YAMB to YAMB Flight Report - Boeing C17

Flight from YAMB to YAMB

Saturday, 11 July 2026 19:25

Minutes 5

15 nm

Fuel 1,281 kg

Boeing C17

Departure

Runway 15 at YAMB

RAAF Base Amberley

Amberley, State of Queensland, Australia

Altitude

82 ft asl

Weight

224,111 kg

Fuel

55,256 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

5 kt

Wind Direction

80.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

4 kt

Arrival

Runway 15 at YAMB

RAAF Base Amberley

Amberley State of Queensland, Australia

82 ft asl

Altitude

222,822 kg

Weight

53,975 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

5 kt

Wind Speed

80.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.1%

Pattern Score 92.12%

Departure Score 96.67%

Arrival Score 96.52%

Departing from RAAF Base Amberley, the Boeing C17 initiated its departure roll on runway 15, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 144 kt after a takeoff distance of 1,551 m, which accounted for 51% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 17 °C and a gentle wind of 5 kt at 80 °, resulting in a negligible headwind component of 1 kt.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a smooth and controlled turn, completing the pattern entry in 21 seconds and covering a distance of 1 nm. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind turn was executed with equal precision, requiring less than 1 nm in 8 seconds to complete. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, where it maintained a steady heading and altitude, covering a distance of 5 nm in 81 seconds. The subsequent base leg turn and final approach were executed with similar precision, culminating in a firm touchdown on runway 15 at a speed of 93 kt and a touchdown distance of 166 m.

The landing was characterized by a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 94 kt, which was well below the target to avoid stalling. The touchdown rate of -356 fpm was firm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance of 700 m accounted for 23% of the available runway length, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The aircraft's performance was further highlighted by its efficient fuel consumption, using 1,281 kg of fuel to cover a total distance of 15 nm in 5 minutes.

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Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley. Takeoff distance 1,551 m 51 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 144 kt. Local weather - Temperature 17 °C. Wind 5 kt at 80 °. Crosswind: 5 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,551 m 51 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 144 kt Target 151 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.11 m 0.55 m left to 2.56 m right	-1.76		-2.56 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.18 g	1.00		1.18 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.1 ° min to max 4.6 °	0.1		4.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:25:43
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:25:43
Info	Engine 2 Started at 19:25:43
Info	Engine 3 Started at 19:25:43
Info	Engine 4 Started at 19:25:43
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:25:43
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:25:43
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:25:43
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:25:43
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:25:43
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:25:43
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:25:43
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:25:43
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:25:46
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:25:47

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 149 kt 144 kt min to max 154 kt	144		154 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.05 g min to max 1.27 g	1.21		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 667 fpm 165 fpm min to max 1,091 fpm	165		1,091 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 32 ft agl	0		32 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 4.8 ° min to max 6.4 °	4.8		6.4 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 166 kt 154 kt min to max 199 kt	154		199 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.7 °	0.6		4.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.87 g min to max 1.11 g	1.04		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI 1,627 fpm 1,104 fpm min to max 3,052 fpm	1,104		3,052 fpm
Info	Average altitude 173 ft agl 33 ft agl min to max 738 ft agl	33		738 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 6.4 ° min to max 10.5 °	6.4		9.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:26:29
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:26:30
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:26:31

Pattern Entry

93.9 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley. Distance was 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 223 kt 201 kt min to max 240 kt	201		240 kt
86.45 %	Average bank angle 34.4 ° 12.8 ° min to max 40.9 °	12.8		40.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.79 g min to max 1.35 g	0.80		1.31 g
Info	Average VSI 843 fpm 155 fpm min to max 2,868 fpm	2,868		185 fpm
Info	Average altitude 894 ft agl 700 ft agl min to max 975 ft agl	700		975 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 1.9 ° min to max 8.3 °	8.3		2.1 °

Pattern Crosswind

99.31 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley. Distance was less than 1 nm in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -4.9 ° -16.6 ° min to max 9.9 °	-16.6		9.9 °
100 %	Average speed 242 kt 241 kt min to max 243 kt	241		241 kt
93.14 %	Average g force 1.34 g 1.30 g min to max 1.37 g	1.32		1.34 g
Info	Average VSI 321 fpm 207 fpm min to max 388 fpm	207		334 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,001 ft agl 978 ft agl min to max 1,028 ft agl	978		1,028 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 42.5 ° 41.0 ° min to max 44.0 °	41.0		44.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 2.1 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.1		2.2 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

75.49 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 53.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.41 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 53.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 235 kt 232 kt min to max 239 kt	239		232 kt
30.89 %	Average bank angle 43.5 ° 43.0 ° min to max 44.4 °	44.4		43.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.31 g 1.25 g min to max 1.38 g	1.32		1.30 g
Info	Average VSI -98 fpm -498 fpm min to max 240 fpm	240		-498 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,036 ft agl 1,018 ft agl min to max 1,046 ft agl	1,033		1,018 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.3 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 5 nm in 81 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.7 ° -17.7 ° min to max 16.5 °	-17.7		16.5 °
100 %	Average altitude 1,026 ft agl 971 ft agl min to max 1,051 ft agl	1,007		1,039 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 210 kt 185 kt min to max 232 kt	232		185 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.82 g min to max 1.38 g	1.36		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 19 fpm -550 fpm min to max 533 fpm	-550		-165 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 42.4 °	42.4		20.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.5		1.4 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

