KSBP to KSMX Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from KSBP to KSMX

Thursday, 22 May 2025 13:52

Minutes 24

31 nm

Fuel 11 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

Runway 29 at KSBP

San Luis County Regional Airport

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Altitude

180 ft asl

Weight

997 kg

Fuel

76 kg

Temperature

24 °C

Wind Speed

13 kt

Wind Direction

310.0 °

Headwind

13 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 30 at KSMX

Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field

Santa Maria California, United States

226 ft asl

Altitude

986 kg

Weight

64 kg

Fuel

19 °C

Temperature

12 kt

Wind Speed

290.0 °

Wind Direction

11 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.38%

Departure Score 94.12%

Enroute Score 98.79%

Arrival Score 96.24%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, then departed from runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport. The takeoff distance was 112 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 51 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 13 knots at 310 degrees.

As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 665 feet above sea level to 2,707 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,042 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then began 1 mile north of Pismo Beach, lasting 9 minutes and covering 15 nautical miles.

The enroute descent started 3 miles west of Santa Maria, where the aircraft descended from 2,995 feet above sea level to 806 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,189 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. Following the descent, the aircraft entered another enroute level cruise, this time starting 1 mile southwest of KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport, lasting 2 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 30 at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport was made from the southeast, heading 314.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 756 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 39 knots and a touchdown rate of -154 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 12 knots at 289 degrees.

The total landing distance was 386 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 31 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 24 minutes. The aircraft used 11 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 14 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 7 kt 0 kt min to max 16 kt	0		14 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kt max 14 kt	0		14 kt
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 2.9 ° 1.0 ° min to max 4.4 °	2.6		1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 1.3 ° min to max 3.8 °	1.4		3.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 13:52:54
Info	Engine 1 Started at 13:52:54
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:52:54
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:52:54
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:52:54
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:06:44
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:06:47
0 %	Taxi Lights at 14:07:12

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport, Average speed was 7 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 31 kt 0 kt min to max 37 kt	14		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.9		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.3		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:09:11
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:10:29
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 14:10:40
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:10:51
Info	Engine 1 Started at 14:11:02
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 14:12:27
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 14:12:28
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 14:12:30
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:12:52

Departure Roll

91.85 %

Departure roll runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport. Takeoff distance 112 m 8 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 51 kt. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 13 kt at 310 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 13 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 112 m 8 % of runway
87.77 %	Liftoff speed was 51 kt Target 62 kt
96.47 %	Runway alignment max 4.02 m 4.02 m left to 0.00 m left	2.88		4.01 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.14 g	0.99		1.14 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.3 ° min to max 6.4 °	2.4		6.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.0		1.4 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:13:12

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.8		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 54 kt 51 kt min to max 57 kt	51		57 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.4		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.17 g	1.15		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 311 fpm 215 fpm min to max 431 fpm	327		222 fpm
Info	Average altitude 27 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	1		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 5.6 ° min to max 8.6 °	6.6		5.8 °

Departure Climb 2

93.86 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.12 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° -0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	-0.0		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 62 kt 57 kt min to max 81 kt	57		78 kt
90.32 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.7 °	0.9		5.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 388 fpm 81 fpm min to max 1,328 fpm	224		1,328 fpm
Info	Average altitude 96 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 341 ft agl	45		341 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 3.0 ° min to max 12.0 °	5.8		12.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:13:36

Departure Climb 3

94.89 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.1 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 70 kt min to max 73 kt	73		70 kt
74.47 %	Average bank angle 9.4 ° 7.8 ° min to max 11.7 °	7.8		11.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.95 g min to max 0.97 g	0.97		0.95 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,243 fpm 1,105 fpm min to max 1,336 fpm	1,336		1,105 fpm
Info	Average altitude 411 ft agl 386 ft agl min to max 444 ft agl	386		444 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.3 ° 10.4 ° min to max 12.0 °	12.0		10.4 °

Enroute Climb

99.91 %

Enroute climb started overhead KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport San Luis Obispo (California, United States). Climbing from 665 ft asl to 2,707 ft asl, an increase of 2,042 ft in 3 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 62 kt min to max 104 kt	70		104 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 28.4 °	12.9		6.4 °
99.14 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.71 g min to max 1.53 g	0.95		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 666 fpm -1,501 fpm min to max 2,945 fpm	1,005		-185 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,711 ft asl 665 ft asl min to max 2,714 ft asl	665		2,707 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° -7.9 ° min to max 22.1 °	9.5		-1.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

97.67 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Pismo Beach (California, United States) and lasted 9 minutes, covering 15 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 3,142 ft asl 2,759 ft asl min to max 3,359 ft asl	2,759		2,995 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 82 kt min to max 128 kt	101		128 kt
94.88 %	Average bank angle 11.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 42.6 °	6.2		0.0 °
97.14 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.40 g min to max 1.40 g	1.03		0.40 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -9.8 ° min to max 14.8 °	5.0		-9.8 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 14:26:16
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 14:26:16
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 14:26:16

Enroute Descent

98.4 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles west of Santa Maria (California, United States). Descent from 2,995 ft asl to 806 ft asl, a decrease of 2,189 ft in 3 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 132 kt 103 kt min to max 152 kt	128		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.9 °	0.0		4.0 °
84 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.38 g min to max 2.06 g	0.40		0.85 g
Info	Average VSI -865 fpm -3,460 fpm min to max 1,418 fpm	-1,722		464 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,262 ft asl 560 ft asl min to max 2,995 ft asl	2,995		806 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.4 ° -14.8 ° min to max 7.5 °	-9.8		2.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 14:28:08
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 14:28:08
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 14:29:32
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 14:29:32
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 14:29:32

Enroute Level 2

99.17 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south west of KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field Santa Maria (California, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,085 ft asl 789 ft asl min to max 1,339 ft asl	807		990 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 101 kt 92 kt min to max 112 kt	106		96 kt
99.92 %	Average bank angle 10.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 40.0 °	3.5		5.1 °
92 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.45 g min to max 1.78 g	0.88		1.11 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -10.0 ° min to max 9.4 °	1.3		-4.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:32:01
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 14:32:28

Arrival Final 2

89.63 %

Approaching runway 30 at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 756 ft agl to 422 ft agl. A decrease of 335 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
68.83 %	Approach angle 4.2 ° 3.7 ° min to max 4.5 ° Target 3.5 °	4.5		3.7 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 78 kt min to max 97 kt	96		78 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.3		0.2 °
94.89 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.79 g min to max 1.21 g	1.11		0.86 g
Info	Average VSI -847 fpm -1,126 fpm min to max -395 fpm	-1,126		-969 fpm
Info	Average altitude 592 ft agl 422 ft agl min to max 756 ft agl	756		422 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.9 ° -7.2 ° min to max -1.2 °	-3.4		-7.0 °

Arrival Final 1

99.74 %

Approaching runway 30 at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 403 ft agl to 86 ft agl. A decrease of 316 ft in 51 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.5 °	3.6		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 57 kt 53 kt min to max 78 kt	76		54 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.0 °
98.69 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	2.8		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.27 g	0.94		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -305 fpm -1,086 fpm min to max -3 fpm	-1,086		-288 fpm
Info	Average altitude 141 ft agl 86 ft agl min to max 403 ft agl	403		86 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -6.8 ° min to max 4.6 °	-6.8		2.4 °

Arrival Landing

99.6 %

Landing on runway 30 at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field, runway length 2,441 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 54 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 54 kt. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.0 °
95.98 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.82 g min to max 1.15 g	1.02		0.94 g
Info	Average speed 48 kt 39 kt min to max 54 kt	54		39 kt
Info	Average VSI -305 fpm -575 fpm min to max -110 fpm	-285		-154 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	50		-5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° -1.8 ° min to max 5.6 °	2.4		4.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.5 %

Touchdown distance was good at 257 m. Touchdown speed at 39 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -154 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 19 °C. Wind 12 kt at 289 °. Crosswind: 5 kt Headwind: 11 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.01 %	Touchdown VSI was -154 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 257 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 39 kt Target below 57 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.55 m 0.46 m left	0.49		0.55 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.94 g min to max 1.18 g	0.94		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 39 kt 38 kt min to max 39 kt	39		38 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.2 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		2.7 °

Arrival Rollout

93.96 %

Total landing distance 386 m, 16 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 386 m 16 % of runway.
86.59 %	Runway alignment max 6.73 m 6.73 m left to 0.00 m left	0.58		6.01 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 35 kt 30 kt min to max 37 kt	37		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 1.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.8		1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.6		0.7 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 19 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kt 15 kt min to max 29 kt	29		15 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.8		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.3		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

95 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 13 kt 11 kt min to max 15 kt	14		11 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 14 kt max 14 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.7		1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.5 °
0 %	Taxi Lights at 14:34:50

Takeoff on runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

94.12 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 14 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

91.85 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 112 m using 7.64 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

87.77 %

Liftoff speed was 51 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

96.47 %

4.02 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

93.86 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Heading

85.12 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

90.32 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

94.89 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

74.47 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 30 at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 98.2 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport, Captain G Allan Hancock Field, with a score of 98.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 314.0° at 1 nautical mile and 756 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions.

The temperature at the time of landing was 19°C, with a wind speed of 12 knots at 289°. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 11 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot maintained excellent control, ensuring a smooth and stable approach. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 54 knots.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 257 meters, which is considered good. The touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 39 knots. The touchdown rate was -154 feet per minute (fpm), which is a good indication of a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.

The total landing distance was 386 meters, which is only 16% of the runway length. This is a testament to the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. Overall, the landing was a success, with the Cessna Skyhawk touching down safely and efficiently at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport.

89.63 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 30 at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 756 ft agl to 422 ft agl. A decrease of 335 ft in 23 seconds.

Glideslope

68.83 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

68.83 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.89 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.74 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 30 at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 403 ft agl to 86 ft agl. A decrease of 316 ft in 51 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.69 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.6 %

Landing

Landing on runway 30 at KSMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field, runway length 2,441 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 54 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 54 kt. Target 60 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank