KAVX to KPMD Flight Report - Cessna 208B

Flight from KAVX to KPMD

Thursday, 02 April 2026 16:25

Minutes 36

89 nm

Fuel -220 lbs

Cessna 208B

Departure

Runway 04 at KAVX

Catalina Airport

Avalon, California, United States

Altitude

1,572 ft asl

Weight

7,479 lbs

Fuel

1,989 lbs

Temperature

59 °F

Wind Speed

3 kt

Wind Direction

50.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 07 at KPMD

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport

Palmdale California, United States

2,516 ft asl

Altitude

7,699 lbs

Weight

2,209 lbs

Fuel

59 °F

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

50.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.23%

Departure Score 95.83%

Enroute Score 99.52%

Arrival Score 93.33%

The Cessna 208B departed runway 04 at KAVX Catalina Airport, Avalon, California, with a takeoff distance of 2,176 feet, representing 73% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 101 knots, with a 3-knot headwind and a calm crosswind. The local temperature was 61°F, and the wind direction was from 49°.

As the aircraft climbed out of KAVX, it reached an altitude of 2,709 feet above sea level, an increase of 845 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was characterized by a series of level cruises, with the aircraft maintaining a steady altitude for short periods before resuming its ascent. Notably, the climb from 4,078 feet to 7,095 feet in 5 minutes, covering 13 nautical miles, was particularly steep, with an increase of 3,017 feet. The aircraft eventually began its descent, reducing its altitude from 6,866 feet to 4,466 feet in 3 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 07 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport was made from the west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 86.0° at 1 nautical mile and 494 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 348 feet and a touchdown speed of 45 knots. The total landing distance was 1,577 feet, representing 13% of the available runway length. The aircraft used a total of 220 pounds of fuel during the flight, covering a distance of 89 nautical miles in 36 minutes.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 04 at KAVX Catalina Airport, Average speed was 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 5 kt 0 kt min to max 28 kt	0		28 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:25:29
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 16:25:37
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:25:37
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 16:25:37
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:25:37
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 16:25:37
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:25:45
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:30:05

Departure Roll

86.99 %

Departure roll runway 04 at KAVX Catalina Airport. Takeoff distance 2,176 ft 73 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 101 kt. Local weather - Temperature 61 °F. Wind 3 kt at 49 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 2,176 ft 73 % of runway
71.41 %	Liftoff speed was 101 kt Target 83 kt
88.54 %	Runway alignment max 29.2 ft 8.9 ft left to 20.3 ft right	8.9		-19.0 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		1.10 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	-0.1		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.3		0.1 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 16:30:10

Departure Climb 1

99.62 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 KAVX Catalina Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 111 kt 102 kt min to max 118 kt	102		118 kt
98.47 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.1		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.87 g min to max 1.17 g	1.10		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 99 fpm -110 fpm min to max 279 fpm	-110		279 fpm
Info	Average altitude -2 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 7 ft agl	-1		7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.1 °	2.2		3.2 °

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 KAVX Catalina Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 121 kt 118 kt min to max 129 kt	118		129 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.90 g min to max 1.08 g	1.06		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 323 fpm 287 fpm min to max 514 fpm	287		514 fpm
Info	Average altitude 13 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 37 ft agl	7		37 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 2.3 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.0		3.7 °

Departure Climb 3

96.69 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04 KAVX Catalina Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 134 kt 130 kt min to max 136 kt	130		135 kt
83.47 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 8.3 °	0.4		8.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.90 g min to max 1.30 g	1.09		0.97 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,058 fpm 683 fpm min to max 1,516 fpm	689		1,495 fpm
Info	Average altitude 138 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 265 ft agl	50		265 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 3.4 ° min to max 6.7 °	4.3		4.1 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead KAVX Catalina Airport Avalon (California, United States). Climbing from 1,864 ft asl to 2,709 ft asl, an increase of 845 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 150 kt 136 kt min to max 169 kt	136		169 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 25.0 °	12.3		14.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.16 g	0.95		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 708 fpm -261 fpm min to max 1,813 fpm	1,445		-26 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,273 ft asl 1,864 ft asl min to max 2,785 ft asl	1,864		2,709 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° -1.0 ° min to max 7.8 °	3.8		0.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

98.3 %

Enroute level cruise started 6 miles north of KAVX Catalina Airport Avalon (California, United States) and lasted 15 minutes, covering 44 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.32 %	Average altitude 3,591 ft asl 2,708 ft asl min to max 4,145 ft asl	2,708		4,074 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 167 kt 151 kt min to max 175 kt	169		165 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 25.8 °	15.2		3.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.43 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -4.0 ° min to max 8.8 °	-0.0		1.1 °

Enroute Climb 2

97.89 %

Enroute climb started 2 miles north east of Glendale (California, United States). Climbing from 4,078 ft asl to 7,095 ft asl, an increase of 3,017 ft in 5 minutes and covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 146 kt 120 kt min to max 170 kt	166		158 kt
94.72 %	Average bank angle 12.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 42.6 °	3.0		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.79 g min to max 1.46 g	0.97		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 569 fpm -1,738 fpm min to max 2,374 fpm	-240		-22 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6,025 ft asl 4,009 ft asl min to max 7,218 ft asl	4,078		7,095 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -5.5 ° min to max 9.7 °	-0.8		0.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 7 miles north east of Altadena (California, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 7,030 ft asl 6,879 ft asl min to max 7,111 ft asl	7,111		6,879 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 160 kt 155 kt min to max 166 kt	158		166 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.6 °	1.4		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.68 g min to max 1.27 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -3.5 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.4		-2.0 °

Enroute Descent

99.97 %

Enroute descent started 7 miles south of Vincent (California, United States). Descent from 6,866 ft asl to 4,466 ft asl, a decrease of 2,400 ft in 3 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 128 kt 96 kt min to max 174 kt	167		124 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.6 °	1.1		0.7 °
99.71 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.49 g min to max 1.50 g	1.00		0.63 g
Info	Average VSI -1,201 fpm -3,367 fpm min to max 109 fpm	-767		-2,399 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5,520 ft asl 4,466 ft asl min to max 6,866 ft asl	6,866		4,466 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.2 ° -16.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	-1.8		-9.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles east of Vincent (California, United States) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 4,564 ft asl 4,274 ft asl min to max 5,066 ft asl	4,466		4,424 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 139 kt 118 kt min to max 167 kt	124		120 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.0 °	0.7		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.63 g min to max 1.41 g	0.63		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -11.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	-9.7		0.3 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile south east of KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport Palmdale (California, United States). Descent from 4,417 ft asl to 3,501 ft asl, a decrease of 916 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 107 kt 84 kt min to max 136 kt	119		99 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.2 °	0.2		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.73 g min to max 1.48 g	0.89		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -596 fpm -3,029 fpm min to max 1,385 fpm	-450		-571 fpm
Info	Average altitude 3,786 ft asl 3,501 ft asl min to max 4,417 ft asl	4,417		3,501 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -11.2 ° min to max 8.1 °	-0.6		-1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:02:00

Enroute Level 4

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport Palmdale (California, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 3,415 ft asl 3,044 ft asl min to max 3,569 ft asl	3,493		3,044 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 70 kt min to max 99 kt	99		76 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 34.6 °	4.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.28 g	1.20		1.07 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -4.3 ° min to max 8.7 °	0.6		-2.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:05:12

Arrival Final 1

84.16 %

Approaching runway 07 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 494 ft agl to 29 ft agl. A decrease of 464 ft in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
22.54 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 1.8 ° min to max 5.3 ° Target 3.0 °	5.0		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 56 kt 50 kt min to max 75 kt	75		50 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
98.28 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	0.2		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.09 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -617 fpm -1,114 fpm min to max -335 fpm	-723		-502 fpm
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 29 ft agl min to max 494 ft agl	494		29 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° -4.2 ° min to max 5.6 °	-1.2		4.2 °

Arrival Landing

93.93 %

Landing on runway 07 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport, runway length 11,968 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 50 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
80.4 %	Threshold speed at 50 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 67 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
95.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.09 g
Info	Average speed 48 kt 45 kt min to max 50 kt	50		45 kt
Info	Average VSI -451 fpm -519 fpm min to max -285 fpm	-504		-285 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 23 ft agl	23		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 4.1 ° min to max 10.2 °	4.1		10.2 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 17:05:55

Arrival Touchdown

95.41 %

Touchdown distance was good at 348 ft. Touchdown speed at 45 kt was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -285 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 2 kt at 50 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.62 %	Touchdown VSI was -285 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 348 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 45 kt Target below 65 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 7.9 ft 7.7 ft right	-7.7		-6.9 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.4		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.87 g min to max 1.18 g	1.09		1.04 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 43 kt 41 kt min to max 45 kt	45		41 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° 4.2 ° min to max 11.4 °	10.2		4.2 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 17:05:59

Arrival Rollout

99.8 %

Total landing distance 1,577 ft, 13 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,577 ft 13 % of runway.
99.56 %	Runway alignment max 15.5 ft 5.1 ft left to 10.4 ft right	-6.7		-10.4 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 51 kt 35 kt min to max 53 kt	53		35 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 3 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kt 0 kt min to max 30 kt	30		5 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.6		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:06:42

Takeoff on runway 04 at KAVX Catalina Airport in the Cessna 208B

95.83 %

86.99 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 2,176 ft using 72.92 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

71.41 %

Liftoff speed was 101 kn - Target 83 kn

Alignment

88.54 %

8.9 ft left to 20.3 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.62 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 KAVX Catalina Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.47 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 KAVX Catalina Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

96.69 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04 KAVX Catalina Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

83.47 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 07 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport in the Cessna 208B

Landing Score 93.33 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna 208B touched down on runway 07 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 494 ft agl at 1 nm from the runway, aligning with the runway heading of 86.0°. The approach was conducted in a 2 kt headwind, with a crosswind of 1 kt, and a temperature of 59 °F.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft displayed a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 50 kt, which was well below the target speed to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance of 348 ft was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 45 kt was also satisfactory. However, the touchdown rate of -285 fpm was slightly below the optimal rate, indicating a slightly longer deceleration phase. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway.

The rollout phase was characterized by a very good alignment, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position throughout. The total landing distance of 1,577 ft was 13% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. Overall, the landing performance of the Cessna 208B was satisfactory, with a score of 93.3%. The pilot demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing.

84.16 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 07 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 494 ft agl to 29 ft agl. A decrease of 464 ft in 37 seconds.

Glideslope

22.54 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

22.54 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.28 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

93.93 %

Landing

Landing on runway 07 at KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport, runway length 11,968 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 50 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

80.4 %

Threshold speed at 50 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 67 kt

Flare

95.33 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank