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The flight began with a departure roll from runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 67 kt, covering a distance of 70 m, which was 3% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 27°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KLAX Los Angeles International Airport. The aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 665 ft above sea level to a maximum altitude of 2,957 ft, an increase of 2,292 ft, in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nm. This rapid climb was followed by a brief enroute level cruise, which lasted 3 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nm, as the aircraft flew 1 mile north west of El Segundo.
The enroute descent phase began 1 mile north of KLAX Los Angeles International Airport, where the aircraft descended from an altitude of 3,826 ft above sea level to 883 ft, a decrease of 2,942 ft, in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nm. Following this descent, the aircraft entered another enroute level cruise, which lasted 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nm, as it flew 1 mile south of Century City.
The final approach to runway 21 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport was initiated from the north east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 225.0° and an altitude of 572 ft above ground level, 1 nm from the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 27°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 1 kt.
The landing was executed on runway 21, which had a length of 1,517 m. The threshold height at 121 ft above ground level was excessively over target, but the threshold speed was good at 63 kt. The touchdown point was 69 m beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 59 kt. The touchdown rate was firm at -310 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
In conclusion, the flight was completed in 14 minutes, covering a total distance of 11 nm, and using 5 kg of fuel. The aircraft performed well throughout the flight, with a smooth takeoff, a rapid climb, and a controlled descent and landing.
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Entering runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport, Average speed was 50 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 26 kt 12 kt min to max 33 kt |
12 | 33 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -3.2 ° min to max -1.9 ° |
-3.0 | -1.9 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.4 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Taxi Lights Off at 18:28:10 |
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Navigation Lights Off at 18:28:10 |
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Beacon Lights On at 18:28:10 |
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Strobe Lights Off at 18:28:10 |
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Landing Lights On at 18:28:10 |
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Landing Gear Down at 18:28:10 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:28:10 |
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Parking Brake Off at 18:28:10 |
Departure roll runway 06L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport. Takeoff distance 70 m 3 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 67 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 27 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 70 m 3 % of runway |
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Liftoff speed was 67 kt Target 65 kt |
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Runway alignment max 1.12 m 0.00 m left to 1.12 m right |
-1.11 | -0.38 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.14 g |
0.99 | 1.14 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -5.7 ° min to max -1.9 ° |
-1.9 | -5.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
0.6 | 2.8 ° | |
| 0 % |
Strobe Lights at 18:28:23 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 06L KLAX Los Angeles International Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.0 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 70 kt 67 kt min to max 71 kt |
67 | 70 kt | |
| 90.97 % |
Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.4 ° |
3.3 | 1.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.08 g 0.92 g min to max 1.21 g |
1.13 | 0.95 g | |
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Average VSI 720 fpm 455 fpm min to max 934 fpm |
455 | 934 fpm | |
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Average altitude 13 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 35 ft agl |
1 | 35 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -9.0 ° -11.4 ° min to max -5.9 ° |
-5.9 | -10.3 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 06L KLAX Los Angeles International Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 96.75 % |
Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.3 ° |
0.3 | 2.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 72 kt 69 kt min to max 85 kt |
70 | 85 kt | |
| 93.03 % |
Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.6 ° |
1.9 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.97 g 0.81 g min to max 1.11 g |
0.95 | 0.97 g | |
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Average VSI 762 fpm 73 fpm min to max 949 fpm |
940 | 769 fpm | |
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Average altitude 127 ft agl 37 ft agl min to max 392 ft agl |
37 | 392 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -8.4 ° -10.3 ° min to max -3.5 ° |
-10.3 | -6.3 ° | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:28:53 |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 06L KLAX Los Angeles International Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 95 % |
Heading variation 3.2 ° 2.4 ° min to max 4.3 ° |
2.4 | 4.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 89 kt 86 kt min to max 90 kt |
86 | 88 kt | |
| 67.26 % |
Average bank angle 3.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.4 ° |
0.0 | 14.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.12 g |
0.91 | 1.02 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 732 fpm 378 fpm min to max 1,046 fpm |
661 | 1,046 fpm | |
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Average altitude 557 ft agl 405 ft agl min to max 736 ft agl |
405 | 736 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -6.5 ° -9.1 ° min to max -3.3 ° |
-4.8 | -9.1 ° |
Enroute climb started overhead KLAX Los Angeles International Airport Los Angeles (California, United States). Climbing from 665 ft asl to 2,957 ft asl, an increase of 2,292 ft in 3 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kt 73 kt min to max 87 kt |
87 | 77 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 8.3 ° 0.5 ° min to max 16.8 ° |
15.2 | 8.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.87 g min to max 1.11 g |
1.11 | 0.87 g | |
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Average VSI 818 fpm 413 fpm min to max 1,292 fpm |
1,076 | 543 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,647 ft asl 665 ft asl min to max 2,957 ft asl |
665 | 2,957 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -9.8 ° -13.0 ° min to max -5.6 ° |
-10.5 | -5.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north west of El Segundo (California, United States) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 3,444 ft asl 2,965 ft asl min to max 3,861 ft asl |
2,965 | 3,830 ft asl | |
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Average speed 81 kt 66 kt min to max 93 kt |
77 | 78 kt | |
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Average bank angle 11.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 27.9 ° |
6.2 | 12.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.81 g min to max 1.21 g |
0.95 | 1.02 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -5.0 ° -12.6 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-4.6 | -2.1 ° |
Enroute descent started 1 mile north of KLAX Los Angeles International Airport Los Angeles (California, United States). Descent from 3,826 ft asl to 883 ft asl, a decrease of 2,942 ft in 5 minutes and covering 4 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 71 kt 56 kt min to max 109 kt |
78 | 56 kt | |
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Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.0 ° |
10.2 | 3.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.66 g min to max 1.22 g |
0.95 | 0.98 g | |
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Average VSI -464 fpm -2,385 fpm min to max 814 fpm |
-261 | -262 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,927 ft asl 883 ft asl min to max 3,826 ft asl |
3,826 | 883 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -7.6 ° min to max 18.5 ° |
-0.9 | -2.5 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:36:53 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 18:36:56 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 18:37:09 |
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Century City (California, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 841 ft asl 705 ft asl min to max 883 ft asl |
883 | 705 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 57 kt 52 kt min to max 65 kt |
56 | 64 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 4.1 ° 0.8 ° min to max 10.3 ° |
3.3 | 5.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.24 g |
0.98 | 0.96 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -7.8 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
-2.5 | 2.2 ° |
Approaching runway 21 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 572 ft agl to 273 ft agl. A decrease of 299 ft in 35 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Approach angle 5.7 ° 5.3 ° min to max 6.1 ° Target 3.5 ° |
5.3 | 6.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 61 kt 60 kt min to max 64 kt |
64 | 61 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | -0.1 ° | |
| 88.65 % |
Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.2 ° |
2.7 | 1.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.01 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -507 fpm -645 fpm min to max -310 fpm |
-487 | -562 fpm | |
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Average altitude 432 ft agl 273 ft agl min to max 572 ft agl |
572 | 273 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -0.8 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
2.1 | 1.1 ° |
Approaching runway 21 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 264 ft agl to -17 ft agl. A decrease of 281 ft in 27 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Approach angle 7.0 ° 6.2 ° min to max 8.8 ° Target 3.5 ° |
6.2 | 8.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 62 kt 61 kt min to max 63 kt |
61 | 63 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 87.2 % |
Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.8 ° |
7.8 | 1.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g |
0.97 | 1.03 g | |
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Average VSI -602 fpm -719 fpm min to max -529 fpm |
-531 | -716 fpm | |
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Average altitude 126 ft agl -17 ft agl min to max 264 ft agl |
264 | -17 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.4 ° min to max 4.0 ° |
2.2 | 3.1 ° |
Landing on runway 21 at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport, runway length 1,517 m. Threshold height at 121 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was good at 63 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 63 kt. Target 60 kt |
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| 0 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 0 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 87.41 % |
Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.8 ° |
4.2 | 0.4 ° | |
| 67.14 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 2.65 g |
1.01 | 1.01 g | |
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Average speed 61 kt 59 kt min to max 63 kt |
63 | 59 kt | |
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Average VSI -553 fpm -674 fpm min to max -310 fpm |
-674 | -310 fpm | |
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Average altitude 34 ft agl -26 ft agl min to max 121 ft agl |
121 | -26 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -2.9 ° min to max 2.7 ° |
2.7 | -2.9 ° |
Touchdown point was 69 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 59 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -310 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 27 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 92.77 % |
Touchdown VSI was -310 fpm. |
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| 94.5 % |
Touchdown distance was 507 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 59 kt Target below 58 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.41 m 0.92 m left |
0.65 | 1.41 m | |
| 98.91 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
0.4 | 2.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.01 | 0.98 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 59 kt 58 kt min to max 59 kt |
59 | 58 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -4.0 ° min to max -2.9 ° |
-2.9 | -3.2 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 33 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 16 kt 3 kt min to max 30 kt |
30 | 3 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -3.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
-3.0 | -2.9 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 ° |
2.4 | 1.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.14 g |
0.97 | 1.00 g | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:43:16 |
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport, but with some areas for improvement. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 225.0° at 1 nm and 572 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft's performance during the landing was satisfactory, with a threshold speed of 63 kt, which is within the acceptable range.
However, the threshold height at 121 ft agl was excessively over the target, indicating that the aircraft descended more slowly than expected. This could be due to a variety of factors, including the pilot's decision to maintain a higher altitude or a slower descent rate. Despite this, the touchdown point was 69 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is not ideal but not excessively far off either.
The touchdown speed of 59 kt was a little fast, which could have contributed to the firm touchdown rate of -310 fpm. A firmer touchdown rate can be uncomfortable for passengers and may also put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained a steady and consistent approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt at 27°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind component was minimal at 1 kt. Overall, while there were some areas for improvement, the pilot demonstrated a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to execute a safe and controlled landing.
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