CNL3 to CMB7 Flight Report - Douglas DC-3

Flight from CNL3 to CMB7

Tuesday, 04 June 2024 04:27

Minutes 37

62 nm

Fuel 122 kg

Douglas DC-3

Departure

Runway 04 at CNL3

Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg

Brockville, Ontario, Canada

Altitude

397 ft asl

Weight

9,474 kg

Fuel

1,094 kg

Temperature

14 °C

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

225.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 16 at CMB7

Bourdon Farm

Ontario, Canada

341 ft asl

Altitude

9,352 kg

Weight

972 kg

Fuel

13 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

225.0 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.89%

Departure Score 97.03%

Enroute Score 100.00%

Arrival Score 95.81%

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Flight Image — Flight from CNL3 to CMB7 in the Douglas DC-3 on Tue 04-Jun-24 08:34. Altitude 338 ft agl, Heading 32.7 °, Speed 90 kt. Departure climb 2 from runway 04 CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg Brockville (Ontario, Canada)

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Flight Stages CNL3 to CMB7

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 04 at CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg, Average speed was 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 7 kn 0 kn min to max 15 kn	0		15 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.6 ° 11.3 ° min to max 12.2 °	12.1		11.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 0.99 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Battery Master On at 04:27:15
Info	Engine 2 Started at 04:27:15
Info	Landing Gear Down at 04:27:15
Info	Parking Brake On at 04:27:15
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 04:27:22
Info	Engine 1 Started at 04:27:51
Info	Parking Brake Off at 04:30:47
Info	Parking Brake On at 04:31:45
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 04:32:47
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 04:32:53
Info	Parking Brake Off at 04:32:58

Departure Roll

90.07 %

Departure roll runway 04 at CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg. Takeoff distance 366 m 27 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 85 kn. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 0 kn at 225 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 366 m 27 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 85 kn Target 80 kn
75.33 %	Runway alignment max 9.81 m 9.81 m left to 0.00 m left	3.81		5.18 m
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.93 g min to max 1.06 g	0.98		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 2.9 ° min to max 12.5 °	11.7		6.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.4 °
0 %	Strobe Lights at 04:33:59

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kn 85 kn min to max 88 kn	85		88 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.06 g min to max 1.13 g	1.07		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 527 ft/m 180 ft/m min to max 833 ft/m	180		833 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 13 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 37 ft agl	0		37 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 6.5 ° min to max 12.1 °	6.5		12.1 °

Departure Climb 2

98.49 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	-0.4		0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kn 82 kn min to max 90 kn	88		90 kn
93.97 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.3 °	1.0		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 1,005 ft/m 686 ft/m min to max 1,304 ft/m	844		774 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 114 ft agl 38 ft agl min to max 384 ft agl	38		384 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.6 ° 8.6 ° min to max 15.3 °	12.2		8.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 04:34:21

Departure Climb 3

99.55 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04 CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 109 kn 92 kn min to max 125 kn	92		124 kn
97.74 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.80 g min to max 1.15 g	0.88		0.99 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 657 ft/m -17 ft/m min to max 1,417 ft/m	550		665 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 721 ft agl 393 ft agl min to max 984 ft agl	393		984 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 3.0 ° min to max 12.4 °	7.6		5.0 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 04:34:58
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 04:34:59
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 04:35:00
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 04:35:00
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 04:35:01
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 04:35:01
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:35:05
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 04:35:07
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 04:35:07
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:35:35
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 04:35:35
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 04:35:36
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 04:35:36

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 2 miles north east of CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg Brockville (Ontario, Canada). Climbing from 1,399 ft asl to 3,045 ft asl, an increase of 1,646 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 123 kn 113 kn min to max 127 kn	125		122 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.6		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.09 g	0.95		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 671 ft/m -89 ft/m min to max 946 ft/m	634		19 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,906 ft asl 1,399 ft asl min to max 3,045 ft asl	1,399		3,045 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 2.0 ° min to max 6.7 °	4.5		2.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:36:22
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 04:36:22
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 04:36:24
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 04:36:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 04:36:56
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:37:40
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 04:37:40

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 6 miles west of Prescott (Ontario, Canada) and lasted 17 minutes, covering 43 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 3,064 ft asl 2,977 ft asl min to max 3,071 ft asl	3,048		2,977 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 135 kn 111 kn min to max 138 kn	126		112 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.8 °	0.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 1.1 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.2		1.1 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 04:55:13
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 04:55:13
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:55:16
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 04:55:16
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 04:55:21
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 04:55:21

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles north east of Casselman (Ontario, Canada). Descent from 2,860 ft asl to 2,305 ft asl, a decrease of 555 ft in 1 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 122 kn 118 kn min to max 123 kn	118		123 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 15.0 °	0.5		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	1.09		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -521 ft/m -756 ft/m min to max -394 ft/m	-756		-446 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,610 ft asl 2,305 ft asl min to max 2,860 ft asl	2,860		2,305 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	-0.1		0.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:56:37
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 04:56:37

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles north east of Casselman (Ontario, Canada) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,103 ft asl 1,973 ft asl min to max 2,270 ft asl	2,247		1,973 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 82 kn 74 kn min to max 122 kn	122		77 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.6 °	0.7		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.13 g	1.00		0.89 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 1.5 ° min to max 6.9 °	2.7		1.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 04:57:38
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 04:57:40
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:00:20
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:00:20
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:00:51
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:00:51
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 05:02:12
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 05:02:12
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:02:12

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 5 miles north east of Casselman (Ontario, Canada).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 70 kn min to max 91 kn	78		70 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	0.2		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g	0.95		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -699 ft/m -1,347 ft/m min to max -161 ft/m	-628		-456 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,304 ft asl 611 ft asl min to max 1,962 ft asl	1,962		611 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -5.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.6		3.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 05:03:14
Info	Landing Gear Down at 05:03:16

Arrival Final 1

94.81 %

Approaching runway 16 at CMB7 Bourdon Farm from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 262 ft agl to 10 ft agl. A decrease of 252 ft in 41 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.5 ° min to max 2.7 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		1.5 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kn 66 kn min to max 70 kn	70		66 kn
76.4 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.3 °
97.63 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	0.9		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.07 g	0.96		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -388 ft/m -581 ft/m min to max -43 ft/m	-489		-294 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 63 ft agl 10 ft agl min to max 262 ft agl	262		10 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.0 ° min to max 7.2 °	3.2		7.2 °

Arrival Landing

95.2 %

Landing on runway 16 at CMB7 Bourdon Farm, runway length 1,054 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 66 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
82.58 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 66 kn. Target 80 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
95.5 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.4		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.04 g
Info	Average speed 64 kn 62 kn min to max 66 kn	66		62 kn
Info	Average VSI -188 ft/m -288 ft/m min to max -132 ft/m	-288		-168 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 18 ft agl	18		6 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 7.1 ° min to max 8.8 °	7.2		8.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.82 %

Touchdown distance was good at 137 m. Touchdown speed at 62 kn was good. Touchdown rate was good at -168 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 13 °C. Wind 1 kn at 225 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.54 %	Touchdown VSI was -168 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 137 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 62 kn Target 75 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.54 m 0.46 m left	0.54		0.47 m
78.75 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 1.3 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.7		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.04 g min to max 1.15 g	1.04		1.07 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 62 kn 61 kn min to max 62 kn	62		61 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 8.8 ° min to max 9.8 °	8.8		9.8 °

Arrival Rollout

97.44 %

Total landing distance 608 m, 58 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 608 m 58 % of runway.
94.3 %	Runway alignment max 6.89 m 4.61 m left to 2.27 m right	0.48		-2.27 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 59 kn 36 kn min to max 63 kn	63		36 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 8.3 ° 6.2 ° min to max 12.9 °	9.9		12.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		0.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 05:05:33
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 05:05:34

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 13 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kn 1 kn min to max 32 kn	32		1 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.7 ° 10.9 ° min to max 12.9 °	12.9		11.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 05:05:51

Takeoff on runway 04 at CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg in the Douglas DC-3

97.03 %

90.07 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 366 m using 26.84 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 85 kn - Target 80 kn

Alignment

75.33 %

9.81 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

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 04 CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.49 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

93.97 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.55 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04 CNL3 Brockville-Thousand Isl Reg.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.74 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 16 at CMB7 Bourdon Farm in the Douglas DC-3

Landing Score 95.81 %

Landing Summary

Overall, achieving a landing score of 95.8% is a great accomplishment and shows a high level of proficiency in aircraft handling.

In the Approach Phase, while there were some areas for improvement such as descent path below glideslope limit and poor heading alignment, it's important to recognize that these issues can be addressed through practice and fine-tuning of skills. Additionally, the slightly below target speed indicates a need for a more precise control of the aircraft's speed during approach.

During the Landing Phase, it's commendable that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. These are key elements in ensuring a smooth and safe touchdown on the runway.

In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate and speed being on target are crucial factors for a successful landing. The fact that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was very good reflects a high level of precision during the landing phase.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 4.6m from the centerline is an area that could be improved upon. Ensuring a more precise alignment with the runway centerline can enhance the overall landing performance.

Overall, this landing score of 95.8% is a testament to the skill and expertise of the pilot. By addressing the areas for improvement highlighted in the analysis, there is potential for even further improvement and mastery of aircraft landing techniques. Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in aircraft operations.

94.81 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 16 at CMB7 Bourdon Farm from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 262 ft agl to 10 ft agl. A decrease of 252 ft in 41 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

76.4 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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