EGGP to EGGP Flight Report - S-64F Skycrane Lifting Configuration

Flight from EGGP to EGGP

Thursday, 04 September 2025 14:57

Minutes 12

5 nm

Fuel 176 kg

S-64F Skycrane Lifting Configuration

Departure

Runway 27 at EGGP

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Liverpool, Liverpool, England

Altitude

69 ft asl

Weight

11,357 kg

Fuel

2,454 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

169.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 27 at EGGP

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Liverpool Liverpool, England

69 ft asl

Altitude

11,181 kg

Weight

2,278 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

169.0 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 88.42%

Pattern Score 90.24%

Departure Score 94.83%

Arrival Score 80.18%

The flight in question took place at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (EGGP). During initial preparations, the S-64F Skycrane took 4 minutes to taxi from the parking area to the runway. The distance covered during this taxiing process was less than 1 nautical mile, indicating that the aircraft did not have to travel a significant distance.

Once ready for takeoff, the aircraft departed from runway 27 at EGGP. The takeoff distance was 18 meters, which accounted for only 1% of the runway length. Liftoff speed was reached at 15 knots, indicating a relatively low and smooth takeoff. Local weather conditions at the time included a temperature of 15°C, a wind speed of 1 knot, and a direction of 169°. Given these conditions, the wind's impact on the aircraft was minimal, with the crosswind and headwind both registering at 1 knot.

After takeoff, the aircraft entered a left-handed pattern. The entry point from runway 27 was also from the left, which allowed the pilot to maintain a precise flight path. The distance covered during the left-handed pattern entry was less than 1 nautical mile, achieved in 64 seconds. The subsequent crosswind correction phase also took place on the left-hand side and was completed in 26 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The next phase involved a pattern downwind turn, which required the aircraft to alter its direction by 45 degrees at an angle of 49.5°. This maneuver covered a distance of approximately 1 nautical mile. Following the downwind turn, the aircraft proceeded along the downwind leg, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 76 seconds.

As the aircraft approached the landing phase, it executed a base leg turn, changing direction by another 45 degrees at an angle of 68.7°. This maneuver also covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The actual base leg itself lasted for less than 1 nautical mile and took 26 seconds. The final turn before landing took just 29 seconds, as the aircraft began its descent towards runway 27.

Upon the final approach, the S-64F Skycrane was heading 260.0° at an altitude of 177 feet above ground level and was approximately 0 nautical miles from the runway. However, touchdown performance was affected by the excessively high threshold height of 134 feet, which exceeded the target. Despite this issue, the aircraft successfully landed, touching down at a speed of 18 knots and covering a distance of 214 meters.

Landing performance was affected by a severe descent rate, with the aircraft experiencing a touchdown rate of -768 feet per minute. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 16 meters, which raised concerns about the precision of the landing.

After landing, the aircraft safely taxied back to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 2 minutes. The entire flight, which covered a total of 5 nautical miles, took approximately 12 minutes to complete. Notably, the fuel consumption for the flight was 176 kilograms.

Overall, this flight showcases a complex sequence of operations, including takeoff, pattern entry, crosswind correction, downwind turns, landing phases, and taxiing. Despite encountering some issues with landing performance, the S-64F Skycrane successfully completed the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 6 kt 0 kt min to max 9 kt	1		2 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 7 kt max 7 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		1.04 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -3.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-1.0		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 14:57:26
Info	Engine 1 Started at 14:57:26
Info	Engine 2 Started at 14:57:26

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 27 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Average speed was 9 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kt 6 kt min to max 15 kt	6		15 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -4.9 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.9		-4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 8.8 °	2.2		6.7 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g

Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 27 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Takeoff distance 18 m 1 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 15 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 169 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 18 m 1 % of runway
100 %	Average speed 14 kt 13 kt min to max 15 kt	13		15 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.36 m 2.36 m left to 0.00 m left	2.36		1.90 m
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.01 g min to max 1.06 g	1.01		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -3.3 ° -4.2 ° min to max -2.7 °	-3.0		-4.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 1.5 ° min to max 4.1 °	4.1		1.9 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 15:02:35

Departure Climb 1

94.34 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27 EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 18 kt 16 kt min to max 18 kt	16		18 kt
80.21 %	Average bank angle 9.3 ° 6.4 ° min to max 9.5 °	6.4		9.5 °
92.86 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.02 g min to max 1.75 g	1.75		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 1,249 fpm 680 fpm min to max 1,289 fpm	680		1,289 fpm
Info	Average altitude 25 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 27 ft agl	0		27 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -11.6 ° -11.7 ° min to max -9.5 °	-9.5		-11.7 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27 EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 23 kt 20 kt min to max 37 kt	20		37 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.4 °	2.0		4.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 1,432 fpm 1,102 fpm min to max 1,474 fpm	1,456		1,102 fpm
Info	Average altitude 72 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 137 ft agl	52		137 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -16.6 ° -17.2 ° min to max -14.5 °	-17.1		-14.5 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 27 EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 64 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 42 kt min to max 117 kt	42		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.1 °	7.2		15.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.65 g min to max 1.47 g	0.91		0.84 g
Info	Average VSI 850 fpm -191 fpm min to max 1,495 fpm	963		656 fpm
Info	Average altitude 698 ft agl 185 ft agl min to max 1,121 ft agl	185		1,121 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -13.4 ° min to max 4.9 °	-13.4		-4.3 °
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 15:03:04
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 15:03:21

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 27 EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.1 ° -12.6 ° min to max 24.6 °	24.6		-12.6 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 63 kt min to max 75 kt	66		73 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.10 g	0.94		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -372 fpm -1,012 fpm min to max 317 fpm	317		185 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,028 ft agl 938 ft agl min to max 1,124 ft agl	1,124		950 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.6 °	12.3		10.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -4.8 ° -9.2 ° min to max -0.3 °	-5.9		-3.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

100 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 49.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 49.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 70 kt min to max 73 kt	73		70 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.1 ° 6.0 ° min to max 13.5 °	13.5		6.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -53 fpm -354 fpm min to max 139 fpm	139		-354 fpm
Info	Average altitude 949 ft agl 936 ft agl min to max 952 ft agl	952		936 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.7 ° -7.3 ° min to max -4.5 °	-4.9		-7.3 °

Pattern Downwind

79.54 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 76 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
70.34 %	Heading 9.4 ° -85.6 ° min to max 31.0 °	31.0		-7.8 °
61.45 %	Average altitude 776 ft agl 699 ft agl min to max 927 ft agl	927		815 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 71 kt min to max 92 kt	71		90 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.76 g min to max 1.19 g	0.97		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -95 fpm -676 fpm min to max 731 fpm	-452		94 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 14.2 °	4.2		12.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle -3.8 ° -7.4 ° min to max 2.8 °	-7.4		-3.1 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

77.5 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 68.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
25.01 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 68.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 88 kt min to max 97 kt	90		97 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 13.0 °	11.2		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.85 g min to max 1.10 g	1.05		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -619 fpm -1,418 fpm min to max 202 fpm	172		-644 fpm
Info	Average altitude 711 ft agl 560 ft agl min to max 824 ft agl	819		560 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -6.8 ° -13.3 ° min to max -3.4 °	-3.4		-5.4 °

Pattern Base Leg

74.67 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
43.7 %	Heading 13.4 ° -18.6 ° min to max 26.7 °	26.7		-18.6 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 60 kt min to max 97 kt	97		60 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.73 g min to max 1.33 g	1.05		0.94 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 572 ft agl 518 ft agl min to max 630 ft agl	549		518 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.1 ° 0.8 ° min to max 11.7 °	2.1		5.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -7.0 ° min to max 12.8 °	-4.5		-6.6 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 59 kt 51 kt min to max 64 kt	61		55 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 14.8 °	7.7		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.22 g	0.96		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -654 fpm -984 fpm min to max -304 fpm	-722		-530 fpm
Info	Average altitude 341 ft agl 188 ft agl min to max 506 ft agl	506		188 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.5 ° -7.3 ° min to max 2.3 °	-7.2		-6.2 °

Arrival Final 1

86.3 %

Approaching runway 27 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 177 ft agl to 144 ft agl. A decrease of 33 ft in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
54.97 %	Approach angle 4.5 ° 3.5 ° min to max 6.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		6.6 °
100 %	Average speed 58 kt 52 kt min to max 61 kt	56		52 kt
90.4 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.7		0.1 °
86.11 %	Average bank angle 5.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 8.2 °	5.7		5.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.85 g min to max 1.24 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -197 fpm -643 fpm min to max 108 fpm	-600		108 fpm
Info	Average altitude 152 ft agl 139 ft agl min to max 177 ft agl	177		144 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -6.4 ° min to max 7.4 °	-6.2		7.0 °

Arrival Landing

49.06 %

Landing on runway 27 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport, runway length 2,224 m. Threshold height at 134 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was 47 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 30 kt 18 kt min to max 47 kt	47		18 kt
0 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.3 °
90.58 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.7 °	3.7		4.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.86 g min to max 1.20 g	0.95		1.04 g
Info	Average speed 30 kt 18 kt min to max 47 kt	47		18 kt
Info	Average VSI -428 fpm -1,131 fpm min to max 258 fpm	200		-768 fpm
Info	Average altitude 99 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 142 ft agl	134		8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max 8.2 °	8.2		-0.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

85.37 %

Touchdown distance was good at 214 m. Touchdown speed 18 kt. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -768 fpm. Runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 16.0 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 169 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
76.96 %	Touchdown VSI was -768 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 214 m Target 457 m
100 %	Average speed 17 kt 17 kt min to max 18 kt	18		17 kt
52.78 %	Runway alignment max 16.00 m 13.81 m right	-11.59		-16.00 m
64.3 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.03 g min to max 1.39 g	1.04		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 17 kt 17 kt min to max 18 kt	18		17 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.4		-0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 8 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 6 kt 3 kt min to max 8 kt	8		3 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.8		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 7 kt 0 kt min to max 11 kt	2		3 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -1.5 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.8		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.0		0.1 °

Takeoff on runway 27 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport in the S-64F Skycrane Lifting Configuration

94.83 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 18 m using 0.82 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 15 kn

Alignment

100 %

2.36 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

94.34 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27 EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

80.21 %

92.86 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27 EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 27 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport in the S-64F Skycrane Lifting Configuration

Landing Score 73.58 %

Landing Summary

The S-64F Skycrane successfully carried out a landing operation at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, navigating the final approach from the east with a heading of 260.0° at a distance of 0 nm and an altitude of 177 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft utilized its lifting configuration, which is typically used for cargo operations or heavy-lift transportation, indicating a high level of precision and control was necessary for a safe touchdown.

The aircraft landed on runway 27, which has a length of 2,224 meters, and the threshold height at 134 feet agl was found to be excessively high compared to the target value. This discrepancy highlights a possible anomaly in the aircraft's descent phase or a misalignment with the intended flight path. The threshold speed of 47 knots was maintained during the landing, suggesting that the aircraft's approach and landing criteria were met.

Upon touchdown, the distance was good at 214 meters, which indicates that the aircraft successfully decelerated within the designated landing parameters. The touchdown speed of 18 knots was significantly reduced from the approach speed, showcasing the efficient and controlled nature of the landing operation. However, the aircraft's touchdown rate was notably heavy, experiencing a descent of -768 feet per minute (fpm). This excessive rate suggests that the aircraft's landing gear might have been compromised or that there was an issue with the deceleration phase.

Notably, the runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 16.0 meters from the centerline, which could potentially pose a risk to the aircraft's safety and stability. Local weather conditions at the time of the landing were calm, with a temperature of 15°C, a wind speed of 1 knot at 169°, and minimal crosswind or headwind. These conditions, however, did not seem to affect the aircraft's performance or landing operation in any significant way, except possibly contributing to the excessive touchdown rate.

86.3 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 27 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 177 ft agl to 144 ft agl. A decrease of 33 ft in 14 seconds.

Glideslope

54.97 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

90.4 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

54.97 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

90.4 %

Bank

86.11 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

49.06 %

Landing

Landing on runway 27 at EGGP Liverpool John Lennon Airport, runway length 2,224 m. Threshold height at 134 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was 47 kt.

Height

0 %

Threshold height at 134 ft agl was excessively over target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was 47 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank