KEDW to KEDW Flight Report - DC Designs F4 Blue Angels

Flight from KEDW to KEDW

Friday, 02 January 2026 21:25

Minutes 17

99 nm

Fuel 3,252 lbs

DC Designs F4 Blue Angels

Departure

Runway 23L at KEDW

Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards, California, United States

Altitude

2,293 ft asl

Weight

41,970 lbs

Fuel

11,068 lbs

Temperature

59 °F

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 24 at KEDW

Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards California, United States

2,293 ft asl

Altitude

38,718 lbs

Weight

7,816 lbs

Fuel

60 °F

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 78.33%

Departure Score 95.94%

Enroute Score 53.61%

Arrival Score 85.43%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23L at Edwards Air Force Base, where the aircraft, a DC Designs F4 Blue Angels, started its takeoff. The takeoff distance covered 4,466 feet, which is 30% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 220 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

As the aircraft climbed away from Edwards Air Force Base, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the base. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 3,318 feet above sea level to 9,281 feet above sea level, an increase of 5,964 feet in just 4 minutes, covering a distance of 26 nautical miles. The climb was a testament to the aircraft's impressive performance capabilities.

After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, which started 3 miles southeast of Tehachapi Airport. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 9,226 feet above sea level to 1,250 feet above sea level, a decrease of 7,976 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. This rapid descent was a demonstration of the aircraft's ability to quickly adjust its altitude.

During the approach to Edwards Air Force Base, the aircraft encountered a situation that required a go-around, where the aircraft was at 0 feet above ground level. However, the pilots successfully executed the go-around and continued with the approach.

The final approach to runway 24 at Edwards Air Force Base was made from the east, heading 257.0° at 2 nautical miles and 659 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 753 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 164 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -121 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 feet from the centerline.

The total landing distance was 5,423 feet, which is 68% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft during the landing. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.

In conclusion, the flight was a successful demonstration of the aircraft's capabilities, with a total flight distance of 99 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of 3,252 pounds. The flight was completed in 17 minutes, showcasing the aircraft's impressive performance and handling characteristics.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23L at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base, Average speed was 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -3.8 ° min to max -0.1 °	-3.8		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.95 g 0.55 g min to max 1.00 g	0.55		1.00 g
Info	Battery Master On at 21:25:47
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:25:47
Info	Engine 2 Started at 21:25:47
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:25:47
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:25:47
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:25:47
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:25:47
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 21:25:47
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:25:47
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:25:47
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:25:47
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 21:25:54
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 21:26:20
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:26:32
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:26:55
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:26:57
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:27:01
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:27:09
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:27:11
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:27:13
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:27:14
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:27:21
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:27:28
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:27:38
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:36:22
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:36:26
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:36:29
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:36:33
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:36:37

Departure Roll

94.23 %

Departure roll runway 23L at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base. Takeoff distance 4,466 ft 30 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 220 kt. Local weather - Temperature 64 °F. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 4,466 ft 30 % of runway
83.17 %	Liftoff speed was 220 kt Target 192 kt
88 %	Runway alignment max 20.8 ft 20.8 ft left to 0.0 ft left	12.8		16.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.24 g	1.00		1.24 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 8.3 °	-0.1		8.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.0		1.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:37:37

Departure Climb 1

94.76 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23L KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 224 kt 221 kt min to max 230 kt	221		230 kt
80.63 %	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 1.8 ° min to max 9.4 °	1.8		9.4 °
96 %	Average g force 1.51 g 1.31 g min to max 1.64 g	1.31		1.31 g
Info	Average VSI 962 fpm 378 fpm min to max 1,582 fpm	378		1,582 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	0		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.6 ° 9.1 ° min to max 12.6 °	9.1		10.9 °

Departure Climb 2

94.78 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23L KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 235 kt 230 kt min to max 256 kt	230		256 kt
79.11 %	Average bank angle 6.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 9.9 °	9.6		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 0.90 g min to max 1.29 g	1.29		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 2,250 fpm 1,627 fpm min to max 3,664 fpm	1,627		3,664 fpm
Info	Average altitude 104 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 342 ft agl	48		342 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.3 ° 10.8 ° min to max 12.0 °	10.8		11.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:37:44
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:37:45
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:37:47
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:37:50

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23L KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.6		-0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 284 kt 274 kt min to max 289 kt	274		289 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.67 g min to max 1.00 g	0.89		0.85 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 3,677 fpm 3,356 fpm min to max 3,793 fpm	3,716		3,356 fpm
Info	Average altitude 713 ft agl 466 ft agl min to max 954 ft agl	466		954 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 8.6 ° min to max 11.4 °	11.2		9.4 °
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:37:51

Enroute Climb

57.23 %

Enroute climb started overhead KEDW Edwards Air Force Base Edwards (California, United States). Climbing from 3,318 ft asl to 9,281 ft asl, an increase of 5,964 ft in 4 minutes and covering 26 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 315 kt 287 kt min to max 340 kt	290		329 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 17.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 171.8 °	0.1		44.3 °
72.29 %	Average g force 1.04 g -0.47 g min to max 1.93 g	0.98		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 972 fpm -5,182 fpm min to max 5,818 fpm	3,154		-2,409 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6,909 ft asl 3,318 ft asl min to max 9,436 ft asl	3,318		9,281 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° -8.7 ° min to max 14.5 °	9.8		-2.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:38:00

Enroute Descent

50 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles south east of KTEH Tehachapi Airport Tehachapi (California, United States). Descent from 9,226 ft asl to 1,250 ft asl, a decrease of 7,976 ft in 3 minutes and covering 19 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 531 kt 332 kt min to max 650 kt	332		643 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 32.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 171.9 °	44.2		1.7 °
0 %	Average g force 1.71 g -0.26 g min to max 5.55 g	0.91		5.55 g
Info	Average VSI -1,919 fpm -10,544 fpm min to max 5,799 fpm	-3,034		3,340 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,270 ft asl 1,071 ft asl min to max 9,226 ft asl	9,226		1,250 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -13.2 ° min to max 15.6 °	-3.5		15.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:42:59
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:43:15
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:43:40
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:44:45
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:44:52
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:44:54
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:44:56
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:44:57
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:44:59
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:45:02
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:45:03
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:45:04
100 %	Landing Lights at 21:45:09
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:42:25

Go-around

0.46 %

Go-Around runway 24 at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base at 0 ft agl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
1.02 %	Average speed 547 kt 176 kt min to max 761 kt	525		193 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 13.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 164.2 °	2.1		4.0 °
0 %	Average g force 1.18 g -3.60 g min to max 5.86 g	5.86		1.11 g
Info	Average altitude 1,417 ft agl -1,040 ft agl min to max 8,985 ft agl	-1,040		681 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -24.1 ° min to max 24.4 °	16.0		3.9 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:45:40
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:45:46
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:46:00
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:46:05
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:46:19
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:46:35
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:46:58
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:47:00
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:47:06
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:47:29
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:47:30
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:47:31
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:47:32
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:47:35
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:47:37
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:47:40
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:52:03
Info	Safe Gear speed Exceeded at 21:52:03
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:52:11
Info	Safe Gear speed Exceeded at 21:52:12
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:52:17
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 21:53:08
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:45:09
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:50:20

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 24 at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 659 ft agl to 290 ft agl. A decrease of 369 ft in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 188 kt 185 kt min to max 192 kt	192		185 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.4		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,126 fpm -1,347 fpm min to max -937 fpm	-1,347		-1,173 fpm
Info	Average altitude 485 ft agl 290 ft agl min to max 659 ft agl	659		290 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 3.3 ° min to max 4.4 °	4.0		4.0 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 24 at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 271 ft agl to 40 ft agl. A decrease of 231 ft in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.0 ° 1.6 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		1.6 °
100 %	Average speed 180 kt 179 kt min to max 185 kt	185		179 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.4		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -904 fpm -1,156 fpm min to max -792 fpm	-1,156		-792 fpm
Info	Average altitude 83 ft agl 40 ft agl min to max 271 ft agl	271		40 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 4.4 ° min to max 6.5 °	4.4		6.5 °

Arrival Landing

94.01 %

Landing on runway 24 at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base, runway length 7,980 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 179 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 179 kt. Target 194 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
76.03 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.19 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 174 kt 164 kt min to max 179 kt	179		164 kt
Info	Average VSI -265 fpm -789 fpm min to max -6 fpm	-789		-121 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 23 ft agl	23		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 6.6 ° min to max 9.2 °	6.6		9.2 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 21:53:54

Arrival Touchdown

93.49 %

Touchdown point was 753 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 164 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -121 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 13 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 66 °F. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.02 %	Touchdown VSI was -121 fpm.
81.17 %	Touchdown distance was 2,065 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 164 kt Target below 190 kt
96.58 %	Runway alignment max 13.1 ft 13.0 ft left	13.1		12.9 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.99 g min to max 1.18 g	0.99		1.09 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 162 kt 161 kt min to max 164 kt	164		161 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 9.2 ° min to max 9.4 °	9.2		9.3 °

Arrival Rollout

98.58 %

Total landing distance 5,423 ft, 68 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 5,423 ft 68 % of runway.
96.86 %	Runway alignment max 12.8 ft 12.8 ft left to 0.0 ft left	12.8		2.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 157 kt 90 kt min to max 168 kt	168		90 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° -0.6 ° min to max 9.7 °	9.3		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:54:10

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 30 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 30 kt 3 kt min to max 82 kt	82		18 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.5		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	0.97		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

26.5 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 50 kt 19 kt min to max 147 kt	19		147 kt
16.25 %	Average speed turning corners 24 kt max 24 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.3		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.3 °

Takeoff on runway 23L at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base in the DC Designs F4 Blue Angels

95.94 %

94.23 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 4,466 ft using 29.8 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

83.17 %

Liftoff speed was 220 kn - Target 192 kn

Alignment

88 %

20.8 ft left to 0.0 ft left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

94.76 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23L KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

80.63 %

96 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

94.78 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23L KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

79.11 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23L KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 24 at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base in the DC Designs F4 Blue Angels

Landing Score 96.52 %

Landing Summary

The DC Designs F4 Blue Angels successfully landed at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 257.0° at 2 nautical miles and 659 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the pilots to maintain a clear visual of the runway and its surroundings, facilitating a smooth and controlled descent.

Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 164 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 753 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the intended landing spot. However, the touchdown speed and rate were both satisfactory, with a smooth descent rate of -121 feet per minute.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 66°F and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from the west. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots, which further contributed to the smoothness of the landing. The runway length of 7,980 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to decelerate and come to a stop.

The total landing distance of 5,423 feet was 68% of the runway length, which is a relatively efficient use of the available space. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilots maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, reflecting the high level of training and expertise of the pilots involved.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 24 at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 659 ft agl to 290 ft agl. A decrease of 369 ft in 19 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 24 at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 271 ft agl to 40 ft agl. A decrease of 231 ft in 14 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

94.01 %

Landing

Landing on runway 24 at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base, runway length 7,980 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 179 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 179 kt. Target 194 kt

Flare

76.03 %

Good landing flare.

Heading

100 %

Bank