NC08 to NC08 Flight Report - Spitfire Mk IX

Flight from NC08 to NC08

Sunday, 27 April 2025 20:20

Minutes 6

11 nm

Fuel -1 lbs

Spitfire Mk IX

Departure

Runway 28 at NC08

Tusquittee Landing Airport

Hayesville, North Carolina, United States

Altitude

1,998 ft asl

Weight

6,597 lbs

Fuel

530 lbs

Temperature

106 °F

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 28 at NC08

Tusquittee Landing Airport

Hayesville North Carolina, United States

1,998 ft asl

Altitude

6,598 lbs

Weight

531 lbs

Fuel

67 °F

Temperature

6 kt

Wind Speed

134.9 °

Wind Direction

-5 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 86.01%

Pattern Score 82.42%

Departure Score 89.11%

Arrival Score 86.49%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport, where the aircraft, a Spitfire Mk IX, accelerated down the 1,730-foot runway, covering 65% of its length before lifting off at a speed of 102 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a scorching temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from a direction of 269 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it quickly completed the turn, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 92 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally swift, taking only 11 seconds to complete. The Spitfire then began its downwind turn, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles at an angle of 51.1 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 3 nautical miles long and took 62 seconds to complete.

The base leg turn was another 3 nautical miles long, with the aircraft turning at an angle of 79.6 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was also 3 nautical miles long and took 55 seconds to complete. The final turn was a short one, covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 15 seconds. The Spitfire then began its final approach to runway 28, flying at a heading of 260 degrees and an altitude of 500 feet above ground level, just 1 nautical mile from the runway.

The landing itself was a bit rough, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 84 knots, which was slightly faster than ideal. The touchdown distance was good, however, at 646 feet, and the runway touchdown position was only slightly misaligned from the centerline by 18 feet. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were much cooler, with a temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and a tailwind of 5 knots from a direction of 134 degrees.

The total landing distance was 1,936 feet, which was 73% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had done an excellent job of controlling the aircraft during the landing. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of -1 pound of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport, Average speed was 22 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 23 kt 0 kt min to max 37 kt	0		37 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 10.8 ° min to max 11.1 °	11.0		10.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.8		1.7 °
Info	Average g force 0.93 g 0.91 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.92 g
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:20:09

Departure Roll

78.17 %

Departure roll runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport. Takeoff distance 1,730 ft 65 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 102 kt. Local weather - Temperature 109 °F. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,730 ft 65 % of runway
56.45 %	Liftoff speed was 102 kt Target 80 kt
84.4 %	Runway alignment max 24.0 ft 24.0 ft left to 0.0 ft left	20.4		13.2 ft
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.90 g min to max 1.02 g	0.92		1.01 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.8 °	10.8		3.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.7 °	1.6		3.3 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 20:20:28
0 %	Strobe Lights at 20:20:30

Departure Climb 1

99.15 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 113 kt 103 kt min to max 120 kt	103		120 kt
96.61 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.7 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.1		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 1.01 g min to max 1.13 g	1.01		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 400 fpm 98 fpm min to max 678 fpm	98		678 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl -6 ft agl min to max 28 ft agl	-4		28 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 3.7 ° min to max 7.8 °	3.7		7.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:20:45

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 125 kt 120 kt min to max 136 kt	120		136 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.0		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.90 g min to max 1.09 g	1.08		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 920 fpm 687 fpm min to max 1,232 fpm	687		1,200 fpm
Info	Average altitude 53 ft agl 29 ft agl min to max 129 ft agl	29		129 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 5.7 ° min to max 8.0 °	7.9		5.7 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 28 NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 92 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 172 kt 141 kt min to max 187 kt	141		168 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.7 °	6.3		23.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.88 g min to max 1.19 g	0.93		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI 518 fpm -830 fpm min to max 1,630 fpm	1,057		-744 fpm
Info	Average altitude 885 ft agl 166 ft agl min to max 1,287 ft agl	166		947 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° -2.0 ° min to max 5.7 °	5.0		-0.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

