EGHN to EGHN Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from EGHN to EGHN

Saturday, 26 April 2025 19:35

Minutes 6

8 nm

Fuel -3 kg

DA40-XLS

Departure

Runway 22 at EGHN

Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport

Sandown, Isle of Wight, England

Altitude

39 ft asl

Weight

1,090 kg

Fuel

106 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 22 at EGHN

Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport

Sandown Isle of Wight, England

39 ft asl

Altitude

1,093 kg

Weight

108 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 88.54%

Pattern Score 83.12%

Departure Score 95.25%

Arrival Score 87.24%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport. The DA40-XLS aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 63 kt after a takeoff distance of 130 m, which accounted for 14% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt from 270 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 16 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind was navigated with ease, taking 21 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nm. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 72.5 ° to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself was 2 nm long and took 66 seconds to complete.

The base leg turn was another highlight of the flight, with the aircraft covering a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 29.4 ° to the runway. The base leg itself was less than 1 nm long and took 29 seconds to complete. The final turn was the shortest of the pattern, taking just 10 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nm.

The final approach to runway 22 was made from the north-east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 225.0 ° and an altitude of 302 ft above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nm from the runway. The landing itself was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 51 kt and a distance of 178 m from the threshold. The touchdown rate was excellent at -51 fpm, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 8.0 m.

The total landing distance was 581 m, accounting for 64% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned from the centreline by 9.6 m. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of 3 nm in 1 minute. The total flight distance was 8 nm, and the flight used -3 kg of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport, Average speed was 49 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 55 kt 55 kt min to max 55 kt	55		55 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.98 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.98 g

Departure Roll

96.34 %

Departure roll runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport. Takeoff distance 130 m 14 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 63 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 130 m 14 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 63 kt Target 70 kt
81.7 %	Runway alignment max 8.07 m 8.07 m left to 0.00 m left	3.58		8.07 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.2 ° min to max 5.4 °	2.4		5.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:35:54
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:35:54
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:35:54
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:35:54
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:35:54
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:35:54
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:35:54

Departure Climb 1

99.42 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 22 EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.67 %	Heading variation -1.1 ° -1.2 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.0		-1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 63 kt min to max 80 kt	63		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.1		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g	1.03		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 473 fpm 191 fpm min to max 788 fpm	191		788 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	0		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 4.1 ° min to max 10.2 °	5.1		10.2 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 22 EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 66 kt min to max 80 kt	80		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	0.6		3.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.91 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 1,156 fpm 751 fpm min to max 1,761 fpm	806		751 fpm
Info	Average altitude 131 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 427 ft agl	46		427 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.6 ° 9.5 ° min to max 16.5 °	10.3		9.7 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 22 EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 69 kt min to max 74 kt	69		74 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.7 ° 6.9 ° min to max 20.5 °	6.9		20.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 914 fpm 788 fpm min to max 1,070 fpm	788		872 fpm
Info	Average altitude 587 ft agl 452 ft agl min to max 714 ft agl	452		714 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.6 ° 9.5 ° min to max 12.3 °	10.1		9.5 °

Pattern Crosswind

79.45 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 22 EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
54.34 %	Heading -11.8 ° -22.8 ° min to max 12.1 °	12.1		-22.8 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 74 kt min to max 86 kt	74		86 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.88 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 791 fpm 125 fpm min to max 1,162 fpm	857		125 fpm
Info	Average altitude 888 ft agl 728 ft agl min to max 1,005 ft agl	728		1,005 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 8.2 ° 0.7 ° min to max 20.8 °	20.8		8.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 1.3 ° min to max 9.7 °	9.3		1.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

72.96 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 72.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
9.87 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 72.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 87 kt min to max 93 kt	87		92 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.6 ° 6.9 ° min to max 22.8 °	11.0		6.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g	0.92		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -190 fpm -316 fpm min to max 0 fpm	-67		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 963 ft agl 936 ft agl min to max 1,002 ft agl	1,002		936 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.9 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		1.4 °

Pattern Downwind

87.16 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 66 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
57.18 %	Heading -11.4 ° -54.0 ° min to max -3.3 °	-3.3		-54.0 °
100 %	Average altitude 970 ft agl 858 ft agl min to max 1,028 ft agl	938		858 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 71 kt min to max 92 kt	92		71 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -65 fpm -586 fpm min to max 381 fpm	82		-586 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.9 °	2.5		12.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -5.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	2.0		-5.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:37:59
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:38:22

Pattern Base Leg Turn

87.25 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 29.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
57.51 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 29.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 69 kt min to max 72 kt	72		69 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.5 ° 5.7 ° min to max 12.4 °	12.4		5.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -422 fpm -694 fpm min to max -262 fpm	-694		-319 fpm
Info	Average altitude 799 ft agl 772 ft agl min to max 835 ft agl	835		772 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -5.0 ° min to max -2.0 °	-5.0		-2.0 °

Pattern Base Leg

55 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -24.5 ° -77.8 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.4		-77.8 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kt 67 kt min to max 74 kt	68		74 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		1.09 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 596 ft agl 391 ft agl min to max 766 ft agl	766		391 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.7 ° 1.4 ° min to max 20.8 °	4.8		19.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -4.7 ° -6.1 ° min to max -2.0 °	-2.0		-3.8 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 66 kt min to max 73 kt	73		66 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 15.7 °	15.7		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	1.10		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -403 fpm -760 fpm min to max -238 fpm	-760		-458 fpm
Info	Average altitude 342 ft agl 311 ft agl min to max 378 ft agl	378		311 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -3.2 ° min to max -0.6 °	-3.2		-2.9 °

Arrival Final 1

98.32 %

Approaching runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 302 ft agl to 18 ft agl. A decrease of 284 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 64 kt min to max 69 kt	66		64 kt
91.6 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -581 fpm -643 fpm min to max -421 fpm	-505		-421 fpm
Info	Average altitude 79 ft agl 18 ft agl min to max 302 ft agl	302		18 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -4.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	-3.1		0.0 °

Arrival Landing

99.44 %

Landing on runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport, runway length 906 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 49 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
94.4 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.6 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 57 kt 51 kt min to max 64 kt	64		51 kt
Info	Average VSI -119 fpm -412 fpm min to max -7 fpm	-412		-51 fpm
Info	Average altitude 7 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 11 ft agl	11		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.1		4.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

94.27 %

Touchdown distance was good at 178 m. Touchdown speed at 51 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -51 fpm. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.0 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -51 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 178 m Target 454 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 51 kt Target below 66 kt
81.8 %	Runway alignment max 8.04 m 7.85 m left	8.04		7.64 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.13 g	0.98		1.00 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 50 kt 49 kt min to max 51 kt	51		49 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 3.3 ° min to max 4.3 °	4.3		3.3 °

Arrival Rollout

89.2 %

Total landing distance 581 m, 64 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.6 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 581 m 64 % of runway.
75.99 %	Runway alignment max 9.63 m 9.63 m left to 0.00 m left	7.62		9.63 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 48 kt 31 kt min to max 54 kt	54		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		2.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.3 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:40:13

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 5 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kt 4 kt min to max 30 kt	30		5 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 0.8 ° min to max 6.0 °	2.8		1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.4		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

54.96 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 24 kt 0 kt min to max 51 kt	4		51 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
99.14 %	Average g force 0.66 g 0.47 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.47 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		2.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:41:46
100 %	Landing Lights at 19:42:04

Takeoff on runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport in the DA40-XLS

95.25 %

96.34 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 130 m using 14.32 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 63 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

81.7 %

8.07 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.42 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 22 EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport.

Heading

97.67 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 22 EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport in the DA40-XLS

Landing Score 95.31 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport, achieving a score of 95.3%. The final approach was made from the north east, heading 225.0° at 1 nm and 302 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 22, which has a length of 906 m.

The threshold height was reported as good, but the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 64 kt. However, the touchdown distance of 178 m was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 51 kt was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -51 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

Despite the good performance in terms of speed and distance, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.0 m from the centreline. This may have been due to factors such as wind or pilot error. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were mild, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 2 kt at 270°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 1 kt, which suggests that the wind was not a significant factor in the landing.

The total landing distance of 581 m was 64% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.6 m from the centreline, which may indicate a slight deviation in the aircraft's trajectory during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft achieving a good score and demonstrating good control and precision during the approach and touchdown phases. However, there were some minor deviations from the ideal performance, which may be worth addressing in future training or practice sessions.

98.32 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 302 ft agl to 18 ft agl. A decrease of 284 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

91.6 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

91.6 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.44 %

Landing

Landing on runway 22 at EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport, runway length 906 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 64 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

94.4 %

Bank