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KSMO
Santa Monica, United States
Runway 21
Elevation125 ft asl
Weight1,042 lbs
Fuel103 lbs
Wind260° · 5 kn · 3 kn cross

Flight Score

96.42 %
KLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Runway 06L
Elevation125 ft asl
Weight1,040 lbs
Fuel101 lbs
Wind270° · 8 kn · 1 kn cross
3 Dec 2025 0:04 5 nm Sirius 2 lbs
Departure Score
98.42 %
Enroute Score
100.00 %
Arrival Score
90.84 %

What went well

Touched down at -78 fpm — a soft arrival
Touchdown 1,621 ft in — inside the full-score zone
1.07 G at touchdown — inside band

What held you back

Arrival Landing — Flare profile at 0 %, Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. at 77 %, −2.57 points
Departure Climb 3 — bank angle up to 11.5 ° at 75 %, −0.42 points
Arrival Touchdown — Landing Bounce at 80 %, −0.25 points

Top opportunity

Work on the flare

Arrival Landing

Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.

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Start to finish · 12 stages, 10 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 21 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Average speed was 10 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 12 kt0 kt min to max 30 kt 0 30 kt
Info Average pitch angle -0.5 °-0.7 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 -0.4 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.0 0.1 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g1.00 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g

Events

Info Landing Gear Down 3 ft agl · 4 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 3 ft agl · 4 kt
Departure Roll 100.00Departure roll runway 21 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport. Takeoff distance 366 ft 7 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kt. Local weather - Temperature 62 °F. Wind 5 kt at 260 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 4 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 366 ft7 % of runway
100 % Liftoff speed was 58 ktTarget 60 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 7.8 ft right0.0 ft left to 7.8 ft right -2.2 -7.7 ft
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.99 g min to max 1.04 g 1.00 1.04 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 0.9 °-0.2 ° min to max 3.6 ° -0.1 3.6 °
Info Average bank angle 0.6 °0.1 ° min to max 3.1 ° 0.2 3.1 °
Departure Climb 1 98.90Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 21 KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.1 °-0.3 ° min to max 0.3 ° 0.3 -0.3 °
100 % Average speed 69 kt58 kt min to max 77 kt 58 77 kt
96 % Average bank angle 2.2 °0.0 ° min to max 3.7 ° 3.3 2.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.98 g min to max 1.08 g 1.05 1.08 g
Info Average VSI 442 fpm260 fpm min to max 584 fpm 260 584 fpm
Info Average altitude 20 ft agl1 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl 1 49 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 5.0 °3.7 ° min to max 6.6 ° 3.7 6.6 °
Departure Climb 2 99.78Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 21 KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.0 °-0.3 ° min to max 1.2 ° -0.3 1.2 °
100 % Average speed 80 kt77 kt min to max 86 kt 77 86 kt
99 % Average bank angle 1.3 °0.0 ° min to max 2.3 ° 2.3 0.7 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.95 g min to max 1.08 g 1.08 1.01 g
Info Average VSI 782 fpm608 fpm min to max 1,056 fpm 608 1,007 fpm
Info Average altitude 125 ft agl51 ft agl min to max 414 ft agl 51 414 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 6.7 °6.4 ° min to max 8.0 ° 6.7 7.2 °

Events

Info Flaps Fully Retracted 108 ft agl · 83 kt
Departure Climb 3 94.99Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 21 KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 1.2 °-0.4 ° min to max 1.7 ° 1.2 -0.4 °
100 % Average speed 86 kt84 kt min to max 90 kt 86 90 kt
75 % Average bank angle 4.8 °0.1 ° min to max 11.5 ° 0.7 11.3 °
100 % Average g force 0.99 g0.97 g min to max 1.01 g 1.01 1.01 g
100 % Landing gear up
Info Average VSI 987 fpm583 fpm min to max 1,205 fpm 1,039 583 fpm
Info Average altitude 676 ft agl431 ft agl min to max 874 ft agl 431 874 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 6.4 °3.9 ° min to max 7.9 ° 7.2 3.9 °
Enroute Climb 100.00Enroute climb started overhead Venice (California, United States). Climbing from 1,010 ft asl to 1,276 ft asl, an increase of 266 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 90 kt87 kt min to max 92 kt 90 87 kt
100 % Average bank angle 7.3 °3.7 ° min to max 10.8 ° 10.8 3.7 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.97 g min to max 1.04 g 1.02 0.97 g
Info Average VSI 714 fpm549 fpm min to max 856 fpm 571 549 fpm
Info Average altitude 1,145 ft asl1,010 ft asl min to max 1,276 ft asl 1,010 1,276 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 4.8 °3.6 ° min to max 5.6 ° 4.0 3.6 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Enroute Descent 100.00Enroute descent started overhead Venice (California, United States). Descent from 1,283 ft asl to 297 ft asl, a decrease of 986 ft in 3 minutes and covering 3 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 76 kt59 kt min to max 91 kt 87 60 kt
100 % Average bank angle 2.4 °0.0 ° min to max 9.0 ° 3.4 1.9 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.95 g min to max 1.13 g 0.96 1.01 g
Info Average VSI -423 fpm-976 fpm min to max 489 fpm 489 -403 fpm
Info Average altitude 780 ft asl297 ft asl min to max 1,300 ft asl 1,283 297 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle -1.4 °-5.6 ° min to max 3.1 ° 3.1 0.3 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Arrival Final 1 97.22Approaching runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 166 ft agl to 60 ft agl. A decrease of 106 ft in 17 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
86 % Approach angle 3.8 °3.3 ° min to max 4.0 °Target 3.0 ° 3.3 4.0 °
100 % Average speed 58 kt57 kt min to max 59 kt 59 58 kt
100 % Heading variation 0.1 °0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° 0.1 0.1 °
100 % Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.2 0.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.98 g min to max 1.02 g 1.01 1.01 g
Info Average VSI -385 fpm-399 fpm min to max -308 fpm -379 -380 fpm
Info Average altitude 84 ft agl60 ft agl min to max 166 ft agl 166 60 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 0.4 °-0.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° 0.5 0.6 °
00.250.50.751050100150Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-140-105-70-3503570105140Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment ft
Arrival Landing 69.16Landing on runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport, runway length 8,899 ft. Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was good at 58 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was good at 58 kt. Target 55 kt
77 % Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target.Target 50 ft agl
0 % Very poor landing flare
100 % Runway alignment max 0.1 ft left0.1 ft left to 0.0 ft left 0.1 0.0 ft
100 % Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.2 0.5 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.99 g min to max 1.03 g 1.01 1.00 g
Info Average speed 56 kt52 kt min to max 58 kt 58 52 kt
Info Average VSI -289 fpm-378 fpm min to max -78 fpm -378 -78 fpm
Info Average altitude 28 ft agl2 ft agl min to max 66 ft agl 66 2 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 1.6 °0.6 ° min to max 3.6 ° 0.6 3.6 °
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,75001326385164Runway Distance ftLanding Height ft02505007501,0001,2501,5001,750-90-72-54-36-1801836547290Runway Distance ftRunway Width ft
Arrival Touchdown 97.00Touchdown point was 163 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -78 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 62 °F. Wind 8 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 8 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Touchdown rate was -78 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 1,613 ftTarget 1,500 ft
100 % Speed at touchdown 52 ktTarget below 54 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 0.7 ft right0.7 ft right -0.6 -0.7 ft
100 % Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.5 0.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g1.00 g min to max 1.07 g 1.00 1.04 g
80 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 52 kt51 kt min to max 52 kt 52 51 kt
Info Average pitch angle 3.8 °3.6 ° min to max 4.2 ° 3.6 4.2 °
Arrival Rollout 100.00Total landing distance 2,481 ft, 28 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 2,481 ft28 % of runway.
100 % Runway alignment max 3.1 ft left3.1 ft left to 1.5 ft right -0.7 -0.8 ft
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.04 g 1.04 1.00 g
Info Average speed 60 kt39 kt min to max 63 kt 63 39 kt
Info Average pitch angle 3.9 °-1.1 ° min to max 4.3 ° 4.2 -1.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.2 0.1 °

Events

Fail Bounce during touchdown 3 ft agl · 51 kt
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 2 kt
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 7 kt3 kt min to max 31 kt 31 6 kt
Info Average pitch angle -0.5 °-1.3 ° min to max -0.1 ° -1.3 -0.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.1 0.1 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.00 g 0.99 1.00 g

Events

Info Engine 1 Stopped 3 ft agl · 9 kt

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll1,326 ft · 27 %
100.00Liftoff speed58 kt · target 60, 2 slow
100.00Runway alignment7.8 ft R
OkBounce on takeoffNone
98.90Rate of climb441 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

76.64Threshold height65 ft
100.00Threshold speed57 kt · target 55, 2 fast
100.00Centreline offset0.1 ft L
Flare 0.00Very poor landing flare

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.

Seven checks, one gate300 ft
Gear down
Landing flap
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed
Wings level

At the 300 ft gate: no landing flap set and off the centreline.

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
THR 66 ft 9.7 ft L +3 kt

Touchdown on KLAX 06L

Past threshold100.00
1,621ft
Centreline100.00
0.7ft R
Speed100.00
51kttarget 53 or less
Touchdown rate100.00
-78fpm
Impact100.00
1.07G
Bounces80.00
1

Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.

65 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 1,000 ft This flight — 65 ft, down at 1,621 ft

Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,899 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.

1,0002,0003,0004,0005,000 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 1,650 FT 1,621 ft past threshold CLEARED

The 1,621 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 2,439 ft of 8,899 ft · 27 %
Rollout distance100.00
818ft27 % used
Rollout alignment100.00
3.1ft L

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Flight narrative

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 21 at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO). The aircraft, Sirius, took off with a takeoff distance of 366 feet, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 58 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 260 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.

As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Venice, California, and ascended from an altitude of 1,010 feet above sea level to 1,276 feet above sea level, an increase of 266 feet, in less than 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The climb was swift and efficient, showcasing the aircraft's capabilities.

Later, the aircraft began its enroute descent from 1,283 feet above sea level to 297 feet above sea level, a decrease of 986 feet, in 3 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This descent was also smooth and controlled, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft.

The final approach to runway 06L at the Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) was initiated from the west, with the aircraft heading 83.0 degrees at an altitude of 166 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed with precision, and the touchdown point was 163 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 52 knots, which was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -78 feet per minute.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 8 knots. The total landing distance was 2,481 feet, which accounted for 28% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.

In conclusion, the flight was a success, with the aircraft performing well in various phases of flight. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 2 pounds of fuel.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 21 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport in the TL3000 Sirius
98.42 %
100 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 21 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport. Takeoff distance 366 ft 7 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kt. Local weather - Temperature 62 °F. Wind 5 kt at 260 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 4 kt.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 366 ft using 7.35 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
100 %
Liftoff speed was 58 kn - Target 60 kn
Alignment
100 %
0.0 ft left to 7.8 ft right
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
60 45 30
Bank °
Info
4 2 0
Pitch °
Info
4 2 0
01,0002,0003,0004,000-80-70-60-50-40-30-20-1001020304050607080 Runway Distance ft Runway Alignment to End of Runway ft
98.9 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 21 KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
80 65 50
Bank °
95.61 %
4 2 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
7 5 3
Climb Rate fpm
Info
600 250 -100
99.78 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 21 KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
90 80 70
Bank °
99.11 %
3 1.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
9 7.5 6
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,100 800 500
94.99 %
Climb 3
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 21 KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
90 85 80
Bank °
74.95 %
12 6 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
8 5.5 3
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,300 850 400
01,0002,0003,0004,000069138207276345 Runway Distance ft Height at End of Runway ft
00.250.50.7511.250100200300400500600700800 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.250.50.7511.25-200-160-120-80-4004080120160200 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment in (ft) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport in the TL3000 Sirius
Landing Score 90.84 %
Landing Summary

The Sirius aircraft successfully landed on runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport, achieving a score of 90.8%. The final approach was initiated from the west, heading 83.0° at an altitude of 166 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course, aligning perfectly with the runway during the approach.

Upon reaching the threshold, the aircraft's height was slightly above the target, but the threshold speed was satisfactory at 58 knots. The touchdown point was 163 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 52 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -78 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 62°F and a gentle wind of 8 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 8 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly longer than expected landing distance.

The total landing distance of 2,481 feet was 28% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its direction and speed during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and controlled stop.

Overall, the Sirius aircraft's landing performance was impressive, with a high score and excellent metrics in several key areas. The pilots' skills and experience were evident in their ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently, even in the presence of a moderate tailwind.

97.22 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 166 ft agl to 60 ft agl. A decrease of 106 ft in 17 seconds.
Glideslope
86.08 %
Poor descent path above glideslope limit
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
86.08 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
59 55 50
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-308 -354 -400
00.250.50.751050100150 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-140-105-70-3503570105140 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment ft
69.16 %
Landing
Landing on runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport, runway length 8,899 ft. Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was good at 58 kt.
Height
76.64 %
Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was good at 58 kt. Target 55 kt
Flare
0 %
Very poor landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
1 0.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
58 54 50
Pitch °
Info
4 2 0
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-80 -240 -400
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,75001326385164 Runway Distance ft Landing Height ft
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,750-90-72-54-36-1801836547290 Runway Distance ft Runway Width ft
97 %
Touchdown
Touchdown point was 163 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -78 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 62 °F. Wind 8 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 8 kt.
Warning: Landed with a 8 kt tailwind
Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown rate was excellent at -78 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Target below 54 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown point was 163 ft beyond the touchdown zone.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.2 °
G
100 %
G 1.04 g
Bounce
80 %
Bounce Detected
100 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 2,481 ft, 28 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 2,481 ft using 27.88 % of runway
Alignment
100 %
Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
51 36 20
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
5 2 -1
05001,0001,5002,000 Runway Distance ft Runway Width ft
Metrics
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