Departure
Arrival
Departing from an uncontrolled airfield, the Grumman AA-5A Traveler began its enroute climb from a low altitude of 21 feet above sea level, ascending to 521 feet in a mere 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's efficient climb capabilities. As the pilot leveled off, the aircraft transitioned into a steady cruise, maintaining a consistent altitude overhead Glimmen in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. This enroute level cruise phase lasted for 4 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 5 nautical miles, showcasing its ability to maintain a stable and efficient flight path.
As the pilot began the final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 334 feet above ground level, heading southwest at a bearing of 61.0 degrees. The pilot maintained a steady descent, aligning the aircraft with the runway, and executed a smooth touchdown on the 2,493-meter-long runway. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 68 knots was well within the recommended range. The touchdown distance of 312 meters was also satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 40 knots was within the acceptable limits. Notably, the touchdown rate of -99 feet per minute was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which contributed to the smooth landing. The total flight distance of 7 nautical miles was completed in 6 minutes, and the aircraft consumed a mere 1 kilogram of fuel, demonstrating its efficiency and economy. The slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position by 3.2 meters from the centerline was the only notable deviation from an otherwise excellent landing.
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Enroute Climb
100 %
Enroute climb started overhead Yde (Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands). Climbing from 21 ft asl to 521 ft asl, an increase of 500 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 77 kt 67 kt min to max 83 kt |
67 | 83 kt | |
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Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.4 ° |
1.7 | 17.4 ° | |
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Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.04 | 1.07 g | |
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Average VSI 460 fpm -174 fpm min to max 1,335 fpm |
204 | -30 fpm | |
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Average altitude 197 ft asl 21 ft asl min to max 547 ft asl |
21 | 521 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.7 ° -0.8 ° min to max 9.9 ° |
4.1 | 0.7 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Enroute Level
100 %
Enroute level cruise started overhead Glimmen (Provincie Groningen, The Netherlands) and lasted 4 minutes, covering 5 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 745 ft asl 356 ft asl min to max 1,013 ft asl |
521 | 356 ft asl | |
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Average speed 77 kt 63 kt min to max 84 kt |
83 | 63 kt | |
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Average bank angle 5.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.7 ° |
17.8 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.06 | 1.01 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -7.8 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
0.8 | -3.5 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 20:49:19 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 20:49:55 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 20:50:26 |
Arrival Final 2
100 %
Approaching runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 334 ft agl to 317 ft agl. A decrease of 17 ft in 2 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.0 | 3.0 ° | |
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Average speed 63 kt 62 kt min to max 63 kt |
63 | 62 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.04 g 1.03 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.04 | 1.03 g | |
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Average VSI -484 fpm -567 fpm min to max -395 fpm |
-567 | -395 fpm | |
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Average altitude 325 ft agl 317 ft agl min to max 334 ft agl |
334 | 317 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -2.7 ° min to max -1.7 ° |
-2.7 | -1.7 ° |
Arrival Final 1
100 %
Approaching runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 305 ft agl to 33 ft agl. A decrease of 272 ft in 40 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.7 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.0 | 1.9 ° | |
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Average speed 68 kt 62 kt min to max 70 kt |
62 | 68 kt | |
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Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | -0.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° |
2.2 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.01 | 1.09 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -520 fpm -594 fpm min to max -189 fpm |
-387 | -457 fpm | |
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Average altitude 99 ft agl 33 ft agl min to max 305 ft agl |
305 | 33 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -4.7 ° min to max -0.6 ° |
-2.3 | -1.7 ° |
Arrival Landing
100 %
Landing on runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,493 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 68 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 68 kt. Target 65 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.1 | -0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
0.5 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.09 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 54 kt 40 kt min to max 68 kt |
68 | 40 kt | |
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Average VSI -173 fpm -448 fpm min to max -63 fpm |
-448 | -99 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 2 ft agl -9 ft agl min to max 20 ft agl |
20 | -9 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -1.7 ° min to max 4.4 ° |
-1.7 | 4.4 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
99.89 %
Touchdown distance was good at 312 m. Touchdown speed at 40 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -99 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.2 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -99 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 312 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 40 kt Target below 45 kt |
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| 99.29 % |
Runway alignment max 3.24 m 3.21 m right |
-3.17 | -3.24 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.2 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.06 g 1.00 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.00 | 1.04 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 40 kt 39 kt min to max 40 kt |
40 | 39 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 3.8 ° min to max 4.4 ° |
4.4 | 3.8 ° |
The Grumman AA-5A Traveler touched down smoothly on runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, showcasing excellent approach quality. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 334 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold, aligning with the desired heading of 61.0°. The approach was characterized by a stable and controlled descent, culminating in a good threshold height.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a satisfactory threshold speed of 68 knots, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 312 meters was also within the expected parameters, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown speed of 40 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -99 feet per minute (fpm) was exceptional, signifying a soft and controlled touchdown. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.2 meters from the centreline, which could be attributed to minor deviations in the approach or landing technique.
The aircraft's performance was further influenced by the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a negligible wind of 1 knot at 270°. The crosswind and tailwind components were also minimal, at 1 knot each. Overall, the landing was deemed satisfactory, with a final score of 100.0%. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's handling characteristics combined to produce a smooth and controlled landing, despite the minor deviation from the centreline.
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