KCDW to KCDW Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from KCDW to KCDW

Monday, 04 August 2025 12:56

Minutes 7

6 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

Runway 10 at KCDW

Essex County Airport

Caldwell, New Jersey, United States

Altitude

171 ft asl

Weight

987 kg

Fuel

66 kg

Temperature

26 °C

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

150.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 10 at KCDW

Essex County Airport

Caldwell New Jersey, United States

171 ft asl

Altitude

985 kg

Weight

64 kg

Fuel

25 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

150.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.29%

Pattern Score 88.03%

Departure Score 94.57%

Arrival Score 97.26%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport, a Cessna Skyhawk taking to the skies. The aircraft required a takeoff distance of 125 meters, which was just 15% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was a relatively modest 60 knots, allowing the plane to clear the ground with ease.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 4 knots from a direction of 150 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 2 knots, which the pilot would need to take into account during the flight.

The pilot then initiated a left-hand pattern entry from runway 10, navigating the aircraft through a series of turns and maneuvers. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was particularly challenging, requiring the pilot to maintain control of the plane as it drifted across the wind. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully completed the pattern, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 14 seconds.

As the aircraft entered the downwind leg, it began to turn towards the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile covered in a relatively short period of time. The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which required a more significant change in direction, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself was relatively short, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 32 seconds.

The final turn was a quick and precise maneuver, with the aircraft turning onto the final approach path in just 3 seconds. The pilot then began the final approach to runway 10, flying the aircraft at a heading of 71.0 degrees and an altitude of 510 feet above ground level.

The landing itself was a smooth and controlled affair, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 50 knots. The touchdown distance was good, with the aircraft covering a distance of 62 meters, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The pilot then initiated the rollout, bringing the aircraft to a stop in a relatively short distance.

The total landing distance was 288 meters, which was just 35% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a straight line. The pilot then taxied the aircraft to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 1 minute.

The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight took a total of 7 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, just 2 kilograms, making it an efficient and economical flight.

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Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport. Takeoff distance 125 m 15 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 60 kt. Local weather - Temperature 25 °C. Wind 4 kt at 150 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 125 m 15 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 60 kt Target 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.89 m 1.34 m left to 2.55 m right	-2.55		-0.01 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		1.14 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 5.3 °	0.9		5.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	0.1		3.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 12:56:16
Info	Engine 1 Started at 12:56:16
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 12:56:16
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 12:56:16
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 12:56:16
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 12:56:16
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 12:56:16
0 %	Landing Lights at 12:56:16

Departure Climb 1

98.7 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kt 61 kt min to max 68 kt	61		68 kt
94.82 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.9		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.88 g min to max 1.20 g	1.17		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 399 fpm 342 fpm min to max 475 fpm	410		463 fpm
Info	Average altitude 25 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	1		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 4.8 ° min to max 8.0 °	5.6		6.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 68 kt min to max 74 kt	68		74 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.1		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.15 g	1.07		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI 665 fpm 472 fpm min to max 790 fpm	472		697 fpm
Info	Average altitude 88 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 252 ft agl	48		252 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 4.7 ° min to max 8.6 °	6.9		8.6 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 12:56:38

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 10 KCDW Essex County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 64 kt min to max 76 kt	74		76 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.9 ° 8.1 ° min to max 21.4 °	8.1		19.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.79 g min to max 1.16 g	1.16		1.16 g
Info	Average VSI 897 fpm -103 fpm min to max 1,639 fpm	934		-44 fpm
Info	Average altitude 414 ft agl 281 ft agl min to max 477 ft agl	281		470 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.6 ° 1.7 ° min to max 14.4 °	10.8		2.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 10 KCDW Essex County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.4 ° -16.6 ° min to max 15.8 °	15.8		-16.6 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 76 kt min to max 89 kt	76		82 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.86 g min to max 1.23 g	1.17		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 545 fpm 73 fpm min to max 1,370 fpm	73		1,340 fpm
Info	Average altitude 552 ft agl 472 ft agl min to max 682 ft agl	472		682 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 9.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.6 °	19.1		21.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 5.6 ° 2.1 ° min to max 10.8 °	4.0		9.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

79 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 67.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
30.01 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 67.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 81 kt min to max 87 kt	81		87 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.5 ° 8.1 ° min to max 24.7 °	22.4		8.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.78 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		0.78 g
Info	Average VSI 715 fpm 354 fpm min to max 1,249 fpm	1,249		760 fpm
Info	Average altitude 809 ft agl 702 ft agl min to max 920 ft agl	702		920 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 1.5 ° min to max 8.4 °	8.4		1.5 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 60 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -5.0 ° -13.1 ° min to max 2.0 °	-4.4		-13.1 °
100 %	Average altitude 987 ft agl 926 ft agl min to max 1,033 ft agl	926		997 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 88 kt min to max 102 kt	89		97 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.78 g min to max 1.15 g	0.78		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 84 fpm -769 fpm min to max 480 fpm	480		-52 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.1 °	0.9		23.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -3.7 ° min to max 3.6 °	-0.5		0.0 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

82.22 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 25.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
40.72 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 25.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 93 kt min to max 98 kt	97		96 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.0 ° 6.4 ° min to max 22.8 °	22.8		6.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.87 g min to max 1.18 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -966 fpm -1,478 fpm min to max -193 fpm	-193		-988 fpm
Info	Average altitude 825 ft agl 632 ft agl min to max 992 ft agl	992		632 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.2 ° -7.0 ° min to max -0.9 °	-0.9		-3.7 °

Pattern Base Leg

55 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -33.9 ° -100.2 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.5		-100.2 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 57 kt min to max 95 kt	95		68 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.83 g min to max 1.18 g	1.14		0.84 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 594 ft agl 573 ft agl min to max 620 ft agl	620		577 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.0 ° 1.5 ° min to max 26.4 °	2.3		8.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -2.9 ° min to max 7.0 °	-2.3		-2.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 12:59:12

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 3 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 72 kt min to max 78 kt	72		78 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.7 ° min to max 4.4 °	3.1		4.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.99 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -716 fpm -788 fpm min to max -604 fpm	-728		-604 fpm
Info	Average altitude 534 ft agl 518 ft agl min to max 553 ft agl	553		518 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -4.7 ° min to max -1.9 °	-4.7		-1.9 °

Arrival Final 2

92.41 %

Approaching runway 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 510 ft agl to 420 ft agl. A decrease of 90 ft in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
79.42 %	Approach angle 3.9 ° 3.8 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		3.9 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 79 kt min to max 84 kt	79		82 kt
95.08 %	Heading variation -1.8 ° -2.6 ° min to max -0.7 °	-2.6		-0.7 °
95.41 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.7 °	2.3		4.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.86 g min to max 1.14 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -527 fpm -752 fpm min to max -247 fpm	-505		-732 fpm
Info	Average altitude 474 ft agl 420 ft agl min to max 510 ft agl	510		420 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -4.2 ° min to max -0.7 °	-2.2		-2.9 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 12:59:47

Arrival Final 1

95.29 %

Approaching runway 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 409 ft agl to 16 ft agl. A decrease of 393 ft in 41 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.82 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 0.7 ° min to max 3.9 ° Target 3.0 °	3.9		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 56 kt 52 kt min to max 82 kt	82		54 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.3		0.1 °
86.65 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.4 °	3.5		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.74 g min to max 1.20 g	0.91		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -480 fpm -878 fpm min to max -96 fpm	-705		-399 fpm
Info	Average altitude 92 ft agl 16 ft agl min to max 409 ft agl	409		16 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -5.1 ° min to max 4.5 °	-4.1		2.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 13:00:10

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport, runway length 827 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 53 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 53 kt. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 45 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.4		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.05 g
Info	Average speed 52 kt 50 kt min to max 53 kt	53		50 kt
Info	Average VSI -272 fpm -385 fpm min to max -232 fpm	-385		-236 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 8 ft agl	8		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.7		3.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.83 %

Touchdown distance was good at 62 m. Touchdown speed at 50 kt was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -236 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 25 °C. Wind 4 kt at 150 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.3 %	Touchdown VSI was -236 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 62 m Target 428 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 50 kt Target below 57 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.25 m 2.13 m left	2.24		1.95 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.14 g 1.05 g min to max 1.21 g	1.05		1.10 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 50 kt 49 kt min to max 50 kt	50		49 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 2.9 ° min to max 4.7 °	3.0		4.7 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 288 m, 35 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 288 m 35 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.78 m 1.88 m left to 2.89 m right	1.88		-2.89 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.76 g min to max 1.12 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 46 kt 30 kt min to max 56 kt	56		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -1.6 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.2		0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 7 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 0 kt min to max 30 kt	30		13 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.8		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:01:39
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:03:19

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 10 kt 4 kt min to max 18 kt	12		7 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kt max 13 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -3.2 ° min to max 5.3 °	0.3		0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.1		0.0 °

Takeoff on runway 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

94.57 %

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 125 m using 15.15 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 60 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.34 m left to 2.55 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.7 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.82 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 97.78 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KCDW Essex County Airport, achieving a high score of 97.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 71.0° at 1 nm and 510 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning the aircraft with the runway threshold.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 10, which has a length of 827 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 53 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 62 meters. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.

However, the touchdown rate of -236 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have maintained a more gradual descent. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 25°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 150°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot.

The total landing distance of 288 meters was only 35% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at KCDW Essex County Airport was a success, with the pilot executing a precise and controlled approach and landing.

92.41 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 10 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 510 ft agl to 420 ft agl. A decrease of 90 ft in 10 seconds.

Glideslope

79.42 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

95.08 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

79.42 %

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