The flight in the PA28 Arrow III began with a 10-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport. Departure was from runway 25, with a takeoff distance of 1,296 ft which was 16% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 81 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 28°F with a 4-knot wind coming from 110°, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 4-knot tailwind.
The enroute climb began over Gypsum, Colorado, climbing from 7,440 ft above sea level to 11,912 ft, a total increase of 4,471 ft. This climb took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 9 nm. The subsequent level cruise phase commenced 6 miles south of CO47 Goldys Field in Gypsum and lasted 4 minutes, covering 9 nm.
The descent phase started 4 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, descending from 10,997 ft asl to 9,103 ft asl, a decrease of 1,894 ft over 3 minutes and 5 nm. The final approach to runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport came from the north at a heading of 160.0°, starting 4 nm out and 1,412 ft above ground level.
The landing on runway 15 occurred at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, which has a runway length of 7,006 ft. The touchdown speed was slightly fast at 66 knots, with a slightly high threshold speed of 75 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 980 ft, and the touchdown rate was perfect at 61 ft/m. The total landing distance utilized 1,723 ft, which equates to 25% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was deemed perfect.
Finally, taxiing from the runway back to the parking area took 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. The total flight distance covered was 28 nm over a duration of 20 minutes, consuming 12 lbs of fuel.
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Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 10 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 4 kn 0 kn min to max 8 kn |
0 | 4 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 8 kn max 8 kn |
0 | 0 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.6 ° min to max 1.8 ° |
-0.5 | 1.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 ° |
0.2 | 0.8 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 20:57:28 |
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Engine 1 Started at 20:57:28 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:57:28 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:57:28 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:57:28 |
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Landing Gear Down at 20:57:28 |
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Parking Brake On at 20:57:28 |
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Pitot Heat Switched On at 20:59:22 |
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Parking Brake Off at 21:06:28 |
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| 0 % |
Taxi Lights at 21:07:01 |
Entering runway 25 at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport, Average speed was 9 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 12 kn 0 kn min to max 18 kn |
4 | 18 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
1.2 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.7 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Parking Brake On at 21:07:37 |
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Parking Brake Off at 21:08:31 |
Departure roll runway 25 at KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport. Takeoff distance 1,296 ft 16 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 81 kn. Local weather - Temperature 28 °F. Wind 4 kn at 110 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Tailwind: 4 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 1,296 ft 16 % of runway |
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| 90.94 % |
Liftoff speed was 81 kn Target 70 kn |
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| 90.94 % |
Runway alignment max 21.9 ft 3.7 ft left to 18.2 ft right |
-0.8 | -18.2 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.00 | 1.13 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.8 ° min to max 1.8 ° |
0.2 | 1.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
| 0 % |
Landing Lights at 21:08:56 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.2 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 87 kn 81 kn min to max 92 kn |
81 | 92 kn | |
| 99.55 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
0.0 | 2.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.11 g 1.06 g min to max 1.19 g |
1.14 | 1.07 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 557 ft/m 280 ft/m min to max 797 ft/m |
280 | 797 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 15 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 40 ft agl |
-1 | 40 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 2.0 ° min to max 6.5 ° |
2.0 | 6.5 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.3 | 1.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 95 kn 92 kn min to max 103 kn |
92 | 103 kn | |
| 98.97 % |
Average bank angle 2.2 ° 1.5 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
2.2 | 1.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.06 g 1.02 g min to max 1.08 g |
1.07 | 1.05 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 1,117 ft/m 808 ft/m min to max 2,142 ft/m |
808 | 2,142 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 88 ft agl 41 ft agl min to max 349 ft agl |
41 | 349 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 6.5 ° min to max 11.2 ° |
6.5 | 11.2 ° | |
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Landing Gear Up at 21:09:15 |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 25 KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 2.4 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° |
1.5 | 3.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 96 kn 92 kn min to max 103 kn |
103 | 97 kn | |
| 92.74 % |
Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
1.5 | 4.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.96 g 0.88 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.05 | 1.01 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 1,890 ft/m 1,113 ft/m min to max 2,576 ft/m |
2,281 | 1,114 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 692 ft agl 388 ft agl min to max 908 ft agl |
388 | 908 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 5.9 ° min to max 13.3 ° |
11.9 | 5.9 ° |
Enroute climb started overhead Gypsum (Colorado, United States). Climbing from 7,440 ft asl to 11,912 ft asl, an increase of 4,471 ft in 5 minutes and covering 9 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 100 kn 98 kn min to max 103 kn |
98 | 101 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 12.2 ° |
5.3 | 1.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Average VSI 979 ft/m -438 ft/m min to max 1,641 ft/m |
1,120 | -356 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 9,295 ft asl 7,440 ft asl min to max 12,038 ft asl |
7,440 | 11,912 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.6 ° -2.3 ° min to max 8.1 ° |
5.8 | -2.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Enroute level cruise started 6 miles south of CO47 Goldys Field Gypsum (Colorado, United States) and lasted 4 minutes, covering 9 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 11,450 ft asl 11,000 ft asl min to max 11,906 ft asl |
11,906 | 11,000 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 101 kn 99 kn min to max 102 kn |
101 | 100 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 ° |
1.7 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.00 | 1.01 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -2.7 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-2.1 | -1.1 ° | |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 21:16:41 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:16:45 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 21:17:07 |
Enroute descent started 4 miles east of Basalt (Colorado, United States). Descent from 10,997 ft asl to 9,103 ft asl, a decrease of 1,894 ft in 3 minutes and covering 5 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 93 kn 80 kn min to max 100 kn |
100 | 80 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 ° |
0.1 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -738 ft/m -1,121 ft/m min to max -128 ft/m |
-154 | -792 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 10,057 ft asl 9,103 ft asl min to max 10,997 ft asl |
10,997 | 9,103 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -3.9 ° -5.8 ° min to max -0.8 ° |
-1.0 | -3.5 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:19:29 |
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Landing Gear Down at 21:20:18 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 21:21:28 |
Approaching runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,412 ft agl to 1,032 ft agl. A decrease of 380 ft in 31 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.5 | 3.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 79 kn 77 kn min to max 80 kn |
80 | 77 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
0.6 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g |
0.97 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI -717 ft/m -807 ft/m min to max -654 ft/m |
-797 | -712 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 1,221 ft agl 1,032 ft agl min to max 1,412 ft agl |
1,412 | 1,032 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -3.9 ° min to max -2.4 ° |
-3.9 | -2.6 ° |
Approaching runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,020 ft agl to 585 ft agl. A decrease of 435 ft in 43 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.2 | 2.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kn 76 kn min to max 78 kn |
77 | 78 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.4 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.99 | 1.06 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -612 ft/m -726 ft/m min to max -492 ft/m |
-723 | -492 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 795 ft agl 585 ft agl min to max 1,020 ft agl |
1,020 | 585 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -2.7 ° min to max -0.7 ° |
-2.7 | -0.7 ° |
Approaching runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 579 ft agl to 309 ft agl. A decrease of 270 ft in 42 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.7 | 2.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 78 kn 77 kn min to max 79 kn |
78 | 77 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.2 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.04 | 1.02 g | |
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Average VSI -378 ft/m -508 ft/m min to max -217 ft/m |
-404 | -508 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 452 ft agl 309 ft agl min to max 579 ft agl |
579 | 309 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -1.4 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
-0.4 | -1.2 ° |
Approaching runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 301 ft agl to 42 ft agl. A decrease of 260 ft in 35 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.2 ° 1.3 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.7 | 1.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kn 75 kn min to max 79 kn |
77 | 75 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.5 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.03 | 1.02 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -516 ft/m -593 ft/m min to max -300 ft/m |
-486 | -572 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 106 ft agl 42 ft agl min to max 301 ft agl |
301 | 42 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.6 ° min to max -0.4 ° |
-0.9 | -0.7 ° |
Landing on runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field), runway length 7,006 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 75 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was slightly above target at 75 kn. Target 71 kn |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.11 g |
1.02 | 0.98 g | |
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Average speed 72 kn 66 kn min to max 75 kn |
75 | 66 kn | |
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Average VSI -204 ft/m -571 ft/m min to max 65 ft/m |
-571 | 61 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 22 ft agl 18 ft agl min to max 38 ft agl |
38 | 22 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max 3.8 ° |
-0.7 | 3.6 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 980 ft. Touchdown speed at 66 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at 61 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 21 °F. Wind 7 kn at 160 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 7 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was 61 ft/m. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 980 ft Target 1,500 ft |
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| 96.83 % |
Speed at touchdown 66 kn Target 61 kn |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 4.6 ft 4.0 ft left |
4.6 | 3.5 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 0.98 g min to max 1.15 g |
0.98 | 1.04 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 66 kn 65 kn min to max 66 kn |
66 | 65 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 3.3 ° min to max 3.8 ° |
3.6 | 3.8 ° |
Total landing distance 1,723 ft, 25 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 1,723 ft 25 % of runway. |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 3.4 ft 3.4 ft left to 0.0 ft left |
3.4 | 1.2 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.03 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 61 kn 38 kn min to max 65 kn |
65 | 38 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 1.8 ° min to max 4.6 ° |
4.0 | 1.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 20 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 18 kn 10 kn min to max 33 kn |
33 | 10 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
1.8 | 0.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.2 | 1.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:24:41 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:24:42 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:24:46 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 21:24:48 |
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 10 kn 1 kn min to max 20 kn |
10 | 7 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 9 kn max 9 kn |
0 | 0 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
1.0 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
1.2 | 1.2 ° | |
| 0 % |
Landing Lights at 21:25:59 |
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| 0 % |
Taxi Lights at 21:26:15 |
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Engine 1 Stopped at 21:26:55 |
First and foremost, congratulations on achieving a remarkable aircraft landing score of 99.8%! This outstanding performance reflects the precision and skill exhibited throughout each phase of the landing process.
In the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment indicates a high level of proficiency in maintaining the correct descent angle towards the runway. Additionally, slightly exceeding the target threshold speed of 75 knots suggests a proactive approach to ensuring a smooth touchdown.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height demonstrates a thorough understanding of altitude control, while executing a perfect landing flare showcases exceptional finesse in the transition from descent to touchdown. These aspects are crucial in minimizing the risk of a hard landing and enhancing passenger comfort.
During the Touchdown Phase, the perfect touchdown rate of 61 ft/min is a testament to your precise control inputs and judgment of vertical speed. Although the touchdown speed of 66 knots was slightly faster than ideal, the overall touchdown distance of 980 feet indicates effective management of aircraft control and deceleration. Furthermore, achieving perfect runway touchdown alignment showcases your ability to maintain the desired trajectory throughout the landing process.
As you reflect on this impressive performance, consider the opportunity to fine-tune touchdown speed to further optimize landing outcomes. By focusing on subtle adjustments in speed control, you can strive for even greater consistency in future landings. Your attention to detail and dedication to continuous improvement are commendable traits that will undoubtedly contribute to further success in your aviation endeavors.
Keep up the exceptional work and continue to push the boundaries of excellence in aircraft operations. Your commitment to excellence is evident in this outstanding landing score, and I have no doubt that your future endeavors will be met with continued success and achievement. Well done!
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