The GA-8 Airvan Commuter, registration N13AV, commenced its taxiing from the parking area to the runway and completed the process within less than a minute, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile. This marked the beginning of the flight, which involved taking off from runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
As the aircraft departed, it covered a takeoff distance of 297 meters, which equated to 19% of the runway's length. The aircraft reached its liftoff speed of 67 knots at this point. The weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16°C, wind at 2 knots from a direction of 269°, with a slight crosswind and headwind contributing to a negligible effect.
Following the takeoff, the aircraft completed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 26, traversing a distance of one nautical mile within 157 seconds. As the aircraft continued with its right-hand pattern, it experienced a crosswind component from runway 26, requiring an adjustment to maintain a stable course. This maneuver was completed in less than one nautical mile within 13 seconds.
As the aircraft entered the downwind phase of its right-hand pattern, it traveled a distance of five nautical miles while maintaining an angle of 45 degrees relative to the runway. This segment comprised two distinct sub-phases: the turn and the downwind leg itself. The turn required a distance of five nautical miles, executed at an angle of 12.7 degrees to the runway, while the downwind leg lasted for less than one nautical mile, requiring 10 seconds to complete.
The aircraft then initiated its base leg, again employing a right-hand turn from the downwind position, spanning a distance of five nautical miles at an angle of 163.5 degrees relative to the runway. This sub-phase comprised two further components: the turn and the base leg itself. The turn required a distance of five nautical miles, executed at an angle of 163.5 degrees relative to the runway, while the base leg lasted for less than one nautical mile, requiring 7 seconds to complete.
The final segment of the aircraft's right-hand pattern was the final turn, which was executed towards the runway. This maneuver required a distance of three nautical miles, lasting 275 seconds to complete.
With the right-hand pattern successfully executed, the aircraft proceeded to conduct a final approach to runway 08 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport from a westerly heading of 77.0 degrees at an altitude of 0 nautical miles and 167 feet above ground level.
As the aircraft touched down on runway 08, a runway length of 1,524 meters was utilized. Weather conditions at this point were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, wind at 2 knots from a direction of 270°, with a slight tailwind and negligible crosswind.
The threshold speed was slightly below the target speed, reaching 64 knots, making the touchdown distance an impressive 129 meters. The touchdown speed of 56 knots was also satisfactory, as was the touchdown rate of -82 feet per minute, which was outstanding.
Throughout the landing, the aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with only slight variations from the expected alignment. The total landing distance was 575 meters, equating to 38% of the runway's length. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was satisfactory.
Overall, the aircraft completed a successful flight of nine nautical miles within 11 minutes, resulting in a fuel consumption of 6 kilograms, and landing safely within the given runway constraints.
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Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.2 ° min to max -1.2 ° |
-1.2 | -1.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 19:57:29 |
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Engine 1 Started at 19:57:29 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:57:29 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 19:57:29 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:57:29 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:57:29 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:57:29 |
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Parking Brake On at 19:57:29 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 19:57:29 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 19:57:41 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:57:41 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 19:57:41 |
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| 0 % |
Taxi Lights at 19:57:28 |
Entering runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport, Average speed was 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.4 ° |
-1.4 | -1.4 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Parking Brake Off at 19:58:25 |
Departure roll runway 26 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport. Takeoff distance 297 m 19 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 67 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 297 m 19 % of runway |
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| 100 % |
Liftoff speed was 67 kt Target 74 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.65 m 0.29 m left to 1.36 m right |
0.29 | -0.81 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.01 | 1.04 g | |
| 40 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -1.4 ° min to max 3.4 ° |
-1.3 | 3.4 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.3 | 0.1 ° |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 71 kt 67 kt min to max 73 kt |
67 | 73 kt | |
| 99.58 % |
Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
0.1 | 1.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.10 g 1.04 g min to max 1.12 g |
1.04 | 1.10 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 601 fpm 298 fpm min to max 922 fpm |
298 | 922 fpm | |
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Average altitude 17 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl |
1 | 47 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 3.5 ° min to max 11.3 ° |
3.5 | 11.3 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kt 64 kt min to max 91 kt |
73 | 91 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 ° |
1.8 | 3.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.83 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.10 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 1,109 fpm 484 fpm min to max 1,581 fpm |
940 | 484 fpm | |
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Average altitude 392 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 1,059 ft agl |
48 | 1,059 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 11.3 ° 4.4 ° min to max 15.6 ° |
11.5 | 4.5 ° | |
| Info |
Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:59:11 |
Right hand pattern entry from runway 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 157 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 108 kt 92 kt min to max 114 kt |
92 | 114 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 6.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 17.4 ° |
6.4 | 17.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.24 g |
1.01 | 1.04 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 8 fpm -755 fpm min to max 510 fpm |
494 | -176 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,089 ft agl 1,013 ft agl min to max 1,133 ft agl |
1,072 | 1,087 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -3.4 ° min to max 4.7 ° |
4.6 | -0.9 ° |
Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 26 EGNS Isle of Man Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 13 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading 2.4 ° -14.5 ° min to max 20.1 ° |
-14.5 | 20.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 115 kt 114 kt min to max 116 kt |
114 | 115 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.06 g 1.04 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.04 | 1.06 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -221 fpm -290 fpm min to max -36 fpm |
-194 | -36 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,057 ft agl 1,037 ft agl min to max 1,084 ft agl |
1,084 | 1,037 ft agl | |
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Average bank angle 16.9 ° 13.2 ° min to max 18.8 ° |
17.9 | 13.4 ° | |
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Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.5 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-1.0 | 0.2 ° |
Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 5 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 12.7 °.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Angle to runway (45 degrees) 12.7 °. |
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| 100 % |
Average speed 112 kt 110 kt min to max 115 kt |
115 | 111 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 7.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 17.3 ° |
13.6 | 17.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.12 g |
1.05 | 1.03 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 16 fpm -195 fpm min to max 280 fpm |
21 | 77 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,049 ft agl 1,037 ft agl min to max 1,059 ft agl |
1,037 | 1,051 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.4 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
0.4 | 0.6 ° |
Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading -1.9 ° -15.8 ° min to max 17.2 ° |
-15.8 | 17.2 ° | |
| 99.9 % |
Average altitude 1,049 ft agl 1,041 ft agl min to max 1,053 ft agl |
1,052 | 1,041 ft agl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 112 kt 112 kt min to max 113 kt |
112 | 113 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.05 g 1.03 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.04 | 1.06 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -38 fpm -149 fpm min to max 46 fpm |
46 | -149 fpm | |
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Average bank angle 19.5 ° 16.5 ° min to max 21.7 ° |
17.7 | 21.7 ° | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.4 | -0.2 ° |
Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 5 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 163.5 °.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Angle to runway (45 degrees) 163.5 °. |
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| 100 % |
Average speed 113 kt 113 kt min to max 115 kt |
113 | 115 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 22.3 ° 20.6 ° min to max 25.5 ° |
21.8 | 25.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 1.06 g min to max 1.08 g |
1.07 | 1.07 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -224 fpm -384 fpm min to max -170 fpm |
-171 | -384 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 1,019 ft agl 994 ft agl min to max 1,038 ft agl |
1,038 | 994 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -1.5 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.3 | -1.5 ° |
Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 7 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 91.91 % |
Heading -6.2 ° -19.8 ° min to max 11.3 ° |
-19.8 | 11.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 116 kt 115 kt min to max 117 kt |
115 | 116 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.14 g 1.07 g min to max 1.20 g |
1.07 | 1.18 g | |
| 0 % | 0 | 0 fpm | ||
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Average altitude 953 ft agl 932 ft agl min to max 986 ft agl |
986 | 933 ft agl | |
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Average bank angle 25.2 ° 23.2 ° min to max 27.0 ° |
26.3 | 25.2 ° | |
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Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -2.5 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
-1.8 | 1.4 ° |
Pattern Final Turn. Distance was 3 nm in 275 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 106 kt 73 kt min to max 130 kt |
115 | 78 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 8.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.4 ° |
25.8 | 0.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.82 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.09 | 1.12 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -155 fpm -1,924 fpm min to max 1,154 fpm |
70 | -1,099 fpm | |
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Average altitude 994 ft agl 191 ft agl min to max 1,439 ft agl |
935 | 191 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -12.5 ° min to max 7.0 ° |
1.1 | -6.4 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 20:07:46 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 20:07:47 |
Approaching runway 08 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 167 ft agl to 12 ft agl. A decrease of 155 ft in 18 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.6 ° 0.9 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.5 ° |
2.9 | 0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 70 kt 64 kt min to max 76 kt |
76 | 64 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.2 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
1.7 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.04 | 1.02 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -449 fpm -760 fpm min to max -272 fpm |
-760 | -272 fpm | |
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Average altitude 49 ft agl 12 ft agl min to max 167 ft agl |
167 | 12 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -5.8 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-4.1 | 0.2 ° |
Landing on runway 08 at EGNS Isle of Man Airport, runway length 1,524 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt. Target 69 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.1 | 1.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.02 | 1.04 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 61 kt 56 kt min to max 64 kt |
64 | 56 kt | |
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Average VSI -186 fpm -269 fpm min to max -82 fpm |
-269 | -82 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 8 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 14 ft agl |
14 | 4 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.7 ° |
0.3 | 4.7 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 129 m. Touchdown speed at 56 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -82 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -82 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 129 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 56 kt Target below 61 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.04 m 0.97 m left |
0.85 | 1.03 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
1.0 | 0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.04 | 0.99 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 55 kt 53 kt min to max 56 kt |
56 | 53 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 4.2 ° min to max 4.9 ° |
4.7 | 4.2 ° |
Total landing distance 575 m, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 575 m 38 % of runway. |
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| 93.32 % |
Runway alignment max 5.89 m 1.01 m left to 4.88 m right |
1.01 | -2.65 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.99 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 48 kt 31 kt min to max 55 kt |
55 | 31 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -1.6 ° min to max 4.2 ° |
4.2 | -1.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.5 | 0.0 ° | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:09:11 |
Exiting runway, average speed 25 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 25 kt 0 kt min to max 54 kt |
25 | 54 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.6 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
-1.6 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.1 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.35 g 0.65 g min to max 1.95 g |
0.99 | 0.65 g | |
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Strobe Lights Switched Off at 20:09:45 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 20:09:45 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:09:48 |
On a recent instance, the GA-8 Airvan Commuter aircraft with registration N13AV successfully landed at Isle of Man Airport (EGNS) on runway 08. The aircraft demonstrated a precise approach from the west, aligning itself with the designated runway and maintaining a heading of 77.0° at a distance of 0 nm and an altitude of 167 ft above ground level (agl).
Despite a slightly below-target threshold speed of 64 kt, the aircraft was able to execute an effective landing. The touchdown distance of 129 m was satisfactory, showcasing the pilot's control and precision during the landing maneuver. At touchdown, the aircraft achieved a speed of 56 kt, which fell within the acceptable parameters, and descended at an impressive rate of -82 ft/min, a testament to the aircraft's smooth operation.
The conditions on the day of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle tailwind of 2 kt blowing from the west. There was no crosswind, and the runway was long enough (1,524 m) to absorb the aircraft's momentum.
A critical aspect of the landing was the runway touchdown alignment, which was perfect, allowing the aircraft to maintain its forward momentum and minimizing the risk of a wheels-up landing. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and steering throughout the landing process.
The overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot during this landing was impressive, with a total landing distance of 575 m, which was only 38% of the available runway length. This showcases the aircraft's agility and the pilot's expertise in executing a smooth and controlled landing.
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