This flight was conducted in an F-35C Lightning aircraft, departing from runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll, taking off from the runway with a takeoff distance of 521 meters, which accounted for 21% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 186 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 19 °C and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees. The crosswind was negligible, with a headwind of 1 knot. The enroute climb started overhead Charlwood in Surrey, England, where the aircraft ascended from 1,268 feet above sea level to 1,754 feet, an increase of 486 feet in less than a minute and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 1 mile north of Rusper in West Sussex, England, and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its final approach to runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from the east, heading at 256.0 degrees at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,274 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 26L was successful, with a threshold speed of 167 knots and a touchdown distance of 363 meters. The touchdown speed was 152 knots, and the touchdown rate was firm at -338 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions during landing were similar to those during takeoff, with a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees.
The total landing distance was 1,837 meters, accounting for 74% of the runway's length. The total flight distance was 15 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 10 minutes. The aircraft used 841 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
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Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
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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 | |
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Average pitch angle 1.2 ° 1.2 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
1.2 | 1.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 18:55:18 |
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Engine 1 Started at 18:55:18 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:55:18 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:55:18 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:55:18 |
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Landing Gear Down at 18:55:18 |
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Parking Brake On at 18:55:18 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 18:55:23 |
Entering runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport, Average speed was 69 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 71 kt 0 kt min to max 103 kt |
0 | 103 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 1.2 ° min to max 1.8 ° |
1.8 | 1.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 0.98 g 0.94 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 0.99 g | |
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Parking Brake Off at 18:55:45 |
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Parking Brake On at 18:55:47 |
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Parking Brake Off at 18:55:49 |
Departure roll runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport. Takeoff distance 521 m 21 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 186 kt. Local weather - Temperature 19 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 521 m 21 % of runway |
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| 100 % |
Liftoff speed was 186 kt Target 180 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.69 m 1.69 m left to 0.00 m left |
1.69 | 0.05 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.98 g 0.92 g min to max 1.02 g |
0.99 | 0.97 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.1 ° min to max 4.2 ° |
1.2 | 4.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.0 | 0.9 ° |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26L EGKK London Gatwick Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 207 kt 187 kt min to max 225 kt |
187 | 225 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.8 | 1.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.06 g 0.81 g min to max 1.14 g |
0.98 | 0.81 g | |
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Average VSI 609 fpm 291 fpm min to max 881 fpm |
291 | 880 fpm | |
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Average altitude 17 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl |
0 | 45 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.2 ° min to max 6.2 ° |
4.2 | 4.4 ° | |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 18:56:12 |
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Landing Gear Up at 18:56:12 |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26L EGKK London Gatwick Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 242 kt 226 kt min to max 276 kt |
226 | 276 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.9 | 0.4 ° | |
| 88.57 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.81 g min to max 1.90 g |
0.81 | 1.28 g | |
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Average VSI 998 fpm 823 fpm min to max 4,105 fpm |
878 | 4,105 fpm | |
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Average altitude 74 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 253 ft agl |
45 | 253 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 4.4 ° min to max 12.7 ° |
4.4 | 12.7 ° | |
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Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:56:17 |
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Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 18:56:17 |
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Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 18:56:17 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 18:56:17 |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 26L EGKK London Gatwick Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 325 kt 293 kt min to max 349 kt |
293 | 349 kt | |
| 97.45 % |
Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.0 ° |
3.0 | 1.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.82 g 0.56 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.66 | 0.93 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 4,407 fpm 3,881 fpm min to max 5,401 fpm |
5,401 | 3,929 fpm | |
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Average altitude 729 ft agl 438 ft agl min to max 997 ft agl |
438 | 997 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.1 ° 6.9 ° min to max 11.0 ° |
11.0 | 6.9 ° | |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 18:56:22 |
Enroute climb started overhead Charlwood (Surrey, England). Climbing from 1,268 ft asl to 1,754 ft asl, an increase of 486 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 386 kt 353 kt min to max 413 kt |
353 | 413 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 24.8 ° |
1.0 | 24.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.85 g 0.59 g min to max 1.07 g |
0.83 | 0.90 g | |
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Average VSI 2,091 fpm 52 fpm min to max 3,877 fpm |
3,877 | 52 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,572 ft asl 1,268 ft asl min to max 1,757 ft asl |
1,268 | 1,754 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.2 ° |
6.2 | 0.0 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 18:56:31 |
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Rusper (West Sussex, England) and lasted 4 minutes, covering 7 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 1,699 ft asl 1,477 ft asl min to max 1,902 ft asl |
1,746 | 1,477 ft asl | |
| 31.26 % |
Average speed 362 kt 199 kt min to max 454 kt |
414 | 242 kt | |
| 87.1 % |
Average bank angle 24.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 46.4 ° |
34.4 | 10.1 ° | |
| 95.43 % |
Average g force 1.17 g 0.82 g min to max 1.66 g |
1.07 | 1.02 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -0.7 ° min to max 6.7 ° |
0.0 | 0.7 ° | |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 18:56:48 |
Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,274 ft agl to 1,123 ft agl. A decrease of 151 ft in 8 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.3 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.3 | 3.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 231 kt 222 kt min to max 242 kt |
242 | 222 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.8 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.8 ° |
-0.8 | -0.8 ° | |
| 75.41 % |
Average bank angle 5.8 ° 0.9 ° min to max 12.1 ° |
10.1 | 1.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.98 g 0.88 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI -972 fpm -1,207 fpm min to max -570 fpm |
-570 | -1,204 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,200 ft agl 1,123 ft agl min to max 1,274 ft agl |
1,274 | 1,123 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.8 | -0.1 ° |
Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,102 ft agl to 730 ft agl. A decrease of 372 ft in 17 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.5 | 3.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 197 kt 161 kt min to max 221 kt |
221 | 161 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.8 ° -0.9 ° min to max -0.8 ° |
-0.8 | -0.8 ° | |
| 99.95 % |
Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 3.0 ° |
0.9 | 1.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.18 g |
0.99 | 1.00 g | |
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Average VSI -1,239 fpm -1,418 fpm min to max -1,050 fpm |
-1,211 | -1,050 fpm | |
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Average altitude 916 ft agl 730 ft agl min to max 1,102 ft agl |
1,102 | 730 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -0.2 ° min to max 3.5 ° |
-0.1 | 3.0 ° | |
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Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 19:01:24 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:01:24 |
Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 713 ft agl to 376 ft agl. A decrease of 337 ft in 19 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.3 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.4 | 3.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 164 kt 159 kt min to max 172 kt |
160 | 172 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.8 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.7 ° |
-0.8 | -0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.7 ° |
1.2 | 0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.91 g min to max 1.08 g |
1.00 | 0.96 g | |
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Average VSI -1,016 fpm -1,249 fpm min to max -783 fpm |
-1,025 | -1,012 fpm | |
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Average altitude 539 ft agl 376 ft agl min to max 713 ft agl |
713 | 376 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 2.1 ° min to max 3.9 ° |
3.1 | 2.7 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 19:01:25 |
Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 358 ft agl to 55 ft agl. A decrease of 303 ft in 16 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.4 | 2.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 173 kt 167 kt min to max 182 kt |
173 | 167 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.5 | -0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
0.7 | 0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.02 | 1.13 g | |
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Average VSI -1,087 fpm -1,142 fpm min to max -997 fpm |
-1,042 | -1,079 fpm | |
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Average altitude 125 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 358 ft agl |
358 | 55 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.8 ° |
2.9 | 3.8 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 19:01:56 |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 19:01:57 |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 19:01:59 |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 19:02:01 |
Landing on runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport, runway length 2,495 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 167 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 167 kt. Target 165 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 88.32 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.2 | -0.0 ° | |
| 97.24 % |
Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.1 ° |
0.8 | 0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.11 g 1.07 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.12 | 1.08 g | |
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Average speed 161 kt 152 kt min to max 167 kt |
167 | 152 kt | |
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Average VSI -731 fpm -1,068 fpm min to max -338 fpm |
-1,068 | -338 fpm | |
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Average altitude 20 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl |
46 | 4 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 3.8 ° min to max 6.6 ° |
3.8 | 6.6 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 19:02:04 |
Touchdown distance was good at 363 m. Touchdown speed at 152 kt was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -338 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 91.81 % |
Touchdown VSI was -338 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 363 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 152 kt Target below 192 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.68 m 1.50 m right |
-1.68 | -1.34 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.8 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.18 g 1.07 g min to max 1.34 g |
1.08 | 1.11 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 150 kt 148 kt min to max 152 kt |
152 | 148 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.9 ° min to max 6.6 ° |
6.6 | 6.0 ° |
Total landing distance 1,837 m, 74 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 1,837 m 74 % of runway. |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 3.47 m 2.15 m left to 1.31 m right |
-1.31 | 0.23 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.09 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 124 kt 76 kt min to max 147 kt |
147 | 76 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.4 ° min to max 6.0 ° |
6.0 | 1.6 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 14 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 14 kt 0 kt min to max 127 kt |
74 | 127 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
1.5 | 1.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.01 g | |
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Parking Brake On at 19:04:11 |
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Parking Brake Off at 19:06:53 |
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Parking Brake On at 19:09:14 |
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Parking Brake Off at 19:09:15 |
The F-35C Lightning has successfully landed at EGKK London Gatwick Airport, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 256.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,274 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the runway's length of 2,495 meters and its orientation.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, with a speed of 167 knots. The touchdown distance of 363 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 152 knots was well within the recommended range, and the touchdown rate of -338 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight headwind of 1 knot, which did not significantly impact the landing. The aircraft's ability to adapt to these conditions was evident in its perfect runway rollout alignment, which was achieved despite the relatively short landing distance of 1,837 meters, equivalent to 74% of the runway's length.
Overall, the F-35C Lightning's landing at EGKK London Gatwick Airport was a testament to the aircraft's advanced capabilities and the pilot's exceptional skills. The high score achieved reflects the precision and control demonstrated throughout the landing process, from the initial approach to the final rollout.
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