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3GM
Grand Haven, United States
Runway 27
Elevation600 ft asl
Weight4,245 lbs
Fuel510 lbs
Wind330° · 9 kn · 7 kn cross

Flight Score

96.30 %
KBIV
Holland, United States
Runway 26
Elevation696 ft asl
Weight4,245 lbs
Fuel469 lbs
Wind329° · 8 kn · 8 kn cross
7 Sep 2025 0:09 20 nm M500 41 lbs
Departure Score
93.27 %
Enroute Score
99.75 %
Arrival Score
95.87 %

What went well

Touched down at -28 fpm — a soft arrival
Straight touchdown — 6.7 ft off the centreline, no bounce
1.07 G at touchdown — inside band

What held you back

Departure Climb 2 — bank angle up to 14.1 ° at 68 %, Heading variation -0.2 ° at 72 %, −1.65 points
Departure Roll — Liftoff speed was 108 kt at 75 %, −0.56 points
Arrival Landing — Flare profile at 85 %, Threshold speed was well above target at 108 kt. at 89 %, −0.54 points

Top opportunity

Smooth the climb

Departure Climb 2

A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.

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Start to finish · 11 stages, 10 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Roll 94.93Departure roll runway 27 at 3GM Grand Haven Meml. Takeoff distance 603 ft 16 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 108 kt. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 9 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 7 kt Headwind: 4 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 603 ft16 % of runway
75 % Liftoff speed was 108 ktTarget 90 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 10.1 ft3.1 ft left to 7.0 ft right 0.8 -7.0 ft
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.98 g min to max 1.04 g 1.01 1.04 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 1.6 °-0.1 ° min to max 3.3 ° -0.1 3.3 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° 0.2 1.0 °

Events

Info Battery Master On 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Info Engine 1 Started 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Info Beacon Lights Switched On 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Info Landing Lights Switched On 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Info Navigation Lights Switched On 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Info Strobe Lights Switched On 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Info Taxi Lights Switched On 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Info Autopilot Flight Director Activated 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 3 ft agl · 103 kt
Departure Climb 1 99.72Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27 3GM Grand Haven Meml.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.3 °0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° 0.1 0.3 °
100 % Average speed 116 kt109 kt min to max 122 kt 109 122 kt
99 % Average bank angle 1.2 °0.2 ° min to max 2.4 ° 1.0 2.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.06 g1.00 g min to max 1.11 g 1.04 1.06 g
Info Average VSI 506 fpm285 fpm min to max 812 fpm 285 812 fpm
Info Average altitude 18 ft agl1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl 1 51 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 5.2 °3.4 ° min to max 7.0 ° 3.4 7.0 °

Events

Info Landing Gear Up 15 ft agl · 118 kt
Departure Climb 2 85.17Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27 3GM Grand Haven Meml.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
72 % Heading variation -0.2 °-4.2 ° min to max 0.3 ° 0.3 -4.2 °
100 % Average speed 125 kt122 kt min to max 137 kt 122 137 kt
68 % Average bank angle 5.6 °2.4 ° min to max 14.0 ° 2.4 14.0 °
100 % Average g force 1.05 g0.95 g min to max 1.09 g 1.06 1.04 g
Info Average VSI 1,088 fpm819 fpm min to max 1,672 fpm 819 1,380 fpm
Info Average altitude 112 ft agl51 ft agl min to max 393 ft agl 51 393 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 7.7 °6.9 ° min to max 9.7 ° 7.0 7.4 °
Enroute Climb 100.00Enroute climb started overhead 3GM Grand Haven Meml Grand Haven (Michigan, United States). Climbing from 1,022 ft asl to 2,477 ft asl, an increase of 1,455 ft in 1 minutes and covering 3 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 162 kt139 kt min to max 179 kt 139 163 kt
100 % Average bank angle 10.5 °0.0 ° min to max 20.2 ° 14.1 0.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.88 g min to max 1.10 g 1.05 0.94 g
Info Average VSI 1,333 fpm106 fpm min to max 2,306 fpm 1,421 106 fpm
Info Average altitude 1,720 ft asl1,022 ft asl min to max 2,477 ft asl 1,022 2,477 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 5.1 °0.6 ° min to max 8.2 ° 7.4 0.6 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Enroute Descent 100.00Enroute descent started 3 miles south of 3GM Grand Haven Meml Grand Haven (Michigan, United States). Descent from 2,476 ft asl to 1,865 ft asl, a decrease of 611 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 179 kt165 kt min to max 192 kt 165 183 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.5 °0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° 1.0 0.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.85 g min to max 1.12 g 0.95 1.00 g
Info Average VSI -396 fpm-1,185 fpm min to max 731 fpm -8 -752 fpm
Info Average altitude 2,247 ft asl1,865 ft asl min to max 2,476 ft asl 2,476 1,865 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle -0.9 °-3.4 ° min to max 2.9 ° 0.2 -1.9 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Info Autopilot Heading Hold Activated 1,292 ft agl · 190 kt
Enroute Level 99.26Enroute level cruise started 6 miles north of KHLM Park Township Airport Holland (Michigan, United States) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 10 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
98 % Average altitude 1,595 ft asl894 ft asl min to max 1,852 ft asl 1,852 894 ft asl
100 % Average speed 148 kt102 kt min to max 184 kt 183 113 kt
100 % Average bank angle 5.1 °0.0 ° min to max 16.0 ° 0.8 7.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.84 g min to max 1.29 g 1.00 1.06 g
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Info Average pitch angle 0.2 °-3.3 ° min to max 5.3 ° -1.9 -2.7 °

Events

Info Autopilot Master Switched On 1,223 ft agl · 191 kt
Info Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated 1,223 ft agl · 191 kt
Info Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated 1,245 ft agl · 191 kt
Info Autopilot Master Switched Off 945 ft agl · 182 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 856 ft agl · 153 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 726 ft agl · 139 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 766 ft agl · 117 kt
Arrival Final 1 99.60Approaching runway 26 at KBIV West Michigan Regional Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 180 ft agl to 39 ft agl. A decrease of 142 ft in 10 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
98 % Approach angle 2.9 °2.6 ° min to max 3.6 °Target 3.0 ° 3.6 2.6 °
100 % Average speed 109 kt108 kt min to max 113 kt 113 108 kt
100 % Heading variation 0.1 °-0.4 ° min to max 0.1 ° -0.4 0.1 °
100 % Average bank angle 2.7 °1.5 ° min to max 3.4 ° 3.0 1.5 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g1.00 g min to max 1.05 g 1.05 1.04 g
Info Average VSI -760 fpm-1,022 fpm min to max -685 fpm -1,022 -685 fpm
Info Average altitude 70 ft agl39 ft agl min to max 180 ft agl 180 39 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -1.5 °-2.4 ° min to max -0.9 ° -2.4 -0.9 °

Events

Info Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated 92 ft agl · 113 kt
00.250.50.751050100150Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-110-83-55-280285583110Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment ft
Arrival Landing 93.57Landing on runway 26 at KBIV West Michigan Regional Airport, runway length 5,983 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 108 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
89 % Threshold speed was well above target at 108 kt. Target 90 kt
100 % Target 50 ft agl
85 % Very good landing flare
100 % Heading variation 0.0 °0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° 0.1 0.1 °
100 % Average bank angle 0.4 °0.0 ° min to max 1.9 ° 1.2 0.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.98 g min to max 1.09 g 1.04 0.98 g
Info Average speed 102 kt95 kt min to max 108 kt 108 95 kt
Info Average VSI -252 fpm-680 fpm min to max -10 fpm -680 -28 fpm
Info Average altitude 16 ft agl8 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl 47 8 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 1.2 °-0.9 ° min to max 2.3 ° -0.9 2.0 °
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,25001223354658Runway Distance ftLanding Height ft02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,250-60-48-36-24-1201224364860Runway Distance ftRunway Width ft
Arrival Touchdown 94.91Touchdown point was 544 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 95 kt was fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at -28 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 9 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 8 kt Headwind: 3 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Touchdown VSI was -28 fpm.
85 % Touchdown distance was 1,947 ftTarget 1,500 ft
86 % Speed at touchdown 95 ktTarget below 80 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 7.2 ft7.0 ft left 6.9 6.7 ft
100 % Average bank angle 0.9 °0.2 ° min to max 1.4 ° 0.2 1.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.05 g0.98 g min to max 1.07 g 0.98 1.04 g
100 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 94 kt94 kt min to max 95 kt 95 94 kt
Info Average pitch angle 1.1 °0.5 ° min to max 2.0 ° 2.0 0.5 °
Arrival Rollout 95.39Total landing distance 3,190 ft, 53 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 3,190 ft53 % of runway.
90 % Runway alignment max 25.7 ft6.4 ft left to 19.2 ft right 6.4 -19.2 ft
100 % Average g force 0.99 g0.98 g min to max 1.02 g 1.02 0.98 g
Info Average speed 87 kt50 kt min to max 92 kt 92 50 kt
Info Average pitch angle -0.0 °-1.8 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.5 -1.7 °
Info Average bank angle 0.5 °0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° 1.0 0.2 °
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 29 kt
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 27 kt24 kt min to max 45 kt 45 27 kt
Info Average pitch angle -1.2 °-1.8 ° min to max -1.0 ° -1.6 -1.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.2 0.3 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.01 g 0.99 1.00 g

Events

Info Engine 1 Stopped 3 ft agl · 30 kt

Takeoff

84.53Takeoff roll2,956 ft · 79 %
74.65Liftoff speed108 kt · target 90, 18 fast
100.00Runway alignment7.0 ft R
OkBounce on takeoffNone
99.72Rate of climb505 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height47 ft
89.18Threshold speed107 kt · target 90, 17 fast
100.00Centreline offset0.1 ft L
Flare 85.10Very good landing flare

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.

Five checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
THR 46 ft 12.4 ft L +18 kt

Touchdown on KBIV 26

Past threshold85.07
1,948ft
Centreline100.00
6.7ft L
Speed85.76
94kttarget 81, 13 fast
Touchdown rate100.00
-28fpm
Impact100.00
1.07G
BouncesOk
None

Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.

47 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 1,000 ft This flight — 47 ft, down at 1,948 ft

Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,983 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.

1,0002,0003,0004,0005,000 THRESHOLD CROSS 7 kn FULL SCORE TO 1,650 FT 1,948 ft past threshold CLEARED

Touched down 1,948 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 3,094 ft of 5,983 ft · 52 %
Rollout distance100.00
1,146ft52 % used
Rollout alignment89.74
19.2ft R

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Flight narrative

The aircraft flown for this flight was a M500, which started its departure roll on runway 27 at Grand Haven Memorial Airport. The takeoff distance was 603 feet, accounting for 16% of the runway. The plane achieved liftoff speed of 108 knots within a short distance. The local weather conditions upon departure included a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit, winds at 9 knots at a bearing of 330 degrees, a crosswind of 7 knots, and a headwind of 4 knots.

As the plane climbed out of Grand Haven Memorial Airport, it reached an altitude of 2,477 feet above sea level, increasing by 1,455 feet in 1 minute and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 3 miles south of the airport, and descended by 611 feet in 2 minutes, while covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.

Following the descent, the plane leveled off and remained in a cruise mode for 6 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. This level cruise started 6 miles north of Park Township Airport, but the exact altitude or the purpose of cruising is not mentioned.

Upon approaching West Michigan Regional Airport, the plane began its final approach to runway 26 from the east, heading due east at an altitude of 180 feet above ground level. The landing occurred at a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds at 9 knots at a bearing of 330 degrees, a crosswind of 8 knots, and a headwind of 3 knots.

The landing itself was successful, with a touchdown point 544 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The plane landed at a speed of 95 knots, which was faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at 28 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following the landing, the plane rolled out on the runway and used 41 pounds of fuel.

Overall, the total landing distance was 3,190 feet, accounting for 53% of the available runway. The landing was considered successful with a very good runway rollout alignment. The total flight distance covered by the plane was 20 nautical miles.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 27 at 3GM Grand Haven Meml in the Piper PA-46
93.27 %
94.93 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 27 at 3GM Grand Haven Meml. Takeoff distance 603 ft 16 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 108 kt. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 9 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 7 kt Headwind: 4 kt.
Takeoff Distance
90.84 %
Roll distance of 603 ft using 16.09 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
74.65 %
Liftoff speed was 108 kn - Target 90 kn
Alignment
100 %
3.1 ft left to 7.0 ft right
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
110 100 90
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
4 2 0
01,0002,0003,000-50-40-30-20-1001020304050 Runway Distance ft Runway Alignment to End of Runway ft
99.72 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27 3GM Grand Haven Meml.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
130 115 100
Bank °
98.89 %
3 1.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
7 5 3
Climb Rate fpm
Info
900 400 -100
85.17 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27 3GM Grand Haven Meml.
Alignment
72.38 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
140 130 120
Bank °
68.29 %
15 8.5 2
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
10 8 6
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,700 1,200 700
01,0002,0003,00004812162024 Runway Distance ft Height at End of Runway ft
00.250.50100200300 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.250.5-200-160-120-80-4004080120160200 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment in (ft) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 26 at KBIV West Michigan Regional Airport in the Piper PA-46
Landing Score 95.87 %
Landing Summary

A Cessna M500 aircraft successfully landed at KBIV West Michigan Regional Airport on runway 26. The approach was initiated from the east, heading in a direction of 257.0° at an altitude of 180 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.

The aircraft's approach strategy allowed for a successful touchdown, as indicated by a good threshold height and runway touchdown alignment. The threshold speed, however, was above the target value at 108 knots. This discrepancy may have been due to various factors such as wind conditions or aircraft settings. In this case, the wind conditions were characterized as a 9-knot headwind with a crosswind component of 8 knots.

The touchdown point was 544 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 95 knots, which was also somewhat above the optimal speed for a safe landing. On the other hand, the touchdown rate of -28 feet per minute (fpm) was considered perfect, signifying that the aircraft's descent was smoothly controlled.

Following the touchdown, the aircraft's runway rollout alignment was found to be very good, indicating a smooth transition from flight to the ground. The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 3,190 feet, which equates to 53% of the available runway length (5,983 feet). Overall, the landing was considered a success, with the aircraft landing safely within the designated parameters.

99.6 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 26 at KBIV West Michigan Regional Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 180 ft agl to 39 ft agl. A decrease of 142 ft in 10 seconds.
Glideslope
98 %
Good glideslope alignment
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
98 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
113 106 100
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
100 %
7 3.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-685 -893 -1,100
00.250.50.751050100150 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-110-83-55-280285583110 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment ft
93.57 %
Landing
Landing on runway 26 at KBIV West Michigan Regional Airport, runway length 5,983 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 108 kt.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
89.18 %
Threshold speed was well above target at 108 kt. Target 90 kt
Flare
85.1 %
Very good landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
108 99 90
Pitch °
Info
3 1.5 0
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-9.8 -355 -700
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,25001223354658 Runway Distance ft Landing Height ft
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,250-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Runway Distance ft Runway Width ft
94.91 %
Touchdown
Touchdown point was 544 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 95 kt was fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at -28 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 9 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 8 kt Headwind: 3 kt.
Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown rate was perfect at -28 fpm.
Speed
85.76 %
Touchdown speed at 95 kt was fast. Target below 80 kn
Distance
85.1 %
Touchdown point was 544 ft beyond the touchdown zone.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was very good.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.9 °
G
100 %
G 1.05 g
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
95.38 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 3,190 ft, 53 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 3,190 ft using 53.32 % of runway
Alignment
89.74 %
Runway rollout alignment was very good.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
94 72 50
Bank °
Info
2 1 0
Pitch °
Info
1 0 -1
05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,000 Runway Distance ft Runway Width ft
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