The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk started with a departure roll from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. The takeoff distance was 550 meters, which was 45% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 78 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 7°C with a wind speed of 10 knots at 249°, resulting in a crosswind of 10 knots and a headwind of 3 knots.
Once enroute, the level cruise started overhead Florstadt in Hessen, Germany. This portion of the flight lasted 1 minute and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 25C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, which has a runway length of 3,990 meters. The height at the threshold was 32 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 83 knots. The touchdown occurred 412 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 69 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -79 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 6°C with a wind speed of 10 knots at 220°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 9 knots. The total landing distance was 1,298 meters, which was 33% of the runway length.
Overall, the total flight distance was 23 nautical miles, which took 37 minutes to complete. The flight consumed 6 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
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Entering runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, Average speed was 0 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 1 kn 0 kn min to max 8 kn |
0 | 8 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.0 | 0.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Parking Brake Off at 15:14:48 |
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Parking Brake On at 15:14:48 |
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Parking Brake Off at 15:15:32 |
Departure roll runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Takeoff distance 550 m 45 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 78 kn. Local weather - Temperature 7 °C. Wind 10 kn at 249 °. Crosswind: 10 kn Headwind: 3 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 550 m 45 % of runway |
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| 67.25 % |
Liftoff speed was 78 kn Target 62 kn |
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| 92.64 % |
Runway alignment max 5.15 m 0.08 m left to 5.07 m right |
-3.59 | -3.66 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.15 g |
1.00 | 1.15 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max 5.4 ° |
0.2 | 5.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 ° |
0.1 | 3.9 ° |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.9 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | -0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 83 kn 78 kn min to max 88 kn |
78 | 88 kn | |
| 86.08 % |
Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.3 ° |
4.1 | 1.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.18 g |
1.17 | 1.02 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 422 ft/m 310 ft/m min to max 450 ft/m |
310 | 408 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 24 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl |
1 | 49 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 5.4 ° min to max 7.0 ° |
5.6 | 5.6 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 57.38 % |
Heading variation -2.3 ° -5.4 ° min to max -1.0 ° |
-1.0 | -5.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 93 kn 89 kn min to max 105 kn |
89 | 104 kn | |
| 75.55 % |
Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.3 ° |
0.9 | 6.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.02 | 1.04 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 590 ft/m 340 ft/m min to max 967 ft/m |
409 | 644 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 138 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 446 ft agl |
50 | 446 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 4.0 ° min to max 8.0 ° |
5.7 | 5.7 ° |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 84.33 % |
Heading variation -3.7 ° -4.9 ° min to max -1.8 ° |
-4.9 | -1.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 104 kn 103 kn min to max 105 kn |
105 | 104 kn | |
| 85.84 % |
Average bank angle 4.9 ° 2.5 ° min to max 7.4 ° |
5.1 | 2.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.03 | 0.99 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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| Info |
Average VSI 927 ft/m 706 ft/m min to max 1,150 ft/m |
706 | 1,150 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 580 ft agl 459 ft agl min to max 732 ft agl |
459 | 732 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 5.2 ° min to max 6.9 ° |
5.8 | 6.9 ° |
Enroute level cruise started overhead Florstadt (Hessen, Germany) and lasted 1 minutes, covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 1,179 ft asl 1,118 ft asl min to max 1,230 ft asl |
1,150 | 1,125 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 115 kn 103 kn min to max 120 kn |
103 | 115 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 ° |
3.2 | 1.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.84 g min to max 1.11 g |
0.96 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -1.9 ° min to max 6.5 ° |
6.5 | 1.6 ° |
Arrival started overhead Florstadt (Hessen, Germany).
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 108 kn 102 kn min to max 115 kn |
115 | 102 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.7 ° |
1.8 | 0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.16 g |
1.00 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 19 ft/m -407 ft/m min to max 482 ft/m |
136 | -72 ft/m | |
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Average altitude 1,385 ft asl 1,059 ft asl min to max 1,775 ft asl |
1,127 | 1,315 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -0.7 ° min to max 4.7 ° |
1.6 | 0.8 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 15:14:25 |
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Engine 1 Started at 15:14:25 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:14:25 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 15:14:25 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:14:25 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 15:14:25 |
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Parking Brake On at 15:14:25 |
Approaching runway 25C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 976 ft agl to 783 ft agl. A decrease of 193 ft in 37 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.3 ° 2.3 ° min to max 2.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.3 | 2.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 101 kn 99 kn min to max 102 kn |
102 | 100 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.1 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
0.8 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.99 | 0.97 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -305 ft/m -467 ft/m min to max -96 ft/m |
-96 | -371 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 889 ft agl 783 ft agl min to max 976 ft agl |
976 | 783 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.5 | -0.4 ° |
Approaching runway 25C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 776 ft agl to 536 ft agl. A decrease of 240 ft in 36 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.4 | 2.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 99 kn 97 kn min to max 102 kn |
100 | 98 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.0 | -0.3 ° | |
| 96.05 % |
Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
0.8 | 0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.09 g |
0.99 | 1.09 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -380 ft/m -474 ft/m min to max -209 ft/m |
-376 | -435 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 666 ft agl 536 ft agl min to max 776 ft agl |
776 | 536 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
-0.6 | 0.8 ° |
Approaching runway 25C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 530 ft agl to 305 ft agl. A decrease of 225 ft in 40 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.7 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.4 | 2.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 94 kn 91 kn min to max 98 kn |
98 | 91 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.3 | -0.3 ° | |
| 94.73 % |
Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.0 ° |
1.2 | 2.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.13 g |
0.98 | 0.97 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -340 ft/m -571 ft/m min to max -76 ft/m |
-403 | -377 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 422 ft agl 305 ft agl min to max 530 ft agl |
530 | 305 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.9 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
0.7 | 0.4 ° |
Approaching runway 25C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 299 ft agl to 59 ft agl. A decrease of 240 ft in 34 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.7 | 2.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 86 kn 83 kn min to max 91 kn |
91 | 83 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.2 | -0.1 ° | |
| 94.02 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.7 ° |
1.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.99 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -364 ft/m -629 ft/m min to max -210 ft/m |
-358 | -364 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 107 ft agl 59 ft agl min to max 299 ft agl |
299 | 59 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
0.1 | 1.6 ° |
Landing on runway 25C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, runway length 3,990 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 83 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 48.39 % |
Threshold speed was excessively high at 83 kn. Target 63 kn |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.1 | -0.2 ° | |
| 98.8 % |
Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
0.2 | 2.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 76 kn 69 kn min to max 83 kn |
83 | 69 kn | |
| Info |
Average VSI -198 ft/m -364 ft/m min to max -79 ft/m |
-364 | -79 ft/m | |
| Info |
Average altitude 11 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 32 ft agl |
32 | -1 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 1.6 ° min to max 4.1 ° |
1.6 | 3.7 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 412 m. Touchdown speed at 69 kn was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -79 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 16.5 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 6 °C. Wind 10 kn at 220 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 9 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -79 ft/m. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 412 m Target 457 m |
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| 45.79 % |
Speed at touchdown 69 kn Target 53 kn |
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| 50.92 % |
Runway alignment max 16.51 m 15.25 m right |
-13.68 | -16.51 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.3 ° |
2.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.99 | 1.02 g | |
| 60 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 68 kn 67 kn min to max 69 kn |
69 | 67 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 4.0 ° |
3.7 | 1.8 ° |
Total landing distance 1,298 m, 33 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 16.6 m from centreline.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 1,298 m 33 % of runway. |
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| 50.67 % |
Runway alignment max 16.58 m 0.00 m left to 16.58 m right |
-16.52 | -1.16 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.02 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 55 kn 33 kn min to max 64 kn |
64 | 33 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.8 ° |
1.8 | -0.2 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 36 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 37 kn 28 kn min to max 62 kn |
33 | 62 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.0 | 0.5 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g |
Great job on the approach phase with excellent glideslope alignment! It's clear that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's descent path and was able to maintain a steady approach to the runway. However, the excessive speed during this phase is definitely something to keep an eye on. Ensuring that the aircraft is at the appropriate speed for landing is crucial for a safe and smooth touchdown.
Moving on to the landing phase, it's fantastic to see that the pilot had good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. This indicates that the pilot had a good sense of altitude and was able to smoothly transition the aircraft from descent to landing. The touchdown rate being excellent is a great achievement, but it is concerning that the speed was still excessively high. This could potentially lead to unsafe landing conditions, so it's important to address this issue.
In the touchdown phase, it's impressive to see that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was only 16.5 m from the centerline. This shows precision and skill in landing the aircraft accurately. However, the excessive speed during this phase is a recurring issue that needs to be resolved to ensure safe landings.
Lastly, in the rollout phase, maintaining proper runway alignment is crucial for a smooth taxi to the terminal. It's great to see that the alignment was within acceptable limits, only 16.6 m from the centerline. This shows good control over the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing had several strong points, such as excellent glideslope alignment, good threshold height, perfect landing flare, and accurate touchdown positioning. However, the recurring issue of excessive speed is a point of concern that should be addressed to improve safety and overall landing performance. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in all phases of the landing process!
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