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EHGG
Groningen, The Netherlands
Runway 23
Elevation13 ft asl
Weight712 kg
Fuel51 kg
Wind270° · 1 kn · 1 kn cross

Flight Score

96.81 %
EHGG
Groningen, The Netherlands
Runway 23
Elevation13 ft asl
Weight710 kg
Fuel50 kg
Wind269° · 1 kn · 1 kn cross
8 Jul 2026 0:05 8 nm Grumman AA-5A Traveler 1 kg
Departure Score
96.95 %
Pattern Score
98.47 %
Arrival Score
95.00 %

What went well

Touched down at -100 fpm — a soft arrival
Touchdown 268 m in — inside the full-score zone
Straight touchdown — 0.09 m off the centreline, no bounce

What held you back

Arrival Approach — 300 ft gate 86 %, −1.59 points
Departure Roll — Landing Lights at 0 %, Rotation speed was 44 kt at 79 %, −1.02 points
Pattern Downwind — Heading 10.3 ° at 64 %, −0.51 points

Next time

Departure

Hold the nose down until the speed reaches 56 kt, then rotate.

What happened: You started the rotation at 44 kt, 12 kt before the 56 kt rotation speed.

Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 56 kt at rotation

See Departure Roll

Arrival

On downwind, use small aileron and rudder corrections to hold the wings-parallel heading against the runway.

What happened: On the downwind leg the heading drifted 10° off the runway-parallel track.

Watch for: Heading indicator: parallel to the runway on downwind.

See Pattern Downwind

A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.

Read more in Improve Your Take-Offs

Start to finish · 14 stages, 13 in the score

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, Average speed was 0 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 3 kt0 kt min to max 17 kt 0 17 kt
Info Average pitch angle -0.7 °-0.8 ° min to max -0.6 ° -0.8 -0.8 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.2 0.2 °
Info Average g force 0.98 g0.91 g min to max 1.01 g 0.91 1.01 g

Events

Info Parking Brake On 2 ft agl · 1 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 2 ft agl · 1 kt
Info Parking Brake Off 2 ft agl · 1 kt
Departure Roll 90.84Departure roll runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Takeoff distance 365 m 15 % of runway. Rotation speed was 44 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 365 m15 % of runway
79 % Rotation speed was 44 ktTarget 56 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 0.81 m left0.81 m left to 0.02 m right 0.27 -0.02 m
100 % Average g force 1.01 g1.00 g min to max 1.03 g 1.00 1.01 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle -0.0 °-1.1 ° min to max 2.7 ° -0.9 2.7 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.2 0.0 °

Events

Fail Landing Lights
Departure Climb 1 100.00Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.0 0.2 °
100 % Average speed 70 kt60 kt min to max 77 kt 60 77 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.8 °0.0 ° min to max 1.6 ° 0.0 1.1 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g1.02 g min to max 1.07 g 1.02 1.07 g
Info Average VSI 458 fpm264 fpm min to max 648 fpm 264 648 fpm
Info Average altitude 15 ft agl0 ft agl min to max 41 ft agl 0 41 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 4.7 °2.8 ° min to max 6.9 ° 2.8 6.9 °
Departure Climb 2 100.00Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 83 kt78 kt min to max 98 kt 78 98 kt
100 % Average bank angle 1.2 °0.0 ° min to max 4.0 ° 1.2 4.0 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.92 g min to max 1.08 g 1.07 1.00 g
Info Average VSI 952 fpm657 fpm min to max 1,334 fpm 657 846 fpm
Info Average altitude 188 ft agl41 ft agl min to max 691 ft agl 41 691 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 7.7 °4.1 ° min to max 9.0 ° 7.0 4.2 °
Pattern Entry 100.00Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 104 kt99 kt min to max 109 kt 99 109 kt
100 % Average bank angle 13.9 °5.7 ° min to max 16.2 ° 5.7 14.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.94 g min to max 1.07 g 1.02 1.06 g
Info Average VSI 535 fpm-118 fpm min to max 1,018 fpm 825 -81 fpm
Info Average altitude 874 ft agl707 ft agl min to max 965 ft agl 707 959 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 2.2 °-1.2 ° min to max 5.1 ° 4.3 -0.8 °
Pattern Crosswind 100.00Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Distance was less than 1 nm in 11 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading 0.8 °-17.1 ° min to max 15.8 ° 15.8 -17.1 °
100 % Average speed 110 kt110 kt min to max 111 kt 110 110 kt
100 % Average g force 1.05 g1.02 g min to max 1.11 g 1.02 1.02 g
Info Average VSI 87 fpm-100 fpm min to max 237 fpm -67 117 fpm
Info Average altitude 962 ft agl952 ft agl min to max 977 ft agl 957 977 ft agl
Info Average bank angle 16.8 °15.1 ° min to max 18.3 ° 15.1 18.3 °
Info Average pitch angle -0.1 °-1.2 ° min to max 0.8 ° -1.0 -0.5 °
Pattern Downwind Turn 100.00Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to the runway's far end 69.9 °.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 112 kt110 kt min to max 112 kt 110 112 kt
100 % Average bank angle 16.1 °12.7 ° min to max 18.8 ° 18.4 12.7 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g1.02 g min to max 1.09 g 1.02 1.04 g
Info Average VSI 58 fpm-112 fpm min to max 132 fpm 60 132 fpm
Info Average altitude 982 ft agl975 ft agl min to max 994 ft agl 979 994 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -0.5 °-1.3 ° min to max 0.1 ° -0.8 -0.5 °
Pattern Downwind 89.31Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 77 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
64 % Heading 10.3 °-17.2 ° min to max 17.0 ° 17.0 -17.2 °
100 % Average altitude 958 ft agl771 ft agl min to max 1,038 ft agl 997 771 ft agl
100 % Average speed 107 kt96 kt min to max 112 kt 112 96 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.84 g min to max 1.08 g 1.04 1.02 g
Info Average VSI -170 fpm-558 fpm min to max 477 fpm 151 -371 fpm
Info Average bank angle 3.3 °0.0 ° min to max 11.8 ° 11.8 11.4 °
Info Average pitch angle -2.0 °-3.8 ° min to max 1.2 ° -0.5 -2.6 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 822 ft agl · 99 kt
Pattern Base Leg Turn 100.00Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 54.0 °.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Angle to runway (45 degrees) 54.0 °.
100 % Average speed 92 kt88 kt min to max 95 kt 95 88 kt
100 % Average bank angle 12.3 °9.6 ° min to max 13.9 ° 11.5 9.6 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.99 g min to max 1.04 g 1.02 1.03 g
Info Average VSI -365 fpm-445 fpm min to max -322 fpm -363 -322 fpm
Info Average altitude 703 ft agl648 ft agl min to max 765 ft agl 765 648 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -2.5 °-3.0 ° min to max -2.0 ° -2.6 -2.0 °
Pattern Base Leg 100.00Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 41 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading 3.2 °-15.8 ° min to max 17.8 ° 17.8 -15.8 °
100 % Average speed 78 kt65 kt min to max 88 kt 88 67 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.92 g min to max 1.04 g 1.02 1.02 g
Info Average VSI -345 fpm-657 fpm min to max -173 fpm -296 -657 fpm
Info Average altitude 545 ft agl404 ft agl min to max 644 ft agl 644 404 ft agl
Info Average bank angle 3.7 °0.1 ° min to max 11.3 ° 9.2 11.3 °
Info Average pitch angle -2.6 °-4.8 ° min to max -1.3 ° -1.8 -4.6 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 2 578 ft agl · 86 kt
Info Flaps Position 3 523 ft agl · 80 kt
Pattern Final Turn 100.00Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 32 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 63 kt60 kt min to max 67 kt 67 60 kt
100 % Average bank angle 7.3 °0.0 ° min to max 11.4 ° 11.0 1.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.99 g min to max 1.06 g 1.05 1.00 g
Info Average VSI -210 fpm-654 fpm min to max -85 fpm -654 -99 fpm
Info Average altitude 319 ft agl280 ft agl min to max 394 ft agl 394 280 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -0.7 °-4.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° -4.0 0.3 °
Arrival Approach 85.71Final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Descent from 319 ft agl to 34 ft agl in 55 seconds. Scored on the stabilisation gates.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Gear downpassed
100 % Landing flappassed
100 % Sink ratepassed
100 % On glideslopepassed
100 % On centrelinepassed
100 % On speedpassed
0 % Wings levelfailed
Arrival Landing 99.29Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,490 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 60 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
97 % Threshold speed was slightly below target at 60 kt. Target 66 kt
100 % Good threshold height.Target 50 ft agl
100 % Perfect landing flare
100 % Runway alignment max 0.46 m right0.32 m left to 0.46 m right -0.46 -0.05 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.6 °0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° 1.2 0.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.98 g min to max 1.07 g 1.07 0.98 g
Info Average speed 47 kt34 kt min to max 60 kt 60 34 kt
Info Average VSI -187 fpm-394 fpm min to max -79 fpm -394 -87 fpm
Info Average altitude 6 ft agl-6 ft agl min to max 24 ft agl 24 -6 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 3.5 °-0.5 ° min to max 8.3 ° -0.5 8.3 °
07515022530001123344657Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150225300-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 100.00Touchdown distance was good at 268 m. Touchdown speed at 34 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -100 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Touchdown rate was -100 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 268 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 34 ktTarget below 63 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 0.09 m right0.06 m right -0.05 -0.09 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.5 °0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.3 0.6 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.98 g min to max 1.12 g 0.98 1.03 g
100 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 33 kt33 kt min to max 34 kt 34 33 kt
Info Average pitch angle 8.5 °8.3 ° min to max 8.8 ° 8.3 8.8 °

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll365 m · 15 %
79.21Rotation speed44 kt · target 56, 12 slow
Liftoff speed60 kt
100.00Runway alignment0.81 m L
OkBounce on takeoffNone
100.00Rate of climb458 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height23 ft
97.14Threshold speed60 kt · target 66, 6 slow
100.00Centreline offset0.46 m R
Flare 100.00Perfect landing flare

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply. These checks are the approach's score.

Seven checks, one gate300 ft 85.716 of 7
Gear down
Landing flap
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed
Wings level

At the 300 ft gate: wings 11° of bank, against a 10° limit.

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
1.0 nm 306 ft 1.95° L −3 kt
0.5 nm 213 ft 0.73° R −2 kt
THR 24 ft 0.76 m R −6 kt

Touchdown on EHGG 23

Past threshold100.00
268m
Centreline100.00
0.09m R
Speed100.00
34kttarget 63 or less
Touchdown rate100.00
-100fpm
Impact100.00
1.12G
BouncesOk
None

Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.

23 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 23 ft, down at 268 m

Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,0001,500 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 268 m past threshold CLEARED

The 268 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 268 m of 2,490 m · 11 %

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Flight narrative

Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Grumman AA-5A Traveler began its takeoff roll on runway 23. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 60 kt in a distance of 368 meters, which accounted for 15% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a negligible 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 excellent maneuverability, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 27 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed efficiently, taking 18 seconds to complete the turn. The pilot then proceeded to the downwind leg, where the aircraft maintained a steady heading of 231.0° at 1 nm and 277 ft above ground level. The approach was characterized by a smooth descent, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.

The Grumman AA-5A Traveler touched down on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, with a touchdown distance of 270 meters and a speed of 34 kt. The touchdown rate was an impressive -87 fpm, indicating a well-controlled descent. The pilot's skillful handling of the aircraft resulted in a perfect runway touchdown alignment. The flight, which covered a total distance of 8 nm, consumed 1 kg of fuel and lasted 5 minutes. The aircraft's performance was impressive, considering the favorable weather conditions and the pilot's expertise.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde in the Grumman AA-5A
96.95 %
90.84 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Takeoff distance 365 m 15 % of runway. Rotation speed was 44 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 365 m using 14.65 % of runway
Rotation Speed
79.21 %
Rotation speed was 44 kn - Target 56 kn
Alignment
100 %
0.81 m left to 0.02 m right
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
0 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
70 35 0
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
3 1 -1
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,000-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
100 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
80 70 60
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
7 4.5 2
Climb Rate fpm
Info
700 300 -100
100 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
Alignment
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
100 85 70
Bank °
100 %
5 2.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
9 6.5 4
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,400 950 500
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0000135270405540675 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.250100200300400500600 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.25-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde in the Grumman AA-5A
Landing Score 99.64 %
Landing Summary

The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east, heading 231.0° at 1 nm and 277 ft agl, was executed with precision. The aircraft, a Grumman AA-5A Traveler, demonstrated excellent control and stability throughout the approach phase. The approach quality was outstanding, with a good threshold height achieved, allowing for a smooth transition to the landing phase.

As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it displayed a commendable touchdown speed of 34 kt, well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 270 m was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. The touchdown rate of -87 fpm was exceptional, showcasing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.

The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout. The threshold speed of 60 kt was slightly below the target, but this did not compromise the overall performance of the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 269°, presented a favorable environment for the landing. Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, earning a score of 100.0%.

85.71 %
Approach
Final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Descent from 319 ft agl to 34 ft agl in 55 seconds. Scored on the stabilisation gates.
Glideslope °
4 3 2
IAS kt
65 58 50
Alignment
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
12 6 0
G
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
-94 -347 -600
00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7540100200300400 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.754-110-83-55-280285583110 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
99.29 %
Landing
Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,490 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 60 kt.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
97.14 %
Threshold speed was slightly below target at 60 kt. Target 66 kt
Flare
100 %
Perfect landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
60 45 30
Pitch °
Info
9 4.5 0
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-79 -239 -400
07515022530001123344657 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150225300-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
100 %
Touchdown
Touchdown distance was good at 268 m. Touchdown speed at 34 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -100 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown rate was smooth at -100 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 34 kt was good. Target below 63 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 268 m.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.5 °
G
100 %
G 1.03 g
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Metrics
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