EGAL to EGAL Flight Report - PA28 Archer II

Flight from EGAL to EGAL

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 19:59

Minutes 3

4 nm

Fuel 1 kg

PA28 Archer II

Departure

Runway 25 at EGAL

Langford Lodge Air Base

Belfast, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland

Altitude

92 ft asl

Weight

882 kg

Fuel

68 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

260.2 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 20 at EGAL

Langford Lodge Air Base

Belfast Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland

92 ft asl

Altitude

881 kg

Weight

66 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

251.5 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.2%

Pattern Score 87.62%

Departure Score 96.25%

Arrival Score 98.72%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 25 at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base, where the aircraft, a PA28 Archer II, successfully took off in 433 meters, which is 32% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 54 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 260°.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry turn in less than 1 nautical mile in just 17 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally impressive, taking only 8 seconds to complete. The pilot's skill and control were evident throughout the pattern, with precise turns and a smooth flight path.

The downwind turn was executed at an angle of 86.1° to the runway, and the downwind leg was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 12 seconds. The base leg turn was made at an angle of 80.2°, and the base leg itself was completed in 9 seconds. The final turn was also completed in under 1 nautical mile in 9 seconds, setting the aircraft up for a smooth final approach.

The final approach was made to runway 20 from the north-east, with a heading of 204.0° and an altitude of 30.3 meters above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 52 knots and a touchdown distance of 304 meters, which is 30% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was an impressive -0.4 meters per second, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.

The total landing distance was 522 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The flight was completed in just 3 minutes, covering a total distance of 4 nautical miles and using only 1 kilogram of fuel. Overall, the flight was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance, with a smooth and controlled flight from takeoff to landing.

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Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 25 at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base. Takeoff distance 433 m 32 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 54 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 260 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 433 m 32 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 54 kn Target 62 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 5.03 m 2.10 m left to 2.92 m right	2.10		-2.88 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.01 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.2 ° min to max 6.4 °	3.5		6.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.0		1.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:59:20
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:59:20
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 19:59:20
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:59:20
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:59:23
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:59:23
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:59:23
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:59:23
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:59:23
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 19:59:23
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:59:23
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 19:59:23
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:59:23
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:59:23
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:59:26
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 19:59:26
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:59:26
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:00:26
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:00:26

Departure Climb 1

98.76 %

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 25 EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kn 54 kn min to max 88 kn	54		88 kn
95.03 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	2.0		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 1.0 m/s 0.1 m/s min to max 2.1 m/s	0.7		1.8 m/s
Info	Average altitude 8.0 m agl 0.2 m agl min to max 17.1 m agl	0.2		17.1 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 3.4 ° min to max 6.7 °	6.3		6.6 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:00:51

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 25 EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 85 kn min to max 89 kn	88		88 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.3		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.90 g min to max 1.11 g	1.09		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 4.0 m/s 1.9 m/s min to max 7.2 m/s	1.9		2.9 m/s
Info	Average altitude 32.3 m agl 17.3 m agl min to max 89.2 m agl	17.3		89.2 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° 4.9 ° min to max 12.3 °	6.7		4.9 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 25 EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base. Distance was less than 1 nm in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 99 kn 88 kn min to max 104 kn	88		103 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 18.7 ° 6.0 ° min to max 21.6 °	6.0		17.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.95 g min to max 1.17 g	0.95		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 2.0 m/s -0.7 m/s min to max 5.0 m/s	2.4		5.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 105.1 m agl 94.7 m agl min to max 131.4 m agl	94.7		131.4 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 1.2 ° min to max 7.2 °	4.5		7.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 25 EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base. Distance was less than 1 nm in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.3 ° -14.8 ° min to max 16.7 °	-14.8		16.7 °
100 %	Average speed 101 kn 100 kn min to max 103 kn	103		100 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.02 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 5.0 m/s 3.6 m/s min to max 5.8 m/s	5.3		3.6 m/s
Info	Average altitude 159.0 m agl 136.7 m agl min to max 180.1 m agl	136.7		180.1 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 20.4 ° 16.4 ° min to max 22.6 °	16.9		20.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 5.2 ° min to max 8.3 °	7.5		5.2 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 86.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 86.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 99 kn 87 kn min to max 107 kn	101		87 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.8 °	19.8		11.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.81 g min to max 1.12 g	1.03		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 0.3 m/s -5.7 m/s min to max 5.7 m/s	3.3		-3.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 225.6 m agl 183.2 m agl min to max 248.2 m agl	183.2		188.7 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -6.3 ° min to max 7.8 °	5.0		-2.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:02:15
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:02:19

Pattern Downwind

73.32 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.6 ° -16.7 ° min to max 18.6 °	-16.7		18.6 °
11.07 %	Average altitude 167.3 m agl 149.6 m agl min to max 185.8 m agl	185.8		149.6 m agl
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 80 kn min to max 86 kn	86		80 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.12 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -3.0 m/s -3.4 m/s min to max -2.6 m/s	-2.9		-2.6 m/s
Info	Average bank angle 14.0 ° 11.0 ° min to max 16.3 °	11.3		14.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -2.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-2.0		-1.0 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 80.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 80.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 74 kn min to max 80 kn	80		76 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 1.5 ° min to max 13.6 °	13.6		12.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1.7 m/s -3.5 m/s min to max -0.5 m/s	-2.7		-1.5 m/s
Info	Average altitude 111.2 m agl 90.6 m agl min to max 146.8 m agl	146.8		90.6 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -2.2 ° min to max 2.4 °	-1.3		0.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:03:20

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -3.4 ° -17.5 ° min to max 16.1 °	-17.5		16.1 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 75 kn min to max 76 kn	76		75 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.91 g min to max 1.10 g	0.98		1.04 g
0 %		0.0		0.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 74.3 m agl 62.0 m agl min to max 88.7 m agl	88.7		62.0 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 16.6 ° 14.3 ° min to max 19.8 °	14.3		19.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.9 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.2		1.0 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 74 kn min to max 76 kn	75		76 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.7 ° 1.8 ° min to max 17.2 °	17.2		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.01 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -3.3 m/s -3.6 m/s min to max -2.2 m/s	-2.2		-3.5 m/s
Info	Average altitude 39.5 m agl 30.3 m agl min to max 59.9 m agl	59.9		30.3 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.9 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		-1.3 °

Arrival Final 1

96.39 %

Approaching runway 20 at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 30.3 m agl to 5.0 m agl. A decrease of 25.3 m in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 2.4 ° Target 3.0 °	2.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 67 kn min to max 76 kn	76		67 kn
89.2 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		-0.0 °
92.76 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	1.8		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	1.03		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI -2.5 m/s -3.5 m/s min to max -1.8 m/s	-3.5		-1.8 m/s
Info	Average altitude 16.1 m agl 5.0 m agl min to max 30.3 m agl	30.3		5.0 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -1.3 ° min to max 4.2 °	-1.3		4.2 °

Arrival Landing

98.5 %

Landing on runway 20 at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base, runway length 1,740 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 67 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 67 kn. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 15.2 m agl
94.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
99.14 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g	1.09		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 59 kn 52 kn min to max 67 kn	67		52 kn
Info	Average VSI -0.4 m/s -1.7 m/s min to max 0.0 m/s	-1.7		-0.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 2.3 m agl 1.2 m agl min to max 3.5 m agl	3.5		1.2 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 4.3 ° min to max 9.8 °	4.3		9.8 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 20:03:58

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 304 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -0.4 m/s. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 251 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -0.4 m/s.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 304 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kn Target 61 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.13 m 2.11 m left	2.04		2.13 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.00 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.04 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 51 kn 51 kn min to max 52 kn	52		51 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 9.6 ° min to max 9.8 °	9.8		9.6 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 522 m, 30 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 522 m 30 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.12 m 2.12 m left to 0.00 m left	2.12		0.65 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 49 kn 34 kn min to max 51 kn	51		34 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 1.4 ° min to max 10.8 °	9.7		1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.9		0.1 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 20:04:03

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 22 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kn 12 kn min to max 29 kn	29		12 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.6 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.7		1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 25 at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base in the PA28 Archer II

96.25 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 433 m using 31.75 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 54 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

100 %

2.10 m left to 2.92 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.76 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 25 EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

95.03 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 25 EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 20 at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base in the PA28 Archer II

Landing Score 98.72 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Archer II aircraft successfully landed at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the north east, aligning with the runway 20 threshold at a heading of 204.0° and an altitude of 30.3 meters above ground level (agl) at 0 nautical miles from the runway.

The aircraft's performance during the landing was impressive, with a threshold speed of 67 knots being achieved, which is a good indicator of the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown distance of 304 meters was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's skill in navigating the aircraft to a safe and controlled touchdown.

The touchdown speed of 52 knots was also good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent throughout the approach. The touchdown rate of -0.4 meters per second was excellent, showing that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a smooth and controlled stop.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 251°. The crosswind and headwind components were both minimal, at 1 knot each, which made the landing even more challenging and impressive.

The total landing distance of 522 meters was 30% of the runway length, which is a good indication of the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and descent. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill in navigating the aircraft to a safe and controlled stop.

Overall, the PA28 Archer II aircraft's landing at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of proficiency and skill in navigating the aircraft to a safe and controlled touchdown.

96.39 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 20 at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 30.3 m agl to 5.0 m agl. A decrease of 25.3 m in 9 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

89.2 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

89.2 %

Bank

92.76 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.5 %

Landing

Landing on runway 20 at EGAL Langford Lodge Air Base, runway length 1,740 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 67 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 67 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

94.33 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

99.14 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -79 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Target below 61 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 304 m.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.4 °

100 %

G 1.05 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

100 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 522 m, 30 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

100 %

Landing distance 522 m using 30.02 % of runway

Alignment

100 %

Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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