86.78 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 29.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
55.95 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 29.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 183 kt 181 kt min to max 185 kt	185		181 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 23.1 ° 21.1 ° min to max 27.6 °	21.2		27.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.95 g min to max 1.16 g	0.95		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -578 fpm -844 fpm min to max -289 fpm	-289		-501 fpm
Info	Average altitude 938 ft agl 843 ft agl min to max 1,036 ft agl	1,036		843 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.9		1.2 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -3.3 ° -19.8 ° min to max 14.7 °	-19.8		14.7 °
100 %	Average speed 178 kt 175 kt min to max 181 kt	181		175 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 1.03 g min to max 1.17 g	1.09		1.07 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 793 ft agl 770 ft agl min to max 836 ft agl	836		770 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 26.7 ° 25.0 ° min to max 28.1 °	28.1		28.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.9 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.9		1.8 °

Pattern Final Turn

89.32 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was 1 nm in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 161 kt 141 kt min to max 174 kt	174		141 kt
76.28 %	Average bank angle 21.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 36.3 °	28.6		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.92 g min to max 1.26 g	1.09		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -435 fpm -744 fpm min to max -36 fpm	-234		-689 fpm
Info	Average altitude 686 ft agl 581 ft agl min to max 767 ft agl	767		581 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -1.7 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.6		-1.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:29:36
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 19:29:37

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 571 ft agl to 467 ft agl. A decrease of 104 ft in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.7 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 130 kt 122 kt min to max 139 kt	139		122 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -745 fpm -890 fpm min to max -661 fpm	-672		-890 fpm
Info	Average altitude 518 ft agl 467 ft agl min to max 571 ft agl	571		467 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.2		-1.0 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 571 ft agl to 100 ft agl. A decrease of 470 ft in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.7 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 113 kt 100 kt min to max 139 kt	139		100 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -713 fpm -890 fpm min to max -513 fpm	-672		-513 fpm
Info	Average altitude 320 ft agl 100 ft agl min to max 571 ft agl	571		100 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -1.4 ° min to max 2.4 °	-1.2		2.4 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 92 ft agl to -66 ft agl. A decrease of 158 ft in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.6 ° 1.5 ° min to max 1.8 ° Target 3.0 °	1.8		1.6 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 94 kt min to max 101 kt	100		94 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -288 fpm -471 fpm min to max -218 fpm	-471		-218 fpm
Info	Average altitude -27 ft agl -66 ft agl min to max 92 ft agl	92		-66 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 2.4 ° min to max 5.0 °	2.6		4.7 °

Arrival Landing

81.33 %

Landing on runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley, runway length 3,050 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 94 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
39.42 %	Threshold speed at 94 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 144 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
85.92 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.94 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.09 g
Info	Average speed 93 kt 93 kt min to max 94 kt	94		93 kt
Info	Average VSI -284 fpm -369 fpm min to max -217 fpm	-218		-356 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 18 ft agl	18		4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 3.4 ° min to max 5.5 °	4.6		5.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.8 %

Touchdown distance was good at 166 m. Touchdown speed at 93 kt was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -356 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 5 kt at 80 °. Crosswind: 5 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.19 %	Touchdown VSI was -356 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 166 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 93 kt Target below 141 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.64 m 1.42 m right	-1.64		-1.09 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.9		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.21 g 1.09 g min to max 1.26 g	1.09		1.17 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 93 kt 93 kt min to max 93 kt	93		93 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 5.5 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.5		5.8 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 700 m, 23 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 700 m 23 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.76 m 1.70 m left to 1.06 m right	-1.06		1.47 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.16 g	1.16		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 94 kt 52 kt min to max 98 kt	98		52 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.8		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.2		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 40 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 42 kt 42 kt min to max 46 kt	46		42 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley in the Boeing C17

96.67 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,551 m using 50.84 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 144 kn - Target 151 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.55 m left to 2.56 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 15 YAMB RAAF Base Amberley.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley in the Boeing C17

Landing Score 94.78 %

Landing Summary

The Boeing C17 touched down on runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley with a score of 94.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 159.0° at 2 nautical miles and 571 feet above ground level. The final approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 94 kt, which was well below the target to prevent stalling.

As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it demonstrated good touchdown characteristics, with a touchdown distance of 166 meters and a touchdown speed of 93 kt. The touchdown rate was firm at -356 feet per minute, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 5 kt at 80°, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.

The total landing distance of 700 meters was 23% of the runway length, indicating a controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 571 ft agl to 467 ft agl. A decrease of 104 ft in 8 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Heading

100 %

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 571 ft agl to 100 ft agl. A decrease of 470 ft in 40 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 92 ft agl to -66 ft agl. A decrease of 158 ft in 27 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

81.33 %

Landing

Landing on runway 15 at YAMB RAAF Base Amberley, runway length 3,050 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 94 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

39.42 %

Threshold speed at 94 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 144 kt

Flare

85.92 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank