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KVDF
Tampa, United States
Runway 36
Elevation16 ft asl
Weight991 kg
Fuel73 kg
Wind330° · 4 kn · 2 kn cross

Flight Score

95.85 %
KTPA
Tampa, United States
Runway 28
Elevation13 ft asl
Weight991 kg
Fuel70 kg
Wind330° · 4 kn · 3 kn cross
14 Aug 2025 0:10 10 nm Cessna Skyhawk 4 kg
Departure Score
91.72 %
Enroute Score
99.05 %
Arrival Score
96.78 %

What went well

Touched down at -169 fpm — a soft arrival
Touchdown 183 m in — inside the full-score zone
Threshold crossed at 37 ft and 50 kt — both inside band

What held you back

Departure Roll — Landing Lights at 0 %, Strobe Lights at 0 %, −1.63 points
Departure Climb 2 — bank angle up to 15.2 ° at 65 %, −0.97 points
Arrival Rollout — Runway alignment max 6.63 m right at 87 %, −0.39 points

Next time

Departure

Level the wings with coordinated aileron to hold bank angle near zero during the initial climb, starting from 2.5°.

What happened: Bank angle was elevated during the initial climb and excess bank usually persists into the second climb segment.

Watch for: Attitude indicator, wings level with bank angle near zero degrees.

See Departure Climb 1Departure Climb 2

A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.

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Start to finish · 11 stages, 10 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Roll 85.31Departure roll runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. Takeoff distance 110 m 11 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 49 kt. Local weather - Temperature 34 °C. Wind 4 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 110 m11 % of runway
78 % Liftoff speed was 49 ktTarget 62 kt
98 % Runway alignment max 3.49 m left3.49 m left to 0.00 m left 3.12 3.49 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.98 g min to max 1.13 g 0.99 1.13 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 3.7 °3.2 ° min to max 7.2 ° 3.2 7.2 °
Info Average bank angle 0.5 °0.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° 0.2 3.0 °

Events

Fail Landing Lights
Fail Strobe Lights
Info Battery Master On 3 ft agl · 51 kt
Info Engine 1 Started 3 ft agl · 51 kt
Info Beacon Lights Switched On 3 ft agl · 51 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 3 ft agl · 51 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 3 ft agl · 51 kt
Departure Climb 1 98.55Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 36 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.2 °-0.4 ° min to max 0.1 ° -0.4 0.1 °
100 % Average speed 49 kt48 kt min to max 50 kt 49 48 kt
94 % Average bank angle 2.5 °0.0 ° min to max 4.2 ° 3.2 0.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.06 g0.92 g min to max 1.22 g 1.15 0.92 g
Info Average VSI 671 fpm411 fpm min to max 763 fpm 411 746 fpm
Info Average altitude 23 ft agl1 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl 1 49 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 11.8 °7.6 ° min to max 13.1 ° 7.6 11.4 °
Departure Climb 2 91.30Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 36 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.5 °0.1 ° min to max 1.3 ° 0.1 0.1 °
100 % Average speed 50 kt48 kt min to max 59 kt 48 58 kt
65 % Average bank angle 2.0 °0.0 ° min to max 15.2 ° 0.4 15.2 °
100 % Average g force 0.98 g0.91 g min to max 1.14 g 0.92 1.14 g
Info Average VSI 532 fpm360 fpm min to max 784 fpm 742 784 fpm
Info Average altitude 113 ft agl50 ft agl min to max 360 ft agl 50 360 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 9.6 °6.6 ° min to max 13.0 ° 11.3 13.0 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 284 ft agl · 65 kt
Enroute Climb 100.00Enroute climb started overhead KVDF Tampa Executive Airport Tampa (Florida, United States). Climbing from 408 ft asl to 801 ft asl, an increase of 393 ft in 1 minutes and covering less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 77 kt58 kt min to max 88 kt 58 88 kt
100 % Average bank angle 7.0 °0.0 ° min to max 21.7 ° 17.9 0.7 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.87 g min to max 1.09 g 0.96 1.01 g
Info Average VSI 546 fpm224 fpm min to max 923 fpm 923 643 fpm
Info Average altitude 592 ft asl408 ft asl min to max 801 ft asl 408 801 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 5.0 °2.3 ° min to max 11.5 ° 11.5 4.8 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Info Parking Brake On 602 ft agl · 89 kt
Info Parking Brake Off 617 ft agl · 89 kt
Enroute Level 98.11Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south east of Temple Terrace (Florida, United States) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 8 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
94 % Altitude held within ±541 ft of 1,120 ft asl297 ft asl min to max 1,411 ft asl 821 297 ft asl
100 % Average speed 99 kt62 kt min to max 112 kt 88 65 kt
100 % Average bank angle 4.6 °0.0 ° min to max 25.0 ° 0.1 0.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.76 g min to max 1.31 g 0.94 1.08 g
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Info Average pitch angle -0.5 °-7.6 ° min to max 4.3 ° 3.0 -3.1 °

