NZDN to YMML Flight Report - Velocity XL

Flight from NZDN to YMML

Wednesday, 07 May 2025 17:16

Minutes 201

1,227 nm

Fuel 466 lbs

Velocity XL

Departure

Runway 21 at NZDN

Dunedin International Airport

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Altitude

3 ft asl

Weight

2,841 lbs

Fuel

551 lbs

Temperature

64 °F

Wind Speed

11 kt

Wind Direction

5.8 °

Headwind

-7 kt

Crosswind

8 kt

Arrival

Runway 27 at YMML

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne State of Victoria, Australia

390 ft asl

Altitude

2,375 lbs

Weight

85 lbs

Fuel

56 °F

Temperature

15 kt

Wind Speed

250.0 °

Wind Direction

13 kt

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.51%

Departure Score 96.42%

Enroute Score 91.71%

Arrival Score 95.39%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Velocity XL, then departed from runway 21 at NZDN Dunedin International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,152 feet, which accounted for 19% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 77 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 65°F and winds of 11 knots at 5°. The crosswind was 8 knots, while the tailwind was 7 knots. After departing from Dunedin, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 1 minute and covered 1 nautical mile. This brief cruise phase took place overhead the airport.

The enroute climb phase began 1 mile west of the airport and involved a significant increase in altitude, from 467 feet above sea level to 20,015 feet. This climb took 12 minutes and covered 29 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started 17 miles south of Roxburgh and lasted for 90 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 362 nautical miles.

The enroute descent phase began at a specific location, with the aircraft descending from 20,069 feet to 19,440 feet in just 2 minutes and covering 9 nautical miles. Another level cruise phase followed, which started at a different location and lasted for 88 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 803 nautical miles.

The final descent phase began overhead Heathmont, with the aircraft descending from 20,263 feet to 561 feet in just 5 minutes and covering 21 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered the final approach phase, which involved a descent from the east towards runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport. The aircraft was heading 274.0° at 0 nautical miles and 158 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 27 was successful, with the touchdown point being 1,060 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 60 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -83 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 56°F and winds of 15 knots at 249°. The crosswind was 6 knots, while the headwind was 13 knots. The total landing distance was 2,856 feet, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The total flight distance was 1,227 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 201 minutes. The aircraft used 466 pounds 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 13 kt 0 kt min to max 24 kt	0		18 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 14 kt max 17 kt	0		0 kt
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 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 17:16:49
Info	Engine 1 Started at 17:16:49
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 17:16:49
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:16:49
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:16:49
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 17:17:46
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 17:17:46
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 17:17:59
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 17:17:59
Info	Parking Brake Off at 17:18:11

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 21 at NZDN Dunedin International Airport, Average speed was 32 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 29 kt 8 kt min to max 40 kt	18		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.1		1.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:19:59
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:19:59

Departure Roll

98.08 %

Departure roll runway 21 at NZDN Dunedin International Airport. Takeoff distance 1,152 ft 19 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 77 kt. Local weather - Temperature 65 °F. Wind 11 kt at 5 °. Crosswind: 8 kt Tailwind: 7 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,152 ft 19 % of runway
90.42 %	Liftoff speed was 77 kt Target 90 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 5.3 ft 0.0 ft left to 5.3 ft right	-3.6		-4.7 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.03 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.2 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.0		4.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.4		0.5 °

Departure Climb 1

99.36 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 21 NZDN Dunedin International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 77 kt min to max 84 kt	78		84 kt
97.45 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.3		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.96 g min to max 1.18 g	1.02		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 666 fpm 395 fpm min to max 818 fpm	395		818 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	1		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.5 ° 4.2 ° min to max 10.1 °	4.3		10.0 °

Departure Climb 2

88.25 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 21 NZDN Dunedin International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 84 kt min to max 92 kt	84		92 kt
53 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.9 °	1.6		19.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.85 g min to max 1.14 g	1.02		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 939 fpm 824 fpm min to max 1,307 fpm	824		892 fpm
Info	Average altitude 91 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 256 ft agl	51		256 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.4 ° 8.5 ° min to max 12.0 °	10.0		9.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 17:21:04

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead NZDN Dunedin International Airport Dunedin (Otago, New Zealand) and lasted 1 minutes, covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 283 ft asl 193 ft asl min to max 443 ft asl	280		443 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 134 kt 92 kt min to max 155 kt	92		155 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.6 °	18.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.77 g min to max 1.19 g	1.09		0.92 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -2.1 ° min to max 10.2 °	10.2		4.6 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 17:21:17
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:21:41

Enroute Climb

97.54 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile west of NZDN Dunedin International Airport Dunedin (Otago, New Zealand). Climbing from 467 ft asl to 20,015 ft asl, an increase of 19,548 ft in 12 minutes and covering 29 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 152 kt 134 kt min to max 157 kt	155		157 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	0.2		0.3 °
75.43 %	Average g force 0.99 g -0.36 g min to max 1.74 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 1,580 fpm 117 fpm min to max 3,538 fpm	1,442		588 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5,420 ft asl 467 ft asl min to max 20,015 ft asl	467		20,015 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 2.3 ° min to max 19.6 °	4.7		2.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 17:22:33
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 17:22:51
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 17:24:22
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:33:09

Enroute Level 2

99.43 %

Enroute level cruise started 17 miles south of Roxburgh (Otago, New Zealand) and lasted 90 minutes, covering 362 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 20,148 ft asl 20,069 ft asl min to max 20,233 ft asl	20,087		20,069 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 171 kt 137 kt min to max 188 kt	162		168 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
94.29 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.66 g min to max 1.70 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.7		1.0 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started Latitude: -43.6151559 Longitude: 161.5317248. Descent from 20,069 ft asl to 19,440 ft asl, a decrease of 628 ft in 2 minutes and covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 175 kt 168 kt min to max 183 kt	168		171 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.34 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -109 fpm -791 fpm min to max 176 fpm	-2		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19,669 ft asl 19,440 ft asl min to max 20,069 ft asl	20,069		19,440 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.8 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.9		0.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started Latitude: -43.559687 Longitude: 161.3273181 and lasted 88 minutes, covering 803 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 19,348 ft asl 19,134 ft asl min to max 20,247 ft asl	19,440		20,247 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 172 kt 166 kt min to max 174 kt	171		169 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.1 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.8		0.9 °

Enroute Descent 2

53.31 %

Enroute descent started overhead Heathmont (State of Victoria, Australia). Descent from 20,263 ft asl to 561 ft asl, a decrease of 19,702 ft in 5 minutes and covering 21 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 67 kt min to max 169 kt	169		96 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 30.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 147.6 °	2.8		4.6 °
33.14 %	Average g force 1.48 g -1.59 g min to max 3.84 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -2,924 fpm -9,745 fpm min to max 666 fpm	-21		-861 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,221 ft asl 561 ft asl min to max 20,263 ft asl	20,263		561 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -11.8 ° -79.7 ° min to max 20.1 °	0.7		-2.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:34:05
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:34:08
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:34:14
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:34:52
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 20:37:31
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 20:37:34
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 20:37:34
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 20:37:34
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:38:23

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 158 ft agl to 62 ft agl. A decrease of 95 ft in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.7		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 91 kt min to max 96 kt	96		91 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g	1.03		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -594 fpm -857 fpm min to max -554 fpm	-804		-554 fpm
Info	Average altitude 88 ft agl 62 ft agl min to max 158 ft agl	158		62 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -2.6 ° min to max -0.1 °	-2.0		-0.1 °

Arrival Landing

86.64 %

Landing on runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport, runway length 7,487 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 91 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 91 kt. Target 80 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
50.12 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
91.07 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.9 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.84 g min to max 1.16 g	1.09		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 77 kt 60 kt min to max 91 kt	91		60 kt
Info	Average VSI -136 fpm -551 fpm min to max 11 fpm	-551		-83 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl -3 ft agl min to max 42 ft agl	42		-3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.4 °	0.0		3.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

94.91 %

Touchdown point was 1,060 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 60 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -83 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 56 °F. Wind 15 kt at 249 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 13 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -83 fpm.
66.23 %	Touchdown distance was 2,513 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 60 kt Target below 96 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.9 ft 2.4 ft right	-2.9		-1.5 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.6		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.18 g	0.95		1.04 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 60 kt 59 kt min to max 60 kt	60		59 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		2.5 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 2,856 ft, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,856 ft 38 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 7.7 ft 6.5 ft left to 1.2 ft right	-1.2		6.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 43 kt 36 kt min to max 45 kt	45		36 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	2.8		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.9		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 27 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kt 10 kt min to max 28 kt	28		10 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.6		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 21 at NZDN Dunedin International Airport in the Velocity XL

96.42 %

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

98.08 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,152 ft using 18.63 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

90.42 %

Liftoff speed was 77 kn - Target 90 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.0 ft left to 5.3 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.36 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 21 NZDN Dunedin International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.45 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

88.25 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 21 NZDN Dunedin International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

53 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport in the Velocity XL

Landing Score 95.39 %

Landing Summary

The Aircraft Velocity XL successfully landed on runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport, achieving a high score of 95.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 274.0° at an altitude of 158 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway touchdown zone.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 60 knots, which was within the target range. The touchdown point was 1,060 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. However, the touchdown rate of -83 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, showcasing the pilot's skill and precision.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 56°F and a moderate headwind of 13 knots. The crosswind component was relatively light at 6 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing. The total landing distance of 2,856 feet was 38% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise.

Overall, the Aircraft Velocity XL's landing on runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The high score of 95.4% reflects the aircraft's performance and the pilot's ability to execute a precise and controlled landing in a variety of weather conditions.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 158 ft agl to 62 ft agl. A decrease of 95 ft in 8 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

86.64 %

Landing

Landing on runway 27 at YMML Melbourne International Airport, runway length 7,487 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 91 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 91 kt. Target 80 kt

Flare

50.12 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank