TIST to TIST Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from TIST to TIST

Sunday, 30 November 2025 14:42

Minutes 6

8 nm

Fuel 7 lbs

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 10 at TIST

Cyril E. King Airport

Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island, United States Virgin Islands

Altitude

16 ft asl

Weight

2,278 lbs

Fuel

371 lbs

Temperature

91 °F

Wind Speed

16 kt

Wind Direction

100.0 °

Headwind

16 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 10 at TIST

Cyril E. King Airport

Charlotte Amalie Saint Thomas Island, United States Virgin Islands

16 ft asl

Altitude

2,271 lbs

Weight

364 lbs

Fuel

90 °F

Temperature

15 kt

Wind Speed

100.0 °

Wind Direction

14 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.33%

Pattern Score 91.97%

Departure Score 92.77%

Arrival Score 95.25%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, successfully took off in 546 feet, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 71 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 16 knots at 100 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally impressive, with the aircraft covering the same distance in just 27 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was notable for its distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 101.4 degrees, while the downwind leg itself took 33 seconds to cover the same distance.

The base leg turn was another highlight of the flight, with the aircraft covering 2 nautical miles at an angle of 48.8 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds, and the final turn was completed in 38 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 10, flying at a heading of 88.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 520 feet above ground level.

The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 47 knots and a distance of 415 feet, which accounted for 11% of the runway. The touchdown rate was smooth at -110 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 15 knots at 99 degrees.

The total landing distance was 738 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The aircraft used a total of 7 pounds of fuel for the flight, which covered a distance of 8 nautical miles and took 6 minutes to complete.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport, Average speed was 34 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 30 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 3.7 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.8		4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.62 g 0.46 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.46 g
Info	Battery Master On at 14:42:19
Info	Engine 1 Started at 14:42:19
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 14:42:19
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:42:19

Departure Roll

88.63 %

Departure roll runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport. Takeoff distance 546 ft 8 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 71 kt. Local weather - Temperature 91 °F. Wind 16 kt at 100 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Headwind: 16 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 546 ft 8 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 71 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 5.7 ft 1.8 ft left to 3.9 ft right	1.8		-3.4 ft
86.29 %	Average g force 0.27 g 0.02 g min to max 1.09 g	0.44		0.96 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 3.7 ° min to max 5.1 °	4.0		5.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.0		2.2 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:42:24
0 %	Strobe Lights at 14:42:25

Departure Climb 1

99.68 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 TIST Cyril E. King Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 71 kt min to max 78 kt	71		77 kt
98.71 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.2		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.85 g min to max 1.01 g	0.96		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 419 fpm 307 fpm min to max 464 fpm	307		464 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	1		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 5.1 ° min to max 7.2 °	5.1		7.2 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 TIST Cyril E. King Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 77 kt min to max 93 kt	77		93 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	1.9		4.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.60 g min to max 0.95 g	0.90		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI 590 fpm 466 fpm min to max 973 fpm	466		973 fpm
Info	Average altitude 105 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 367 ft agl	49		367 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 6.2 ° min to max 9.3 °	7.2		7.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 14:42:47

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 10 TIST Cyril E. King Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 89 kt min to max 94 kt	94		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.0 ° 5.8 ° min to max 16.5 °	5.8		16.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.87 g min to max 0.94 g	0.89		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 1,141 fpm 782 fpm min to max 1,311 fpm	997		782 fpm
Info	Average altitude 692 ft agl 392 ft agl min to max 981 ft agl	392		981 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 5.8 ° min to max 8.8 °	7.3		5.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

78.45 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 10 TIST Cyril E. King Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
52.12 %	Heading 12.2 ° -7.8 ° min to max 25.4 °	-7.8		25.4 °
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 90 kt min to max 120 kt	90		120 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.82 g min to max 0.96 g	0.92		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 311 fpm -216 fpm min to max 778 fpm	728		-216 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,092 ft agl 992 ft agl min to max 1,132 ft agl	992		1,118 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 8.7 ° 1.7 ° min to max 17.4 °	17.1		9.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.6 °	5.6		0.2 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 101.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 101.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 126 kt 121 kt min to max 134 kt	121		134 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.6 ° 10.1 ° min to max 15.2 °	10.3		15.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.77 g min to max 1.02 g	0.96		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 138 fpm -530 fpm min to max 872 fpm	-207		-507 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,169 ft agl 1,110 ft agl min to max 1,230 ft agl	1,114		1,174 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -2.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.4		-1.9 °

Pattern Downwind

95.34 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.8 ° -17.5 ° min to max 14.4 °	-17.5		14.4 °
84.46 %	Average altitude 1,119 ft agl 1,048 ft agl min to max 1,191 ft agl	1,166		1,191 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 145 kt 135 kt min to max 153 kt	135		139 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.81 g min to max 1.12 g	0.95		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -11 fpm -575 fpm min to max 1,855 fpm	-477		1,855 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 8.5 ° 3.2 ° min to max 15.2 °	15.1		14.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -2.7 ° min to max 7.2 °	-1.8		7.2 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 48.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 48.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 120 kt 110 kt min to max 136 kt	136		110 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.5 ° 15.0 ° min to max 19.3 °	15.0		17.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.83 g min to max 0.94 g	0.91		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 654 fpm -387 fpm min to max 1,826 fpm	1,826		-387 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,348 ft agl 1,221 ft agl min to max 1,399 ft agl	1,221		1,383 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -1.7 ° min to max 7.2 °	7.2		-1.7 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:45:09

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -4.6 ° -24.0 ° min to max 10.1 °	-24.0		10.1 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 106 kt min to max 113 kt	111		106 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.88 g min to max 0.95 g	0.92		0.88 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,183 ft agl 1,044 ft agl min to max 1,362 ft agl	1,362		1,044 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 3.2 ° min to max 16.6 °	16.6		9.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -3.7 ° min to max -2.0 °	-2.6		-3.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 14:45:36
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 14:45:49

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 107 kt 105 kt min to max 110 kt	106		108 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.7 ° 2.6 ° min to max 17.5 °	10.0		2.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.89 g min to max 0.93 g	0.89		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI -753 fpm -1,107 fpm min to max -351 fpm	-351		-846 fpm
Info	Average altitude 823 ft agl 534 ft agl min to max 1,038 ft agl	1,038		534 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.8 ° -7.2 ° min to max -3.8 °	-3.8		-5.8 °

Arrival Final 2

91.42 %

Approaching runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 520 ft agl to 438 ft agl. A decrease of 82 ft in 7 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
71.41 %	Approach angle 4.3 ° 4.3 ° min to max 4.4 ° Target 3.0 °	4.3		4.4 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 101 kt min to max 108 kt	108		101 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.7 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.87 g min to max 0.95 g	0.88		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI -731 fpm -810 fpm min to max -654 fpm	-810		-654 fpm
Info	Average altitude 478 ft agl 438 ft agl min to max 520 ft agl	520		438 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.5 ° -5.9 ° min to max -5.1 °	-5.8		-5.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 14:46:42

Arrival Final 1

89.33 %

Approaching runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 427 ft agl to 26 ft agl. A decrease of 401 ft in 36 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
46.66 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.3 ° min to max 4.4 ° Target 3.0 °	4.4		1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 58 kt min to max 99 kt	99		58 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.84 g min to max 0.96 g	0.89		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -487 fpm -937 fpm min to max -417 fpm	-658		-426 fpm
Info	Average altitude 91 ft agl 26 ft agl min to max 427 ft agl	427		26 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -6.9 ° min to max 1.3 °	-6.1		1.3 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport, runway length 6,981 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 58 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 58 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.7		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.82 g min to max 1.09 g	0.97		0.89 g
Info	Average speed 53 kt 47 kt min to max 58 kt	58		47 kt
Info	Average VSI -256 fpm -425 fpm min to max -110 fpm	-425		-110 fpm
Info	Average altitude 7 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 18 ft agl	18		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 1.5 ° min to max 5.3 °	1.5		5.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.56 %

Touchdown distance was good at 415 ft. Touchdown speed at 47 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -110 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 90 °F. Wind 15 kt at 99 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 14 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.65 %	Touchdown VSI was -110 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 415 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 47 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.8 ft 0.4 ft right	-0.1		-0.8 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.0		0.9 °
92.86 %	Average g force 0.59 g 0.25 g min to max 0.96 g	0.89		0.25 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 47 kt 46 kt min to max 47 kt	47		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 5.0 ° min to max 8.2 °	5.0		8.2 °

Arrival Rollout

98.94 %

Total landing distance 738 ft, 11 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 738 ft 11 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 6.8 ft 0.0 ft left to 6.8 ft right	-0.8		-6.7 ft
89.43 %	Average g force 0.49 g 0.13 g min to max 0.94 g	0.23		0.44 g
Info	Average speed 36 kt 32 kt min to max 41 kt	41		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 3.9 ° min to max 8.9 °	8.4		4.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.8		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 21 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kt 0 kt min to max 37 kt	29		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.2 ° min to max 4.1 °	3.5		4.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.79 g 0.53 g min to max 1.10 g	0.53		1.04 g
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 14:47:33
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 14:47:44
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:47:45
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:48:18
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:48:23
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:48:24
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 14:48:31

Takeoff on runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

92.77 %

88.63 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 546 ft using 7.82 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 71 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.8 ft left to 3.9 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

86.29 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.68 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 TIST Cyril E. King Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.71 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 TIST Cyril E. King Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 96.21 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at TIST Cyril E. King Airport, achieving a score of 96.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 88.0° at 1 nautical mile and 520 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 58 knots, registering at 47 knots. This indicates a controlled descent and a smooth landing. The touchdown distance of 415 feet was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed and altitude.

The landing rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -110 feet per minute (fpm). This suggests that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled approach, avoiding any sudden or abrupt movements that could have compromised the safety of the landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 90°F and a wind speed of 15 knots from 99°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 14 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but they were successfully managed to achieve a perfect runway touchdown alignment.

The total landing distance of 738 feet was only 11% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing.

Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, showcasing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft and navigating challenging weather conditions. The high score of 96.2% reflects the excellence of the landing, and it is clear that the pilot has a deep understanding of the aircraft and the requirements for a safe and successful landing.

91.42 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 520 ft agl to 438 ft agl. A decrease of 82 ft in 7 seconds.

Glideslope

71.41 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

71.41 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

89.33 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 427 ft agl to 26 ft agl. A decrease of 401 ft in 36 seconds.

Glideslope

46.66 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

46.66 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 10 at TIST Cyril E. King Airport, runway length 6,981 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 58 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 58 kt. Target 68 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank