The flight in question was conducted in a Cessna C172 aircraft, taking off from Kapowsin Field Graham in Washington, United States. The enroute climb began overhead the field, with the aircraft ascending from an initial altitude of 10,696 feet above sea level to 10,489 feet above sea level, a net increase of 207 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued on its journey, it began its enroute descent 2 miles southwest of Kapowsin Field. The descent was a significant one, with the aircraft dropping from 10,514 feet above sea level to 1,021 feet above sea level, a decrease of 9,493 feet in 12 minutes, also covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
Upon approaching the runway, the aircraft was heading north at a bearing of 182.0 degrees, 1 nautical mile from the runway and at an altitude of 296 feet above ground level. The final approach was executed smoothly, with the aircraft landing safely on runway 16 at Kapowsin Field, which has a length of 756 meters.
The landing was deemed successful, with a good threshold height, threshold speed of 60 knots, and touchdown distance of 114 meters. The touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 52 knots, and the touchdown rate was firm at -369 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a precise and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 4 knots at a bearing of 228 degrees. The crosswind and headwind components were both 3 knots, indicating a relatively calm and stable environment.
The total landing distance was 356 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after touchdown. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 16 minutes, during which the aircraft consumed 5 kilograms of fuel.
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Enroute climb started overhead 86WA Kapowsin Field Graham (Washington, United States). Climbing from 10,696 ft asl to 10,489 ft asl, an increase of 207 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 74 kn 65 kn min to max 93 kn |
72 | 93 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
0.9 | 1.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.85 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.11 | 1.07 g | |
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Average VSI -65 fpm -532 fpm min to max 290 fpm |
290 | -301 fpm | |
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Average altitude 10,699 ft asl 10,489 ft asl min to max 10,842 ft asl |
10,696 | 10,489 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -1.2 ° min to max 5.5 ° |
5.5 | 0.2 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 19:57:05 |
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Engine 1 Started at 19:57:05 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:57:05 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 19:57:05 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:57:05 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:57:05 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:57:05 |
Enroute descent started 2 miles south west of Kapowsin (Washington, United States). Descent from 10,514 ft asl to 1,021 ft asl, a decrease of 9,493 ft in 12 minutes and covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 97 kn 59 kn min to max 127 kn |
90 | 64 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 7.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 31.6 ° |
1.9 | 4.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.73 g min to max 1.24 g |
1.06 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -967 fpm -3,331 fpm min to max 446 fpm |
390 | -395 fpm | |
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Average altitude 3,659 ft asl 1,021 ft asl min to max 10,597 ft asl |
10,514 | 1,021 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -4.5 ° -15.0 ° min to max 5.5 ° |
4.0 | -3.7 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 20:01:45 |
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Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 20:01:45 |
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Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 20:02:15 |
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Autopilot Master Switched Off at 20:02:25 |
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Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:08:16 |
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Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 20:08:16 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 20:09:07 |
Approaching runway 16 at 86WA Kapowsin Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 296 ft agl to 19 ft agl. A decrease of 277 ft in 27 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 79.29 % |
Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.7 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.0 | 1.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 66 kn 60 kn min to max 70 kn |
64 | 60 kn | |
| 86 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.8 | -0.2 ° | |
| 97.65 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 ° |
3.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.77 g min to max 1.30 g |
0.93 | 0.81 g | |
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Average VSI -539 fpm -731 fpm min to max -256 fpm |
-399 | -449 fpm | |
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Average altitude 68 ft agl 19 ft agl min to max 296 ft agl |
296 | 19 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.7 ° -5.3 ° min to max 1.3 ° |
-4.0 | -4.4 ° |
Landing on runway 16 at 86WA Kapowsin Field, runway length 756 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 60 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 60 kn. Target 60 kn |
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| 100 % |
Target 41 ft agl |
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| 81.37 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.2 | -0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.79 g min to max 1.34 g |
0.82 | 0.91 g | |
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Average speed 56 kn 52 kn min to max 60 kn |
60 | 52 kn | |
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Average VSI -380 fpm -588 fpm min to max -197 fpm |
-460 | -369 fpm | |
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Average altitude 9 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 21 ft agl |
21 | -1 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -4.3 ° min to max 3.0 ° |
-4.3 | -0.8 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 114 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kn was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -369 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 4 kn at 228 °. Crosswind: 3 kn Headwind: 3 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 90.73 % |
Touchdown VSI was -369 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 114 m Target 404 m |
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Speed at touchdown 52 kn Target below 57 kn |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.89 m 1.68 m right |
-1.51 | -1.89 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| 94.86 % |
Average g force 1.08 g 0.79 g min to max 1.68 g |
0.91 | 1.13 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 49 kn 47 kn min to max 52 kn |
52 | 47 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 2.6 ° -0.8 ° min to max 5.9 ° |
-0.8 | 3.1 ° |
Total landing distance 356 m, 47 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 356 m 47 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 2.11 m 0.00 m left to 2.11 m right |
-1.90 | -1.44 m | |
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Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.09 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 46 kn 31 kn min to max 52 kn |
52 | 31 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.4 ° |
3.3 | 2.6 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.1 | 0.3 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 2 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 13 kn 0 kn min to max 29 kn |
29 | 3 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
1.2 | 2.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.3 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Flaps Position 2 at 20:12:56 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:12:57 |
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at 86WA Kapowsin Field, achieving a high score of 95.6%. The final approach to runway 16 was executed from the north, with the aircraft heading 182.0° at 1 nautical mile and 296 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, resulting in a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 60 knots, which is within the acceptable range.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 114 meters, which is within the expected range. The touchdown speed of 52 knots was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -369 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, but not excessive, suggesting a controlled and stable landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach to the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 4 knots at 228°, presented a moderate headwind and a slight crosswind component. However, the pilot successfully managed these conditions, resulting in a total landing distance of 356 meters, which is only 47% of the runway length.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing roll. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 95.6%. The pilot's ability to manage the weather conditions and maintain a stable approach and landing roll demonstrates excellent flying skills and a high level of proficiency.
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