KCDW to KMGJ Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from KCDW to KMGJ

Saturday, 15 June 2024 13:22

Minutes 41

41 nm

Fuel 12 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

Runway 04 at KCDW

Essex County

Caldwell, New Jersey, United States

Altitude

171 ft asl

Weight

997 kg

Fuel

76 kg

Temperature

26 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 03 at KMGJ

Orange Co

Montgomery New York, United States

358 ft asl

Altitude

985 kg

Weight

64 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

269.7 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 87.03%

Departure Score 94.72%

Enroute Score 99.95%

Arrival Score 59.79%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

23.38 %

Touchdown

68.92 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

6.24 %

Threshold height at 97 ft agl was significantly above target.

Threshold speed

27.41 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 88 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -44 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

53.74 %

Touchdown speed at 68 kt was too fast.

Aim point

59.57 %

Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway.

Centreline

0 %

Runway touchdown position was excessively misaligned by 49.6 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Flight Stages KCDW to KMGJ

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Departure Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 13:22:56
Info	Engine 1 Started at 13:22:56
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:22:56
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 13:22:56
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 13:22:56
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:22:56
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 13:22:56
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 13:22:56
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:22:56
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:22:56
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 13:23:33
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 13:23:36
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 13:23:50
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 13:23:52
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 13:24:27
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 13:24:28
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:24:29
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 13:26:04
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 13:26:05
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:26:06
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:26:13

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 04 at KCDW Essex County, Average speed was 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 21 kn	7		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.7 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 13:36:20

Departure Roll

93.76 %

Departure roll runway 04 at KCDW Essex County. Takeoff distance 519 m 42 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 71 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 519 m 42 % of runway
95.63 %	Liftoff speed was 71 kn Target 62 kn
98.19 %	Runway alignment max 3.54 m 0.00 m left to 3.54 m right	-2.33		-3.50 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.03 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -0.4 ° min to max 5.4 °	-0.2		5.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.0 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 13:38:41

Departure Climb 1

99.2 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 KCDW Essex County.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 71 kn min to max 77 kn	71		77 kn
96.79 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.1		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.03 g min to max 1.10 g	1.05		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 585 ft/m 351 ft/m min to max 784 ft/m	351		784 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	0		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 5.7 ° min to max 10.8 °	5.7		10.8 °

Departure Climb 2

92.04 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 KCDW Essex County.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.75 %	Heading variation -0.8 ° -4.0 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-4.0 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kn 75 kn min to max 79 kn	77		77 kn
93.42 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 948 ft/m 729 ft/m min to max 1,187 ft/m	792		1,187 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 117 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 388 ft agl	45		388 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.4 ° 8.6 ° min to max 12.5 °	10.9		12.0 °

Departure Climb 3

88.62 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04 KCDW Essex County.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
48.33 %	Heading variation -5.8 ° -7.1 ° min to max -4.6 °	-4.6		-7.1 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 77 kn min to max 83 kn	77		81 kn
94.76 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.5		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.04 g	0.93		0.97 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 932 ft/m 621 ft/m min to max 1,254 ft/m	1,198		1,254 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 516 ft agl 408 ft agl min to max 636 ft agl	408		636 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 7.4 ° min to max 11.1 °	11.0		10.9 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile west of Singac (New Jersey, United States). Climbing from 835 ft asl to 4,894 ft asl, an increase of 4,058 ft in 4 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 72 kn min to max 84 kn	81		74 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 28.0 °	4.0		20.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.87 g min to max 1.12 g	0.97		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 868 ft/m 465 ft/m min to max 1,325 ft/m	1,245		607 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,398 ft asl 835 ft asl min to max 4,894 ft asl	835		4,894 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 7.3 ° min to max 12.5 °	10.8		9.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 13:40:26
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 13:44:07
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 13:44:07

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles north east of Boonton (New Jersey, United States) and lasted 9 minutes, covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 5,025 ft asl 4,905 ft asl min to max 5,041 ft asl	4,905		4,959 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 113 kn 73 kn min to max 121 kn	74		121 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.8 °	15.8		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 9.8 °	9.8		-0.8 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:44:43
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 13:45:48
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:45:49
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 13:45:51
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:45:52
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 13:46:23
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:46:30
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 13:47:43
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:47:48
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 13:53:35

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles south east of Vernon Valley (New Jersey, United States). Descent from 4,895 ft asl to 3,087 ft asl, a decrease of 1,808 ft in 4 minutes and covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 129 kn 123 kn min to max 138 kn	123		138 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.83 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.83 g
Info	Average VSI -437 ft/m -468 ft/m min to max -100 ft/m	-400		-100 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 3,988 ft asl 3,087 ft asl min to max 4,895 ft asl	4,895		3,087 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -5.0 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.0		-5.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 13:54:09
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 13:54:09

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Florida (New York, United States) and lasted 1 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,880 ft asl 2,763 ft asl min to max 2,992 ft asl	2,992		2,763 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 128 kn 122 kn min to max 132 kn	132		128 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 9.9 °	7.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.21 g	1.00		0.84 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -3.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	-1.6		-3.0 °
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 13:58:16
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:58:34
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 13:59:22

