KPSP to KCRQ Flight Report - DA42-VI

Flight from KPSP to KCRQ

Sunday, 16 February 2025 21:04

Minutes 36

62 nm

Fuel 46 lbs

DA42-VI

Departure

Runway 31L at KPSP

Palm Springs International Airport

Palm Springs, California, United States

Altitude

427 ft asl

Weight

4,249 lbs

Fuel

416 lbs

Temperature

73 °F

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

0.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 06 at KCRQ

McClellan-Palomar Airport

Carlsbad California, United States

328 ft asl

Altitude

4,203 lbs

Weight

370 lbs

Fuel

59 °F

Temperature

0 kt

Wind Speed

0.0 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.89%

Departure Score 99.51%

Enroute Score 86.67%

Arrival Score 98.48%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a DA42-VI, then departed from runway 31L at KPSP Palm Springs International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,803 feet, which accounted for 33% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 76 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of departure were favorable, with a temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit and no wind. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile northeast of Palm Springs, California, and ascended from 1,500 feet above sea level to 9,516 feet above sea level, an increase of 8,016 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles.

The enroute level cruise started 5 miles southeast of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California, and lasted for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 26 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 2 miles northwest of 37CL Lyall-Roberts Airport Pauma Valley, California, and descended from 9,678 feet above sea level to 956 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,722 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 77.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 610 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 06 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 810 feet, which was good. The touchdown speed was 59 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -118 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 feet from the centerline.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit and no wind. The total landing distance was 1,742 feet, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 62 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 36 minutes. The aircraft used 46 pounds of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.95 %

Touchdown

99.4 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 74 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

99.37 %

Touchdown rate was smooth at -119 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 59 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 810 ft.

Centreline

97.08 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 ft from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 11 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 6 kn 0 kn min to max 10 kn	0		4 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.4 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.5		0.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 21:04:30
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:04:30
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:04:30
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:04:30
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:04:30
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:04:30
Info	Engine 2 Started at 21:04:49
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:04:58
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:12:55
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:16:08
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:16:34

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 31L at KPSP Palm Springs International Airport, Average speed was 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 6 kn 0 kn min to max 10 kn	5		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -0.5 ° min to max 3.3 °	2.6		2.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:17:53

Departure Roll

98.23 %

Departure roll runway 31L at KPSP Palm Springs International Airport. Takeoff distance 1,803 ft 33 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 76 kn. Local weather - Temperature 73 °F. Wind 0 kn at 0 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,803 ft 33 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 76 kn Target 70 kn
91.13 %	Runway alignment max 18.0 ft 18.0 ft left to 0.0 ft left	17.5		10.8 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.13 g	1.01		1.13 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 6.6 °	3.2		6.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.5 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 31L KPSP Palm Springs International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kn 76 kn min to max 78 kn	76		78 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.5		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.98 g min to max 1.18 g	1.14		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 689 fpm 496 fpm min to max 781 fpm	496		781 fpm
Info	Average altitude 26 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 54 ft agl	1		54 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.6 ° 6.8 ° min to max 9.3 °	6.8		9.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:19:08

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 31L KPSP Palm Springs International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.5 °	-0.1		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kn 78 kn min to max 82 kn	78		82 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.7		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 849 fpm 780 fpm min to max 1,237 fpm	783		1,237 fpm
Info	Average altitude 115 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 390 ft agl	55		390 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.1 ° 8.4 ° min to max 14.0 °	9.2		13.6 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:19:24

Departure Climb 3

99.33 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 31L KPSP Palm Springs International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 81 kn min to max 85 kn	82		84 kn
96.63 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.3 °	0.4		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		0.98 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,236 fpm 1,015 fpm min to max 1,352 fpm	1,318		1,280 fpm
Info	Average altitude 734 ft agl 435 ft agl min to max 1,053 ft agl	435		1,053 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.8 ° 11.2 ° min to max 14.3 °	14.3		13.0 °

Enroute Climb

60 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of Palm Springs (California, United States). Climbing from 1,500 ft asl to 9,516 ft asl, an increase of 8,016 ft in 8 minutes and covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 83 kn 72 kn min to max 146 kn	84		145 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 25.0 °	2.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.83 g min to max 1.09 g	0.99		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 1,091 fpm -760 fpm min to max 1,684 fpm	1,285		542 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,930 ft asl 1,500 ft asl min to max 9,703 ft asl	1,500		9,516 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.0 ° -2.4 ° min to max 16.9 °	13.2		1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 21:20:22
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 21:20:26
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 21:20:27
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 21:20:33

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles south east of Idyllwild-Pine Cove (California, United States) and lasted 9 minutes, covering 26 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 9,522 ft asl 9,425 ft asl min to max 9,661 ft asl	9,579		9,602 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 150 kn 142 kn min to max 155 kn	143		148 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.6 °	0.8		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.63 g min to max 1.41 g	1.03		0.97 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -2.6 ° min to max 2.8 °	1.6		2.1 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:30:51

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles north west of 37CL Lyall-Roberts Airport Pauma Valley (California, United States). Descent from 9,678 ft asl to 956 ft asl, a decrease of 8,722 ft in 8 minutes and covering 19 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 117 kn 80 kn min to max 173 kn	144		81 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.3 °	0.6		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.84 g min to max 1.20 g	0.86		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -836 fpm -2,210 fpm min to max 260 fpm	-22		-1,069 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,965 ft asl 956 ft asl min to max 9,678 ft asl	9,678		956 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -7.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	-0.7		-5.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:41:53
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:43:28
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:43:57
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:46:01

Arrival Final 2

94.46 %

Approaching runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 610 ft agl to 262 ft agl. A decrease of 348 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
81.52 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 4.2 ° Target 3.0 °	4.2		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 69 kn min to max 81 kn	81		69 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.6		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.7		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -847 fpm -1,095 fpm min to max -430 fpm	-1,095		-525 fpm
Info	Average altitude 410 ft agl 262 ft agl min to max 610 ft agl	610		262 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -5.3 ° min to max 1.9 °	-5.3		1.9 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 253 ft agl to 25 ft agl. A decrease of 229 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 68 kn min to max 76 kn	69		74 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -501 fpm -574 fpm min to max -294 fpm	-496		-484 fpm
Info	Average altitude 75 ft agl 25 ft agl min to max 253 ft agl	253		25 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.5 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.0		1.4 °

Arrival Landing

99.95 %

Landing on runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport, runway length 4,587 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 74 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 74 kn. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
99.53 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.09 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 68 kn 59 kn min to max 74 kn	74		59 kn
Info	Average VSI -269 fpm -476 fpm min to max -109 fpm	-476		-118 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 27 ft agl	27		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 1.0 ° min to max 7.8 °	1.4		7.8 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 21:47:25

Arrival Touchdown

99.4 %

Touchdown distance was good at 810 ft. Touchdown speed at 59 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -118 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 0 kn at 0 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.37 %	Touchdown VSI was -118 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 810 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 59 kn Target below 66 kn
97.08 %	Runway alignment max 12.6 ft 12.5 ft right	-12.3		-12.6 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.00 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 59 kn 58 kn min to max 59 kn	59		58 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 6.4 ° min to max 7.9 °	7.8		6.4 °

Arrival Rollout

97.04 %

Total landing distance 1,742 ft, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,742 ft 38 % of runway.
93.42 %	Runway alignment max 15.9 ft 0.0 ft left to 15.9 ft right	-12.7		-10.2 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 56 kn 36 kn min to max 61 kn	61		36 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 0.8 ° min to max 6.4 °	6.4		0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 21:47:28

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 6 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 31 kn	31		5 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.2		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:48:13
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:48:14
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:48:20

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 4 kn 0 kn min to max 7 kn	0		3 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 5 kn max 7 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
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.5		2.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °

Takeoff on runway 31L at KPSP Palm Springs International Airport in the DA42-VI

99.51 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 11 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

98.23 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,803 ft using 32.67 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 76 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

91.13 %

18.0 ft left to 0.0 ft left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 31L KPSP Palm Springs International Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 31L KPSP Palm Springs International Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

99.33 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 31L KPSP Palm Springs International Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

96.63 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport in the DA42-VI

Landing Score 99.1 %

Landing Summary

The DA42-VI aircraft successfully landed at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach to runway 06 was executed from the west, with a heading of 77.0° at 1 nautical mile and 610 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the aircraft to make a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 59 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 810 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled approach. The touchdown rate of -118 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and experience.

However, there were a few minor deviations from the ideal landing performance. The threshold speed was slightly above the target at 74 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's momentum or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for a smoother touchdown. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 feet from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight miscalculation of the aircraft's position or a minor deviation in the approach path.

The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 59°F and no wind. This allowed the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled approach, without any significant challenges from external factors. The total landing distance of 1,742 feet was 38% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and proficiency. The minor deviations from the ideal landing performance were minor and did not significantly impact the overall outcome of the landing.

94.46 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 610 ft agl to 262 ft agl. A decrease of 348 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

81.52 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

81.52 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 253 ft agl to 25 ft agl. A decrease of 229 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

99.95 %

Landing

Landing on runway 06 at KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport, runway length 4,587 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 74 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 74 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Centreline ft

100 %

Bank °