Departure
Arrival
A GA-8 Airvan Commuter aircraft, registered as N13AV, was flown on an enroute climb starting overhead the Isle of Man Airport, which is located near Castletown, Isle of Man. During this initial phase, the aircraft rose from a height of 75 feet above sea level to 806 feet, achieving a substantial increase of 731 feet in just 2 minutes and covering a significant distance of 2 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, where it maintained a consistent speed and altitude. This enroute level cruise lasted for 4 minutes, during which the aircraft covered an additional 1 nautical mile. This phase likely played a crucial role in allowing the pilots to assess the aircraft's performance and prepare for the subsequent descent.
As the aircraft approached the Isle of Man Airport's runway 03, it entered the final approach phase. From a southerly direction, the aircraft made its approach on a heading of 34.0 degrees, flying at an altitude of just 0 nautical miles away from the runway and 79 feet above ground level. The low altitude and precise heading suggest a smooth and controlled approach.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft executed a precise touchdown, showcasing good control and stability. The touchdown distance was remarkably short at 167 meters, and the touchdown speed of 53 knots was within acceptable limits. Furthermore, the aircraft's rate of descent was exceptional, at -52 feet per minute, indicating excellent control and mastery over the aircraft's movement.
The aircraft was subjected to relatively light wind conditions during the landing, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and winds of 2 knots at 270 degrees. Although a gentle tailwind was present, the crosswind was minimal at 2 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the successful landing, which was characterized by perfect runway alignment and a smooth touchdown.
In terms of the aircraft's performance, the flight consumed a total of 3 kilograms of fuel and covered a flight distance of 2 nautical miles, all within a flight duration of 5 minutes.
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Enroute Climb
99.46 %
Enroute climb started overhead EGNS Isle of Man Airport Castletown (Castletown, Isle of Man). Climbing from 75 ft asl to 806 ft asl, an increase of 731 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 79 kt 68 kt min to max 96 kt |
68 | 92 kt | |
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Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.2 ° |
1.2 | 4.7 ° | |
| 94.57 % |
Average g force 0.50 g 0.31 g min to max 0.81 g |
0.63 | 0.60 g | |
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Average VSI 724 fpm -489 fpm min to max 1,370 fpm |
809 | -46 fpm | |
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Average altitude 458 ft asl 75 ft asl min to max 840 ft asl |
75 | 806 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 9.1 ° -1.8 ° min to max 16.2 ° |
11.8 | 0.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 23:00:33 |
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Engine 1 Started at 23:00:33 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 23:00:33 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 23:00:33 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 23:00:33 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 23:00:33 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 23:00:33 |
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Landing Gear Down at 23:00:33 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 23:00:33 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 23:00:35 |
Enroute Level
98.84 %
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south east of Castletown (Castletown, Isle of Man) and lasted 4 minutes, covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 99.37 % |
Average altitude 234 ft asl 69 ft asl min to max 803 ft asl |
803 | 121 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 75 kt 65 kt min to max 97 kt |
92 | 70 kt | |
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Average bank angle 8.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.0 ° |
7.3 | 10.5 ° | |
| 90.29 % |
Average g force 0.61 g 0.16 g min to max 1.23 g |
0.61 | 0.80 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -6.6 ° min to max 13.7 ° |
0.1 | -2.7 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 23:03:41 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 23:05:16 |
Arrival Final 1
91.68 %
Approaching runway 03 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 79 ft agl to 6 ft agl. A decrease of 73 ft in 10 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.3 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.1 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.1 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average speed 67 kt 62 kt min to max 69 kt |
69 | 62 kt | |
| 58.4 % |
Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 ° |
1.5 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
1.0 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 0.76 g 0.69 g min to max 0.80 g |
0.80 | 0.69 g | |
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Average VSI -419 fpm -530 fpm min to max -88 fpm |
-471 | -88 fpm | |
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Average altitude 37 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 79 ft agl |
79 | 6 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -3.3 ° min to max 1.5 ° |
-2.6 | 1.4 ° |
Arrival Landing
99.99 %
Landing on runway 03 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport, runway length 1,099 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 62 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was a little below target at 62 kt. Target 69 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.3 | 0.6 ° | |
| 99.71 % |
Average g force 0.57 g 0.49 g min to max 0.68 g |
0.68 | 0.49 g | |
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Average speed 57 kt 53 kt min to max 62 kt |
62 | 53 kt | |
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Average VSI -49 fpm -88 fpm min to max -19 fpm |
-85 | -52 fpm | |
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Average altitude 9 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 12 ft agl |
12 | 7 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 1.2 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
1.4 | 4.5 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
99.97 %
Touchdown distance was good at 167 m. Touchdown speed at 53 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -52 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Touchdown VSI was -52 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 167 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 53 kt Target below 61 kt |
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Runway alignment max 1.01 m 0.99 m left |
0.99 | 1.01 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.0 ° | |
| 99.43 % |
Average g force 0.49 g 0.48 g min to max 0.49 g |
0.49 | 0.48 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 52 kt 52 kt min to max 53 kt |
53 | 52 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 4.5 ° min to max 5.5 ° |
4.5 | 5.5 ° |
The aircraft in question, a GA-8 Airvan Commuter with registration N13AV, successfully landed at EGNS, the Isle of Man Airport, with a commendable score of 97.2%. The approach was executed from a south-west direction, with an ideal heading of 34.0° at 0 nautical miles and an altitude of 79 feet above ground level.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 03, it demonstrated precise control, aligning perfectly with the runway. The landing occurred on a runway length of 1,099 meters, with an impressive threshold height that showcased the pilot's skill and experience. However, the threshold speed of 62 knots fell slightly below the target, indicating some minor adjustments could have been made during the approach.
Despite the minor deviation in speed, the touchdown distance of 167 meters was exemplary, demonstrating the aircraft's excellent performance under controlled conditions. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 53 knots was well within the acceptable range, further highlighting the pilot's proficiency.
Furthermore, the aircraft's descent was remarkably smooth, achieving a touchdown rate of an exceptional -52 feet per minute. This suggests that the pilot masterfully managed the aircraft's descent, ensuring a gentle touchdown that minimizes the risk of damage or incident.
In terms of environmental conditions, the temperature was a moderate 15°C, with a light breeze of 2 knots from 270°. The resulting crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, respectively 2 and 1 knots. These conditions provided an ideal backdrop for the landing, allowing the pilot to confidently execute the landing procedure. Overall, the GA-8 Airvan Commuter N13AV's landing at EGNS Isle of Man Airport was an impressive display of aeronautical skill and precision.
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