LFMN to LFMD Flight Report - Cessna C172

Flight from LFMN to LFMD

Saturday, 11 January 2025 15:08

Minutes 22

18 nm

Fuel 10 kg

Cessna C172

Departure

Runway 22R at LFMN

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

864 kg

Fuel

68 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 17 at LFMD

Cannes-Mandelieu Airport

Cannes Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

7 ft asl

Altitude

854 kg

Weight

58 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 98.72%

Departure Score 99.43%

Enroute Score 99.32%

Arrival Score 97.42%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 22R at LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. The Cessna C172 aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 58 knots. The takeoff distance was 352 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. The aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,018 feet above sea level to 1,499 feet, an increase of 481 feet, in just 1 minute, while covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This rapid climb was a testament to the aircraft's performance capabilities.

Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 17 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place 2 miles south of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, a town located in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of France.

As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport. The approach was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 176.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,517 feet above ground level, and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold.

The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 46 knots. The touchdown distance was 294 meters, which was well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was also excellent, at -82 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline, by 6.7 meters.

The total landing distance was 783 meters, which accounted for 69% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned, by 8.6 meters from the centerline. Despite these minor deviations, the landing was considered good.

After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 18 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 22 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 10 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 22R at LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport. Takeoff distance 352 m 14 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 352 m 14 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 58 kn Target 65 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.87 m 0.63 m left to 1.24 m right	0.10		0.63 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.12 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 2.0 ° min to max 6.9 °	2.2		6.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.2		1.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 15:08:08
Info	Engine 1 Started at 15:08:08
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:08:08
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 15:08:08
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:08:08
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 15:08:08
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:08:08
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:08:08
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:08:45
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 15:08:45
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 15:08:45
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:08:45
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:08:45
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 15:08:48
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 15:08:48
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:08:48
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:14:55
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:14:58
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:15:00
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:15:05
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:15:08

Departure Climb 1

99.24 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 22R LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 62 kn 58 kn min to max 65 kn	58		65 kn
96.95 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	1.9		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.98 g min to max 1.14 g	1.13		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 576 fpm 373 fpm min to max 752 fpm	373		752 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	1		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.5 ° 6.9 ° min to max 9.9 °	7.0		9.9 °

Departure Climb 2

99.97 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 22R LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 65 kn 62 kn min to max 68 kn	65		68 kn
99.89 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 937 fpm 676 fpm min to max 1,285 fpm	760		676 fpm
Info	Average altitude 126 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 391 ft agl	51		391 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.0 ° 7.7 ° min to max 13.3 °	10.0		7.7 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:17:04
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 15:17:06

Departure Climb 3

98.52 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 22R LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -1.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.2		-1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 69 kn min to max 76 kn	69		76 kn
92.58 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.4		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		0.97 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,098 fpm 623 fpm min to max 1,310 fpm	623		1,115 fpm
Info	Average altitude 676 ft agl 401 ft agl min to max 984 ft agl	401		984 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.9 ° 7.6 ° min to max 11.0 °	7.6		9.3 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport Nice (Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France). Climbing from 1,018 ft asl to 1,499 ft asl, an increase of 481 ft in 1 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 76 kn min to max 98 kn	76		98 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.3 °	0.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.91 g min to max 1.04 g	0.96		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 679 fpm 85 fpm min to max 1,209 fpm	1,080		90 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,331 ft asl 1,018 ft asl min to max 1,499 ft asl	1,018		1,499 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 1.1 ° min to max 10.2 °	8.7		1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

98.63 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles south of Saint-Laurent-du-Var (Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France) and lasted 17 minutes, covering 11 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.45 %	Average altitude 1,371 ft asl 666 ft asl min to max 1,842 ft asl	1,501		1,531 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 105 kn 74 kn min to max 135 kn	98		82 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.7 °	1.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.65 g min to max 1.35 g	0.99		1.02 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -11.1 ° min to max 13.4 °	1.5		-1.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:35:09
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 15:35:28

Arrival Final 4

99.09 %

Approaching runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,517 ft agl to 1,011 ft agl. A decrease of 507 ft in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kn 69 kn min to max 81 kn	81		73 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.2 °
95.43 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.7 °	0.3		2.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.07 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -691 fpm -1,005 fpm min to max -436 fpm	-438		-599 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,255 ft agl 1,011 ft agl min to max 1,517 ft agl	1,517		1,011 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -4.6 ° min to max -0.3 °	-1.1		-2.0 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,001 ft agl to 728 ft agl. A decrease of 273 ft in 44 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kn 70 kn min to max 77 kn	73		70 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.5		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.07 g	1.01		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -379 fpm -589 fpm min to max -165 fpm	-589		-361 fpm
Info	Average altitude 856 ft agl 728 ft agl min to max 1,001 ft agl	1,001		728 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -2.2 ° min to max 1.1 °	-2.0		-1.0 °

