to VNLK Flight Report - Cessna 208B

Flight from to VNLK

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 18:44

Minutes 37

83 nm

Fuel 137 kg

Cessna 208B

Departure

Altitude

3,045 ft agl

Weight

3,195 kg

Fuel

337 kg

Arrival

Runway 06 at VNLK

Lukla Airport

Lukla Province 1, Nepal

9,334 ft asl

Altitude

3,058 kg

Weight

200 kg

Fuel

7 °C

Temperature

6 kt

Wind Speed

357.9 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.73%

Enroute Score 99.93%

Arrival Score 87.53%

The flight in question was operated by a Cessna 208B aircraft, which took off from a location 3 miles west of Nagarkot in the Bagmati Province of Nepal. The initial climb phase began at an altitude of 7,523 feet above sea level and continued for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. During this phase, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 13,909 feet above sea level, an increase of 6,386 feet.

Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 4 miles north of Kathmandu. This phase lasted for 18 minutes and covered a distance of 55 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 8 miles southeast of the VNJI Jiri Airport in the Bagmati Province. The descent phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles, during which the aircraft decreased its altitude from 14,014 feet to 13,046 feet above sea level.

The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 8 miles west of the VNPL Phaplu Airport in Province 1, Nepal. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent once again, starting 6 miles northwest of the VNPL Phaplu Airport. The descent phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles, during which the aircraft decreased its altitude from 13,542 feet to 12,305 feet above sea level.

The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 5 miles north of the VNPL Phaplu Airport. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 06 at the VNLK Lukla Airport, flying from the southwest at a heading of 44.0 degrees and a distance of 4 nautical miles.

The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 59 knots and a distance of 125 meters. The touchdown rate was perfect at 697 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 357 degrees. The crosswind was 5 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots.

The total landing distance was 266 meters, which was 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft used a total of 137 kilograms of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 83 nautical miles and lasted for 37 minutes.

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Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 3 miles west of Nagarkot (Bagmati Province, Nepal). Climbing from 7,523 ft asl to 13,909 ft asl, an increase of 6,386 ft in 9 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 130 kt 127 kt min to max 131 kt	130		130 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 8.7 °	7.8		6.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.82 g min to max 1.24 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 742 fpm 365 fpm min to max 1,198 fpm	969		525 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10,454 ft asl 7,523 ft asl min to max 13,909 ft asl	7,523		13,909 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 2.4 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.5		2.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 18:44:29
Info	Engine 1 Started at 18:44:29
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:44:29
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 18:44:29
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:44:29
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:44:29
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:44:29
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 18:44:29
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 18:44:29
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 18:44:29
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 18:47:15

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 4 miles north of Kathmandu (Bagmati Province, Nepal) and lasted 18 minutes, covering 55 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 14,025 ft asl 13,918 ft asl min to max 14,046 ft asl	13,918		14,012 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 141 kt 130 kt min to max 146 kt	130		143 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.4 °	6.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.85 g min to max 1.16 g	1.01		0.95 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.7 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.6		0.6 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:53:18

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 8 miles south east of VNJI Jiri Airport Jiri (Bagmati Province, Nepal). Descent from 14,014 ft asl to 13,046 ft asl, a decrease of 968 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 143 kt 140 kt min to max 144 kt	144		143 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.4		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI -557 fpm -1,289 fpm min to max -63 fpm	-63		-357 fpm
Info	Average altitude 13,497 ft asl 13,046 ft asl min to max 14,014 ft asl	14,014		13,046 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -3.7 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:11:25
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:12:52
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 19:13:01

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 8 miles west of VNPL Phaplu Airport Phaplu (Province 1, Nepal) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 13,575 ft asl 13,304 ft asl min to max 13,799 ft asl	13,304		13,534 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 118 kt 113 kt min to max 125 kt	119		115 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 11.6 °	1.0		4.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.83 g min to max 1.46 g	0.88		1.46 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -5.6 ° min to max 7.6 °	7.6		2.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:14:26

Enroute Descent 2

99.57 %

Enroute descent started 6 miles north west of VNPL Phaplu Airport Phaplu (Province 1, Nepal). Descent from 13,542 ft asl to 12,305 ft asl, a decrease of 1,237 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 107 kt min to max 127 kt	112		112 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 22.8 °	4.5		11.7 °
95.71 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.51 g min to max 1.65 g	0.81		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -928 fpm -3,508 fpm min to max 819 fpm	159		-618 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12,589 ft asl 12,250 ft asl min to max 13,548 ft asl	13,542		12,305 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.0 ° -15.4 ° min to max 2.9 °	-1.0		-0.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles north of VNPL Phaplu Airport Phaplu (Province 1, Nepal) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 11,936 ft asl 11,588 ft asl min to max 12,296 ft asl	12,296		11,589 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 106 kt 96 kt min to max 121 kt	108		108 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 14.5 °	8.4		5.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.75 g min to max 1.48 g	0.99		0.89 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -6.9 ° min to max 4.3 °	-2.1		-1.6 °

Arrival Final 4

61.22 %

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 2,246 ft agl to 1,818 ft agl. A decrease of 429 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 5.8 ° 5.5 ° min to max 6.0 ° Target 3.0 °	5.5		6.0 °
100 %	Average speed 112 kt 108 kt min to max 119 kt	108		119 kt
34 %	Heading variation -10.0 ° -10.6 ° min to max -8.7 °	-10.6		-8.7 °
89.08 %	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.7 ° min to max 7.0 °	5.5		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.73 g min to max 1.35 g	0.93		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -943 fpm -1,480 fpm min to max -259 fpm	-259		-1,443 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,052 ft agl 1,818 ft agl min to max 2,246 ft agl	2,246		1,818 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.4 ° -7.9 ° min to max -1.9 °	-3.0		-7.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:19:04

Arrival Final 3

57.97 %

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,771 ft agl to 114 ft agl. A decrease of 1,657 ft in 70 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 5.8 ° 3.8 ° min to max 6.5 ° Target 3.0 °	6.0		3.8 °
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 85 kt min to max 119 kt	119		86 kt
52.08 %	Heading variation -3.0 ° -8.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	-8.2		0.1 °
65.97 %	Average bank angle 4.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 15.6 °	0.2		5.7 °
95.71 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.35 g min to max 1.29 g	1.09		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -1,344 fpm -2,113 fpm min to max -109 fpm	-1,376		-1,983 fpm
Info	Average altitude 922 ft agl 114 ft agl min to max 1,771 ft agl	1,771		114 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -8.5 ° -12.9 ° min to max -1.0 °	-6.8		-9.0 °

Arrival Final 2

97.11 %

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 84 ft agl to -60 ft agl. A decrease of 144 ft in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.92 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.4 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 76 kt min to max 85 kt	85		76 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.4 °
94.65 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 5.0 °	5.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.96 g min to max 1.19 g	1.19		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -1,226 fpm -1,855 fpm min to max -806 fpm	-1,855		-832 fpm
Info	Average altitude 3 ft agl -60 ft agl min to max 84 ft agl	84		-60 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.3 ° -6.2 ° min to max -3.6 °	-6.2		-4.0 °

Arrival Final 1

98.59 %

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -121 ft agl. A decrease of 46 ft in 2 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle -0.7 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.0 ° Target 3.0 °	1.0		-1.1 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kt 68 kt min to max 76 kt	76		68 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.4		-0.2 °
92.96 %	Average bank angle 3.5 ° 2.6 ° min to max 6.1 °	5.2		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 0.93 g min to max 1.34 g	0.93		1.34 g
Info	Average VSI -666 fpm -989 fpm min to max -510 fpm	-893		-510 fpm
Info	Average altitude -114 ft agl -121 ft agl min to max -75 ft agl	-75		-121 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° -4.6 ° min to max 6.1 °	-4.6		6.1 °

Arrival Landing

99.84 %

Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 544 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 68 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 68 kt. Target 65 kt
100 %	Target 29 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
98.39 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.21 g 0.99 g min to max 1.42 g	1.36		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 64 kt 59 kt min to max 68 kt	68		59 kt
Info	Average VSI 162 fpm -486 fpm min to max 697 fpm	-486		697 fpm
Info	Average altitude 37 ft agl 28 ft agl min to max 55 ft agl	28		55 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 4.2 ° min to max 11.0 °	6.0		9.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 125 m. Touchdown speed at 59 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 697 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 7 °C. Wind 6 kt at 357 °. Crosswind: 5 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was 697 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 125 m Target 334 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 59 kt Target below 64 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.46 m 1.31 m right	-1.44		-1.06 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.6		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.99 g min to max 1.23 g	0.99		1.07 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 58 kt 57 kt min to max 59 kt	59		57 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.2 ° 7.1 ° min to max 9.4 °	9.4		7.1 °

Arrival Rollout

98.02 %

Total landing distance 266 m, 49 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 266 m 49 % of runway.
95.59 %	Runway alignment max 5.22 m 4.26 m left to 0.96 m right	-0.96		4.26 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.07		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 66 kt 45 kt min to max 73 kt	73		45 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.2 ° 7.0 ° min to max 8.8 °	7.0		7.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.6 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 0 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 7 kt 0 kt min to max 36 kt	36		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.1 ° min to max 8.6 °	7.9		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:20:41
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:39:54
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:43:03

Takeoff on runway at in the Cessna 208B

Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport in the Cessna 208B

Landing Score 99.11 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna 208B aircraft successfully landed at VNLK Lukla Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 06 was executed from the southwest, with a heading of 44.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 2,246 feet above ground level.

The aircraft's approach and landing performance were impressive, with a threshold height that met the required standards. The threshold speed of 68 knots was also well within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 125 meters was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude effectively.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 59 knots, which is a good indication of a controlled and gentle landing. The touchdown rate of 697 feet per minute was perfect, signifying a smooth and stable descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 7°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from 357°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. These conditions did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing, as the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a smooth touchdown.

The total landing distance of 266 meters was 49% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude effectively, resulting in a short and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and bring it to a stop safely.

Overall, the landing of the Cessna 208B at VNLK Lukla Airport was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight operations. The pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing phases, and the aircraft's performance was impressive.

61.22 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 2,246 ft agl to 1,818 ft agl. A decrease of 429 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

34 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

34 %

Bank

89.08 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

57.97 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,771 ft agl to 114 ft agl. A decrease of 1,657 ft in 70 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

52.08 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

52.08 %

Bank

65.97 %

95.71 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.11 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 84 ft agl to -60 ft agl. A decrease of 144 ft in 8 seconds.

Glideslope

93.92 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

93.92 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.65 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.59 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -121 ft agl. A decrease of 46 ft in 2 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

92.96 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.84 %

Landing

Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 544 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 68 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 68 kt. Target 65 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.39 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at 697 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 59 kt was good. Target below 64 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 125 m.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.9 °

100 %

G 1.12 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

98.02 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 266 m, 49 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

Landing distance 266 m using 48.85 % of runway

Alignment

95.59 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

IAS

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Bank

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Pitch

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