99.14 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 28 NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 11 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.3 ° -16.1 ° min to max 15.9 °	15.9		-16.1 °
100 %	Average speed 167 kt 166 kt min to max 172 kt	168		172 kt
91.43 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.96 g min to max 1.40 g	1.27		1.40 g
Info	Average VSI -721 fpm -1,622 fpm min to max 12 fpm	-552		-1,427 fpm
Info	Average altitude 895 ft agl 770 ft agl min to max 940 ft agl	940		770 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 29.6 ° 27.0 ° min to max 31.7 °	29.2		30.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -4.3 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.0		-1.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

98.63 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 5 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 51.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.42 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 51.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 165 kt 161 kt min to max 172 kt	172		161 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 24.9 ° 5.5 ° min to max 31.0 °	31.0		5.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.93 g min to max 1.34 g	1.34		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 31 fpm -1,106 fpm min to max 512 fpm	-1,106		10 fpm
Info	Average altitude 777 ft agl 737 ft agl min to max 815 ft agl	755		794 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -0.7 ° min to max 2.9 °	-0.7		0.8 °

Pattern Downwind

64.45 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 62 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
26.44 %	Heading -16.0 ° -19.1 ° min to max -15.4 °	-16.3		-19.1 °
55.05 %	Average altitude 747 ft agl 620 ft agl min to max 914 ft agl	794		914 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 165 kt 161 kt min to max 168 kt	161		164 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.23 g	0.96		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 112 fpm -613 fpm min to max 618 fpm	-6		390 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 15.7 °	3.3		15.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -1.5 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.4		2.3 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 79.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 79.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 163 kt 159 kt min to max 165 kt	164		159 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 25.5 ° 19.6 ° min to max 29.4 °	19.6		25.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.96 g min to max 1.32 g	1.06		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 700 fpm 292 fpm min to max 1,423 fpm	437		803 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,002 ft agl 922 ft agl min to max 1,128 ft agl	922		1,128 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.1 ° min to max 6.5 °	2.6		2.6 °

Pattern Base Leg

92.54 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 55 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.67 %	Heading 7.4 ° -14.2 ° min to max 19.0 °	18.0		-14.2 °
100 %	Average speed 166 kt 139 kt min to max 174 kt	159		139 kt
98.86 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.46 g min to max 1.42 g	0.94		1.11 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,118 ft agl 1,028 ft agl min to max 1,221 ft agl	1,136		1,192 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 8.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 57.2 °	3.8		57.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -2.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	1.7		-1.0 °

Pattern Final Turn

52.2 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 121 kt 106 kt min to max 136 kt	136		106 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 29.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 75.4 °	75.4		2.0 °
72 %	Average g force 1.44 g 0.80 g min to max 2.48 g	1.25		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -2,361 fpm -4,194 fpm min to max -935 fpm	-1,397		-1,969 fpm
Info	Average altitude 796 ft agl 533 ft agl min to max 1,164 ft agl	1,164		533 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.6 ° -10.7 ° min to max -2.9 °	-4.0		-8.9 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 20:25:30
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:25:31
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 20:25:32
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:25:32
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 20:25:32
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:25:34

Arrival Final 1

61.35 %

Approaching runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 500 ft agl to 34 ft agl. A decrease of 466 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
46.55 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 1.6 ° min to max 5.7 ° Target 3.0 °	5.7		1.6 °
100 %	Average speed 97 kt 92 kt min to max 105 kt	105		92 kt
0 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -9.5 ° min to max 0.5 °	-9.5		0.5 °
60.19 %	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.8 °	0.3		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.86 g min to max 1.32 g	0.99		1.32 g
Info	Average VSI -1,054 fpm -1,966 fpm min to max -784 fpm	-1,966		-1,002 fpm
Info	Average altitude 123 ft agl 34 ft agl min to max 500 ft agl	500		34 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.7 ° -8.7 ° min to max 4.1 °	-8.7		4.1 °

Arrival Landing

93.37 %

Landing on runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport, runway length 2,667 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 92 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.05 %	Threshold speed was too high at 92 kt. Target 75 kt
100 %	Target 44 ft agl
89.3 %	Landing and flare profile
99.6 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.5 °
98.26 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.88 g min to max 1.34 g	1.32		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 88 kt 84 kt min to max 92 kt	92		84 kt
Info	Average VSI -428 fpm -978 fpm min to max -268 fpm	-978		-317 fpm
Info	Average altitude 3 ft agl -7 ft agl min to max 12 ft agl	12		-7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 5.4 °	4.3		2.1 °

Arrival Touchdown

93.82 %

Touchdown distance was good at 646 ft. Touchdown speed at 84 kt was fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -317 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 18 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 67 °F. Wind 6 kt at 134 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Tailwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
92.53 %	Touchdown VSI was -317 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 646 ft Target 1,389 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 84 kt Target below 76 kt
91.27 %	Runway alignment max 17.9 ft 17.0 ft left	17.8		15.4 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.81 g min to max 1.32 g	1.00		1.01 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 82 kt 81 kt min to max 84 kt	84		81 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -1.8 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.1		0.7 °

Arrival Rollout

97.42 %

Total landing distance 1,936 ft, 73 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,936 ft 73 % of runway.
94.28 %	Runway alignment max 16.3 ft 15.2 ft left to 1.2 ft right	15.2		4.6 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	0.97		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 77 kt 46 kt min to max 85 kt	85		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -5.9 ° min to max 10.5 °	0.7		10.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.2 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:26:23

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kt 4 kt min to max 39 kt	39		8 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 11.3 ° 10.2 ° min to max 12.3 °	10.2		12.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.2		1.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		0.93 g

Takeoff on runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport in the Spitfire Mk IX

89.11 %

78.17 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,730 ft using 64.87 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

56.45 %

Liftoff speed was 102 kn - Target 80 kn

Alignment

84.4 %

24.0 ft left to 0.0 ft left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.15 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport in the Spitfire Mk IX

Landing Score 86.49 %

Landing Summary

The Spitfire Mk IX aircraft successfully landed at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport, with a final approach from the east at a heading of 260.0°. The aircraft was at an altitude of 500 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was executed on runway 28, which has a length of 2,667 feet.

The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was too high at 92 knots, which may have been a result of the aircraft's approach speed being set too aggressively. The touchdown distance was good at 646 feet, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down within a reasonable distance from the threshold.

The touchdown speed of 84 knots was reported as fast, which may have contributed to the firm touchdown rate of -317 feet per minute (fpm). A firm touchdown rate can be a concern, as it may indicate that the aircraft is touching down with too much energy, which can lead to a longer rollout distance.

The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 18 feet from the centreline, which may have been a result of the pilot's alignment during the approach. However, the runway rollout alignment was reported as very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain its alignment during the rollout phase.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were reported as follows: temperature 67°F, wind 6 knots at 134°, crosswind 4 knots, and tailwind 5 knots. These conditions were relatively calm, which may have contributed to the successful landing.

Overall, the landing was successful, but there were some areas for improvement, including the threshold speed and touchdown speed. The aircraft's performance during the rollout phase was good, and the pilot was able to maintain alignment with the runway.

61.35 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 500 ft agl to 34 ft agl. A decrease of 466 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

46.55 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

0 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

46.55 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

0 %

Bank

60.19 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

93.37 %

Landing

Landing on runway 28 at NC08 Tusquittee Landing Airport, runway length 2,667 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 92 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

85.05 %

Threshold speed was too high at 92 kt. Target 75 kt

Flare

89.3 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

99.6 %

Bank

98.26 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

93.82 %

Touchdown

92.53 %

Touchdown rate was firm at -317 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 84 kt was fast. Target below 76 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 646 ft.

Alignment

91.27 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 18 ft from centreline.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.8 °

100 %

G 1.09 g

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

97.42 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 1,936 ft, 73 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

Landing distance 1,936 ft using 72.59 % of runway

Alignment

94.28 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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