LTAD to LTAC Flight Report - DA40-NG

Flight from LTAD to LTAC

Saturday, 26 October 2024 00:26

Minutes 22

19 nm

Fuel 5 kg

DA40-NG

Departure

Runway 11 at LTAD

Etimesgut AB

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey

Altitude

2,644 ft asl

Weight

1,114 kg

Fuel

59 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 03C at LTAC

Esenboga

Ankara Ankara, Turkey

3,110 ft asl

Altitude

1,109 kg

Weight

55 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.67%

Departure Score 97.38%

Enroute Score 99.82%

Arrival Score 80.81%

The flight in the DA40-NG started with a smooth departure roll on runway 11 at LTAD Etimesgut AB. The takeoff distance was 231 meters, covering only 9% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 77 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 16°C with a light wind of 1 knot coming from 270°, resulting in no crosswind and a slight tailwind of 1 knot.

During the enroute climb, the aircraft started climbing 1 mile south of Batikent in Ankara, Turkey. The climb took the plane from 3,555 feet above sea level to 5,517 feet, with an increase of 1,962 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.

Once at cruising altitude, the enroute level cruise began 2 miles north of Ankara and lasted for 12 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.

The landing took place on runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga, with a runway length of 3,750 meters. The height at the threshold was 89 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 72 knots. The touchdown occurred 477 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 57 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) of -174 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing showed a temperature of 15°C, with a light wind of 1 knot from 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,172 meters, covering 31% of the runway.

Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 9 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 19 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 34 minutes. The flight used 5 kilograms of fuel in total.

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Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 11 at LTAD Etimesgut AB. Takeoff distance 231 m 9 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 77 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 231 m 9 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 77 kn Target 70 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.83 m 0.00 m left to 1.83 m right	-0.58		-1.64 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.14 g	1.01		1.14 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.6 °	1.3		3.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.5		1.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 00:26:21
Info	Engine 1 Started at 00:26:21
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 00:26:21
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 00:26:21
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 00:26:21
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 00:26:21
Info	Landing Gear Down at 00:26:21
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:26:21

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 11 LTAD Etimesgut AB.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kn 77 kn min to max 80 kn	77		79 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 1.06 g min to max 1.20 g	1.16		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 713 ft/m 402 ft/m min to max 976 ft/m	402		976 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	1		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 3.8 ° min to max 9.9 °	3.8		9.9 °

Departure Climb 2

99.28 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 11 LTAD Etimesgut AB.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kn 74 kn min to max 79 kn	79		79 kn
97.13 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.0		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,084 ft/m 767 ft/m min to max 1,312 ft/m	983		873 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 135 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 398 ft agl	51		398 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 7.6 ° min to max 11.5 °	9.9		7.8 °

Departure Climb 3

90.25 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 11 LTAD Etimesgut AB.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 79 kn min to max 84 kn	79		83 kn
51.26 %	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 20.5 °	0.6		20.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.03 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 987 ft/m 549 ft/m min to max 1,371 ft/m	899		872 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 637 ft agl 413 ft agl min to max 875 ft agl	413		875 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 6.7 ° min to max 12.3 °	8.0		8.7 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 00:26:54
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 00:26:55

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile south of Batikent (Ankara, Turkey). Climbing from 3,555 ft asl to 5,517 ft asl, an increase of 1,962 ft in 3 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 87 kn 83 kn min to max 122 kn	84		119 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.3 °	22.3		15.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.12 g	1.04		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI 939 ft/m -622 ft/m min to max 1,208 ft/m	814		-232 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 4,347 ft asl 3,555 ft asl min to max 5,701 ft asl	3,555		5,517 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.5 ° -2.7 ° min to max 11.1 °	8.1		0.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

99.63 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles north of Ankara (Ankara, Turkey) and lasted 12 minutes, covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.77 %	Average altitude 5,644 ft asl 5,088 ft asl min to max 5,924 ft asl	5,517		5,296 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 103 kn 94 kn min to max 118 kn	118		98 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 20.3 °	20.3		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.88 g min to max 1.21 g	1.09		1.04 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -8.2 ° min to max 6.7 °	0.9		-2.8 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 00:31:11
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 00:31:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 00:33:32
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:42:55

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 2 miles north of Ankara (Ankara, Turkey).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 84 kn min to max 96 kn	96		90 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.0		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.93 g min to max 1.11 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -513 ft/m -1,342 ft/m min to max 46 ft/m	-497		-1,342 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 5,042 ft asl 4,725 ft asl min to max 5,289 ft asl	5,289		4,725 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -7.3 ° min to max 0.2 °	-3.1		-6.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival Final 4

78.35 %

Approaching runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,594 ft agl to 1,136 ft agl. A decrease of 458 ft in 36 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
27.83 %	Approach angle 3.7 ° 3.6 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kn 86 kn min to max 94 kn	90		86 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -792 ft/m -1,297 ft/m min to max -478 ft/m	-1,297		-859 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,363 ft agl 1,136 ft agl min to max 1,594 ft agl	1,594		1,136 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.8 ° -6.4 ° min to max -2.3 °	-6.4		-4.2 °

Arrival Final 3

89.51 %

Approaching runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,122 ft agl to 670 ft agl. A decrease of 452 ft in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
65.04 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 72 kn min to max 87 kn	86		74 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.1		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -649 ft/m -864 ft/m min to max -100 ft/m	-864		-580 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 918 ft agl 670 ft agl min to max 1,122 ft agl	1,122		670 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.8 ° -5.2 ° min to max -0.8 °	-4.2		-3.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 00:45:06

Arrival Final 2

96.24 %

Approaching runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 661 ft agl to 387 ft agl. A decrease of 274 ft in 45 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.45 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.7 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 71 kn min to max 74 kn	74		71 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -375 ft/m -587 ft/m min to max -263 ft/m	-571		-362 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 511 ft agl 387 ft agl min to max 661 ft agl	661		387 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -3.7 ° min to max -0.7 °	-3.5		-1.7 °

Arrival Final 1

80 %

Approaching runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 380 ft agl to 89 ft agl. A decrease of 290 ft in 36 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 4.3 ° 3.7 ° min to max 5.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.7		5.4 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kn 71 kn min to max 72 kn	71		72 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.1 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -453 ft/m -591 ft/m min to max -368 ft/m	-391		-587 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 246 ft agl 89 ft agl min to max 380 ft agl	380		89 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -3.3 ° min to max -1.6 °	-2.0		-3.1 °

Arrival Landing

56.08 %

Landing on runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga, runway length 3,750 m. Threshold height at 89 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was good at 72 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 72 kn. Target 75 kn
24.31 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.15 g	1.01		0.96 g
Info	Average speed 67 kn 57 kn min to max 72 kn	72		57 kn
Info	Average VSI -414 ft/m -683 ft/m min to max 6 ft/m	-573		-166 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 35 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 89 ft agl	89		6 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.4 ° min to max 5.0 °	-2.9		2.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.56 %

Touchdown point was 128 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 57 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was good at -166 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.74 %	Touchdown VSI was -166 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 477 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 57 kn Target 57 kn
94.16 %	Runway alignment max 4.65 m 3.01 m left	1.39		4.65 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.86 g min to max 1.42 g	0.96		1.07 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 54 kn 51 kn min to max 57 kn	57		51 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 2.4 ° min to max 9.1 °	2.4		4.4 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 00:47:25
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 00:47:26
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 00:47:27

Arrival Rollout

82.48 %

Total landing distance 1,172 m, 31 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 13.7 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,172 m 31 % of runway.
61.06 %	Runway alignment max 14.55 m 13.73 m left to 0.82 m right	4.72		-0.82 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 47 kn 31 kn min to max 55 kn	55		31 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.4 ° min to max 5.1 °	4.3		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.3 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 00:47:28

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 16 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kn 8 kn min to max 30 kn	30		8 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.6 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.0		2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 00:48:39
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 00:48:40

Arrival Taxi

68.27 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 9 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
20.67 %	Average speed 16 kn 0 kn min to max 37 kn	8		4 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kn max 13 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.1		1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 00:52:11
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 00:52:26

Takeoff on runway 11 at LTAD Etimesgut AB in the DA40-NG

97.38 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 11 at LTAD Etimesgut AB. Takeoff distance 231 m 9 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 77 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 231 m using 9.44 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 77 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 1.83 m right

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 11 LTAD Etimesgut AB.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.28 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 11 LTAD Etimesgut AB.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.13 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90.25 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 11 LTAD Etimesgut AB.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

51.26 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga in the DA40-NG

Landing Score 78.53 %

Landing Summary

First and foremost, I want to recognize the positive aspects of the aircraft landing score, specifically in the Touchdown Phase where the touchdown rate was good. This indicates that the pilot was able to successfully land the aircraft at an appropriate rate of descent.

However, it is evident that there are areas that need improvement in order to achieve a higher landing score. Starting with the Approach Phase, it is concerning that the descent path was poor and above the glideslope limit. This could indicate a lack of precision in controlling the aircraft's altitude during the descent, potentially leading to a less than optimal approach to the runway.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was significantly above the target and there was a very poor landing flare. This suggests that the pilot may have misjudged the height at which to initiate the landing flare, resulting in a less than smooth touchdown on the runway.

In the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was good, there were still areas for improvement. The touchdown speed was a little above target, indicating that the aircraft may have been landing at a slightly higher speed than desired. Additionally, the touchdown point being 128 meters beyond the designated zone could be a sign of inconsistent aiming during the touchdown phase.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 13.7 meters from the centerline indicates that there may have been challenges in maintaining a straight path after touchdown.

Overall, this analysis highlights the need for improvement in various phases of the landing process to achieve a higher landing score. It is important for pilots to focus on precision, control, and accuracy in order to ensure a safe and efficient landing. With practice and attention to detail, I am confident that the landing score can be significantly improved in future flights.

78.35 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,594 ft agl to 1,136 ft agl. A decrease of 458 ft in 36 seconds.

Glideslope

27.83 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

27.83 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

89.51 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,122 ft agl to 670 ft agl. A decrease of 452 ft in 42 seconds.

Glideslope

65.04 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

65.04 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

96.24 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 661 ft agl to 387 ft agl. A decrease of 274 ft in 45 seconds.

Glideslope

87.45 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

87.45 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

80 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 380 ft agl to 89 ft agl. A decrease of 290 ft in 36 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

56.08 %

Landing

Landing on runway 03C at LTAC Esenboga, runway length 3,750 m. Threshold height at 89 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was good at 72 kn.

Height

24.31 %

Threshold height at 89 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 72 kt. Target 75 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank