KCDW to KPHL Flight Report - Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV

Flight from KCDW to KPHL

Wednesday, 28 May 2025 18:31

Minutes 33

77 nm

Fuel 25 kg

Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV

Departure

Runway 28 at KCDW

Essex County Airport

Caldwell, New Jersey, United States

Altitude

171 ft asl

Weight

1,237 kg

Fuel

209 kg

Temperature

13 °C

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

180.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 27L at KPHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States

13 ft asl

Altitude

1,212 kg

Weight

184 kg

Fuel

13 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

70.0 °

Wind Direction

-4 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.52%

Departure Score 93.51%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99.04%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV, then departed from runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport. The takeoff distance was 320 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 76 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 14°C, with a wind speed of 0 knots at 180°. There was no crosswind or headwind. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead Fairfield, New Jersey, and ascending from 582 feet above sea level to 6,771 feet above sea level, an increase of 6,190 feet in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.

Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 1 mile west of Morristown, New Jersey, and lasting 9 minutes, covering a distance of 25 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 1 mile southwest of Flemington, New Jersey, and descending from 7,389 feet above sea level to 1,055 feet above sea level, a decrease of 6,334 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles.

The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 2 miles north of Newtown Grant, Pennsylvania, and lasting 9 minutes, covering a distance of 23 nautical miles. The final descent began overhead RB17 Philadelphia Delaware Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the aircraft descended from 1,356 feet above sea level to 548 feet above sea level, a decrease of 808 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport was made from the east, heading 259.0° at 2 nautical miles and 529 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 230 meters, which was good. The touchdown speed was 76 knots, which was a little fast, but the touchdown rate was good at -163 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 13°C, with a wind speed of 4 knots at 70°. There was no crosswind, but a tailwind of 4 knots. The total landing distance was 524 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The total flight distance was 77 nautical miles, taking 33 minutes, and the aircraft used 25 kilograms of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 1 kt 0 kt min to max 6 kt	0		6 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
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 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 18:31:10
Info	Engine 1 Started at 18:31:10
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:31:10
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:31:10
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:34:15
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:34:38

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport, Average speed was 20 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kt 8 kt min to max 32 kt	8		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.4		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.5		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

88.58 %

Departure roll runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport. Takeoff distance 320 m 39 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 76 kt. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 0 kt at 180 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 320 m 39 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 76 kt Target 70 kt
92.89 %	Runway alignment max 5.00 m 0.00 m left to 5.00 m right	-1.12		-5.00 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.3		4.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.7 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 18:35:13
0 %	Strobe Lights at 18:35:16

Departure Climb 1

99.91 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 76 kt min to max 87 kt	76		87 kt
99.66 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.8		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.06		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 426 fpm 247 fpm min to max 697 fpm	247		697 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 4.6 ° min to max 9.0 °	4.6		9.0 °

Departure Climb 2

85.56 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.12 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -2.4 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 87 kt min to max 92 kt	87		92 kt
47.13 %	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 22.1 °	2.2		22.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 997 fpm 708 fpm min to max 1,503 fpm	708		1,488 fpm
Info	Average altitude 113 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 379 ft agl	52		379 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.4 ° 9.1 ° min to max 12.4 °	9.1		11.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 18:35:32
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:35:39

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Fairfield (New Jersey, United States). Climbing from 582 ft asl to 6,771 ft asl, an increase of 6,190 ft in 6 minutes and covering 11 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 102 kt 80 kt min to max 154 kt	92		154 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 35.0 °	23.5		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.70 g min to max 1.33 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 1,298 fpm -1,488 fpm min to max 3,778 fpm	1,403		-73 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,483 ft asl 582 ft asl min to max 6,929 ft asl	582		6,771 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.7 ° -5.9 ° min to max 23.7 °	10.5		-1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:36:06
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 18:36:06
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 18:36:10
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 18:36:10
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:36:28
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 18:36:28

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile west of Morristown (New Jersey, United States) and lasted 9 minutes, covering 25 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 7,090 ft asl 6,786 ft asl min to max 7,387 ft asl	6,835		7,387 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 153 kt 151 kt min to max 156 kt	151		153 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.8 °	0.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	0.97		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -3.3 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-1.8 °
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:43:17

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile south west of Flemington (New Jersey, United States). Descent from 7,389 ft asl to 1,055 ft asl, a decrease of 6,334 ft in 5 minutes and covering 12 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 154 kt 144 kt min to max 170 kt	154		153 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.0 °	0.0		6.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.35 g	1.00		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -1,111 fpm -3,449 fpm min to max 372 fpm	-33		-817 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,614 ft asl 1,055 ft asl min to max 7,408 ft asl	7,389		1,055 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.5 ° -13.7 ° min to max -0.5 °	-2.2		-4.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 18:53:54
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 18:53:54
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 18:53:55
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 18:53:55
Info	Autopilot Backcourse Hold Activated at 18:53:55
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 18:54:53
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 18:54:53
Info	Autopilot Backcourse Hold Deactivated at 18:54:53
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 18:54:57
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 18:54:57
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 18:55:13
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 18:55:13
Info	Autopilot Backcourse Hold Activated at 18:55:13

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles north of Newtown Grant (Pennsylvania, United States) and lasted 9 minutes, covering 23 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,238 ft asl 1,015 ft asl min to max 1,353 ft asl	1,043		1,353 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 141 kt 133 kt min to max 153 kt	153		141 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.4 °	6.4		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.12 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -4.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	-4.2		-0.9 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead RB17 Philadelphia Delaware Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States). Descent from 1,356 ft asl to 548 ft asl, a decrease of 808 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 133 kt 108 kt min to max 147 kt	141		109 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.3 °	0.2		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.79 g min to max 1.29 g	1.00		0.79 g
Info	Average VSI -360 fpm -2,231 fpm min to max 780 fpm	175		210 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,032 ft asl 486 ft asl min to max 1,418 ft asl	1,356		548 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -10.5 ° min to max 4.9 °	-0.7		-1.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival Final 3

99.54 %

Approaching runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 529 ft agl to 465 ft agl. A decrease of 64 ft in 7 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.2 ° Target 3.0 °	2.2		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 111 kt 109 kt min to max 112 kt	109		112 kt
100 %	Heading variation 1.6 ° 1.6 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		1.6 °
97.68 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.84 g min to max 1.08 g	0.84		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -489 fpm -718 fpm min to max -172 fpm	-172		-263 fpm
Info	Average altitude 492 ft agl 465 ft agl min to max 529 ft agl	529		465 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -3.5 ° min to max 0.2 °	-2.7		0.2 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 465 ft agl to 224 ft agl. A decrease of 241 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.2		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 102 kt min to max 113 kt	111		102 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.1		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.81 g min to max 1.10 g	1.06		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -453 fpm -962 fpm min to max 97 fpm	-118		-962 fpm
Info	Average altitude 380 ft agl 224 ft agl min to max 472 ft agl	465		224 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -6.4 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.8		-6.4 °
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 19:07:06
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 19:07:06
Info	Autopilot Backcourse Hold Deactivated at 19:07:06
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 19:07:07
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 19:07:07
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:07:19
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:07:24
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:07:25
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 19:07:28

Arrival Final 1

99.38 %

Approaching runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 206 ft agl to 11 ft agl. A decrease of 195 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.6 ° 1.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.0		1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 87 kt min to max 101 kt	101		87 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
96.89 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	1.3		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -342 fpm -1,027 fpm min to max -174 fpm	-1,027		-537 fpm
Info	Average altitude 60 ft agl 11 ft agl min to max 206 ft agl	206		11 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -6.0 ° min to max -0.2 °	-6.0		-1.3 °

Arrival Landing

98.88 %

Landing on runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport, runway length 3,193 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt. Target 75 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
95.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
99.67 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.90 g min to max 1.17 g	1.07		1.06 g
Info	Average speed 81 kt 76 kt min to max 87 kt	87		76 kt
Info	Average VSI -223 fpm -536 fpm min to max -75 fpm	-536		-163 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 14 ft agl	14		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -1.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	-1.0		1.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.46 %

Touchdown distance was good at 230 m. Touchdown speed at 76 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was good at -163 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 13 °C. Wind 4 kt at 70 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 4 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.83 %	Touchdown VSI was -163 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 230 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 76 kt Target below 72 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.97 m 0.54 m left	0.97		0.18 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.96 g min to max 1.30 g	1.06		1.03 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 74 kt 73 kt min to max 76 kt	76		73 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -0.1 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.9		0.1 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 524 m, 16 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 524 m 16 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.59 m 0.15 m left to 2.44 m right	0.15		-2.44 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 71 kt 44 kt min to max 76 kt	76		44 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.5 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 18 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kt 7 kt min to max 39 kt	39		7 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 19:08:30

Takeoff on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport in the Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV

93.51 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

88.58 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 320 m using 38.72 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 76 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

92.89 %

0.00 m left to 5.00 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.91 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.66 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

85.56 %

Climb 2

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

Heading

95.12 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

47.13 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport in the Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV

Landing Score 98.68 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA28 Turbo Arrow IV successfully landed on runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 259.0° at 2 nautical miles and 529 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a distance of 230 meters, which is well within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown speed of 76 knots was slightly above the target speed, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. Despite this, the touchdown rate of -163 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a controlled descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 13°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 70°. This minimal wind made it easier for the pilot to maintain alignment with the runway, resulting in a perfect runway touchdown alignment. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind of 4 knots was minimal, further contributing to the smooth landing.

The total landing distance of 524 meters was only 16% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities.

99.54 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 529 ft agl to 465 ft agl. A decrease of 64 ft in 7 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.68 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 465 ft agl to 224 ft agl. A decrease of 241 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.38 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 206 ft agl to 11 ft agl. A decrease of 195 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.89 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.88 %

Landing

Landing on runway 27L at KPHL Philadelphia International Airport, runway length 3,193 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt. Target 75 kt

Flare

95.67 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank