BUSH to BUSH Flight Report - DHC-2 Beaver

Flight from BUSH to BUSH

Friday, 22 August 2025 13:02

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 6 kg

DHC-2 Beaver

Departure

Started 5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada)

5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada)

Altitude

7 ft agl

Weight

1,779 kg

Fuel

106 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

0.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Finished 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada)

6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada)

Altitude

1,773 kg

Weight

100 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 85.86%

Departure Score 80.34%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 77.23%

This flight was conducted in a DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, a seaplane capable of taking off and landing on water. The flight began with an enroute climb from the Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base, located on Gilford Island in British Columbia, Canada. The aircraft started its ascent from an altitude of 1,002 feet above sea level and climbed to 1,803 feet above sea level, an increase of 801 feet in just one minute, while covering a distance of two nautical miles.

As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to landing at the Alert Bay Airport, located in Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The final approach was conducted from a distance of one nautical mile from the airport, at an altitude of 1,788 feet above ground level. The aircraft then descended to an altitude of 43 feet above ground level, before touching down on the runway.

The touchdown was smooth, with a speed of 61 knots and a descent rate of -137 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 248 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of one knot from a direction of 270 degrees. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of one knot was present.

Following the touchdown, the aircraft underwent a landing rollout, during which it maintained an altitude of zero feet above sea level. The distance covered during the rollout was 136 meters. The total flight distance was six nautical miles, and the flight duration was five minutes. The aircraft used a total of six kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Climb 1

75 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from 5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading variation 42.9 ° 42.9 ° min to max 42.9 °	42.9		42.9 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 67 kt min to max 85 kt	67		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.1		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.99 g min to max 1.18 g	1.00		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 560 fpm 251 fpm min to max 880 fpm	251		880 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	0		43 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 0.5 ° min to max 7.8 °	0.6		7.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 13:02:30
Info	Engine 1 Started at 13:02:30
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 13:02:30

Departure Climb 2

70.09 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading variation 42.9 ° 42.9 ° min to max 42.9 °	42.9		42.9 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 83 kt min to max 98 kt	85		98 kt
80.34 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.5 °	1.1		9.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.79 g min to max 1.14 g	1.11		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI 1,164 fpm 584 fpm min to max 1,752 fpm	893		1,492 fpm
Info	Average altitude 124 ft agl 44 ft agl min to max 377 ft agl	44		377 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 3.8 ° min to max 12.4 °	7.9		11.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 13:02:36
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:02:37
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:02:38

Departure Climb 3

95.94 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.9 ° -3.6 ° min to max 2.6 °	-3.6		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 92 kt min to max 98 kt	97		98 kt
79.68 %	Average bank angle 5.8 ° 3.5 ° min to max 9.7 °	9.6		3.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.85 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.03 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,584 fpm 1,164 fpm min to max 2,129 fpm	1,735		1,651 fpm
Info	Average altitude 713 ft agl 409 ft agl min to max 965 ft agl	409		965 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.9 ° 7.1 ° min to max 13.5 °	12.7		10.5 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 6 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada). Climbing from 1,002 ft asl to 1,803 ft asl, an increase of 801 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 60 kt min to max 111 kt	97		88 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.4		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.67 g min to max 1.42 g	1.02		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 1,155 fpm -1,772 fpm min to max 3,243 fpm	1,733		-1,188 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,586 ft asl 1,002 ft asl min to max 2,157 ft asl	1,002		1,803 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° -17.1 ° min to max 27.0 °	10.9		-6.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:03:33
Info	Flaps Position 8 at 13:03:34
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:03:42
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 13:03:43
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:03:46
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 13:03:56
Info	Flaps Position 8 at 13:03:57
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 13:04:16
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 13:04:20
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 13:04:22

Arrival Final 4

60 %

Approaching landing ground 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada) from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,788 ft agl to 1,357 ft agl. A decrease of 431 ft in 44 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 5.1 ° 4.9 ° min to max 5.3 ° Target 3.0 °	4.9		5.3 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 82 kt min to max 87 kt	87		84 kt
0 %	Heading variation 127.9 ° 127.9 ° min to max 128.0 °	128.0		127.9 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -608 fpm -1,039 fpm min to max -438 fpm	-1,039		-626 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,575 ft agl 1,357 ft agl min to max 1,788 ft agl	1,788		1,357 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.8 ° -5.4 ° min to max -2.8 °	-5.4		-4.1 °

Arrival Final 3

60 %

Approaching landing ground 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada) from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,347 ft agl to 904 ft agl. A decrease of 443 ft in 50 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 6.0 ° 5.3 ° min to max 6.9 ° Target 3.0 °	5.3		6.9 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 81 kt min to max 84 kt	84		81 kt
0 %	Heading variation 127.9 ° 127.9 ° min to max 127.9 °	127.9		127.9 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -534 fpm -623 fpm min to max -481 fpm	-615		-623 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,124 ft agl 904 ft agl min to max 1,347 ft agl	1,347		904 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -4.6 ° min to max -3.2 °	-4.0		-4.6 °

Arrival Final 2

61.71 %

Approaching landing ground 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada) from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 892 ft agl to 464 ft agl. A decrease of 427 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
5.69 %	Approach angle 6.7 ° 6.5 ° min to max 7.0 ° Target 3.0 °	7.0		6.5 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 78 kt min to max 85 kt	81		78 kt
0 %	Heading variation 127.9 ° 127.9 ° min to max 127.9 °	127.9		127.9 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.05 g	0.95		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -1,044 fpm -1,351 fpm min to max -688 fpm	-688		-1,007 fpm
Info	Average altitude 664 ft agl 464 ft agl min to max 892 ft agl	892		464 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.0 ° -9.3 ° min to max -5.2 °	-5.2		-6.4 °

Arrival Final 1

75.48 %

Approaching landing ground 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada) from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 447 ft agl to 50 ft agl. A decrease of 397 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
11.38 %	Approach angle 5.0 ° 3.5 ° min to max 7.1 ° Target 3.0 °	6.5		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 70 kt min to max 77 kt	77		75 kt
66 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.2		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.91 g min to max 1.31 g	1.02		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -1,013 fpm -1,295 fpm min to max -436 fpm	-1,013		-966 fpm
Info	Average altitude 167 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 447 ft agl	447		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.9 ° -8.5 ° min to max -0.0 °	-5.6		-3.8 °

Arrival Landing

98.92 %

Approaching touchdown 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada). Descent from 43 ft agl to 0 ft agl. A decrease of 43 ft in 7 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 74 kt. Target 70 kt
95.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.79 g min to max 1.11 g	1.06		0.79 g
Info	Average speed 69 kt 61 kt min to max 74 kt	74		61 kt
Info	Average VSI -526 fpm -953 fpm min to max -35 fpm	-953		-137 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	43		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -3.8 ° min to max 5.8 °	-3.8		-0.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

87.17 %

Touchdown 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada). Touchdown speed at 61 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -137 fpm. Touchdown distance was good at 248 m. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.36 %	Touchdown VSI was -137 fpm.
100 %	Speed at touchdown 61 kt Target below 66 kt
97.19 %	Alignment max 3.82 m 3.69 m right	-3.59		-3.82 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.74 g min to max 1.44 g	0.79		1.23 g
20 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 58 kt 55 kt min to max 61 kt	61		55 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -1.1 ° min to max 4.7 °	-0.8		1.9 °

Arrival Rollout

97.36 %

Landing rollout 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada). Altitude0 ft asl. Distance was 136 m.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.13 %	Alignment max 4.66 m 0.00 m left to 4.66 m right	-3.83		-4.66 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.23 g	1.23		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 44 kt 31 kt min to max 53 kt	53		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -1.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.2		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting rollout 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada), Average speed was 9 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 8 kt 4 kt min to max 29 kt	29		4 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.0		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 13:08:11
Info	Battery Master Off at 13:08:15
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 13:08:18

Takeoff on runway XX at BUSH 5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada) in the DHC-2 Beaver

80.34 %

75 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from 5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada).

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

70.09 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada).

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

80.34 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

95.94 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 5 miles south west of CAD7 Gilford Island/Health Bay Seaplane Base Gilford Island (British Columbia, Canada).

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

79.68 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway XX at 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada) in the DHC-2 Beaver

Landing Score 89.73 %

Landing Summary

The DHC-2 Beaver aircraft successfully completed a landing at Alert Bay Airport in British Columbia, Canada. The final approach to landing was initiated from a distance of 1 nautical mile from the airport, at an altitude of 1,788 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a steady descent, gradually reducing its altitude from 43 feet agl to 0 feet agl in a span of 7 seconds, showcasing precise control and a smooth touchdown.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 61 knots, which was deemed good. The touchdown rate was also smooth, with a descent rate of -137 feet per minute (fpm). The touchdown distance of 248 meters was considered good, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's speed and descent rate to achieve a safe and stable landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind of 1 knot, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot. The landing rollout, which occurred after the touchdown, was also smooth, with the aircraft maintaining an altitude of 0 feet above sea level (asl) and covering a distance of 136 meters.

Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities. The successful landing at Alert Bay Airport highlights the importance of careful planning, precise execution, and favorable weather conditions in achieving a safe and smooth landing.

60 %

Final 4

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

0 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

0 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

60 %

Final 3

Approaching landing ground 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada) from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,347 ft agl to 904 ft agl. A decrease of 443 ft in 50 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

0 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

0 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

61.71 %

Final 2

Approaching landing ground 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada) from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 892 ft agl to 464 ft agl. A decrease of 427 ft in 23 seconds.

Glideslope

5.69 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

0 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

5.69 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

0 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

75.48 %

Final 1

Approaching landing ground 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada) from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 447 ft agl to 50 ft agl. A decrease of 397 ft in 25 seconds.

Glideslope

11.38 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

66 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

11.38 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

66 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.92 %

Landing

Approaching touchdown 6 miles north of CYAL Alert Bay Airport Alert Bay (British Columbia, Canada). Descent from 43 ft agl to 0 ft agl. A decrease of 43 ft in 7 seconds.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

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

Flare

95.67 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank