Departure
Arrival
This flight took place in a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche aircraft, which departed from runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport. The takeoff distance was just 365 meters, representing 30% of the runway length, and liftoff occurred at a speed of 73 knots.
At the time of departure, the local weather conditions included a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, and winds were blowing at a mere 2 knots from the north and east. This resulted in a tailwind component of 2 knots, while the crosswind component was just 1 knot.
The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile north-west of Caldwell, New Jersey, where the aircraft climbed from 771 feet to 1,587 feet above sea level over the course of 2 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. In comparison, the enroute descent from Fairfield, New Jersey, saw the aircraft drop from 1,577 feet to 307 feet over the same 2-minute duration and 1 nautical mile.
As the flight approached its conclusion, the final approach was made from the north-east, heading at 209.0 degrees at just 0 nautical miles from the airport. At an altitude of 121 feet above ground level, the aircraft prepared to land.
Upon touch down on runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport, the aircraft performed well, with a runway length of 1,234 meters. The threshold speed was adequate at 69 knots, and the touch down speed was a respectable 54 knots. The touchdown distance of just 258 meters was also impressive. Perhaps most impressively, the aircraft's touchdown rate was an outstanding -92 feet per minute. In terms of runway alignment, the touch down was very neatly executed.
Considering the weather conditions and the performance of the aircraft, the local temperature remained steady at 23 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots from the north and east. The crosswind component did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing, given the aircraft's steady performance.
In total, the flight distance was a short 3 nautical miles, taking just 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft consumed a total of 4 kilograms of fuel during its brief journey.
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Departure Runway Entry
Entering runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport, Average speed was 3 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 13 kt 0 kt min to max 36 kt |
0 | 36 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 2.3 ° min to max 4.2 ° |
3.8 | 3.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 0.93 g 0.72 g min to max 1.11 g |
0.89 | 0.75 g | |
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Battery Master On at 11:54:50 |
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Engine 1 Started at 11:54:50 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 11:54:50 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 11:54:50 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 11:54:50 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:54:50 |
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Landing Gear Down at 11:54:50 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 11:54:50 |
Departure Roll
92.33 %
Departure roll runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport. Takeoff distance 365 m 30 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 73 kt. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 2 kt at 0 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 365 m 30 % of runway |
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| 100 % |
Liftoff speed was 73 kt Target 70 kt |
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| 93.5 % |
Runway alignment max 6.31 m 1.48 m left to 4.83 m right |
-4.83 | 1.48 m | |
| 86.29 % |
Average g force 0.32 g 0.02 g min to max 1.39 g |
0.78 | 1.39 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.5 ° min to max 5.1 ° |
3.8 | 5.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 ° |
0.1 | 2.6 ° | |
| 0 % |
Landing Lights at 11:55:17 |
Departure Climb 1
99.43 %
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 22 KCDW Essex County Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 75 kt 73 kt min to max 76 kt |
73 | 76 kt | |
| 97.74 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
2.7 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.92 g 0.82 g min to max 1.40 g |
1.40 | 0.87 g | |
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Average VSI 579 fpm 430 fpm min to max 630 fpm |
430 | 533 fpm | |
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Average altitude 27 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl |
0 | 48 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 5.4 ° min to max 8.5 ° |
5.4 | 5.9 ° |
Departure Climb 2
98.99 %
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 22 KCDW Essex County Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.8 ° |
0.1 | 1.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kt 72 kt min to max 78 kt |
76 | 72 kt | |
| 95.95 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 ° |
0.2 | 3.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.90 g 0.83 g min to max 0.93 g |
0.88 | 0.89 g | |
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Average VSI 619 fpm 518 fpm min to max 995 fpm |
532 | 723 fpm | |
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Average altitude 114 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 397 ft agl |
48 | 397 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 5.9 ° min to max 9.6 ° |
5.9 | 8.1 ° | |
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Landing Gear Up at 11:56:02 |
Departure Climb 3
90.13 %
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 22 KCDW Essex County Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 1.5 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
1.9 | 0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kt 71 kt min to max 80 kt |
71 | 76 kt | |
| 50.63 % |
Average bank angle 9.1 ° 1.3 ° min to max 20.8 ° |
3.8 | 20.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.92 g 0.84 g min to max 1.08 g |
0.88 | 0.89 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 727 fpm 323 fpm min to max 1,375 fpm |
689 | 1,355 fpm | |
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Average altitude 470 ft agl 409 ft agl min to max 573 ft agl |
409 | 573 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 5.0 ° min to max 12.7 ° |
7.6 | 12.1 ° | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 11:56:05 |
Enroute Climb
99.9 %
Enroute climb started 1 mile north west of Caldwell (New Jersey, United States). Climbing from 771 ft asl to 1,587 ft asl, an increase of 816 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 98 kt 74 kt min to max 142 kt |
75 | 142 kt | |
| 99.74 % |
Average bank angle 13.8 ° 1.2 ° min to max 40.1 ° |
21.4 | 2.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.94 g 0.59 g min to max 1.22 g |
0.85 | 0.66 g | |
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Average VSI 544 fpm -1,918 fpm min to max 2,297 fpm |
1,270 | -379 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,336 ft asl 771 ft asl min to max 1,929 ft asl |
771 | 1,587 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.7 ° -9.8 ° min to max 14.7 ° |
10.9 | -2.5 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Enroute Descent
100 %
Enroute descent started overhead Fairfield (New Jersey, United States). Descent from 1,577 ft asl to 307 ft asl, a decrease of 1,270 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 104 kt 71 kt min to max 153 kt |
144 | 78 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 10.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 31.8 ° |
2.2 | 9.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.92 g 0.73 g min to max 1.36 g |
0.73 | 0.89 g | |
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Average VSI -513 fpm -1,625 fpm min to max 852 fpm |
-554 | -851 fpm | |
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Average altitude 892 ft asl 307 ft asl min to max 1,577 ft asl |
1,577 | 307 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -8.1 ° min to max 10.4 ° |
-4.1 | -4.8 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 3 at 11:58:37 |
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Landing Gear Down at 11:58:39 |
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Flaps Position 6 at 11:59:39 |
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Flaps Position 9 at 12:00:12 |
Arrival Final 1
100 %
Approaching runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 121 ft agl to 31 ft agl. A decrease of 90 ft in 7 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.6 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.3 | 1.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 72 kt 69 kt min to max 77 kt |
77 | 69 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.87 g 0.74 g min to max 1.02 g |
0.97 | 1.02 g | |
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Average VSI -681 fpm -849 fpm min to max -566 fpm |
-849 | -832 fpm | |
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Average altitude 68 ft agl 31 ft agl min to max 121 ft agl |
121 | 31 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -3.2 ° -4.6 ° min to max -1.7 ° |
-4.2 | -2.7 ° |
Arrival Landing
97.28 %
Landing on runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport, runway length 1,234 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 69 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 69 kt. Target 68 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 90.33 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | -0.1 ° | |
| 96.99 % |
Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 ° |
0.5 | 3.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.93 g 0.77 g min to max 1.22 g |
1.02 | 0.80 g | |
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Average speed 62 kt 54 kt min to max 69 kt |
69 | 54 kt | |
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Average VSI -287 fpm -830 fpm min to max -58 fpm |
-830 | -92 fpm | |
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Average altitude 7 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 24 ft agl |
24 | 1 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -2.5 ° min to max 5.2 ° |
-2.5 | 1.7 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
98.99 %
Touchdown distance was good at 258 m. Touchdown speed at 54 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -92 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 2 kt at 0 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -92 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 258 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 54 kt Target below 62 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.91 m 1.74 m right |
-1.56 | -1.91 m | |
| 85.55 % |
Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 3.2 ° |
3.2 | 0.8 ° | |
| 94.29 % |
Average g force 0.62 g 0.30 g min to max 0.86 g |
0.80 | 0.30 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 53 kt 52 kt min to max 54 kt |
54 | 52 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 1.5 ° min to max 4.3 ° |
1.7 | 4.3 ° |
Aircraft Landing Report: Piper PA-24-250 Comanche
On this occasion, the aircraft under evaluation landed with exceptional precision on runway 22 at KCDW Essex County Airport. The approach was made from the north-east, aligning with a heading of 209.0°, situated precisely at 0 nm from the runway and at an altitude of 121 ft above ground level (agl).
Upon evaluation, it was noted that the aircraft's speed and height at the threshold were both optimal, ensuring a smooth transition from the approach phase to the landing phase. The threshold speed was recorded at a commendable 69 knots, which is consistent with the recommended landing speed for the aircraft. Furthermore, the touchdown distance was a respectable 258 meters, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the descent and stabilize the aircraft just prior to touchdown.
The touchdown speed of 54 knots was also well within the recommended range, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -92 feet per minute (fpm) was nothing short of exceptional, showcasing the pilot's exceptional skill and knowledge of aircraft dynamics. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot was able to keep the aircraft aligned with the runway centerline throughout the approach and landing.
Notably, the local weather conditions were favorable at the time of the landing, with a temperature of 23°C and zero wind, reducing the effect of crosswind or tailwind on the aircraft's approach and landing. The minimal crosswind of 1 kt also meant that the pilot did not need to make any significant adjustments to the approach path, allowing for a more consistent and predictable touchdown.
In conclusion, this landing was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skill and expertise, as well as the aircraft's handling characteristics. The landing was smooth, controlled, and precisely aligned with the runway, resulting in a commendable score of 98.8%.
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