Arrival Final 2

98.74 %

Approaching runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 721 ft agl to 314 ft agl. A decrease of 407 ft in 46 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kn 65 kn min to max 72 kn	70		68 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.3 °
93.7 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.3 °	4.8		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	0.97		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -523 fpm -715 fpm min to max -279 fpm	-424		-302 fpm
Info	Average altitude 498 ft agl 314 ft agl min to max 721 ft agl	721		314 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -3.4 ° min to max 1.1 °	-1.5		0.7 °

Arrival Final 1

99.46 %

Approaching runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 309 ft agl to 40 ft agl. A decrease of 270 ft in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.1 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.1 °
100 %	Average speed 60 kn 56 kn min to max 71 kn	68		56 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
97.32 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	1.2		4.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -392 fpm -536 fpm min to max -241 fpm	-270		-241 fpm
Info	Average altitude 90 ft agl 40 ft agl min to max 309 ft agl	309		40 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -1.5 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.0		2.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 15:38:24

Arrival Landing

93.86 %

Landing on runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, runway length 1,136 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 56 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
77.36 %	Threshold speed at 56 kn was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.4 °
95.17 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.06 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 52 kn 46 kn min to max 56 kn	56		46 kn
Info	Average VSI -206 fpm -336 fpm min to max -82 fpm	-234		-82 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl -2 ft agl min to max 29 ft agl	29		-2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 0.8 ° min to max 6.0 °	1.9		6.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

98.01 %

Touchdown distance was good at 294 m. Touchdown speed at 46 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -82 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -82 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 294 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 46 kn Target 55 kn
86.71 %	Runway alignment max 6.69 m 6.51 m left	6.36		6.69 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.01 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.01 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 45 kn 45 kn min to max 46 kn	46		45 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 5.5 ° min to max 6.0 °	6.0		5.8 °

Arrival Rollout

90.82 %

Total landing distance 783 m, 69 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.6 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 783 m 69 % of runway.
79.6 %	Runway alignment max 10.79 m 8.64 m left to 2.14 m right	6.73		-2.14 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 48 kn 31 kn min to max 54 kn	54		31 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 1.6 ° min to max 5.9 °	5.8		1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.2		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 3 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kn 7 kn min to max 27 kn	27		8 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 1.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.6		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

99.35 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 20 kn	8		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 7 kn max 9 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.8		2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 15:40:42
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 15:40:43
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:42:37
100 %	Landing Lights at 15:41:02

Takeoff on runway 22R at LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport in the Cessna C172

99.43 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 352 m using 13.76 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 58 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.63 m left to 1.24 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.24 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 22R LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.95 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.97 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 22R LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.89 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.52 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 22R LFMN Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

92.58 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport in the Cessna C172

Landing Score 95.54 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, achieving a score of 95.5%. The final approach to runway 17 was conducted from the north, with a heading of 176.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,517 feet above ground level.

The aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, and the threshold speed of 56 knots was well below the target speed, indicating a safe approach. However, the pilot was advised to be cautious not to stall, as the speed was slightly low. The touchdown distance of 294 meters was also good, and the touchdown speed of 46 knots was within the acceptable range.

The touchdown rate of -82 feet per minute was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.7 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments during the rollout phase.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and there was no headwind. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.

The total landing distance of 783 meters was 69% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's performance. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.6 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments during the rollout phase to ensure a safe and controlled stop.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and judgment throughout the approach and landing phases. However, there is room for improvement in terms of alignment and speed management to achieve a perfect score.

99.09 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,517 ft agl to 1,011 ft agl. A decrease of 507 ft in 43 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

95.43 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,001 ft agl to 728 ft agl. A decrease of 273 ft in 44 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.74 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 721 ft agl to 314 ft agl. A decrease of 407 ft in 46 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

93.7 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.46 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 309 ft agl to 40 ft agl. A decrease of 270 ft in 40 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.32 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

93.86 %

Landing

Landing on runway 17 at LFMD Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, runway length 1,136 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 56 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

77.36 %

Threshold speed at 56 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank