EHGG to EHGG Flight Report - Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Pioneer

Flight from EHGG to EHGG

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 22:18

Minutes 6

7 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Pioneer

Departure

Runway 23 at EHGG

Groningen Airport Eelde

Groningen, Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

562 kg

Fuel

39 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EHGG

Groningen Airport Eelde

Groningen Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands

10 ft asl

Altitude

561 kg

Weight

38 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.29%

Pattern Score 88.52%

Departure Score 96.67%

Arrival Score 97.69%

Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, Pioneer, began its takeoff roll on runway 23. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 39 kt in a relatively short distance of 223 m, which accounted for just 9% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 21 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally swift, taking 22 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, maintaining a consistent angle of 45 degrees to the runway, and subsequently flew the downwind leg, covering a distance of 2 nm in 51 seconds. The base leg turn was executed smoothly, with the aircraft aligning itself for a precise final approach. The approach was made from the north-east, at a heading of 231.0°, and at an altitude of 454 ft above ground level.

The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, Pioneer, touched down on runway 23 with precision, achieving a touchdown speed of 22 kt and a touchdown rate of -96 fpm, which is considered excellent. The total landing distance was 306 m, accounting for just 12% of the available runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The aircraft's performance was further highlighted by its fuel efficiency, using only 1 kg of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 7 nm in 6 minutes.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, Average speed was 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 5 kt 0 kt min to max 19 kt	0		19 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.0		2.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.70 g 0.12 g min to max 1.00 g	0.12		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 22:18:46
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:18:46
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:18:46
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:18:46
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:18:46
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:18:46
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 22:18:46
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:18:46
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:18:46
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 22:18:51
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:18:55
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:18:55
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:18:56
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:18:56
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:18:57
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:19:40

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Takeoff distance 223 m 9 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 39 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 223 m 9 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 39 kt Target 40 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.57 m 0.52 m left to 1.05 m right	-1.05		0.52 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		1.03 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.5 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.7		4.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.4		0.9 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	-0.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 51 kt 39 kt min to max 63 kt	39		63 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	1.04		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 386 fpm 289 fpm min to max 456 fpm	289		313 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	0		43 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 4.2 ° min to max 8.5 °	4.5		4.2 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:19:59

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 63 kt min to max 92 kt	63		86 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.0		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	0.96		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 282 fpm 118 fpm min to max 904 fpm	309		904 fpm
Info	Average altitude 74 ft agl 43 ft agl min to max 319 ft agl	44		319 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.2 ° min to max 6.7 °	4.1		6.7 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 77 kt min to max 86 kt	86		77 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.4 ° 5.7 ° min to max 18.3 °	5.7		11.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 950 fpm 907 fpm min to max 1,028 fpm	911		915 fpm
Info	Average altitude 496 ft agl 336 ft agl min to max 670 ft agl	336		670 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 6.7 ° min to max 8.2 °	6.7		7.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.5 ° -25.9 ° min to max 16.3 °	16.3		-25.9 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 76 kt min to max 81 kt	77		81 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 735 fpm 498 fpm min to max 908 fpm	908		518 fpm
Info	Average altitude 833 ft agl 684 ft agl min to max 969 ft agl	684		969 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 9.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 18.2 °	11.4		18.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 4.2 ° min to max 7.9 °	7.8		4.2 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 95.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 95.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 82 kt min to max 97 kt	82		97 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.3 ° 6.2 ° min to max 20.3 °	18.3		6.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.93 g min to max 1.11 g	0.96		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 87 fpm -96 fpm min to max 449 fpm	449		80 fpm
Info	Average altitude 986 ft agl 977 ft agl min to max 993 ft agl	977		993 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		0.2 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 51 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.1 ° -22.9 ° min to max 12.0 °	9.1		-22.9 °
100 %	Average altitude 1,000 ft agl 974 ft agl min to max 1,023 ft agl	993		975 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 99 kt min to max 109 kt	99		108 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	1.03		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -16 fpm -387 fpm min to max 231 fpm	-68		113 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.5 °	0.4		7.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -1.5 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.4		1.4 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

72.62 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 17.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
8.72 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 17.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 54 kt min to max 107 kt	107		54 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 16.9 °	7.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.09 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -402 fpm -1,194 fpm min to max 253 fpm	155		-828 fpm
Info	Average altitude 874 ft agl 466 ft agl min to max 1,019 ft agl	978		466 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -9.8 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.6		-6.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:23:13
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:23:18

Arrival Final 1

93.75 %

Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 454 ft agl to 48 ft agl. A decrease of 406 ft in 45 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
68.73 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.7 ° Target 3.0 °	4.7		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 46 kt 40 kt min to max 58 kt	54		40 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.3		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -466 fpm -1,069 fpm min to max -298 fpm	-835		-422 fpm
Info	Average altitude 115 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 454 ft agl	454		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -8.9 ° min to max -0.9 °	-6.4		-1.1 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,492 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 40 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 40 kt. Target 39 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.9		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 32 kt 22 kt min to max 40 kt	40		22 kt
Info	Average VSI -216 fpm -421 fpm min to max -91 fpm	-421		-96 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 39 ft agl	39		-5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -1.1 ° min to max 8.6 °	-1.1		8.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

97 %

Touchdown distance was good at 271 m. Touchdown speed at 22 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -96 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -96 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 271 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 22 kt Target below 30 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.35 m 0.10 m right	0.02		-0.30 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.0		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.18 g	1.00		0.99 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 21 kt 20 kt min to max 22 kt	22		20 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 9.5 ° 8.6 ° min to max 10.2 °	8.6		9.7 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 306 m, 12 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 306 m 12 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.97 m 0.00 m left to 0.97 m right	-0.33		-0.97 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 30 kt 30 kt min to max 31 kt	31		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 5.9 ° min to max 9.5 °	9.5		5.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 16 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 25 kt 0 kt min to max 30 kt	30		29 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 5.7 °	5.7		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.97 g 0.63 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		0.63 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:24:58
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:25:15

Takeoff on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde in the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Pioneer

96.67 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 223 m using 8.94 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 39 kn - Target 40 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.52 m left to 1.05 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde in the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Pioneer

Landing Score 97.69 %

Landing Summary

The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 231.0° at 1 nm and 454 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 40 kt, indicating a well-controlled descent. As the aircraft touched down, it did so with a speed of 22 kt, which was within the acceptable range, and a touchdown rate of -96 fpm, demonstrating exceptional control and stability.

The touchdown characteristics were noteworthy, with a touchdown distance of 271 m, which was well within the acceptable range. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was centered on the runway and aligned with the centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a smooth and stable approach. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, further facilitating a controlled touchdown.

The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the centerline. The total landing distance of 306 m, which accounted for only 12% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. Overall, the landing was scored 97.7%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.

93.75 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 454 ft agl to 48 ft agl. A decrease of 406 ft in 45 seconds.

Glideslope

68.73 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

68.73 %

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