Departure
Arrival
This flight was conducted in a Savage Cub aircraft, taking off from a location 1 mile northeast of the Gorge River Airstrip in Queenstown, on the West Coast of New Zealand. The initial climb phase began at an altitude of 1,000 feet above sea level and reached a height of 503 feet above sea level, resulting in a vertical gain of 497 feet over a period of 1 minute, while covering a horizontal distance of 1 nautical mile.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise phase, where it maintained a steady altitude and flew overhead the Gorge River Airstrip in Queenstown. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 03 at the Gorge River Airstrip was initiated from a southeasterly direction, with the aircraft heading at 51.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 82 feet above ground level. The aircraft was at a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold at this point.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 03, which had a length of 346 meters. The threshold height was reported to be good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 38 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 68 meters, and the touchdown speed was 31 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -135 feet per minute.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 3.3 meters off-centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 128 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind component.
The total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used no fuel during the flight.
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Enroute Climb
100 %
Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of NZQE Gorge River Airstrip Queenstown (West Coast, New Zealand). Climbing from 1,000 ft asl to 503 ft asl, an increase of 497 ft in 1 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 59 kt 39 kt min to max 76 kt |
76 | 68 kt | |
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Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.3 ° |
0.0 | 1.4 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.85 g min to max 1.24 g |
1.08 | 1.03 g | |
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Average VSI -321 fpm -1,779 fpm min to max 386 fpm |
7 | -22 fpm | |
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Average altitude 661 ft asl 442 ft asl min to max 1,005 ft asl |
1,000 | 503 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -14.2 ° min to max 4.9 ° |
2.0 | 1.5 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 13:59:39 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 13:59:40 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 13:59:55 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:59:56 |
Enroute Level
100 %
Enroute level cruise started overhead NZQE Gorge River Airstrip Queenstown (West Coast, New Zealand) and lasted 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 309 ft asl 98 ft asl min to max 545 ft asl |
504 | 98 ft asl | |
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Average speed 43 kt 35 kt min to max 69 kt |
69 | 36 kt | |
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Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.3 ° |
1.4 | 2.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.05 | 0.97 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -7.9 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
2.3 | 2.3 ° | |
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Flaps Position 2 at 14:00:36 |
Arrival Final 1
95.68 %
Approaching runway 03 at NZQE Gorge River Airstrip from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 82 ft agl to 18 ft agl. A decrease of 64 ft in 16 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.9 ° 1.0 ° min to max 2.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.3 | 1.0 ° | |
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Average speed 37 kt 36 kt min to max 38 kt |
36 | 38 kt | |
| 78.4 % |
Heading variation -0.8 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.2 | -1.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 ° |
2.7 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.97 | 1.05 g | |
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Average VSI -223 fpm -300 fpm min to max -120 fpm |
-120 | -276 fpm | |
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Average altitude 52 ft agl 18 ft agl min to max 82 ft agl |
82 | 18 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
2.3 | 1.6 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 13:58:53 |
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Engine 1 Started at 13:58:53 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:58:53 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:58:53 |
Arrival Landing
97.84 %
Landing on runway 03 at NZQE Gorge River Airstrip, runway length 346 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 38 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was a little below target at 38 kt. Target 45 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 18 ft agl |
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Landing and flare profile |
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| 78.4 % |
Heading variation -0.9 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.7 ° |
-1.0 | -0.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.7 | 0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.04 | 0.94 g | |
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Average speed 35 kt 31 kt min to max 38 kt |
38 | 31 kt | |
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Average VSI -206 fpm -273 fpm min to max -132 fpm |
-273 | -135 fpm | |
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Average altitude 7 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 13 ft agl |
13 | 2 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 1.6 ° min to max 6.6 ° |
1.6 | 4.7 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
96.56 %
Touchdown distance was good at 68 m. Touchdown speed at 31 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -135 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.3 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 128 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 0 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 98.76 % |
Touchdown VSI was -135 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 68 m Target 268 m |
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Speed at touchdown 31 kt Target below 36 kt |
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| 99.1 % |
Runway alignment max 3.29 m 2.87 m right |
-3.29 | -2.70 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.9 | 0.5 ° | |
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Average g force 1.05 g 0.94 g min to max 1.17 g |
0.94 | 1.02 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 29 kt 28 kt min to max 31 kt |
31 | 28 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 4.7 ° min to max 10.2 ° |
4.7 | 6.1 ° |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 22 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 21 kt 9 kt min to max 26 kt |
26 | 9 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 4.7 ° min to max 12.1 ° |
6.1 | 12.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.6 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.02 | 1.03 g |
The Savage Cub aircraft successfully landed at the Gorge River Airstrip in New Zealand, achieving a score of 96.7%. The approach to the runway was initiated from the south-west, heading 51.0 degrees, at 0 nautical miles and 82 feet above ground level. The aircraft successfully touched down on runway 03, which is 346 meters long, with a threshold height that met the requirements.
The threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 38 knots, indicating that the pilot may be taking a slightly more conservative approach, which is a good safety measure. The touchdown distance of 68 meters was deemed good, and the touchdown speed of 31 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -135 feet per minute, which is a good indication of a controlled descent.
However, there was a slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position with the centreline, with the aircraft being 3.3 meters off-centre. This may be due to minor deviations in the approach or possibly a slight miscalculation by the pilot. Despite this, the overall landing was considered successful, and the aircraft came to a stop safely.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were relatively mild, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind of 2 knots at 128 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 0 knots. These conditions were relatively calm and did not pose a significant challenge to the aircraft or the pilot.
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