Events

Info Parking Brake On 928 ft agl · 108 kt
Info Parking Brake Off 1,013 ft agl · 108 kt
Info Parking Brake On 1,015 ft agl · 110 kt
Info Parking Brake Off 1,043 ft agl · 114 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 989 ft agl · 108 kt
Info Flaps Position 3 587 ft agl · 73 kt
Arrival Final 1 95.72Approaching runway 28 at KTPA Tampa International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 272 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 227 ft in 23 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
79 % Approach angle 3.1 °2.2 ° min to max 4.2 °Target 3.0 ° 4.2 2.2 °
100 % Average speed 54 kt50 kt min to max 65 kt 65 50 kt
100 % Heading variation 0.1 °-0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.2 0.2 °
99 % Average bank angle 1.3 °0.4 ° min to max 3.7 ° 2.9 0.6 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.86 g min to max 1.12 g 1.04 1.05 g
Info Average VSI -506 fpm-905 fpm min to max -377 fpm -799 -521 fpm
Info Average altitude 93 ft agl46 ft agl min to max 272 ft agl 272 46 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 0.6 °-4.6 ° min to max 2.4 ° -2.2 2.4 °
00.250.50.751050100150200250Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-40-30-20-10010203040Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 100.00Landing on runway 28 at KTPA Tampa International Airport, runway length 2,130 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 50 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was a little below target at 50 kt. Target 60 kt
100 % Good threshold height.Target 50 ft agl
100 % Perfect landing flare
100 % Runway alignment max 0.05 m left0.05 m left to 0.03 m left 0.05 0.03 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.6 °0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° 0.6 0.0 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.99 g min to max 1.08 g 1.05 1.04 g
Info Average speed 46 kt41 kt min to max 50 kt 50 41 kt
Info Average VSI -352 fpm-514 fpm min to max -169 fpm -514 -169 fpm
Info Average altitude 19 ft agl5 ft agl min to max 37 ft agl 37 5 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 4.3 °2.4 ° min to max 7.0 ° 2.4 7.0 °
07515022501123344657Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150225-25-20-15-10-50510152025Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 99.06Touchdown distance was good at 183 m. Touchdown speed at 41 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -169 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 34 °C. Wind 4 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
98 % Touchdown rate was -169 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 183 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 41 ktTarget below 57 kt
98 % Runway alignment max 3.69 m left3.49 m left 3.69 3.26 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.4 °0.0 ° min to max 0.7 ° 0.0 0.7 °
100 % Average g force 1.09 g1.04 g min to max 1.17 g 1.04 1.04 g
100 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 41 kt40 kt min to max 41 kt 41 40 kt
Info Average pitch angle 6.5 °6.0 ° min to max 7.1 ° 7.0 6.0 °
Arrival Rollout 94.12Total landing distance 881 m, 41 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 881 m41 % of runway.
87 % Runway alignment max 6.63 m right3.21 m left to 6.63 m right 3.21 -0.73 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.98 g min to max 1.04 g 1.03 1.00 g
Info Average speed 44 kt30 kt min to max 49 kt 49 30 kt
Info Average pitch angle 3.3 °2.1 ° min to max 6.0 ° 6.0 2.3 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° 0.7 0.4 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 3 ft agl · 47 kt
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 10 kt
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 22 kt16 kt min to max 30 kt 30 16 kt
Info Average pitch angle 2.5 °2.1 ° min to max 2.8 ° 2.3 2.5 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.7 ° 0.3 0.2 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.01 g 1.00 1.00 g
Arrival Taxi 95.00Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 15 kt6 kt min to max 29 kt 15 9 kt
100 % Average speed turning corners 13 ktmax 16 kt 0 9 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.02 g 0.99 1.00 g
Info Average pitch angle 2.4 °1.3 ° min to max 3.0 ° 2.3 1.6 °
Info Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.3 0.4 °

Events

Fail Taxi Lights

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll547 m · 56 %
78.17Liftoff speed48 kt · target 62, 14 slow
98.38Runway alignment3.49 m L
OkBounce on takeoffNone
98.55Rate of climb670 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height37 ft
100.00Threshold speed50 kt · target 67, 17 slow
100.00Centreline offset0.05 m L
Flare 100.00Perfect landing flare

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.

Seven checks, one gate300 ft
Gear down
Landing flap
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed
Wings level

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
THR 38 ft 9.54 m L −17 kt

Touchdown on KTPA 28

Past threshold100.00
183m
Centreline97.68
3.26m L
Speed100.00
41kttarget 65 or less
Touchdown rate97.61
-169fpm
Impact100.00
1.17G
BouncesOk
None

Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.

37 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 37 ft, down at 183 m

Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,130 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,0001,500 THRESHOLD CROSS 2 kn FULL SCORE TO 503 M 183 m past threshold CLEARED

The 183 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 868 m of 2,130 m · 41 %
Rollout distance100.00
685m41 % used
Rollout alignment86.93
6.63m R

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Flight narrative

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 49 kt, covering a takeoff distance of 110 m, which was 11% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 34 °C and a wind speed of 4 kt from a direction of 330 °, resulting in a crosswind of 2 kt and a headwind of 3 kt.

As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. The climb was steep, with an increase in altitude of 393 ft over a distance of less than 1 nm in just 1 minute. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a cruise phase, which lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 8 nm. This cruise phase took place 1 mile south east of Temple Terrace, Florida.

After the cruise phase, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 28 at KTPA Tampa International Airport. The approach was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 272.0 ° at an altitude of 272 ft above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nm from the runway threshold. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 41 kt and a touchdown distance of 181 m, which was good considering the runway length of 2,130 m. The touchdown rate was also good, at -169 fpm.

The landing was slightly misaligned, with the aircraft touching down 3.7 m off the centreline of the runway. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the landing phase. The total landing distance was 881 m, which was 41% of the runway length.

After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 2 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 10 nm, and the flight duration was 10 minutes. The aircraft used 4 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth departure, a steep climb, a steady cruise, and a good landing, with the pilot demonstrating good control and handling of the aircraft throughout the flight.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk
91.72 %
85.31 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. Takeoff distance 110 m 11 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 49 kt. Local weather - Temperature 34 °C. Wind 4 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 110 m using 11.25 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
78.17 %
Liftoff speed was 49 kn - Target 62 kn
Alignment
98.38 %
3.49 m left to 0.00 m left
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
0 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
0 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
50 40 30
Bank °
Info
4 2 0
Pitch °
Info
8 5.5 3
0250500750-15-10-5051015 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
98.55 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 36 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
50 45 40
Bank °
94.21 %
5 2.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
14 11 7
Climb Rate fpm
Info
800 350 -100
91.3 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 36 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
60 50 40
Bank °
65.21 %
16 8 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
14 10 6
Climb Rate fpm
Info
800 500 200
02505007500295887116145 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.040.080.120.160.20100200300 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.040.080.120.160.2-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 28 at KTPA Tampa International Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk
Landing Score 97.22 %
Landing Summary

The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KTPA Tampa International Airport, achieving a score of 97.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 272.0° at an altitude of 272 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions.

The temperature at the time of landing was 34°C, with a wind speed of 4 knots at 330°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 2 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot maintained control of the aircraft, ensuring a smooth touchdown. The threshold speed was slightly below the target at 50 knots, but this did not affect the overall performance of the landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 41 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 181 meters. The touchdown rate was -169 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 meters from the centerline.

The total landing distance was 881 meters, which accounted for 41% of the runway length. This is a relatively short distance, indicating a well-executed landing. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.

Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at KTPA Tampa International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 97.2% reflects the high level of proficiency achieved by the pilot.

95.72 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 28 at KTPA Tampa International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 272 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 227 ft in 23 seconds.
Glideslope
79.49 %
Poor descent path above glideslope limit
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
79.49 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
65 58 50
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
99.09 %
4 2 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-377 -689 -1,000
00.250.50.751050100150200250 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-40-30-20-10010203040 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
100 %
Landing
Landing on runway 28 at KTPA Tampa International Airport, runway length 2,130 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 50 kt.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was a little below target at 50 kt. Target 60 kt
Flare
100 %
Perfect landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
1 0.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
51 45 40
Pitch °
Info
7 4.5 2
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-175 -388 -600
07515022501123344657 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150225-25-20-15-10-50510152025 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
99.06 %
Touchdown
Touchdown distance was good at 183 m. Touchdown speed at 41 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -169 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 34 °C. Wind 4 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
Touchdown
97.61 %
Touchdown rate was good at -169 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 41 kt was good. Target below 57 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 183 m.
Alignment
97.68 %
Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 m from centreline.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.4 °
G
100 %
G 1.09 g
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
94.12 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 881 m, 41 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 881 m using 41.37 % of runway
Alignment
86.93 %
Runway rollout alignment was very good.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
40 30 20
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
6 4 2
0200400600800 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
95 %
Taxi
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched Off
Taxi Lights
0 %
Switched On
Ground Speed kt
100 %
30 15 0
Turn Speed
100 %
30 15 0
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
3 2 1
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