Enroute Descent 2

99.77 %

Enroute descent started overhead Goshen (New York, United States). Descent from 2,650 ft asl to 2,368 ft asl, a decrease of 281 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 133 kn 130 kn min to max 141 kn	132		130 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.5 °
97.71 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.93 g min to max 1.29 g	1.29		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -727 ft/m -904 ft/m min to max -526 ft/m	-526		-704 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,461 ft asl 2,368 ft asl min to max 2,650 ft asl	2,650		2,368 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.0 ° -3.6 ° min to max -2.6 °	-3.5		-2.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival

99.66 %

Arrival started overhead Goshen (New York, United States).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 96 kn 86 kn min to max 128 kn	128		88 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.4		0.2 °
98.29 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.72 g min to max 1.21 g	0.93		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -540 ft/m -988 ft/m min to max -217 ft/m	-690		-497 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,501 ft asl 726 ft asl min to max 2,357 ft asl	2,357		726 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -5.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-2.9		-1.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:00:56

Arrival Final 1

62.24 %

Approaching runway 03 at KMGJ Orange Co from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 370 ft agl to 113 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
11.22 %	Approach angle 4.1 ° 3.5 ° min to max 5.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		5.8 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 88 kn min to max 89 kn	88		88 kn
0 %	Heading variation 3.8 ° 2.6 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.6		2.6 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.9		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -497 ft/m -597 ft/m min to max -442 ft/m	-465		-488 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 239 ft agl 113 ft agl min to max 370 ft agl	370		113 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.8 ° min to max -0.7 °	-1.3		-0.9 °

Arrival Landing

23.38 %

Landing on runway 03 at KMGJ Orange Co, runway length 1,435 m. Threshold height at 97 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 88 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
27.41 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 88 kn. Target 63 kn
6.24 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
0 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -4.7 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		-4.7 °
99.62 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.1		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 80 kn 68 kn min to max 88 kn	88		68 kn
Info	Average VSI -304 ft/m -492 ft/m min to max -43 ft/m	-491		-44 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 35 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 97 ft agl	97		6 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -0.9 ° min to max 3.7 °	-0.9		3.2 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 14:03:43

Arrival Touchdown

68.92 %

Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 68 kn was too fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at -44 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was excessively misaligned by 49.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -44 ft/m.
59.57 %	Touchdown distance was 827 m Target 457 m
53.74 %	Speed at touchdown 68 kn Target 53 kn
0 %	Runway alignment max 49.57 m 48.11 m right	-46.64		-49.57 m
96.75 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	0.98		1.04 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 67 kn 67 kn min to max 68 kn	68		67 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		3.0 °

Arrival Rollout

44.41 %

Total landing distance 1,121 m, 78 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was excessively misaligned by 81.1 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.53 %	Landing distance 1,121 m 78 % of runway.
0 %	Runway alignment max 81.10 m 0.00 m left to 81.10 m right	-49.94		-81.10 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 68 kn 38 kn min to max 74 kn	74		38 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 3.1 °	3.0		-0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 16 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 28 kn 25 kn min to max 33 kn	33		25 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.8 °	-0.3		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g

Arrival Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 12 kn 8 kn min to max 25 kn	25		8 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kn max 12 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:05:07
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:05:11
Info	Battery Master Off at 14:05:15
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 14:05:16

Takeoff on runway 04 at KCDW Essex County in the Cessna Skyhawk

94.72 %

100 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

93.76 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 04 at KCDW Essex County. Takeoff distance 519 m 42 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 71 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 519 m using 42.11 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

95.63 %

Liftoff speed was 71 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

98.19 %

0.00 m left to 3.54 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.2 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 KCDW Essex County.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

96.79 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

92.04 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 KCDW Essex County.

Alignment

74.75 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

93.42 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

88.62 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04 KCDW Essex County.

Alignment

48.33 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

94.76 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 03 at KMGJ Orange Co in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 49.74 %

Landing Summary

While it may seem discouraging to see a landing score of 49.7%, it's important to remember that this is an opportunity for growth and improvement. By breaking down the assessment into different phases, we can identify areas that need attention and focus on making adjustments for future landings.

In the Approach Phase, it's evident that there were issues with descent path, heading alignment, and speed control. These are crucial components of a successful landing and should be prioritized in practice sessions. By honing in on these skills, you can improve your approach and set yourself up for a smoother landing.

Moving onto the Landing Phase, it's clear that there were challenges with threshold height, landing flare, and heading upon touchdown. Working on your technique and coordination during this phase will be key in achieving a more precise and controlled landing.

In the Touchdown Phase, the assessment noted that the touchdown rate was good, but other aspects such as speed, touchdown point, and runway alignment were not up to par. By focusing on reducing speed, improving precision in touchdown placement, and centering your landing on the runway, you can make significant progress in this phase.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was off center. This indicates a need for better control and alignment as you roll out after touchdown. Practicing maintaining a straight path down the runway will help with this aspect of your landings.

Overall, while the assessment highlights areas for improvement, it also provides valuable feedback for you to work on. With dedication, practice, and persistence, there is great potential for growth and improvement in your landings. Keep pushing yourself to refine your skills and strive for better outcomes in future assessments. You have the ability to make significant progress and excel in your landings with continued effort and focus.

62.24 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 03 at KMGJ Orange Co from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 370 ft agl to 113 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

11.22 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

0 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope °

11.22 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

0 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

23.38 %

Landing

Landing on runway 03 at KMGJ Orange Co, runway length 1,435 m. Threshold height at 97 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 88 kn.

Height

6.24 %

Threshold height at 97 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

27.41 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 88 kt. Target 63 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Centreline ft

0 %

Bank °