CN66 to CN66 Flight Report - L-39 Albatros

Flight from CN66 to CN66

Friday, 14 March 2025 21:59

Minutes 10

13 nm

Fuel 0 lbs

L-39 Albatros

Departure

Runway 33 at CN66

Hearst San Simeon Airstrip

San Simeon, California, United States

Altitude

194 ft asl

Weight

8,890 lbs

Fuel

1,128 lbs

Temperature

59 °F

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 33 at CN66

Hearst San Simeon Airstrip

San Simeon California, United States

194 ft asl

Altitude

8,890 lbs

Weight

1,128 lbs

Fuel

59 °F

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

272.8 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 69.78%

Departure Score 88.6%

Enroute Score 46.3%

Arrival Score 74.44%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 33 at the CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip. The aircraft, an L-39 Albatros, accelerated down the 2,326-foot runway, covering 54% of its length, before lifting off at a speed of 124 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 61°F and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

Following a brief level cruise that lasted less than a minute and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles, the aircraft began its enroute climb. This climb phase started 5 miles northwest of the airstrip and saw the aircraft ascend from an altitude of 273 feet above sea level to 6,854 feet, an increase of 6,581 feet, in just 3 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 1 nautical mile.

As the aircraft continued its journey, it entered the enroute descent phase, which began 6 miles northwest of San Simeon. The descent from 6,762 feet above sea level to 222 feet above sea level, a decrease of 6,541 feet, was completed in 3 minutes and covered a distance of 7 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 33 at the CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip was made from the southeast, with the aircraft flying at an altitude of 14 feet above ground level and a heading of 313.0°. The landing was executed on the 4,291-foot runway, with a threshold height that was considered good. However, the threshold speed was excessively high at 311 knots.

The touchdown distance was good at 1,122 feet, and the touchdown speed of 103 knots was also considered good. The touchdown rate of -152 feet per minute was within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a gentle wind blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 272°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

The total landing distance was 2,088 feet, which represented 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 10 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used no fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 33 at CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip, Average speed was 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.2 ° min to max -1.2 °	-1.2		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.56 g 0.56 g min to max 0.56 g	0.56		0.56 g
Info	Battery Master On at 21:59:18
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:59:18
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:59:18
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:59:18
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:59:18
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:59:18
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:59:18
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:59:18
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:59:18
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:59:45
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:59:45
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:59:45
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:59:45
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:59:45
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:59:46
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:59:55
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:59:57
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:59:57
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:59:57

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 33 at CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip. Takeoff distance 2,326 ft 54 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 124 kt. Local weather - Temperature 61 °F. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 2,326 ft 54 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 124 kt Target 122 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 10.6 ft 7.6 ft left to 3.0 ft right	1.0		-3.0 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.00 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 4.7 °	0.2		4.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:00:32

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 33 CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 139 kt 125 kt min to max 153 kt	125		153 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.1		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.88 g min to max 1.07 g	1.01		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 324 fpm 232 fpm min to max 388 fpm	232		330 fpm
Info	Average altitude 26 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	2		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.7 ° min to max 5.9 °	4.7		5.9 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 22:00:54
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:00:57

Departure Climb 2

86.74 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 33 CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 169 kt 153 kt min to max 215 kt	153		215 kt
46.97 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.2 °	1.8		22.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.91 g min to max 1.21 g	1.07		1.21 g
Info	Average VSI 686 fpm 334 fpm min to max 1,461 fpm	334		1,461 fpm
Info	Average altitude 111 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 366 ft agl	49		366 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.6 ° 3.1 ° min to max 6.7 °	5.9		5.5 °

Departure Climb 3

67.67 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 33 CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
50.33 %	Heading variation 4.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 7.0 °	-0.1		6.4 °
100 %	Average speed 241 kt 216 kt min to max 265 kt	216		265 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 24.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 81.1 °	38.0		81.1 °
76 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.58 g min to max 2.34 g	1.22		2.34 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 860 fpm -3,041 fpm min to max 1,900 fpm	1,820		-3,041 fpm
Info	Average altitude 675 ft agl 433 ft agl min to max 859 ft agl	433		655 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -10.3 ° min to max 5.7 °	5.7		-10.3 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:01:43
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:01:43

Enroute Level

49.88 %

Enroute level cruise started 3 miles north west of CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip San Simeon (California, United States) and lasted less than 1 minute. , covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 214 ft asl 171 ft asl min to max 651 ft asl	651		250 ft asl
92.81 %	Average speed 258 kt 231 kt min to max 286 kt	270		231 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 35.2 ° 2.6 ° min to max 94.2 °	77.5		87.1 °
13.14 %	Average g force 2.10 g 0.81 g min to max 4.54 g	2.74		4.54 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -14.8 ° min to max 9.6 °	-14.8		7.2 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:01:56
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:01:59
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:02:03
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:02:09
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:02:14
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 22:02:17
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:01:48
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:02:07

Enroute Climb

47.81 %

Enroute climb started 5 miles north west of CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip San Simeon (California, United States). Climbing from 273 ft asl to 6,854 ft asl, an increase of 6,581 ft in 3 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.03 %	Average speed 235 kt 197 kt min to max 339 kt	215		339 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 28.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 100.8 °	100.8		16.8 °
30 %	Average g force 1.35 g 0.49 g min to max 3.95 g	3.95		0.61 g
Info	Average VSI 359 fpm -3,619 fpm min to max 9,862 fpm	1,401		-3,619 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,667 ft asl 90 ft asl min to max 7,665 ft asl	273		6,854 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -10.4 ° min to max 22.9 °	-1.1		-9.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:02:20
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 22:02:20
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:02:27
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:02:44
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:04:34

