VQPR to VNKT Flight Report - Cessna Longitude

Flight from VQPR to VNKT

Saturday, 01 March 2025 15:51

Minutes 62

236 nm

Fuel 839 kg

Cessna Longitude

Departure

Runway 15 at VQPR

Paro International Airport

Paro, Paro Dzongkhag, Bhutan

Altitude

7,333 ft asl

Weight

13,351 kg

Fuel

1,842 kg

Temperature

8 °C

Wind Speed

5 kt

Wind Direction

230.7 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

5 kt

Arrival

Runway 02 at VNKT

Tribhuvan International Airport

Kathmandu Bagmati Province, Nepal

4,357 ft asl

Altitude

12,512 kg

Weight

1,003 kg

Fuel

12 °C

Temperature

5 kt

Wind Speed

80.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.14%

Departure Score 99.52%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 91.91%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Longitude, then departed from runway 15 at VQPR Paro International Airport in Bhutan. The takeoff distance was 895 meters, which accounted for 45% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 127 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 10°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 230°.

As the aircraft climbed out of Paro International Airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile southeast of the airport, rising from an altitude of 8,315 feet above sea level to 43,358 feet above sea level. This climb, which covered 47 nautical miles, took 11 minutes and resulted in an increase of 35,043 feet in altitude. The enroute level cruise then started 16 miles southeast of Kalimpong in West Bengal, India, and lasted for 14 minutes, covering 73 nautical miles.

The enroute descent began 11 miles southeast of VNTR Tumling Tar Airport in Nepal and lasted for 29 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 43,364 feet above sea level to 4,716 feet above sea level. This descent covered 112 nautical miles and resulted in a decrease of 38,648 feet in altitude. The final approach to runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport was made from the south, with a heading of 22.0° at 1 nautical mile and 349 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport was successful, with the touchdown point being 237 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 102 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -22 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 12°C, with a wind speed of 5 knots at 80°.

The total landing distance was 1,414 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking from the runway in just 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 236 nautical miles, and the flight took 62 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 839 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 5 kt 0 kt min to max 7 kt	0		7 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 7 kt max 7 kt	0		7 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.1		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.5 °
Info	Battery Master On at 15:51:39
Info	Engine 2 Started at 15:51:39
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:51:39
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:51:39
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 15:51:39
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 15:51:39
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 15:51:39
Info	Landing Gear Down at 15:51:39
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:51:39
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 15:51:58
Info	Engine 1 Started at 15:52:26
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:53:18
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 15:53:21
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 15:53:23
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 15:53:25
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:53:26
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:53:28
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:53:40
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 15:53:43
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:54:31

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 15 at VQPR Paro International Airport, Average speed was 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kt 0 kt min to max 21 kt	6		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.5 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 15:56:49
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 15:56:51
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:57:13
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:58:29

Departure Roll

98.46 %

Departure roll runway 15 at VQPR Paro International Airport. Takeoff distance 895 m 45 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 127 kt. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 6 kt at 230 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 895 m 45 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 127 kt Target 130 kt
92.3 %	Runway alignment max 5.37 m 0.21 m left to 5.16 m right	-0.05		-5.16 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.96 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.5 ° min to max 7.0 °	-0.5		7.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.0		1.2 °

Departure Climb 1

99.14 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 15 VQPR Paro International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kt 127 kt min to max 145 kt	127		145 kt
96.55 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.2		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.97 g min to max 1.15 g	0.97		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 521 fpm 212 fpm min to max 787 fpm	212		787 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 37 ft agl	0		37 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 7.1 ° min to max 10.6 °	7.1		10.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 15:59:25

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 15 VQPR Paro International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 152 kt 146 kt min to max 172 kt	146		172 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g	1.06		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 1,203 fpm 806 fpm min to max 2,805 fpm	806		2,805 fpm
Info	Average altitude 85 ft agl 38 ft agl min to max 360 ft agl	38		360 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 10.5 ° min to max 13.0 °	10.6		13.0 °
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 15:59:30
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 15:59:30
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 15:59:33

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 15 VQPR Paro International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 180 kt 174 kt min to max 186 kt	174		186 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 21.6 °	1.3		21.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.16 g	1.01		1.04 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 3,596 fpm 2,908 fpm min to max 3,907 fpm	2,908		3,760 fpm
Info	Average altitude 655 ft agl 409 ft agl min to max 907 ft agl	409		907 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.3 ° 13.4 ° min to max 15.3 °	13.4		13.8 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile south east of VQPR Paro International Airport Paro (Paro Dzongkhag, Bhutan). Climbing from 8,315 ft asl to 43,358 ft asl, an increase of 35,043 ft in 11 minutes and covering 47 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 251 kt 187 kt min to max 270 kt	187		214 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 28.2 °	20.3		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.73 g min to max 1.42 g	1.08		0.81 g
Info	Average VSI 3,860 fpm 540 fpm min to max 6,540 fpm	3,809		607 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23,802 ft asl 8,315 ft asl min to max 43,358 ft asl	8,315		43,358 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.9 ° 2.2 ° min to max 15.5 °	14.0		2.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:00:10
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:00:12
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 16:00:29
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 16:00:53
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:02:08
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:02:09
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 16:09:13
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:10:59

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 16 miles south east of Kalimpong (West Bengal, India) and lasted 14 minutes, covering 73 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 43,400 ft asl 43,355 ft asl min to max 43,414 ft asl	43,358		43,362 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 235 kt 216 kt min to max 237 kt	216		235 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.1 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.07 g	0.95		1.04 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.3		1.8 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 11 miles south east of VNTR Tumling Tar Airport Tumling Tar (Province 1, Nepal). Descent from 43,364 ft asl to 4,716 ft asl, a decrease of 38,648 ft in 29 minutes and covering 112 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 175 kt 113 kt min to max 266 kt	230		114 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.0 °	0.2		5.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.55 g min to max 1.32 g	1.01		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -1,016 fpm -2,364 fpm min to max 1 fpm	1		-672 fpm
Info	Average altitude 13,328 ft asl 4,716 ft asl min to max 43,364 ft asl	43,364		4,716 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -6.6 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.8		0.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 16:25:55
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:46:27
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:48:35
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:48:41
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 16:49:45
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:50:00
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 16:50:03
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 16:50:03
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 16:50:03
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 16:53:56
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 16:53:57
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 16:54:11

Arrival Final 2

98.48 %

Approaching runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 349 ft agl to 272 ft agl. A decrease of 78 ft in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.7 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 115 kt 114 kt min to max 116 kt	114		116 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
92.38 %	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.6		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -580 fpm -711 fpm min to max -493 fpm	-629		-711 fpm
Info	Average altitude 314 ft agl 272 ft agl min to max 349 ft agl	349		272 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.9 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		-0.3 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 16:54:12

Arrival Final 1

98.68 %

Approaching runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 260 ft agl to 28 ft agl. A decrease of 232 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.41 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.7 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 115 kt 113 kt min to max 116 kt	116		116 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.8		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -590 fpm -721 fpm min to max -497 fpm	-721		-590 fpm
Info	Average altitude 85 ft agl 28 ft agl min to max 260 ft agl	260		28 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.3		-0.6 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 16:54:27
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 16:54:35

Arrival Landing

66.84 %

Landing on runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport, runway length 2,933 m. Threshold height at 70 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 116 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 116 kt. Target 106 kt
67.36 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
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 0.5 °	0.5		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.21 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 111 kt 102 kt min to max 116 kt	116		102 kt
Info	Average VSI -272 fpm -590 fpm min to max 52 fpm	-589		-22 fpm
Info	Average altitude 37 ft agl 26 ft agl min to max 70 ft agl	70		29 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -0.6 ° min to max 3.7 °	-0.6		1.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.63 %

Touchdown point was 237 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 102 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -22 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 12 °C. Wind 5 kt at 80 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -22 fpm.
77.67 %	Touchdown distance was 661 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 102 kt Target below 103 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.33 m 0.10 m left	0.22		-0.11 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.1		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 0.97 g min to max 1.20 g	0.97		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 102 kt 101 kt min to max 102 kt	102		101 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.9		1.8 °

Arrival Rollout

95.77 %

Total landing distance 1,414 m, 48 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,414 m 48 % of runway.
90.6 %	Runway alignment max 5.63 m 0.00 m left to 5.63 m right	-0.11		-5.63 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 99 kt 55 kt min to max 106 kt	106		55 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.8		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.8		0.4 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 20 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kt 0 kt min to max 47 kt	47		8 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:55:26
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:55:27
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:55:48
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 16:56:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:56:16
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:56:17
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:56:19
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 16:56:31

Arrival Taxi

95.05 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kt 0 kt min to max 21 kt	8		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kt max 12 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.5 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 16:56:36
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 16:56:36
100 %	Landing Lights at 16:57:02

Takeoff on runway 15 at VQPR Paro International Airport in the Cessna Longitude

99.52 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.46 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 895 m using 44.94 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 127 kn - Target 130 kn

Alignment

92.3 %

0.21 m left to 5.16 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.14 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 15 VQPR Paro International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.55 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 15 VQPR Paro International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 15 VQPR Paro International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport in the Cessna Longitude

Landing Score 89.48 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna Longitude successfully landed at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport, achieving a score of 89.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 22.0° at 1 nautical mile and 349 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 02, which has a length of 2,933 meters.

Upon landing, the threshold height was found to be above the target, indicating that the aircraft touched down slightly higher than intended. However, the threshold speed was only slightly above the target at 116 knots, demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft's descent. The touchdown point was 237 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation.

The touchdown speed of 102 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -22 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, showing that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 12°C and a wind speed of 5 knots at 80°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft's performance and the pilot's skills were sufficient to handle them.

The total landing distance was 1,414 meters, which is 48% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled and the pilot executed the landing with precision. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, showing that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the rollout phase.

Overall, the Cessna Longitude's landing at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport was a success, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities were demonstrated through a smooth and controlled landing, with a score of 89.5%.

98.48 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 349 ft agl to 272 ft agl. A decrease of 78 ft in 8 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

92.38 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.68 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 260 ft agl to 28 ft agl. A decrease of 232 ft in 23 seconds.

Glideslope

93.41 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

93.41 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

66.84 %

Landing

Landing on runway 02 at VNKT Tribhuvan International Airport, runway length 2,933 m. Threshold height at 70 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 116 kt.

Height

67.36 %

Threshold height at 70 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 116 kt. Target 106 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank