KCDW to KCDW Flight Report - Cessna C172

Flight from KCDW to KCDW

Monday, 08 September 2025 00:42

Minutes 9

9 nm

Fuel 3 kg

Cessna C172

Departure

Runway 28 at KCDW

Essex County Airport

Caldwell, New Jersey, United States

Altitude

171 ft asl

Weight

860 kg

Fuel

64 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

857 kg

Weight

61 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

0 kt

Wind Speed

360.0 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.61%

Pattern Score 91.19%

Departure Score 94.59%

Arrival Score 95.06%

The flight taken in the Cessna C172 aircraft began with a departure roll from runway 28 at the Essex County Airport, KCDW. The aircraft achieved liftoff speed of 66 kt after taking off a distance of 156 m, which made up 19% of the runway length. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions consisted of a temperature of 16 °C, with no wind present.

As the aircraft began to follow standard traffic pattern procedures on runway 28, a left-hand entry into the pattern was implemented. This was achieved in a short time frame of 15 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Following the entry turn, the pilot conducted a crosswind turn with a distance of 1 nautical mile in 43 seconds. The aircraft then entered the downwind leg, where it traveled a distance of 2 nautical miles, taking a turn at an angle of 72.5 degrees relative to the runway.

As the aircraft continued down the downwind leg, it covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 48 seconds. Following the completion of the downwind leg, the pilot executed the base leg turn, maneuvering at an angle of 40.1 degrees to the runway. A distance of 2 nautical miles was covered during this turn. The base leg itself was shorter, at less than 1 nautical mile, and was completed in 28 seconds.

In preparation for final approach, the aircraft executed a final turn, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds. At an altitude of 725 feet above ground level (agl) and heading 261.0 degrees, the aircraft commenced a final approach from the east.

Landing on runway 28, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 51 kt, with a touchdown distance of 78 m, and a firm touchdown rate of -346 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, taking into consideration the aircraft's target threshold height. The overall landing distance covered was 253 m, representing 31% of the runway length.

Upon landing, the pilot efficiently taxied to the parking area from the runway, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile, and completing the maneuver in 2 minutes.

For the entire flight in the Cessna C172, a total distance of 9 nautical miles was traveled, utilizing approximately 3 kg of fuel.

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Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport. Takeoff distance 156 m 19 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 66 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 156 m 19 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 66 kt Target 65 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.64 m 0.07 m left to 1.57 m right	0.07		-1.57 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.91 g min to max 1.18 g	0.99		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 5.3 °	2.2		5.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.1		2.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 00:42:27
Info	Engine 1 Started at 00:42:27
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 00:42:27
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 00:42:27
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 00:42:27
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 00:42:27
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:42:27
0 %	Landing Lights at 00:42:27

Departure Climb 1

98.76 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 66 kt min to max 80 kt	66		80 kt
95.03 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.2		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.12 g	1.06		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 409 fpm 327 fpm min to max 469 fpm	327		469 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	-1		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 5.5 ° min to max 8.2 °	5.5		6.6 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 80 kt min to max 89 kt	80		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.9 °	1.0		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.84 g min to max 1.07 g	1.04		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 727 fpm 472 fpm min to max 1,109 fpm	472		841 fpm
Info	Average altitude 100 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 312 ft agl	48		312 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.3 ° 6.5 ° min to max 10.6 °	6.6		8.6 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 00:42:43

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 89 kt min to max 101 kt	89		101 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 20.8 ° 13.0 ° min to max 23.2 °	13.0		18.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.00 g min to max 1.13 g	1.03		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 667 fpm 362 fpm min to max 1,006 fpm	950		909 fpm
Info	Average altitude 433 ft agl 340 ft agl min to max 514 ft agl	340		514 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 4.0 ° min to max 9.0 °	9.0		6.3 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.3 ° -11.1 ° min to max 16.1 °	16.1		-11.1 °
100 %	Average speed 107 kt 101 kt min to max 114 kt	101		107 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.80 g min to max 1.25 g	0.80		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI 635 fpm -340 fpm min to max 1,190 fpm	785		1,184 fpm
Info	Average altitude 733 ft agl 503 ft agl min to max 990 ft agl	526		990 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.7 °	18.1		19.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° -1.2 ° min to max 8.6 °	3.4		8.6 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

72.99 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 72.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
9.96 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 72.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 96 kt min to max 104 kt	104		100 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 19.2 ° 8.5 ° min to max 25.1 °	20.1		8.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.81 g min to max 1.16 g	1.13		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 1,002 fpm 357 fpm min to max 1,774 fpm	1,502		712 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,199 ft agl 1,040 ft agl min to max 1,312 ft agl	1,040		1,312 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 3.5 ° min to max 11.9 °	10.3		3.8 °

Pattern Downwind

65.31 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 48 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
73.49 %	Heading -9.0 ° -21.3 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		-21.3 °
10.87 %	Average altitude 1,450 ft agl 1,319 ft agl min to max 1,574 ft agl	1,319		1,411 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 111 kt 101 kt min to max 122 kt	101		122 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.82 g min to max 1.17 g	0.93		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 136 fpm -842 fpm min to max 697 fpm	504		-842 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.8 °	2.6		0.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -4.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	3.1		-3.8 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 40.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 40.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 115 kt 93 kt min to max 132 kt	124		100 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 23.5 °	0.4		6.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.72 g min to max 1.31 g	0.97		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -486 fpm -1,355 fpm min to max 1,059 fpm	-898		-984 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,180 ft agl 964 ft agl min to max 1,396 ft agl	1,396		964 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -6.8 ° min to max 6.3 °	-4.1		-4.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:45:36

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -5.0 ° -18.8 ° min to max 10.8 °	10.8		-18.8 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 83 kt min to max 100 kt	100		85 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.82 g min to max 1.17 g	1.06		0.98 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 924 ft agl 889 ft agl min to max 949 ft agl	949		946 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 16.0 °	1.6		0.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -3.2 ° min to max 6.2 °	-3.2		1.7 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 77 kt min to max 88 kt	85		77 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.3 ° 0.7 ° min to max 27.8 °	0.7		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.15 g	0.97		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI -392 fpm -906 fpm min to max 243 fpm	-58		-253 fpm
Info	Average altitude 866 ft agl 730 ft agl min to max 949 ft agl	945		730 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -5.1 ° min to max 3.9 °	1.2		-1.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 00:46:40
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 00:46:57

Arrival Final 2

87.07 %

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 725 ft agl to 347 ft agl. A decrease of 378 ft in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
65 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.9 ° Target 3.0 °	3.9		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 65 kt 56 kt min to max 75 kt	75		56 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° -0.3 ° min to max 1.4 °	-0.3		1.4 °
87.86 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.5 °	2.5		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.19 g	0.95		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -605 fpm -890 fpm min to max -173 fpm	-297		-378 fpm
Info	Average altitude 520 ft agl 347 ft agl min to max 725 ft agl	725		347 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -4.5 ° min to max 3.2 °	-1.3		0.8 °

Arrival Final 1

93.9 %

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 339 ft agl to 26 ft agl. A decrease of 313 ft in 45 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 1.3 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 56 kt 55 kt min to max 57 kt	56		55 kt
80.8 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.1 °
88.7 %	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.2 °	1.7		2.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -429 fpm -650 fpm min to max -255 fpm	-434		-620 fpm
Info	Average altitude 118 ft agl 26 ft agl min to max 339 ft agl	339		26 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -2.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	0.8		1.1 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 00:48:14

Arrival Landing

96.48 %

Landing on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport, runway length 827 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 55 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 55 kt. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 45 ft agl
87.17 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
96.87 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.9		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.04 g min to max 1.09 g	1.07		1.05 g
Info	Average speed 54 kt 51 kt min to max 55 kt	55		51 kt
Info	Average VSI -478 fpm -617 fpm min to max -346 fpm	-617		-346 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 18 ft agl	18		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.2 ° min to max 4.4 °	1.2		4.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.88 %

Touchdown distance was good at 78 m. Touchdown speed at 51 kt was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -346 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 0 kt at 360 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.51 %	Touchdown VSI was -346 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 78 m Target 428 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 51 kt Target below 57 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.93 m 1.89 m left	1.93		1.87 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.20 g 1.05 g min to max 1.44 g	1.05		1.10 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 51 kt 50 kt min to max 51 kt	51		50 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 4.3 ° min to max 5.3 °	4.4		5.3 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 253 m, 31 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 253 m 31 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.15 m 2.15 m left to 0.00 m left	1.88		1.90 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 53 kt 32 kt min to max 57 kt	57		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 5.5 °	5.5		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 00:48:36

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 7 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kt 11 kt min to max 31 kt	29		16 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.4		2.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 00:49:38

Arrival Taxi

95 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 17 kt 6 kt min to max 27 kt	17		6 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kt max 15 kt	0		0 kt
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 1.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.1 °
0 %	Taxi Lights at 00:50:42

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

94.59 %

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 156 m using 18.88 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 66 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.07 m left to 1.57 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.76 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

95.03 %

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 97.06 %

Landing Summary

The landing of the Cessna C172 at KCDW Essex County Airport was executed with precision and skill, yielding a high score of 97.1%. The pilot successfully navigated the final approach to runway 28 from the east, maintaining a heading of 261.0° at 2 nm and 725 ft above ground level.

The approach was characterized by good threshold height, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe and controlled descent throughout the final stages of the approach. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target of 55 kt, requiring the pilot to make some adjustments to ensure a smooth touchdown.

Upon touchdown, the pilot achieved a good distance of 78 m, demonstrating a stable and controlled landing. The touchdown speed of 51 kt was also within the acceptable range, ensuring a safe and gentle touchdown. The touchdown rate of -346 fpm was firm but not excessively harsh, suggesting that the pilot maintained a consistent and controlled rate of descent during the approach.

Given the conditions, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, signifying that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and level attitude throughout the landing roll. The local weather conditions, consisting of a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 0 kt, contributed to a textbook landing. In the absence of any crosswind or headwind, the pilot had a more predictable and manageable approach, which contributed to the success of the landing.

The total landing distance of 253 m was only 31% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had ample room for maneuver and was able to maintain control throughout the landing roll. Overall, the skills and expertise of the pilot resulted in a successful landing, with minimal room for improvement. The 97.1% score is a testament to the pilot's abilities and a demonstration of their ability to perform at a high level in a variety of conditions.

87.07 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 725 ft agl to 347 ft agl. A decrease of 378 ft in 37 seconds.

Glideslope

65 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

65 %

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