Enroute Descent

41.22 %

Enroute descent started 6 miles north west of San Simeon (California, United States). Descent from 6,762 ft asl to 222 ft asl, a decrease of 6,541 ft in 3 minutes and covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
78.05 %	Average speed 292 kt 175 kt min to max 434 kt	340		308 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 41.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 175.9 °	16.4		33.7 °
0 %	Average g force 1.71 g -1.26 g min to max 5.55 g	0.63		1.57 g
Info	Average VSI -1,394 fpm -12,176 fpm min to max 9,453 fpm	-4,376		-874 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,722 ft asl 222 ft asl min to max 6,762 ft asl	6,762		222 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -22.8 ° min to max 30.4 °	-10.7		-1.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:05:47
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:05:56
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:06:03
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:06:13
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:06:18
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:06:19
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:06:28
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:06:29
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:06:32
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:06:37
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:07:01
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:07:38
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:07:43
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:07:48
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:08:19
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:05:22
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:06:36
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:06:39
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:07:14

Arrival Final 1

70.07 %

Approaching runway 33 at CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 14 ft agl to 7 ft agl. A decrease of 7 ft in 1 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.3 ° 1.1 ° min to max 1.6 ° Target 3.0 °	1.1		1.6 °
100 %	Average speed 309 kt 308 kt min to max 311 kt	308		311 kt
79.6 %	Heading variation -0.9 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.8 °	-1.0		-0.8 °
21.17 %	Average bank angle 18.5 ° 7.8 ° min to max 32.2 °	32.2		7.8 °
99.14 %	Average g force 1.17 g 1.01 g min to max 1.53 g	1.53		1.20 g
Info	Average VSI -677 fpm -857 fpm min to max -534 fpm	-857		-534 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 14 ft agl	14		7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -1.8 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.0		-1.0 °
Info	Gear not down at 22:08:32
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:08:32

Arrival Landing

28.13 %

Landing on runway 33 at CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip, runway length 4,291 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 311 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 311 kt. Target 112 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
0 %	Heading variation 8.8 ° -1.1 ° min to max 93.9 °	-0.8		-0.0 °
0 %	Average bank angle 10.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 76.8 °	7.6		0.9 °
62.57 %	Average g force 1.22 g 0.75 g min to max 2.81 g	1.21		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 164 kt 103 kt min to max 312 kt	311		103 kt
Info	Average VSI -230 fpm -1,884 fpm min to max 6,480 fpm	-522		-152 fpm
Info	Average altitude 195 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 1,133 ft agl	30		7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -4.9 ° min to max 18.0 °	-0.9		4.5 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:08:35
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:09:01
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:09:07
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:09:12
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:09:28
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:09:31
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:09:46
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:09:47
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:09:51
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:09:54
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:09:58
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:10:00

Arrival Touchdown

99.55 %

Touchdown distance was good at 1,122 ft. Touchdown speed at 103 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -152 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 3 kt at 272 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.21 %	Touchdown VSI was -152 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,122 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 103 kt Target below 110 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.2 ft 0.5 ft right	-1.1		0.1 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.18 g 0.97 g min to max 1.33 g	0.97		1.10 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 102 kt 101 kt min to max 103 kt	103		101 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° 4.5 ° min to max 5.4 °	4.5		5.4 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 2,088 ft, 49 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,088 ft 49 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.4 ft 3.4 ft left to 0.0 ft left	0.2		0.8 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 93 kt 56 kt min to max 100 kt	100		56 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 5.4 °	5.4		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.2 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:10:14

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 14 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kt 4 kt min to max 48 kt	48		16 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -1.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 33 at CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip in the L-39 Albatros

88.6 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 2,326 ft using 54.21 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 124 kn - Target 122 kn

Alignment

100 %

7.6 ft left to 3.0 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 33 CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

86.74 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 33 CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

46.97 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

67.67 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 33 CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip.

Heading

50.33 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

0 %

76 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 33 at CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip in the L-39 Albatros

Landing Score 74.44 %

Landing Summary

The L-39 Albatros aircraft successfully landed at the CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip, achieving a score of 74.4%. The final approach to runway 33 was initiated from the south east, heading 313.0° at an altitude of 14 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.

Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated good control and precision, touching down on the runway at a speed of 103 kt. The touchdown distance of 1,122 ft was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -152 fpm was also satisfactory. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle wind of 3 kt from 272°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind and headwind, which contributed to the smooth landing. The threshold speed of 311 kt was slightly higher than expected, but it did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.

The total landing distance of 2,088 ft was 49% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and control. However, the slightly high threshold speed and the lower landing score suggest that there is room for improvement in terms of precision and control during the approach and landing phases.

70.07 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 33 at CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 14 ft agl to 7 ft agl. A decrease of 7 ft in 1 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

79.6 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

79.6 %

Bank

21.17 %

99.14 %

Descent Rate

Info

28.13 %

Landing

Landing on runway 33 at CN66 Hearst San Simeon Airstrip, runway length 4,291 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 311 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

0 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 311 kt. Target 112 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

0 %

Bank