KSBP to KSBP Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from KSBP to KSBP

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 23:23

Minutes 6

7 nm

Fuel 2 kg

DA40-XLS

Departure

Runway 29 at KSBP

San Luis County Regional Airport

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Altitude

180 ft asl

Weight

1,091 kg

Fuel

106 kg

Temperature

14 °C

Wind Speed

7 kt

Wind Direction

289.8 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 29 at KSBP

San Luis County Regional Airport

San Luis Obispo California, United States

180 ft asl

Altitude

1,089 kg

Weight

104 kg

Fuel

14 °C

Temperature

7 kt

Wind Speed

289.8 °

Wind Direction

6 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.23%

Pattern Score 97.33%

Departure Score 96.51%

Arrival Score 94.86%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport. The DA40-XLS aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 119 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 62 knots, marking the start of the flight.

As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 289 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. The pilot navigated the aircraft into a left-hand pattern entry from runway 29, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in 15 seconds.

The left-hand pattern crosswind was also executed, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 28 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to the pattern downwind turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 87 seconds.

The base leg turn was completed next, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles and maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway. The base leg itself was short, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The final turn was also executed, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 42 seconds.

The final approach to runway 29 was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 305 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 546 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 64 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 304 meters, and the touchdown speed was also good at 52 knots.

The touchdown rate was excellent at -81 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 485 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft came to a stop quickly.

After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in under 1 minute. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport, Average speed was 54 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 53 kt 53 kt min to max 53 kt	53		53 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		1.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.99 g

Departure Roll

99.52 %

Departure roll runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport. Takeoff distance 119 m 8 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 62 kt. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 7 kt at 289 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 6 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 119 m 8 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 62 kt Target 70 kt
97.59 %	Runway alignment max 3.71 m 3.71 m left to 0.00 m left	3.71		1.56 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	0.99		1.09 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 0.9 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.3		4.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.1		0.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 23:23:34
Info	Engine 1 Started at 23:23:34
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 23:23:34
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 23:23:34
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 23:23:34
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 23:23:34
Info	Landing Gear Down at 23:23:34
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:23:34

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 62 kt min to max 70 kt	62		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.0		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	1.10		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 501 fpm 293 fpm min to max 619 fpm	293		619 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	0		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 4.7 ° min to max 7.4 °	4.7		6.6 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 68 kt min to max 79 kt	68		78 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	1.6		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.91 g min to max 1.07 g	0.97		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 603 fpm 422 fpm min to max 1,141 fpm	619		460 fpm
Info	Average altitude 124 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 455 ft agl	46		455 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.3 ° min to max 9.6 °	6.4		7.5 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 23:24:07

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 77 kt min to max 81 kt	79		78 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 19.0 ° 9.9 ° min to max 22.2 °	9.9		17.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.01 g min to max 1.11 g	1.02		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 655 fpm 505 fpm min to max 735 fpm	505		704 fpm
Info	Average altitude 565 ft agl 484 ft agl min to max 652 ft agl	484		652 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 7.1 ° min to max 8.4 °	8.0		7.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -4.9 ° -15.6 ° min to max 10.6 °	10.6		-15.6 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 73 kt min to max 80 kt	78		79 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 681 fpm 515 fpm min to max 892 fpm	685		515 fpm
Info	Average altitude 839 ft agl 663 ft agl min to max 1,002 ft agl	663		1,002 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.6 ° min to max 18.3 °	16.7		18.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 8.3 ° 6.5 ° min to max 10.6 °	8.3		7.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

83.75 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 63.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
45.84 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 63.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 78 kt min to max 91 kt	78		78 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 19.1 ° 7.4 ° min to max 22.1 °	19.8		7.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.94 g min to max 1.18 g	1.07		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 337 fpm -64 fpm min to max 881 fpm	417		439 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,041 ft agl 1,008 ft agl min to max 1,119 ft agl	1,008		1,119 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 3.2 ° min to max 8.5 °	5.7		6.2 °

Pattern Downwind

99.1 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 87 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.0 ° -12.5 ° min to max 8.8 °	-10.0		-12.5 °
97 %	Average altitude 936 ft agl 762 ft agl min to max 1,125 ft agl	1,124		762 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 64 kt min to max 83 kt	75		64 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.10 g	0.92		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -241 fpm -737 fpm min to max 318 fpm	318		-552 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.1 °	0.2		13.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -2.3 ° min to max 6.8 °	5.3		-1.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:26:18

