 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 70 kn Target 65 kn
59.89 %	Runway alignment max 14.05 m 14.05 m left to 0.00 m left	14.05		2.23 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.19 g	1.01		1.19 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.1 ° min to max 3.1 °	-1.1		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.4 °	0.6		3.4 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 23:53:38
0 %	Strobe Lights at 23:53:39

Departure Climb 1

96.83 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 MKJS Sangster International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kn 70 kn min to max 84 kn	70		84 kn
87.32 %	Average bank angle 4.9 ° 1.0 ° min to max 6.8 °	3.8		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.88 g min to max 1.24 g	1.21		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 526 fpm 407 fpm min to max 622 fpm	407		489 fpm
Info	Average altitude 26 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	1		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 3.4 ° min to max 6.5 °	3.4		4.4 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 MKJS Sangster International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 85 kn min to max 91 kn	85		89 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.7 °	1.5		3.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 837 fpm 495 fpm min to max 1,344 fpm	495		1,187 fpm
Info	Average altitude 140 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 535 ft agl	50		535 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 4.5 ° min to max 8.6 °	4.5		7.4 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 25 MKJS Sangster International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kn 85 kn min to max 100 kn	89		90 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 27.1 °	5.4		8.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.76 g min to max 1.19 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 362 fpm -616 fpm min to max 1,378 fpm	1,198		-616 fpm
Info	Average altitude 676 ft agl 558 ft agl min to max 773 ft agl	558		744 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° -3.0 ° min to max 9.3 °	7.6		-3.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:54:16
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 23:54:17
Info	Landing Gear Up at 23:54:47

Pattern Crosswind

70.31 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 25 MKJS Sangster International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
36.43 %	Heading -14.5 ° -61.1 ° min to max 15.6 °	15.6		-61.1 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 73 kn min to max 93 kn	92		75 kn
89.14 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.84 g min to max 1.44 g	1.13		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 795 fpm -543 fpm min to max 2,031 fpm	-543		554 fpm
Info	Average altitude 867 ft agl 720 ft agl min to max 1,074 ft agl	724		1,074 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 15.3 ° 4.9 ° min to max 31.8 °	13.6		25.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° -1.0 ° min to max 18.2 °	-1.0		2.7 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

81.32 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 65.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
37.73 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 65.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 82 kn 77 kn min to max 85 kn	77		85 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.2 ° 5.1 ° min to max 24.0 °	24.0		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.98 g min to max 1.14 g	0.98		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI -14 fpm -182 fpm min to max 224 fpm	224		105 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,068 ft agl 1,062 ft agl min to max 1,075 ft agl	1,075		1,065 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -0.1 ° min to max 4.1 °	1.0		4.1 °

Pattern Downwind

83.25 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 94 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
76.7 %	Heading -8.5 ° -18.6 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.5		-18.6 °
67.47 %	Average altitude 1,195 ft agl 1,072 ft agl min to max 1,255 ft agl	1,072		1,157 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 89 kn 85 kn min to max 92 kn	85		91 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.84 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 61 fpm -576 fpm min to max 518 fpm	328		-576 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.7 °	3.4		2.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -2.6 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.0		-2.6 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

66.62 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 6.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 6.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 90 kn 80 kn min to max 95 kn	91		80 kn
88.72 %	Average bank angle 13.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 34.0 °	2.1		7.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.88 g min to max 1.30 g	0.99		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI -570 fpm -1,682 fpm min to max 18 fpm	-622		-565 fpm
Info	Average altitude 804 ft agl 462 ft agl min to max 1,147 ft agl	1,147		462 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -10.9 ° min to max 3.1 °	-2.7		-3.9 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 23:57:06
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 23:57:07
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 23:57:13
Info	Engine 1 Started at 23:57:19
Info	Landing Gear Down at 23:58:00

Arrival Final 2

90.09 %

Approaching runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 447 ft agl to 380 ft agl. A decrease of 67 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kn 62 kn min to max 81 kn	80		62 kn
59.77 %	Heading variation -4.2 ° -7.2 ° min to max -1.3 °	-7.2		-1.3 °
70.54 %	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 13.9 °	5.9		13.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.88 g min to max 1.16 g	0.88		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -313 fpm -980 fpm min to max 106 fpm	-800		-345 fpm
Info	Average altitude 407 ft agl 380 ft agl min to max 447 ft agl	447		380 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -5.4 ° min to max 2.1 °	-5.4		-1.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:58:07
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:58:08

Arrival Final 1

95.7 %

Approaching runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 375 ft agl to 12 ft agl. A decrease of 363 ft in 44 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.4 ° 0.8 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 63 kn 56 kn min to max 69 kn	62		56 kn
93.2 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.7		0.2 °
85.32 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.5 °	8.5		2.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.19 g	0.98		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -345 fpm -916 fpm min to max -61 fpm	-352		-103 fpm
Info	Average altitude 61 ft agl 12 ft agl min to max 375 ft agl	375		12 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -7.6 ° min to max 1.9 °	-2.0		1.9 °

Arrival Landing

96.83 %

Landing on runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport, runway length 2,420 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 55 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 55 kn. Target 55 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
87.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
99.13 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.14 g	1.04		0.94 g
Info	Average speed 51 kn 49 kn min to max 55 kn	55		49 kn
Info	Average VSI -51 fpm -125 fpm min to max 53 fpm	-98		-125 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 11 ft agl	11		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° -0.2 ° min to max 4.3 °	2.0		-0.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.93 %

Touchdown distance was good at 239 m. Touchdown speed at 49 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was smooth at -125 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.4 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.14 %	Touchdown VSI was -125 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 239 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 49 kn Target 46 kn
87.62 %	Runway alignment max 6.44 m 6.21 m left	6.00		6.44 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.94 g min to max 1.25 g	0.94		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 48 kn 48 kn min to max 49 kn	49		48 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °

Takeoff on runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport in the VL3

86.73 %

78.1 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

84 %

Turn Speed

86.25 %

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

81.98 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 154 m using 6.37 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 70 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

59.89 %

14.05 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

96.83 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 MKJS Sangster International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

87.32 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 MKJS Sangster International Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport in the VL3

Landing Score 96.82 %

Landing Summary

The VL3 aircraft successfully landed at MKJS Sangster International Airport, achieving a score of 96.8%. The final approach to runway 25 was initiated from the north east, with a heading of 205.0° at 1 nautical mile and 447 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.

The runway length at MKJS Sangster International Airport is 2,420 meters, providing a sufficient distance for the VL3 to touch down and come to a stop. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude when crossing the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 55 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach.

The touchdown distance of 239 meters was considered good, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down and come to a stop within a reasonable distance. However, the touchdown speed of 49 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to flare the aircraft slightly earlier than necessary. Despite this, the touchdown rate was reported as smooth, with a rate of -125 feet per minute (fpm), indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of touchdown without any significant shock or jolt.

One area for improvement was the runway touchdown position, which was slightly misaligned by 6.4 meters from the centerline. This may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment or a minor issue with the aircraft's navigation system. However, this deviation was relatively minor and did not appear to have any significant impact on the safety of the landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was minimal, making the landing conditions relatively straightforward. Overall, the VL3 aircraft demonstrated good handling and control during the landing, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and touchdown.

90.09 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 447 ft agl to 380 ft agl. A decrease of 67 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

59.77 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

59.77 %

Bank

70.54 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.7 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 25 at MKJS Sangster International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 375 ft agl to 12 ft agl. A decrease of 363 ft in 44 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

93.2 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

93.2 %