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Departing from a location overhead Yde in the Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands, the Grumman AA-5A Cheetah began its enroute level cruise phase, which lasted approximately 8 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. This initial phase set the stage for the subsequent phases of the flight, as the aircraft transitioned into its final approach configuration.
As the aircraft descended towards Groningen Airport Eelde, it aligned itself with runway 23 from the north-east, tracking a heading of 221.0° at an altitude of 563 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the threshold. The aircraft's approach was characterized by a smooth and controlled descent, with a threshold speed of 51 knots. Upon touchdown, the aircraft came to rest 118 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 44 knots and a descent rate of -66 feet per minute, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was also reported as perfect, indicating a high degree of accuracy and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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 a direction of 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component. The aircraft's performance was further highlighted by its efficient use of fuel, with a total consumption of 1 kilogram over the course of the 4-nautical-mile flight, which lasted approximately 4 minutes. Overall, the flight demonstrated a high level of proficiency and control, with a smooth and controlled approach and landing.
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Enroute level cruise started overhead Yde (Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands) and lasted 8 minutes, covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 280 ft asl 25 ft asl min to max 576 ft asl |
25 | 576 ft asl | |
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Average speed 62 kt 46 kt min to max 87 kt |
51 | 71 kt | |
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Average bank angle 9.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.8 ° |
0.3 | 1.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 0.86 g min to max 1.15 g |
1.01 | 1.01 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 10.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 13.9 ° |
9.5 | 3.1 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 23:00:06 |
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Engine 1 Started at 23:00:06 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 23:00:06 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 23:00:06 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 23:00:06 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 23:00:06 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 23:00:06 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 23:00:06 |
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Landing Gear Activated at 23:00:06 |
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Landing Gear Down at 23:00:06 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 23:00:06 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 23:00:22 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 23:01:02 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 23:01:03 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 23:01:44 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 23:01:45 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 23:02:03 |
Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 563 ft agl to 389 ft agl. A decrease of 174 ft in 42 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 37.73 % |
Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.1 | 3.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 55 kt 46 kt min to max 71 kt |
71 | 53 kt | |
| 0 % |
Heading variation -17.2 ° -18.4 ° min to max -15.7 ° |
-15.7 | -17.7 ° | |
| 79.97 % |
Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.4 ° |
0.0 | 5.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g |
0.99 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -239 fpm -474 fpm min to max 74 fpm |
-4 | -435 fpm | |
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Average altitude 508 ft agl 389 ft agl min to max 568 ft agl |
563 | 389 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
2.9 | 0.7 ° | |
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Flaps Position 2 at 23:07:50 |
Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 382 ft agl to 43 ft agl. A decrease of 338 ft in 52 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 97.9 % |
Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.6 | 2.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 51 kt 50 kt min to max 54 kt |
53 | 51 kt | |
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Heading variation -2.3 ° -11.8 ° min to max -0.3 ° |
-11.8 | -0.3 ° | |
| 89.69 % |
Average bank angle 4.1 ° 0.8 ° min to max 6.9 ° |
1.4 | 3.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI -363 fpm -466 fpm min to max -306 fpm |
-434 | -329 fpm | |
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Average altitude 109 ft agl 43 ft agl min to max 382 ft agl |
382 | 43 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.1 ° |
1.0 | 2.1 ° |
Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,493 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 51 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 49 kt 44 kt min to max 51 kt |
51 | 44 kt | |
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Target 50 ft agl |
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| 82.58 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
| 94.11 % |
Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 ° |
3.5 | 0.9 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g |
0.99 | 1.01 g | |
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Average speed 49 kt 44 kt min to max 51 kt |
51 | 44 kt | |
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Average VSI -116 fpm -330 fpm min to max -6 fpm |
-329 | -66 fpm | |
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Average altitude 17 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl |
45 | 7 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 2.1 ° min to max 6.4 ° |
2.1 | 6.4 ° |
Touchdown point was 118 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed 44 kt. Touchdown rate was excellent at -66 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 |
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Touchdown VSI was -66 fpm. |
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| 88.8 % |
Touchdown distance was 560 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Average speed 43 kt 43 kt min to max 44 kt |
44 | 43 kt | |
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Runway alignment max 0.59 m 0.27 m left |
0.57 | -0.02 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.9 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 1.01 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.01 | 1.03 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 43 kt 43 kt min to max 44 kt |
44 | 43 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 6.1 ° min to max 6.4 ° |
6.4 | 6.3 ° |
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, aligning with the heading of 221.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 563 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 51 knots. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, eventually touching down 118 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 44 knots.
The touchdown characteristics were impressive, with an excellent touchdown rate of -66 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing phase. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a negligible wind of 1 knot from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind. The aircraft's performance was consistent with the pilot's skill and experience.
The overall landing performance was scored at 90.3%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control. The aircraft's ability to maintain a steady descent and touch down smoothly, combined with the perfect runway alignment, contributed to this high score. The landing was executed safely and efficiently, with the aircraft coming to a stop within a reasonable distance from the touchdown point.
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