KSFZ to KSFZ Flight Report - HU-16 Albatross Passengers

Flight from KSFZ to KSFZ

Friday, 29 August 2025 18:27

Minutes 9

5 nm

Fuel 101 lbs

HU-16 Albatross Passengers

Departure

Runway 05 at KSFZ

North Central State Airport

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

Altitude

423 ft asl

Weight

28,264 lbs

Fuel

5,081 lbs

Temperature

64 °F

Wind Speed

7 kt

Wind Direction

188.8 °

Headwind

-7 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at KSFZ

North Central State Airport

Pawtucket Rhode Island, United States

423 ft asl

Altitude

28,163 lbs

Weight

4,980 lbs

Fuel

64 °F

Temperature

9 kt

Wind Speed

192.1 °

Wind Direction

8 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.65%

Pattern Score 84.54%

Departure Score 97.5%

Arrival Score 98.91%

The flight was conducted in a HU-16 Albatross aircraft, departing from runway 05 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took approximately 8 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll, using 2,644 feet of the runway, which is 53% of its total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 98 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 67°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 188°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 8 knots. The aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 05, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The pattern crosswind leg was also flown to the right, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in 20 seconds.

The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, which had a distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 45 degrees, or 24.1°. The downwind leg itself was short, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 14 seconds. The final approach was made to runway 23 from the north-east, with a heading of 211.0° at an altitude of 1 nautical mile and 237 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 81 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 769 feet, and the touchdown speed was also good at 74 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -74 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 192°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 8 knots.

The total landing distance was 3,025 feet, which is 60% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight used 101 pounds of fuel, taking a total of 9 minutes to complete.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 5 kt 0 kt min to max 9 kt	0		8 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kt max 9 kt	0		8 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.8		1.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
Info	Battery Master On at 18:27:02
Info	Engine 1 Started at 18:27:02
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:27:02
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:27:02
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:27:02
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:27:02
Info	Engine 2 Started at 18:27:42
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:28:38
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:28:39
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:34:28
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:34:33
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:34:35
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:34:36
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:34:39
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:34:50
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:34:52
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:34:54
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:34:55
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:35:00
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 18:35:03
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:35:04
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:35:06
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:35:10
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:35:14
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:35:15
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:35:18
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:35:19

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 05 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, Average speed was 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 53 kt 0 kt min to max 79 kt	8		4 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.7 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.5		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:35:43
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 18:35:50
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:37:37
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:37:52
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:38:14
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:38:18

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 05 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. Takeoff distance 2,644 ft 53 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 98 kt. Local weather - Temperature 67 °F. Wind 9 kt at 188 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Tailwind: 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 2,644 ft 53 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 98 kt Target 89 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 8.8 ft 0.4 ft left to 8.4 ft right	-3.0		-6.6 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.9		2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.5 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 103 kt 98 kt min to max 105 kt	98		105 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.6		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.01 g min to max 1.13 g	1.06		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 485 fpm 132 fpm min to max 835 fpm	132		835 fpm
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	0		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 7.0 °	2.2		7.0 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 101 kt min to max 106 kt	105		106 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.0		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 936 fpm 544 fpm min to max 1,049 fpm	846		544 fpm
Info	Average altitude 86 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 203 ft agl	50		203 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 5.0 ° min to max 7.4 °	7.0		5.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 18:39:37

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 05 KSFZ North Central State Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 105 kt min to max 115 kt	105		109 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.8 ° 5.0 ° min to max 26.6 °	5.0		25.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.19 g	1.02		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 956 fpm -316 fpm min to max 1,583 fpm	516		-316 fpm
Info	Average altitude 430 ft agl 230 ft agl min to max 578 ft agl	230		566 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max 7.9 °	4.8		-0.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

92.51 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 05 KSFZ North Central State Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
84.25 %	Heading -7.4 ° -21.1 ° min to max -0.9 °	-21.1		-19.3 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 105 kt min to max 112 kt	110		105 kt
96 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.81 g min to max 1.32 g	1.16		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 300 fpm -372 fpm min to max 1,240 fpm	-372		-196 fpm
Info	Average altitude 643 ft agl 554 ft agl min to max 685 ft agl	559		672 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 24.4 °	22.7		22.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° -0.4 ° min to max 8.3 °	-0.4		-0.1 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:40:28

Pattern Downwind Turn

80.97 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 24.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
36.56 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 24.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 83 kt min to max 106 kt	104		83 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 31.6 °	24.4		14.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.59 g min to max 1.40 g	1.10		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -318 fpm -705 fpm min to max 301 fpm	-316		-282 fpm
Info	Average altitude 509 ft agl 288 ft agl min to max 661 ft agl	661		288 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -1.7 ° min to max 6.8 °	-0.2		3.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 18:40:39
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 18:41:15

Pattern Downwind

64.67 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
82.22 %	Heading 7.7 ° 1.7 ° min to max 20.2 °	20.2		1.7 °
0 %	Average altitude 260 ft agl 242 ft agl min to max 284 ft agl	284		242 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 83 kt min to max 91 kt	83		90 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.13 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -190 fpm -448 fpm min to max 78 fpm	-278		-236 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 6.1 ° 0.5 ° min to max 13.8 °	13.5		3.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -1.6 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.7		-1.6 °

Arrival Final 1

99.49 %

Approaching runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 237 ft agl to 33 ft agl. A decrease of 204 ft in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.8 ° 1.5 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 2.5 °	2.8		1.5 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 81 kt min to max 88 kt	88		81 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.4		-0.1 °
97.43 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.85 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -417 fpm -732 fpm min to max -252 fpm	-263		-260 fpm
Info	Average altitude 69 ft agl 33 ft agl min to max 237 ft agl	237		33 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -2.1 ° min to max 2.5 °	-1.3		2.1 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, runway length 5,004 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 81 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 81 kt. Target 93 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.6		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 78 kt 74 kt min to max 81 kt	81		74 kt
Info	Average VSI -185 fpm -256 fpm min to max -74 fpm	-256		-74 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 17 ft agl	17		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.1 ° min to max 4.3 °	2.1		4.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 769 ft. Touchdown speed at 74 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -74 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 64 °F. Wind 9 kt at 192 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -74 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 769 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 74 kt Target below 102 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 9.4 ft 9.3 ft right	-9.2		-9.4 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g	0.99		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 73 kt 73 kt min to max 74 kt	74		73 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 4.3 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.3		4.7 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 3,025 ft, 60 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 3,025 ft 60 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 17.4 ft 8.1 ft left to 9.4 ft right	-9.4		8.1 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 61 kt 36 kt min to max 69 kt	69		36 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 6.3 °	4.7		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.2		0.5 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 17 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kt 7 kt min to max 34 kt	34		7 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 1.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.7		1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:43:17
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:43:18

Arrival Taxi

95.05 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 8 kt 3 kt min to max 12 kt	6		3 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kt max 12 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.8 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.8		0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.5 °
100 %	Landing Lights at 18:43:37

Takeoff on runway 05 at KSFZ North Central State Airport in the HU-16 Albatross Passengers

97.5 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 2,644 ft using 52.84 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 98 kn - Target 89 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.4 ft left to 8.4 ft 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 05 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport in the HU-16 Albatross Passengers

Landing Score 99.87 %

Landing Summary

The HU-16 Albatross aircraft successfully landed at KSFZ North Central State Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 211.0°, approximately 1 nautical mile away and at an altitude of 237 feet above ground level.

Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down with a speed of 81 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed. However, this did not compromise the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance of 769 feet was well within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 74 knots was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -74 feet per minute. This rate suggests that the aircraft was able to touch down with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the stress on the landing gear.

The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway and that the pilots had successfully managed the crosswind component. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from 192°, presented a moderate headwind component of 8 knots, which the pilots effectively managed.

The total landing distance of 3,025 feet was 60% of the available runway length, which is a respectable performance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing roll and had successfully brought it to a stop without any issues.

Overall, this landing was a testament to the skills and experience of the pilots involved, as well as the capabilities of the HU-16 Albatross aircraft. The successful execution of the landing, despite the moderate headwind component, demonstrates the aircraft's ability to perform well in a variety of weather conditions.

99.49 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 237 ft agl to 33 ft agl. A decrease of 204 ft in 27 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.43 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, runway length 5,004 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 81 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 81 kt. Target 93 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank