EICK to EICK Flight Report - PA28 Arrow III

Flight from EICK to EICK

Sunday, 03 May 2026 10:21

Minutes 8

11 nm

Fuel 3 kg

PA28 Arrow III

Departure

Runway 34 at EICK

Cork Airport

Cork, Munster, Ireland

Altitude

476 ft asl

Weight

1,099 kg

Fuel

204 kg

Temperature

12 °C

Wind Speed

8 kt

Wind Direction

30.0 °

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

6 kt

Arrival

Runway 34 at EICK

Cork Airport

Cork Munster, Ireland

476 ft asl

Altitude

1,096 kg

Weight

201 kg

Fuel

11 °C

Temperature

8 kt

Wind Speed

30.0 °

Wind Direction

5 kt

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.58%

Pattern Score 94.92%

Departure Score 95.21%

Arrival Score 99.6%

Departing from Cork Airport, the PA28 Arrow III began its takeoff roll on runway 34, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 81 kt in 1,229 meters, which represented 58% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 12 °C, with a gentle wind of 8 kt blowing at 30 °, resulting in a 5 kt headwind and a 6 kt crosswind component. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a smooth transition into the climb phase.

As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it proceeded to complete a left-hand circuit, navigating through the various phases with precision. The downwind turn, executed at an angle of 41.4 ° to the runway, covered a distance of 2 nm, while the downwind leg itself spanned 4 nm in 103 seconds. The base leg turn, with an angle of 54.2 ° to the runway, was followed by a base leg of 1 nm in 49 seconds. The final turn, executed in less than 1 nm in 22 seconds, set the aircraft up for a smooth final approach to runway 34. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 67 kt, with a touchdown distance of 261 m, which was 29% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate of -76 fpm was excellent, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Following a successful landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nm in 2 minutes. The total flight distance was 11 nm, with a total flight time of 8 minutes and a fuel consumption of 3 kg. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory throughout the flight, with a smooth and controlled execution of all phases. The local weather conditions remained consistent, with a temperature of 11 °C and a wind of 8 kt blowing at 30 °.

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Departure Roll

97.89 %

Departure roll runway 34 at EICK Cork Airport. Takeoff distance 1,229 m 58 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 81 kt. Local weather - Temperature 12 °C. Wind 8 kt at 30 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,229 m 58 % of runway
89.43 %	Liftoff speed was 81 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.02 m 1.02 m left to 0.00 m left	0.12		1.02 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.2		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.3		0.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 10:21:15
Info	Engine 1 Started at 10:21:15
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 10:21:15
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 10:21:15
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 10:21:15
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 10:21:15
Info	Landing Gear Down at 10:21:15
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:21:15

Departure Climb 1

97.74 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 34 EICK Cork Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 81 kt min to max 92 kt	81		92 kt
90.95 %	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.4 °	1.2		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 223 fpm 114 fpm min to max 393 fpm	116		393 fpm
Info	Average altitude 26 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 58 ft agl	2		58 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.2 °	3.1		4.2 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 34 EICK Cork Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 87 kt min to max 102 kt	92		100 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.6 °	2.4		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.12 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 555 fpm 341 fpm min to max 1,032 fpm	395		1,032 fpm
Info	Average altitude 164 ft agl 59 ft agl min to max 576 ft agl	59		576 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 2.4 ° min to max 7.8 °	4.2		7.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 10:21:40
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 10:21:58

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 34 EICK Cork Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 98 kt min to max 102 kt	100		98 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.2 ° 10.3 ° min to max 19.8 °	10.6		13.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 756 fpm 415 fpm min to max 1,081 fpm	1,081		415 fpm
Info	Average altitude 796 ft agl 594 ft agl min to max 975 ft agl	594		975 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 2.6 ° min to max 7.7 °	7.3		2.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

84.26 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 34 EICK Cork Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
65.03 %	Heading -10.2 ° -36.3 ° min to max 11.4 °	11.4		-36.3 °
100 %	Average speed 102 kt 98 kt min to max 104 kt	98		104 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	0.95		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 93 fpm 20 fpm min to max 277 fpm	277		228 fpm
Info	Average altitude 986 ft agl 978 ft agl min to max 1,001 ft agl	978		1,001 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 17.3 ° 14.4 ° min to max 19.4 °	14.4		19.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.4 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.2		2.5 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

100 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 41.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 41.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 106 kt 104 kt min to max 107 kt	104		106 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.7 ° 8.2 ° min to max 21.0 °	20.2		8.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.88 g min to max 1.10 g	0.97		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI 112 fpm -22 fpm min to max 230 fpm	188		-22 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,012 ft agl 1,004 ft agl min to max 1,022 ft agl	1,004		1,020 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -1.7 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.5		-1.7 °

Pattern Downwind

88.78 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 4 nm in 103 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
67.03 %	Heading 9.9 ° -160.0 ° min to max 19.8 °	19.8		-14.5 °
95.56 %	Average altitude 929 ft agl 874 ft agl min to max 1,015 ft agl	1,015		893 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 112 kt 108 kt min to max 122 kt	108		110 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.13 g	0.90		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -65 fpm -670 fpm min to max 494 fpm	-221		-104 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.8 °	2.6		20.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -3.6 ° min to max 2.6 °	-2.7		-0.6 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

94.94 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 54.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.14 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 54.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 107 kt min to max 111 kt	111		108 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 21.2 ° 5.5 ° min to max 27.2 °	20.3		5.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.94 g min to max 1.20 g	1.01		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -100 fpm -571 fpm min to max 92 fpm	-156		-571 fpm
Info	Average altitude 882 ft agl 860 ft agl min to max 890 ft agl	890		860 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -4.6 ° min to max 1.5 °	-1.4		-4.6 °

Pattern Base Leg

96.45 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 49 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
92.11 %	Heading 6.2 ° -3.7 ° min to max 8.4 °	5.5		-3.7 °
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 95 kt min to max 112 kt	109		95 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.14 g	1.04		1.12 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 804 ft agl 727 ft agl min to max 847 ft agl	847		727 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.6 °	2.8		23.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -3.6 ° min to max 0.6 °	-3.6		-2.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:25:48
Info	Landing Gear Down at 10:26:07

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 94 kt 92 kt min to max 97 kt	94		92 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 29.2 °	25.6		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.23 g	1.18		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -633 fpm -1,190 fpm min to max -343 fpm	-343		-691 fpm
Info	Average altitude 592 ft agl 476 ft agl min to max 721 ft agl	721		476 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -8.8 ° min to max -0.9 °	-2.7		-4.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 10:26:32

Arrival Final 2

98.13 %

Approaching runway 34 at EICK Cork Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 464 ft agl to 218 ft agl. A decrease of 246 ft in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.92 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 90 kt min to max 95 kt	91		92 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.5 °
93.76 %	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.3 °	1.8		3.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.14 g	0.96		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI -865 fpm -1,230 fpm min to max -476 fpm	-723		-476 fpm
Info	Average altitude 318 ft agl 218 ft agl min to max 464 ft agl	464		218 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.4 ° -7.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	-4.3		-0.0 °

Arrival Final 1

99.53 %

Approaching runway 34 at EICK Cork Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 209 ft agl to 8 ft agl. A decrease of 201 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 79 kt min to max 92 kt	91		79 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
97.63 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.7 °	2.3		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	0.98		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -529 fpm -572 fpm min to max -219 fpm	-531		-520 fpm
Info	Average altitude 55 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 209 ft agl	209		8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -2.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		-0.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 10:27:13

Arrival Landing

99.97 %

Landing on runway 34 at EICK Cork Airport, runway length 2,119 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt. Target 71 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
99.68 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	1.3		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.11 g	1.05		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 73 kt 67 kt min to max 79 kt	79		67 kt
Info	Average VSI -219 fpm -516 fpm min to max -76 fpm	-516		-76 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 21 ft agl	21		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -0.4 ° min to max 3.3 °	-0.4		2.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 261 m. Touchdown speed at 67 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -76 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 11 °C. Wind 8 kt at 30 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -76 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 261 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 67 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.76 m 0.57 m left	0.76		0.31 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.8		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 66 kt 66 kt min to max 67 kt	67		66 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.5		2.9 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 605 m, 29 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 605 m 29 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.00 m 0.78 m left to 1.22 m right	0.24		-0.76 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 55 kt 33 kt min to max 60 kt	60		33 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -0.7 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.0		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 10:27:41

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 17 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kt 2 kt min to max 25 kt	25		14 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	-0.9		1.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		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 9 kt 0 kt min to max 15 kt	14		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 7 kt max 8 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -1.8 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.9		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master Off at 10:28:15
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 10:28:15
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 10:28:15
Info	Battery Master On at 10:28:31
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 10:28:31
Info	Battery Master Off at 10:28:32
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 10:28:36
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 10:28:37
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 10:28:42
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 10:28:47
Info	Battery Master On at 10:28:52
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 10:28:58
Info	Parking Brake On at 10:30:27

Takeoff on runway 34 at EICK Cork Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

95.21 %

97.89 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,229 m using 58 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

89.43 %

Liftoff speed was 81 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.02 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

97.74 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 34 EICK Cork Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

90.95 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 34 EICK Cork Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 34 at EICK Cork Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

Landing Score 99.87 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft touched down on runway 34 at EICK Cork Airport with a good threshold height, allowing for a smooth transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. The threshold speed of 79 kt was significantly above the target, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the final stages of the approach. The touchdown distance of 261 m was well within the acceptable range, demonstrating a high level of skill and situational awareness.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 67 kt was slightly above the target, resulting in a touchdown rate of -76 fpm, which was excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway's centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 11 °C and a gentle headwind of 5 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component of 6 kt was well within manageable limits.

The aircraft's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centerline, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision during the critical phases of the landing. The total landing distance of 605 m, which accounted for 29% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of skill and precision, resulting in a score of 99.9%.

98.13 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 34 at EICK Cork Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 464 ft agl to 218 ft agl. A decrease of 246 ft in 16 seconds.

Glideslope

97.92 %

Good glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

97.92 %

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