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EHGG
Groningen, The Netherlands
Runway 23
Elevation13 ft asl
Weight899 kg
Fuel96 kg
Wind270° · 1 kn · 1 kn cross

Flight Score

87.28 %
EHGG
Groningen, The Netherlands
Runway 05
Elevation13 ft asl
Weight900 kg
Fuel98 kg
Wind270° · 1 kn · 1 kn cross
14 Jun 2026 0:03 3 nm AMERICAN CHAMPION SCOUT: LIONS 26 650
Departure Score
83.97 %
Enroute Score
95.65 %
Arrival Score
82.22 %

What went well

Touched down at -62 fpm — a soft arrival
Threshold crossed at 21 ft and 71 kt — both inside band
Straight touchdown — 4.57 m off the centreline, no bounce

What held you back

Departure Roll — strobe lights; Liftoff speed was 91 kt at 0 %, Landing Lights at 0 %, −4.05 points
Arrival Rollout — g force 0.08 to 0.14 g at 12 %, Landing distance 2,099 m at 62 %, −3.46 points
Arrival Touchdown — Touchdown distance was 1,836 m at 0 %, g force 0.15 to 0.17 g at 66 %, −2.01 points

Top opportunity

Shorten the long landing

Arrival Touchdown

Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.

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Start to finish · 9 stages, 8 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Roll 51.42Departure roll runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Takeoff distance 2,341 m 94 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 91 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
24 % Takeoff distance 2,341 m94 % of runway
0 % Liftoff speed was 91 ktTarget 59 kt
99.8 % Runway alignment max 3.12 m right2.34 m left to 3.12 m right -0.01 -3.12 m
67 % Average g force 0.81 g0.34 g min to max 1.58 g 0.36 0.87 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 0.9 °-0.5 ° min to max 3.7 ° 3.4 3.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.7 °0.0 ° min to max 2.3 ° 1.8 2.3 °

Events

Fail Landing Lights
Fail Strobe Lights
Departure Climb 1 97.49Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.1 °0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° 0.1 0.1 °
100 % Average speed 94 kt92 kt min to max 95 kt 92 94 kt
100 % Average bank angle 1.3 °0.0 ° min to max 2.4 ° 2.3 0.4 °
75 % Average g force 0.56 g0.53 g min to max 0.66 g 0.66 0.54 g
Info Average VSI 943 fpm484 fpm min to max 1,469 fpm 484 1,469 fpm
Info Average altitude 8 ft agl0 ft agl min to max 25 ft agl 0 25 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 9.9 °3.4 ° min to max 16.2 ° 3.4 16.2 °
Departure Climb 2 97.17Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.2 °0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° 0.1 0.3 °
100 % Average speed 92 kt79 kt min to max 94 kt 94 79 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.8 °0.1 ° min to max 3.2 ° 0.5 3.2 °
72 % Average g force 0.55 g0.50 g min to max 0.56 g 0.54 0.50 g
Info Average VSI 2,172 fpm1,513 fpm min to max 3,631 fpm 1,513 3,631 fpm
Info Average altitude 70 ft agl26 ft agl min to max 283 ft agl 26 283 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 20.1 °16.4 ° min to max 30.2 ° 16.4 30.2 °
Departure Climb 3 89.80Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 71 kt68 kt min to max 75 kt 75 68 kt
71 % Average bank angle 19.2 °7.8 ° min to max 30.8 ° 7.8 30.8 °
56 % Average g force 0.44 g0.39 g min to max 0.50 g 0.50 0.39 g
100 % Landing gear up at 5 ft agl
Info Heading variation 0.4 °0.4 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.4 0.6 °
Info Average VSI 3,324 fpm2,925 fpm min to max 3,632 fpm 3,632 2,925 fpm
Info Average altitude 443 ft agl351 ft agl min to max 529 ft agl 351 529 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 29.0 °26.9 ° min to max 30.2 ° 30.2 26.9 °
Enroute Climb 95.65Enroute climb started overhead Donderen (Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands). Climbing from 741 ft asl to 284 ft asl, an increase of 457 ft in 1 minutes and covering 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 79 kt66 kt min to max 89 kt 66 76 kt
99 % Average bank angle 22.8 °0.6 ° min to max 40.6 ° 33.2 4.0 °
61 % Average g force 0.43 g0.35 g min to max 0.58 g 0.37 0.38 g
Info Average VSI -493 fpm-1,973 fpm min to max 2,479 fpm 2,479 -638 fpm
Info Average altitude 524 ft asl284 ft asl min to max 836 ft asl 741 284 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 0.7 °-10.7 ° min to max 22.3 ° 22.3 -1.6 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Arrival Landing 95.91Landing on runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,488 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 72 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was too high at 72 kt. Target 59 kt
100 % Good threshold height.Target 50 ft agl
91 % The flare held the target profile well. Crossing the threshold 13 kt above target, the flare took the sink out 10 ft agl above the runway and the aircraft flew down from there. Touchdown was 1,837 m past the threshold. Let it come lower before checking the descent - holding off high uses runway and leaves the touchdown to chance.
99 % Runway alignment max 3.97 m right3.87 m left to 3.97 m right -0.25 3.87 m
99.6 % Average bank angle 0.7 °0.0 ° min to max 2.2 ° 0.9 0.8 °
64 % Average g force 0.16 g0.12 g min to max 0.30 g 0.30 0.15 g
Info Average speed 55 kt45 kt min to max 72 kt 72 45 kt
Info Average VSI -9 fpm-283 fpm min to max 54 fpm -283 -26 fpm
Info Average altitude 4 ft agl-4 ft agl min to max 22 ft agl 22 -4 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 9.0 °3.5 ° min to max 13.0 ° 3.5 13.0 °
0751502253003754505256006757508259009751,0501,1251,2001,2751,3501,4251,5001,5751,6501,7251,8001,8751,9502,0252,1002,17501123344657Runway Distance mLanding Height ft0751502253003754505256006757508259009751,0501,1251,2001,2751,3501,4251,5001,5751,6501,7251,8001,8751,9502,0252,1002,175-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 81.91Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 45 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -62 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 224 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Touchdown rate was -62 fpm.
0 % Touchdown distance was 1,836 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 45 ktTarget below 57 kt
94 % Runway alignment max 4.57 m left4.22 m left 3.87 4.57 m
89 % Average bank angle 1.7 °0.8 ° min to max 2.9 ° 0.8 2.9 °
66 % Average g force 0.16 g0.15 g min to max 0.17 g 0.15 0.16 g
100 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 45 kt44 kt min to max 45 kt 45 44 kt
Info Average pitch angle 12.7 °12.5 ° min to max 13.0 ° 13.0 12.8 °
Arrival Rollout 68.83Total landing distance 2,099 m, 84 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
62 % Landing distance 2,099 m84 % of runway.
88 % Runway alignment max 6.25 m left6.25 m left to 3.80 m right 4.64 -2.84 m
12 % Average g force 0.12 g0.08 g min to max 0.14 g 0.14 0.08 g
Info Average speed 41 kt32 kt min to max 44 kt 44 32 kt
Info Average pitch angle 12.5 °12.1 ° min to max 13.2 ° 12.8 12.3 °
Info Average bank angle 1.7 °0.0 ° min to max 5.1 ° 3.1 0.6 °
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 18 kt
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 18 kt5 kt min to max 30 kt 30 5 kt
Info Average pitch angle 11.9 °11.7 ° min to max 12.2 ° 12.2 11.8 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.6 0.1 °
Info Average g force 0.03 g0.01 g min to max 0.07 g 0.07 0.01 g

Takeoff

23.80Takeoff roll2,341 m · 94 %
0.00Liftoff speed91 kt · target 59, 32 fast
99.76Runway alignment3.12 m R
OkBounce on takeoffNone
97.49Rate of climb943 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height21 ft
100.00Threshold speed71 kt · target 59, 12 fast
99.30Centreline offset3.97 m R
Flare 91.29The flare held the target profile well. Crossing the threshold 13 kt above target, the flare took the sink out 10 ft agl above the runway and the aircraft flew down from there. Touchdown was 1,837 m past the threshold. Let it come lower before checking the descent - holding off high uses runway and leaves the touchdown to chance.

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.

Five checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
THR 22 ft 1.40 m R +13 kt

Touchdown on EHGG 05

Past threshold0.00
1,837m
Centreline94.44
4.57m L
Speed100.00
45kttarget 57 or less
Touchdown rate100.00
-62fpm
Impact65.71
0.17G
BouncesOk
None

Side view — the last 2,207 m of the approach.

21 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 21 ft, down at 1,837 m

Plan view — the first 2,207 m of the 2,488 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,0001,5002,000 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 1,837 m past threshold CLEARED

Touched down 1,837 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The 0.17 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.

Runway used 2,085 m of 2,488 m · 84 %
Rollout distance64.98
248m84 % used
Rollout alignment88.34
6.25m L

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Flight narrative

Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the American Champion Scout, registration LIONS 26 650, began its takeoff roll on runway 23. The aircraft accelerated down the 2,345-meter runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 91 knots. The takeoff distance of 2,345 meters accounted for 94% of the available runway, demonstrating a smooth and efficient departure. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a light wind of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.

As the aircraft climbed to a safe altitude, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, commencing overhead Donderen in the province of Drenthe. The aircraft climbed from an initial altitude of 741 feet above sea level to 284 feet, an increase of 457 feet in just one minute. This climb phase covered a distance of one nautical mile, showcasing the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude. The final approach to runway 05 at Groningen Airport Eelde was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 49.0 degrees at an altitude of 260 feet above ground level.

The landing phase was characterized by a touchdown speed of 45 knots, which was well within the target range. The touchdown rate of -26 feet per minute was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled descent. However, the touchdown point was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 4.8 meters, resulting in a total landing distance of 2,103 meters, which accounted for 84% of the available runway. The runway rollout alignment was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and touchdown. The total flight distance of 4 nautical miles was completed in 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of -2 kilograms.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde in the American Champion 8GCBC Scout
83.97 %
51.42 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. Takeoff distance 2,341 m 94 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 91 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
Takeoff Distance
26.55 %
Roll distance of 2,341 m using 94.05 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
0 %
Liftoff speed was 91 kn - Target 59 kn
Alignment
99.76 %
2.34 m left to 3.12 m right
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
0 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
0 %
Switched On
G
67.07 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
100 80 60
Bank °
Info
3 1.5 0
Pitch °
Info
4 2 0
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,250-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
97.49 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
100 95 90
Bank °
100 %
3 1.5 0
G
74.93 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
17 10 3
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,500 700 -100
97.17 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
100 85 70
Bank °
100 %
4 2 0
G
71.66 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
31 24 16
Climb Rate fpm
Info
3,700 2,550 1,400
89.8 %
Climb 3
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde.
Alignment
0 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
80 70 60
Bank °
71 %
31 19 7
G
56 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
31 29 26
Climb Rate fpm
Info
3,700 3,250 2,800
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,2500714212835 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.010.030.040.060.070100200300400500600 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.010.030.040.060.07-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde in the American Champion 8GCBC Scout
Landing Score 82.22 %
Landing Summary

The final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the south west was executed with a heading of 49.0° at 0 nm and 260 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height observed. However, the threshold speed was well above the target at 72 kt, indicating a slightly high approach speed.

As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it used more than 50% of the available runway, resulting in a long touchdown point. The touchdown speed of 45 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -26 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.8 m from the centreline, the rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating good control and coordination during the landing phase.

The total landing distance of 2,103 m was 84% of the runway length, indicating a relatively long landing distance. However, the overall score of 83.2% reflects a satisfactory performance, considering the slightly high approach speed and the long touchdown point. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a light tailwind of 3 kt, did not significantly impact the landing performance.

95.91 %
Landing
Landing on runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,488 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 72 kt.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was too high at 72 kt. Target 59 kt
Flare
91.29 %
The flare held the target profile well. Crossing the threshold 13 kt above target, the flare took the sink out 10 ft agl above the runway and the aircraft flew down from there. Touchdown was 1,837 m past the threshold. Let it come lower before checking the descent - holding off high uses runway and leaves the touchdown to chance.
Centreline ft
99.3 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
99.56 %
3 1.5 0
G
64 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
72 56 40
Pitch °
Info
13 8 3
Descent Rate fpm
Info
53 -123 -300
0751502253003754505256006757508259009751,0501,1251,2001,2751,3501,4251,5001,5751,6501,7251,8001,8751,9502,0252,1002,17501123344657 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
0751502253003754505256006757508259009751,0501,1251,2001,2751,3501,4251,5001,5751,6501,7251,8001,8751,9502,0252,1002,175-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
81.91 %
Touchdown
Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 45 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -62 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 224 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.
Warning: Landed with a 3 kt tailwind
Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown rate was excellent at -62 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 45 kt was good. Target below 57 kn
Distance
0 %
Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway.
Alignment
94.44 %
Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.6 m from centreline.
Bank
89.19 %
Bank angle 1.7 °
G
65.71 %
G 0.16 g
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
68.83 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 2,099 m, 84 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
Distance
62.44 %
Landing distance 2,099 m using 84.39 % of runway
Alignment
88.34 %
Runway rollout alignment was very good.
G
12.28 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
44 37 30
Bank °
Info
6 3 0
Pitch °
Info
14 13 12
02004006008001,0001,2001,4001,6001,8002,000 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
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