Pattern Base Leg Turn

98.46 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 38.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.88 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 38.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 64 kt min to max 72 kt	64		69 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.7 ° 6.0 ° min to max 18.2 °	13.8		6.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.96 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -128 fpm -772 fpm min to max 322 fpm	-691		116 fpm
Info	Average altitude 728 ft agl 714 ft agl min to max 750 ft agl	750		727 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -2.4 ° min to max 5.3 °	-2.4		2.6 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.3 ° -24.5 ° min to max 6.4 °	6.4		-24.5 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 61 kt min to max 76 kt	68		67 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.79 g min to max 1.18 g	1.05		1.10 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 791 ft agl 732 ft agl min to max 872 ft agl	732		814 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.0 °	2.4		13.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -3.7 ° min to max 8.3 °	3.5		-2.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:27:30

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 65 kt min to max 70 kt	67		69 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.8 ° min to max 12.9 °	12.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -345 fpm -714 fpm min to max 60 fpm	-714		-711 fpm
Info	Average altitude 677 ft agl 560 ft agl min to max 802 ft agl	802		560 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -5.9 ° min to max -0.1 °	-2.7		-5.9 °

Arrival Final 1

80.75 %

Approaching runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 546 ft agl to 70 ft agl. A decrease of 476 ft in 36 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
5.18 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 2.6 ° min to max 5.8 ° Target 3.3 °	5.8		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 64 kt min to max 73 kt	71		64 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.1 °
98.56 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -602 fpm -1,051 fpm min to max -384 fpm	-807		-394 fpm
Info	Average altitude 150 ft agl 70 ft agl min to max 546 ft agl	546		70 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.2 ° -6.5 ° min to max -1.3 °	-5.5		-2.0 °

Arrival Landing

98.51 %

Landing on runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport, runway length 1,464 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
95.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.1 °
96.77 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	0.4		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g	0.95		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 52 kt min to max 65 kt	64		52 kt
Info	Average VSI -281 fpm -485 fpm min to max -54 fpm	-396		-81 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl -3 ft agl min to max 40 ft agl	40		-3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -2.1 ° min to max 5.2 °	-2.0		4.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 304 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -81 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 7 kt at 289 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 6 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -81 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 304 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.56 m 1.42 m right	-1.56		-1.19 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.6		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.97 g min to max 1.12 g	0.97		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 51 kt 49 kt min to max 52 kt	52		49 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 4.3 ° min to max 4.5 °	4.3		4.4 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 485 m, 33 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 485 m 33 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.52 m 2.37 m left to 1.15 m right	-1.15		2.13 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 44 kt 30 kt min to max 48 kt	48		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 4.5 °	4.4		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.2		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 21 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kt 16 kt min to max 29 kt	29		22 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.7 ° min to max 4.6 °	2.2		4.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.3		1.8 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

95.05 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 15 kt 3 kt min to max 22 kt	22		3 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kt max 13 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.2 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.6		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		0.5 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 23:30:08
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:30:12
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 23:30:13
100 %	Landing Lights at 23:29:55

Takeoff on runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport in the DA40-XLS

96.51 %

99.52 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 119 m using 8.16 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 62 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

97.59 %

3.71 m left to 0.00 m left

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 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport in the DA40-XLS

Landing Score 94.81 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 94.8%. The final approach was conducted from the southeast, heading 305.0° at 1 nautical mile and 546 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 29.

The runway at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport has a length of 1,464 meters, providing a sufficient distance for the aircraft to touch down safely. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 64 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement.

The touchdown distance of 304 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 52 knots was also within acceptable limits. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -81 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and quickly, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the impact on the runway.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 7 knots from 289°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. These conditions contributed to a stable and controlled approach.

The total landing distance of 485 meters was only 33% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and efficiently after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.

Overall, the DA40-XLS aircraft performed well during the landing, achieving a high score and demonstrating good control and precision. The favorable weather conditions and the pilot's skillful handling of the aircraft contributed to a safe and successful landing.

80.75 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 546 ft agl to 70 ft agl. A decrease of 476 ft in 36 seconds.

Glideslope

5.18 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

5.18 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.56 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.51 %

Landing

Landing on runway 29 at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport, runway length 1,464 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

95.33 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank