KCDW to KCDW Flight Report - Cessna C172

Flight from KCDW to KCDW

Monday, 08 September 2025 00:36

Minutes 5

7 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Cessna C172

Departure

Runway 28 at KCDW

Essex County Airport

Caldwell, New Jersey, United States

Altitude

171 ft asl

Weight

863 kg

Fuel

67 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

0.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 28 at KCDW

Essex County Airport

Caldwell New Jersey, United States

171 ft asl

Altitude

860 kg

Weight

64 kg

Fuel

16 °C

Temperature

0 kt

Wind Speed

359.9 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.15%

Pattern Score 87.72%

Departure Score 94.9%

Arrival Score 93.82%

A Cessna C172 took off from runway 28 at Essex County Airport (KCDW) after a smooth departure roll. The aircraft covered a takeoff distance of 208 meters, which was 25% of the runway length. At a liftoff speed of 68 knots, the aircraft lifted off the ground quickly, benefiting from calm local weather conditions.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it navigated through the area with ease. The entry point from the runway was completed in just 13 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The left-hand pattern crosswind section took 50 seconds to cover 1 nautical mile. Throughout the pattern, the aircraft demonstrated smooth control and navigation.

The pattern configuration consisted of a standard four-point approach, starting with the downwind turn. This section covered a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle of 80.3 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself took 88 seconds to complete, covering the same distance of 2 nautical miles. Upon reaching the base leg, the aircraft turned 28.3 degrees towards the runway and maintained this direction as it approached the landing threshold.

As the aircraft completed its base leg, it began its final turn towards the runway. This section was completed in 30 seconds, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. With a final approach heading of 263.0 degrees at an altitude of 774 feet above ground level, just 1 nautical mile from the runway, the aircraft began its descent for landing.

The landing on runway 28 was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 49 knots. The threshold height was reported as good, and the touchdown distance of 35 meters was within reasonable limits. The touchdown rate was firm at -331 feet per minute, and the aircraft maintained perfect runway alignment.

Throughout the flight, the aircraft utilized 2 kilograms of fuel, covering a total distance of 7 nautical miles. The flight duration was 5 minutes, demonstrating a relatively short and efficient operation from takeoff to landing.

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Departure Roll

94.82 %

Departure roll runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport. Takeoff distance 208 m 25 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 68 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 0 kt at 0 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 208 m 25 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 68 kt Target 65 kt
99.08 %	Runway alignment max 3.30 m 3.30 m left to 0.00 m left	2.13		0.90 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.14 g	0.97		1.14 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 7.0 °	5.3		7.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.0		1.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 00:36:31
Info	Engine 1 Started at 00:36:31
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 00:36:31
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 00:36:31
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 00:36:31
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 00:36:31
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:36:31
0 %	Landing Lights at 00:36:31

Departure Climb 1

99.89 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kt 68 kt min to max 70 kt	68		70 kt
99.55 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.0		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.99 g min to max 1.25 g	1.15		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 726 fpm 411 fpm min to max 942 fpm	411		942 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	2		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 7.4 ° min to max 11.7 °	7.4		11.3 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 70 kt min to max 79 kt	70		79 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.0		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.93 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 920 fpm 674 fpm min to max 1,136 fpm	946		972 fpm
Info	Average altitude 105 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 325 ft agl	49		325 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.0 ° 7.9 ° min to max 11.5 °	11.3		10.9 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 00:36:50

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 78 kt min to max 83 kt	79		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 21.8 ° 10.5 ° min to max 26.5 °	10.5		26.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g	1.03		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 979 fpm 826 fpm min to max 1,141 fpm	1,046		1,060 fpm
Info	Average altitude 465 ft agl 354 ft agl min to max 579 ft agl	354		579 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.5 ° 9.3 ° min to max 12.1 °	11.7		11.0 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 50 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -3.0 ° -14.4 ° min to max 14.0 °	14.0		-11.8 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 74 kt min to max 98 kt	82		98 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.09 g	1.09		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 626 fpm -391 fpm min to max 1,447 fpm	1,067		-21 fpm
Info	Average altitude 977 ft agl 597 ft agl min to max 1,133 ft agl	597		1,104 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 9.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 31.4 °	27.5		31.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max 13.7 °	10.8		2.0 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

69.37 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 80.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 80.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 101 kt 95 kt min to max 104 kt	99		95 kt
97.89 %	Average bank angle 24.6 ° 5.8 ° min to max 32.4 °	32.3		5.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.17 g 1.09 g min to max 1.22 g	1.10		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 94 fpm -346 fpm min to max 1,189 fpm	-115		1,189 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,087 ft agl 1,064 ft agl min to max 1,137 ft agl	1,101		1,137 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 0.6 ° min to max 10.3 °	1.4		10.3 °

Pattern Downwind

63.14 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 88 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
63.91 %	Heading -10.4 ° -17.1 ° min to max -0.7 °	-0.7		-17.1 °
13.23 %	Average altitude 1,439 ft agl 1,161 ft agl min to max 1,649 ft agl	1,161		1,272 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 81 kt min to max 103 kt	92		89 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.82 g min to max 1.10 g	1.06		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 102 fpm -1,236 fpm min to max 1,458 fpm	1,341		-468 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.5 °	3.0		15.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° -5.2 ° min to max 11.6 °	11.1		0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:39:50

Pattern Base Leg Turn

85.94 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 28.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
53.14 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 28.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 83 kt min to max 88 kt	88		86 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 23.7 ° 10.9 ° min to max 29.6 °	19.1		10.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.02 g min to max 1.12 g	1.02		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -747 fpm -1,294 fpm min to max -462 fpm	-474		-1,294 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,201 ft agl 1,101 ft agl min to max 1,264 ft agl	1,264		1,101 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -5.5 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.2		-4.7 °

Pattern Base Leg

95.59 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
90.2 %	Heading -6.5 ° -16.6 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.7		-16.6 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 75 kt min to max 86 kt	86		77 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.42 g	1.15		1.05 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,028 ft agl 982 ft agl min to max 1,082 ft agl	1,082		982 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 3.4 ° 1.0 ° min to max 9.1 °	2.8		9.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -3.0 ° min to max 5.2 °	-3.0		3.6 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 71 kt min to max 85 kt	77		83 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 17.4 °	13.4		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI -357 fpm -820 fpm min to max 180 fpm	-13		-820 fpm
Info	Average altitude 921 ft agl 792 ft agl min to max 990 ft agl	982		792 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -5.0 ° min to max 4.4 °	3.1		-5.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 00:40:32

Arrival Final 2

81.25 %

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 774 ft agl to 365 ft agl. A decrease of 409 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
37.51 %	Approach angle 4.1 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.7 ° Target 3.0 °	4.7		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 66 kt min to max 84 kt	84		66 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.0		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.09 g	0.96		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -987 fpm -1,233 fpm min to max -720 fpm	-962		-802 fpm
Info	Average altitude 561 ft agl 365 ft agl min to max 774 ft agl	774		365 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.2 ° -7.3 ° min to max -2.5 °	-5.4		-3.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 00:41:03

Arrival Final 1

99.11 %

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 340 ft agl to 16 ft agl. A decrease of 324 ft in 47 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.0 ° 0.7 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 50 kt 48 kt min to max 64 kt	64		49 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.0 °
95.54 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.0		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.12 g	1.01		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -362 fpm -745 fpm min to max -218 fpm	-745		-344 fpm
Info	Average altitude 99 ft agl 16 ft agl min to max 340 ft agl	340		16 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -2.5 ° min to max 5.8 °	-2.5		4.0 °

Arrival Landing

97 %

Landing on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport, runway length 827 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 49 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 49 kt. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 45 ft agl
89.23 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
96.92 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 49 kt 49 kt min to max 49 kt	49		49 kt
Info	Average VSI -328 fpm -337 fpm min to max -322 fpm	-337		-331 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 8 ft agl	8		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 3.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	3.7		4.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.93 %

Touchdown distance was good at 35 m. Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -331 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 0 kt at 359 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
92.04 %	Touchdown VSI was -331 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 35 m Target 428 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 49 kt Target below 57 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.27 m 1.04 m left	0.81		1.27 m
98.38 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.22 g 1.03 g min to max 1.45 g	1.03		1.11 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 49 kt 49 kt min to max 49 kt	49		49 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 4.4 ° min to max 5.1 °	4.8		5.1 °

Takeoff on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport in the Cessna C172

94.9 %

94.82 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 208 m using 25.22 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 68 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

99.08 %

3.30 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

99.89 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.55 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport in the Cessna C172

Landing Score 98.01 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna C172 successfully landed on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport, achieving a high score of 98.0%. The aircraft made a precise final approach to the runway from the east, tracking a heading of 263.0° at 1 nautical mile and 774 feet above ground level (ft agl). This indicates a controlled and stable approach, with the pilot maintaining a high degree of situational awareness.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 49 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed. However, this was still an acceptable speed, and the touchdown distance of 35 meters was good, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and touched down within a reasonable distance from the beginning of the runway.

The touchdown speed and rate were also within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 49 kt was maintained until touchdown and then slowed down. The touchdown rate of -331 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting that the pilot had absorbed the impact of touchdown effectively and was able to bring the aircraft to a safe stop without any issues.

An added benefit of this landing was the perfect runway touchdown alignment. This indicates that the pilot had maintained accurate control of the aircraft's alignment and had successfully lined up with the centerline of the runway. The favorable local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C and winds of 0 knots at 359°, did not pose any challenges for the pilot.

Overall, this landing demonstrates the aircraft's performance capabilities as well as the pilot's skills and experience in navigating the Cessna C172 to a safe landing. With a score of 98.0%, this is an excellent result that reflects the high level of competence of the pilot and the reliability of the aircraft.

81.25 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 774 ft agl to 365 ft agl. A decrease of 409 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

37.51 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

37.51 %

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