KCVX to KSJX Flight Report - PA28 Arrow III

Flight from KCVX to KSJX

Sunday, 21 September 2025 20:45

Minutes 20

31 nm

Fuel 18 lbs

PA28 Arrow III

Departure

Runway 09 at KCVX

Charlevoix Municipal Airport

Charlevoix, Michigan, United States

Altitude

646 ft asl

Weight

2,690 lbs

Fuel

424 lbs

Temperature

66 °F

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

120.0 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 09 at KSJX

Beaver Island Airport

Beaver Island Michigan, United States

666 ft asl

Altitude

2,672 lbs

Weight

406 lbs

Fuel

59 °F

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

60.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.51%

Departure Score 94.11%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 98.43%

This flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway at Charlevoix Municipal Airport, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA28 Arrow III, then embarked on its departure roll from runway 09, using 1,588 feet - 35% of the runway's length - to reach liftoff speed of 90 kt.

As the aircraft took off, it encountered relatively calm weather conditions, with a temperature of 67°F and a gentle breeze of 4 kt at 120°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 kt, while the headwind component was 3 kt. Following liftoff, the aircraft commenced an en route climb from 1,371 feet above sea level, reaching 2,575 feet in the space of 1 minute and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.

At this point, the aircraft engaged in level cruise flying, first north of Charlevoix for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. The subsequent descent from 2,471 feet to 1,773 feet over 2 minutes and a distance of 4 nautical miles was initiated approximately 5 miles southeast of Beaver Island Airport. Following this descent, the aircraft entered another period of level cruise flying, this time south of Welke Airport on Beaver Island, lasting 4 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles.

As the flight approached its destination, the aircraft started its final approach to runway 09 at Beaver Island Airport, commencing from a point 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold at an altitude of 319 feet above ground level, heading towards the threshold at 90.0°. The conditions on this final approach were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a gentle breeze of 3 kt at 60°, presenting a minimal 1 kt crosswind component and a 2 kt headwind component.

The landing procedure proceeded smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on runway 09 at a speed of 65 kt and distance of 835 ft. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target speed at 75 kt, while the touchdown rate of -81 ft/min was exemplary. Moreover, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, signifying a precise touchdown. Following a smooth landing, the total landing distance was 2,194 ft, representing 51% of the runway's length.

The final segment of the flight involved taxiing the aircraft from the runway to the parking area, a task that took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance came out to be 31 nautical miles, having utilized approximately 20 minutes of flight time and 18 pounds of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 6 kt 0 kt min to max 11 kt	0		11 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.9		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:45:14
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:45:14
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:45:14
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:45:14
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:45:14
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:45:33
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:45:33
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:48:18
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:49:14
0 %	Taxi Lights at 20:49:31

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 09 at KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport, Average speed was 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kt 1 kt min to max 14 kt	11		13 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.2		0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:51:12
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:51:26
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:51:34

Departure Roll

91.62 %

Departure roll runway 09 at KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport. Takeoff distance 1,588 ft 35 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 90 kt. Local weather - Temperature 67 °F. Wind 4 kt at 120 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,588 ft 35 % of runway
58.11 %	Liftoff speed was 90 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 6.2 ft 0.9 ft left to 5.3 ft right	-0.4		-0.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.8		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.2		1.3 °

Departure Climb 1

99.36 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 09 KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 90 kt min to max 101 kt	90		101 kt
97.45 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.4		3.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.02 g min to max 1.10 g	1.05		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 504 fpm 281 fpm min to max 711 fpm	281		711 fpm
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	0		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 1.2 ° min to max 5.8 °	1.2		5.7 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:52:13

Departure Climb 2

96.15 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 09 KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 101 kt min to max 115 kt	101		115 kt
84.61 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.8 °	3.0		7.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 937 fpm 715 fpm min to max 1,625 fpm	715		1,625 fpm
Info	Average altitude 97 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 367 ft agl	45		367 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.8 ° min to max 7.6 °	5.8		7.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:52:20

Departure Climb 3

93.41 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 09 KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -2.1 ° -3.8 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.0		-3.8 °
100 %	Average speed 117 kt 115 kt min to max 118 kt	115		118 kt
67.03 %	Average bank angle 12.2 ° 8.8 ° min to max 14.5 °	8.8		14.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.01 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.03 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,825 fpm 1,665 fpm min to max 1,977 fpm	1,665		1,977 fpm
Info	Average altitude 531 ft agl 395 ft agl min to max 674 ft agl	395		674 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 7.8 ° min to max 9.0 °	7.8		9.0 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Charlevoix (Michigan, United States). Climbing from 1,371 ft asl to 2,575 ft asl, an increase of 1,204 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 117 kt 114 kt min to max 126 kt	118		126 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 20.6 °	15.0		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,292 fpm 369 fpm min to max 2,051 fpm	2,004		369 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,082 ft asl 1,371 ft asl min to max 2,575 ft asl	1,371		2,575 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 0.8 ° min to max 9.4 °	9.2		0.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Charlevoix (Michigan, United States) and lasted 7 minutes, covering 19 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,797 ft asl 2,503 ft asl min to max 2,942 ft asl	2,618		2,503 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 145 kt 132 kt min to max 148 kt	132		148 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -4.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.2		-3.6 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 5 miles south east of KSJX Beaver Island Airport Beaver Island (Michigan, United States). Descent from 2,471 ft asl to 1,773 ft asl, a decrease of 697 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 148 kt 146 kt min to max 148 kt	147		147 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	0.7		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -455 fpm -557 fpm min to max -320 fpm	-480		-454 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,108 ft asl 1,773 ft asl min to max 2,471 ft asl	2,471		1,773 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.4 ° -3.7 ° min to max -3.1 °	-3.4		-3.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles south of 6Y8 Welke Airport Beaver Island (Michigan, United States) and lasted 4 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,514 ft asl 1,001 ft asl min to max 1,798 ft asl	1,765		1,001 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 107 kt 76 kt min to max 148 kt	146		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.3 °	0.1		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.6 ° min to max 4.1 °	-3.2		-2.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:03:50
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:04:27
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:05:26
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:05:58

Arrival Final 1

97.14 %

Approaching runway 09 at KSJX Beaver Island Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 319 ft agl to 25 ft agl. A decrease of 294 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.69 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.4 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.7		1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 75 kt min to max 82 kt	82		75 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	1.02		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -607 fpm -723 fpm min to max -472 fpm	-723		-496 fpm
Info	Average altitude 85 ft agl 25 ft agl min to max 319 ft agl	319		25 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -2.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	-1.8		1.5 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 09 at KSJX Beaver Island Airport, runway length 4,289 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 75 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 75 kt. Target 71 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 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 70 kt 65 kt min to max 75 kt	75		65 kt
Info	Average VSI -232 fpm -492 fpm min to max -81 fpm	-492		-81 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 22 ft agl	22		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 1.6 ° min to max 4.4 °	1.6		4.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 835 ft. Touchdown speed at 65 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -81 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 3 kt at 60 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -81 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 835 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 65 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.2 ft 0.7 ft left	0.4		1.2 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.2		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.00 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 65 kt 64 kt min to max 65 kt	65		64 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 4.3 ° min to max 4.5 °	4.4		4.3 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 2,194 ft, 51 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,194 ft 51 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 7.7 ft 7.7 ft left to 0.0 ft left	1.2		5.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 58 kt 37 kt min to max 62 kt	62		37 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.4		0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:07:20
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:07:22
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:07:23

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 18 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 10 kt min to max 31 kt	31		11 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.3		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:07:49

Arrival Taxi

95 %

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 7 kt 3 kt min to max 11 kt	11		3 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kt max 11 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.0		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.1 °
0 %	Taxi Lights at 21:09:09

Takeoff on runway 09 at KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

94.11 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

91.62 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,588 ft using 35.11 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

58.11 %

Liftoff speed was 90 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.9 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 09 KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.45 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

96.15 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 09 KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

84.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

93.41 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 09 KCVX Charlevoix Municipal Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

67.03 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 09 at KSJX Beaver Island Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

Landing Score 99.28 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed at KSJX Beaver Island Airport with an impressive score of 99.3%. The final approach to runway 09 was initiated from the west with a heading of 90.0°, 1 nautical mile away, and at an altitude of 319 feet above ground level.

The conditions for the landing were favorable, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 75 knots. The pilot maintained control throughout the landing phase, resulting in a touchdown distance of 835 feet, which was good considering the runway length of 4,289 feet.

The touchdown speed of 65 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -81 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showing that the pilot had maintained the correct course throughout the landing.

The local weather conditions played a significant role in the landing, with a moderate temperature of 59°F and light winds of 3 knots at 60°. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind was 2 knots, which provided a gentle breeze that assisted the aircraft's descent. The total landing distance was 2,194 feet, accounting for only 51% of the runway length, which further highlights the pilot's skill and control.

Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and direction throughout the post-landing phase, ensuring a safe and smooth landing. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance in various environmental conditions.

97.14 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 09 at KSJX Beaver Island Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 319 ft agl to 25 ft agl. A decrease of 294 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

85.69 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

85.69 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 09 at KSJX Beaver Island Airport, runway length 4,289 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 75 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 75 kt. Target 71 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank