KSAC to KASE Flight Report - Beechcraft Duke

Flight from KSAC to KASE

Saturday, 05 October 2024 16:05

Minutes 90

685 nm

Fuel 1,113 lbs

Beechcraft Duke

Departure

Runway 02 at KSAC

Sacramento Executive

Sacramento, California, United States

Altitude

20 ft asl

Weight

6,687 lbs

Fuel

1,624 lbs

Temperature

91 °F

Wind Speed

12 kt

Wind Direction

340.0 °

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

9 kt

Arrival

Runway 15 at KASE

Aspen-Pitkin Co\/Sardy Field

Aspen Colorado, United States

7,749 ft asl

Altitude

5,574 lbs

Weight

511 lbs

Fuel

72 °F

Temperature

11 kt

Wind Speed

350.0 °

Wind Direction

-11 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.9%

Departure Score 91.71%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99%

The flight in the Beechcraft Duke began with a 3-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KSAC Sacramento Executive. The departure roll on runway 02 covered a distance of 1,344 ft, which was 24% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 87 knots. The local weather at departure was hot, with a temperature of 91 °F and a wind of 12 knots at 339 °, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 7 knots.

The enroute climb started over Sacramento Executive, climbing from 452 ft above sea level to 25,962 ft, covering a distance of 47 nm in 15 minutes. The level cruise phase began 5 miles northeast of Buckhorn and lasted for 55 minutes, covering a distance of 579 nm. The descent phase started 6 miles southeast of De Beque, descending from 25,944 ft to 10,301 ft in 12 minutes, covering 45 nm.

The landing was conducted on runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field, which had a length of 7,006 ft. The height at threshold was 20 ft above ground level, with a speed of 109 knots. The touchdown occurred 1,578 ft from the threshold, at a speed of 85 knots with a vertical speed of 149 ft/min. The local weather at landing was a temperature of 74 °F and a wind of 11 knots at 349 °, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 11 knots. The total landing distance covered was 3,698 ft, which was 53% of the total runway length.

After landing, the taxi from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute. The total flight distance traveled was 685 nm, with a total flight time of 90 minutes. The flight consumed 1,113 lbs of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 13 kn 0 kn min to max 18 kn	0		13 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 15 kn max 17 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.4		3.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 16:05:08
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:05:08
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 16:05:08
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 16:05:08
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:05:08
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:05:08
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:05:36
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:05:37
Info	Engine 2 Started at 16:06:03
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 16:07:01
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 16:07:01
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:07:04
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 16:07:10
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:07:11
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:08:47
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 16:08:47
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 16:08:48
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:08:49
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:08:50

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 02 at KSAC Sacramento Executive, Average speed was 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kn 5 kn min to max 18 kn	13		5 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 2.6 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.2		4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

92.19 %

Departure roll runway 02 at KSAC Sacramento Executive. Takeoff distance 1,344 ft 24 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 87 kn. Local weather - Temperature 91 °F. Wind 12 kn at 339 °. Crosswind: 9 kn Headwind: 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,344 ft 24 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 87 kn Target 93 kn
60.93 %	Runway alignment max 45.2 ft 45.2 ft left to 0.0 ft left	1.3		1.1 ft
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 3.2 ° min to max 7.5 °	4.0		7.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.0		2.0 °

Departure Climb 1

95.32 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 02 KSAC Sacramento Executive.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91 %	Heading variation 0.9 ° -0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	-0.0		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 87 kn min to max 105 kn	87		105 kn
90.29 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.7 °	2.4		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.80 g min to max 1.22 g	1.09		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 520 ft/m 393 ft/m min to max 661 ft/m	410		408 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 25 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	0		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.1 ° 5.8 ° min to max 10.3 °	8.0		6.9 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 16:09:41

Departure Climb 2

79.32 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 02 KSAC Sacramento Executive.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
55.88 %	Heading variation 2.4 ° 1.9 ° min to max 5.5 °	1.9		5.5 °
100 %	Average speed 112 kn 106 kn min to max 135 kn	106		135 kn
61.42 %	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.7 °	1.5		16.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.86 g min to max 1.16 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 796 ft/m 412 ft/m min to max 2,165 ft/m	412		2,076 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 88 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 391 ft agl	47		391 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° 6.8 ° min to max 14.3 °	6.8		10.8 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:09:50

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead KSAC Sacramento Executive Sacramento (California, United States). Climbing from 452 ft asl to 25,962 ft asl, an increase of 25,510 ft in 15 minutes and covering 47 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 122 kn min to max 167 kn	137		167 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.2 °	17.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.82 g min to max 1.34 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,902 ft/m -12 ft/m min to max 3,492 ft/m	2,129		-12 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 11,348 ft asl 452 ft asl min to max 25,965 ft asl	452		25,962 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.6 ° 2.4 ° min to max 18.8 °	11.5		2.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 16:10:22
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 16:10:35
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:10:36
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:23:36

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles north east of Buckhorn (California, United States) and lasted 55 minutes, covering 579 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 25,974 ft asl 25,944 ft asl min to max 26,001 ft asl	25,961		25,948 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 191 kn 171 kn min to max 195 kn	171		194 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.0 °	0.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.25 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 0.8 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.0		1.0 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 6 miles south east of De Beque (Colorado, United States). Descent from 25,944 ft asl to 10,301 ft asl, a decrease of 15,643 ft in 12 minutes and covering 45 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 171 kn 120 kn min to max 204 kn	194		129 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 6.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.6 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.55 g min to max 1.30 g	1.06		1.30 g
Info	Average VSI -1,029 ft/m -4,237 ft/m min to max 297 ft/m	-42		-2,705 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 15,510 ft asl 10,301 ft asl min to max 25,945 ft asl	25,944		10,301 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -9.7 ° min to max 3.9 °	1.1		-5.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 17:21:28
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:24:21
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 17:26:02
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:27:43
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 17:28:48
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 17:28:48
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 17:29:19
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 17:30:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:30:25
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 17:30:44
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:30:50

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 6 miles south east of De Beque (Colorado, United States).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 138 kn 100 kn min to max 164 kn	127		111 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.3 °	0.4		7.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.53 g min to max 1.48 g	1.10		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -580 ft/m -3,659 ft/m min to max 2,541 ft/m	-2,295		-678 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 9,044 ft asl 7,777 ft asl min to max 10,266 ft asl	10,266		7,777 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -10.9 ° min to max 8.4 °	-7.3		-1.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:32:24
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:34:56
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:35:03

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin Co\/Sardy Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 88 ft agl to 25 ft agl. A decrease of 64 ft in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 0.2 ° -0.5 ° min to max 1.3 ° Target 3.0 °	1.3		-0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 112 kn 110 kn min to max 114 kn	111		110 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.7		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.91 g min to max 1.17 g	0.91		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI -635 ft/m -786 ft/m min to max -291 ft/m	-688		-291 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 40 ft agl 25 ft agl min to max 88 ft agl	88		25 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -2.3 ° min to max 1.8 °	-2.3		1.8 °

Arrival Landing

97.26 %

Landing on runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin Co\/Sardy Field, runway length 7,006 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 109 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.36 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 109 kn. Target 96 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
94.18 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.4 °	0.5		4.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.20 g	1.09		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 98 kn 85 kn min to max 109 kn	109		85 kn
Info	Average VSI 54 ft/m -278 ft/m min to max 219 ft/m	-278		149 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 25 ft agl 18 ft agl min to max 34 ft agl	20		34 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 1.8 ° min to max 5.2 °	1.8		4.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

98.28 %

Touchdown point was 192 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 85 kn was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 149 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 74 °F. Wind 11 kn at 349 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Tailwind: 11 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was 149 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,578 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 85 kn Target 88 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 8.7 ft 8.7 ft right	-8.7		-8.7 ft
65.55 %	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 4.4 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.4		4.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.99 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 86 kn 85 kn min to max 86 kn	85		86 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 4.6 ° min to max 5.2 °	4.6		5.2 °

Arrival Rollout

99.47 %

Total landing distance 3,698 ft, 53 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 3,698 ft 53 % of runway.
98.82 %	Runway alignment max 15.5 ft 4.5 ft left to 11.1 ft right	-8.7		3.4 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 107 kn 63 kn min to max 116 kn	116		63 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 3.1 ° min to max 5.7 °	5.3		5.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 5.4 °	4.5		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 5 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kn 7 kn min to max 58 kn	58		16 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 3.3 ° min to max 5.4 °	5.2		3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.4		1.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:36:35

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 9 kn 3 kn min to max 16 kn	14		3 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kn max 13 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 2.3 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.7		3.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.9		1.1 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 17:36:59
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 17:37:00
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 17:37:01
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:37:02
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:38:09
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 17:38:11
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 17:38:22
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 17:38:22

Takeoff on runway 02 at KSAC Sacramento Executive in the Beechcraft Duke

91.71 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

92.19 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,344 ft using 24.44 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 87 kn - Target 93 kn

Alignment

60.93 %

45.2 ft left to 0.0 ft left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95.32 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 02 KSAC Sacramento Executive.

Heading

91 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

90.29 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

79.32 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 02 KSAC Sacramento Executive.

Heading

55.88 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

61.42 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin Co\/Sardy Field in the Beechcraft Duke

Landing Score 98.75 %

Landing Summary

First of all, congratulations on achieving a remarkable aircraft landing score of 98.8%! This is an exceptional accomplishment that demonstrates your expertise and precision as a pilot.

Let's delve into the analysis of each phase of the landing process to further understand the strengths and areas for improvement in your performance.

During the Approach Phase, it is evident that you had excellent glideslope alignment and maintained a speed that was well above the target. This indicates your strong ability to control the descent of the aircraft and ensure a smooth approach towards the runway.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, you executed a good threshold height and a perfect landing flare. The landing flare is a critical component of a successful touchdown, as it helps to reduce the rate of descent and ensure a smooth landing. Your ability to perform a perfect landing flare speaks to your proficiency in handling the aircraft during the crucial moments before touchdown.

In the Touchdown Phase, you achieved a perfect touchdown rate and maintained the speed on target. However, it is worth noting that the touchdown point was 192 ft beyond the touchdown zone. While this may have been influenced by external factors such as wind conditions, it is important to ensure that the touchdown point aligns with the designated zone to optimize runway usage and safety.

Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was 9 ft from the centerline, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal alignment. Additionally, landing with an 11 kn tailwind, while not ideal, is within the limits of acceptable performance. It is important to remain vigilant of tailwind conditions and adjust your approach accordingly to ensure a safe landing.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 11 ft from the centerline, suggesting a slight drift during the rollout process. Maintaining precise alignment during rollout is essential for safe taxiing and clearances on the runway.

Overall, your performance during the landing was impressive, with notable strengths in glideslope alignment, landing flare, and touchdown rate. However, there are areas for improvement, such as optimizing touchdown point accuracy, runway alignment, and vigilance towards tailwind conditions.

Keep up the excellent work and continue to hone your skills to further enhance your proficiency as a pilot. Your dedication to safety and precision is commendable, and I have no doubt that with continued practice and focus, you will further excel in your future landings.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin Co\/Sardy Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 88 ft agl to 25 ft agl. A decrease of 64 ft in 6 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.26 %

Landing

Landing on runway 15 at KASE Aspen-Pitkin Co\/Sardy Field, runway length 7,006 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 109 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

91.36 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 109 kt. Target 96 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank