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KVDF
Tampa, United States
Runway 05
Elevation16 ft asl
Weight997 kg
Fuel76 kg
Wind320° · 2 kn · 2 kn cross

Flight Score

88.32 %
KVDF
Tampa, United States
Runway 36
Elevation16 ft asl
Weight995 kg
Fuel74 kg
Wind320° · 2 kn · 1 kn cross
14 Aug 2025 0:07 7 nm Cessna Skyhawk 2 kg
Departure Score
90.50 %
Pattern Score
78.29 %
Arrival Score
96.16 %

What went well

Touched down at -299 fpm — a soft arrival
Touchdown 88 m in — inside the full-score zone
Straight touchdown — 1.97 m off the centreline, no bounce

What held you back

Pattern Downwind — Heading -20.9 ° at 0 %, Average altitude 1,114 ft agl at 86 %, −2.29 points
Pattern Base Leg Turn — Angle to runway (45 degrees) 9.7 °. at 0 %, −2.00 points
Pattern Crosswind — Heading 13.1 ° at 46 %, −1.61 points
Departure Roll — Landing Lights at 0 %, Strobe Lights at 0 %, −1.22 points

Top opportunity

Know your rotation speed

Departure Roll

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.

Read more in Improve Your Take-Offs

Start to finish · 15 stages, 13 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 Taxi 90.00Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 8 kt0 kt min to max 13 kt 0 10 kt
100 % Average speed turning corners 10 ktmax 11 kt 0 0 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g1.00 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g
Info Average pitch angle 2.6 °2.3 ° min to max 2.9 ° 2.7 2.5 °
Info Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.7 ° 0.1 0.1 °

Events

Fail Taxi Lights
Info Flaps Position 1 3 ft agl · 2 kt
Info Parking Brake Off 3 ft agl · 2 kt
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 05 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport, Average speed was 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 11 kt3 kt min to max 23 kt 9 23 kt
Info Average pitch angle 2.6 °1.7 ° min to max 2.9 ° 2.5 2.6 °
Info Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.2 0.1 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.98 g min to max 1.01 g 1.00 0.98 g
Departure Roll 85.41Departure roll runway 05 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. Takeoff distance 243 m 19 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 50 kt. Local weather - Temperature 29 °C. Wind 2 kt at 320 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 0 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 243 m19 % of runway
83 % Liftoff speed was 50 ktTarget 62 kt
94 % Runway alignment max 4.67 m4.67 m left to 0.00 m left 1.82 4.67 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.97 g min to max 1.13 g 1.00 1.13 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 3.1 °2.6 ° min to max 7.8 ° 2.7 7.8 °
Info Average bank angle 0.4 °0.0 ° min to max 3.5 ° 0.0 3.5 °

Events

Fail Landing Lights
Fail Strobe Lights
Departure Climb 1 96.59Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.6 °-0.8 ° min to max -0.0 ° -0.8 -0.0 °
100 % Average speed 51 kt50 kt min to max 51 kt 50 50 kt
86 % Average bank angle 5.9 °3.3 ° min to max 7.2 ° 3.7 3.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.05 g0.95 g min to max 1.20 g 1.15 0.95 g
Info Average VSI 670 fpm453 fpm min to max 739 fpm 453 726 fpm
Info Average altitude 24 ft agl1 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl 1 52 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 11.7 °8.2 ° min to max 12.5 ° 8.2 11.6 °
Departure Climb 2 90.00Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 54 kt50 kt min to max 67 kt 50 67 kt
100 % Average bank angle 1.1 °0.0 ° min to max 4.1 ° 3.0 4.1 °
100 % Average g force 0.96 g0.88 g min to max 1.09 g 0.96 1.08 g
Info Average VSI 569 fpm282 fpm min to max 985 fpm 724 404 fpm
Info Average altitude 117 ft agl52 ft agl min to max 385 ft agl 52 385 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 8.9 °4.8 ° min to max 12.2 ° 11.6 6.4 °
Pattern Entry 100.00Left hand pattern entry from runway 05 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 11 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 71 kt68 kt min to max 78 kt 68 78 kt
100 % Average bank angle 23.1 °10.8 ° min to max 26.7 ° 10.8 19.5 °
100 % Average g force 1.06 g1.01 g min to max 1.08 g 1.06 1.01 g
Info Average VSI 500 fpm104 fpm min to max 714 fpm 522 104 fpm
Info Average altitude 462 ft agl407 ft agl min to max 497 ft agl 407 497 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 5.4 °1.2 ° min to max 7.9 ° 7.2 1.2 °
Pattern Crosswind 75.80Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 05 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 46 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
46 % Heading 13.1 °-12.1 ° min to max 16.8 ° 16.8 -12.1 °
100 % Average speed 78 kt69 kt min to max 84 kt 80 73 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.84 g min to max 1.09 g 1.04 1.09 g
Info Average VSI 682 fpm-280 fpm min to max 1,250 fpm 44 -280 fpm
Info Average altitude 782 ft agl498 ft agl min to max 1,039 ft agl 498 1,028 ft agl
Info Average bank angle 4.1 °0.0 ° min to max 29.2 ° 11.5 29.2 °
Info Average pitch angle 5.8 °-1.7 ° min to max 9.2 ° 1.3 -1.7 °
Pattern Downwind Turn 79.96Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 66.7 °.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
33 % Angle to runway (45 degrees) 66.7 °.
100 % Average speed 83 kt75 kt min to max 89 kt 75 88 kt
100 % Average bank angle 23.3 °6.2 ° min to max 31.7 ° 29.5 6.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.14 g1.08 g min to max 1.20 g 1.13 1.08 g
Info Average VSI -310 fpm-433 fpm min to max 109 fpm -374 109 fpm
Info Average altitude 985 ft agl961 ft agl min to max 1,021 ft agl 1,021 964 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -1.0 °-2.3 ° min to max 3.2 ° -2.1 3.2 °
Pattern Downwind 65.68Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 65 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
0 % Heading -20.9 °-39.8 ° min to max -1.7 ° -1.7 -38.9 °
86 % Average altitude 1,114 ft agl970 ft agl min to max 1,213 ft agl 970 1,158 ft agl
100 % Average speed 81 kt78 kt min to max 87 kt 87 81 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.88 g min to max 1.10 g 1.10 1.00 g
Info Average VSI 179 fpm-758 fpm min to max 749 fpm 272 -758 fpm
Info Average bank angle 2.9 °0.1 ° min to max 15.2 ° 3.4 1.3 °
Info Average pitch angle 2.0 °-3.7 ° min to max 5.9 ° 4.3 -3.7 °
Pattern Base Leg Turn 70.00Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 9.7 °.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
0 % Angle to runway (45 degrees) 9.7 °.
100 % Average speed 73 kt54 kt min to max 83 kt 81 54 kt
100 % Average bank angle 7.3 °0.0 ° min to max 24.3 ° 1.0 0.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.82 g min to max 1.24 g 1.00 0.99 g
Info Average VSI -530 fpm-921 fpm min to max 40 fpm -772 -454 fpm
Info Average altitude 694 ft agl243 ft agl min to max 1,144 ft agl 1,144 243 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -1.3 °-4.5 ° min to max 2.6 ° -3.9 0.8 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 2 413 ft agl · 74 kt
Info Flaps Position 3 454 ft agl · 74 kt
Arrival Final 1 98.56Approaching runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 235 ft agl to 22 ft agl. A decrease of 213 ft in 35 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Approach angle 2.0 °0.8 ° min to max 3.1 °Target 3.0 ° 2.8 0.8 °
100 % Average speed 47 kt41 kt min to max 54 kt 53 41 kt
100 % Heading variation -0.1 °-0.3 ° min to max 0.2 ° -0.1 -0.2 °
93 % Average bank angle 2.6 °0.1 ° min to max 5.8 ° 0.2 1.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.91 g min to max 1.11 g 0.95 1.11 g
Info Average VSI -423 fpm-607 fpm min to max -18 fpm -480 -344 fpm
Info Average altitude 75 ft agl22 ft agl min to max 235 ft agl 235 22 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 3.2 °-0.6 ° min to max 7.9 ° -0.2 7.9 °
00.250.50.751050100150200250Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-30-23-15-7.507.5152330Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 89.01Landing on runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport, runway length 978 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 41 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
64 % Threshold speed at 41 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 60 kt
100 % Target 50 ft agl
94 % Landing and flare profile
100 % Heading variation -0.2 °-0.2 ° min to max -0.1 ° -0.2 -0.1 °
95 % Average bank angle 1.6 °0.0 ° min to max 3.9 ° 1.3 3.8 °
100 % Average g force 0.99 g0.83 g min to max 1.15 g 1.13 0.90 g
Info Average speed 38 kt36 kt min to max 41 kt 41 36 kt
Info Average VSI -182 fpm-337 fpm min to max -87 fpm -337 -293 fpm
Info Average altitude 10 ft agl4 ft agl min to max 13 ft agl 13 4 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 7.3 °4.2 ° min to max 9.2 ° 8.1 4.3 °

Events

Info Stall Warning Deactivated 12 ft agl · 48 kt
07501123344657Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075-15-12-9-6-303691215Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 97.06Touchdown distance was good at 86 m. Touchdown speed at 36 kt was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -293 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 29 °C. Wind 2 kt at 320 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
93 % Touchdown VSI was -293 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 86 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 36 ktTarget below 57 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 2.21 m2.14 m right -2.20 -1.97 m
78 % Average bank angle 1.2 °0.0 ° min to max 3.8 ° 3.8 0.0 °
97 % Average g force 1.26 g0.90 g min to max 1.59 g 0.90 1.16 g
100 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 36 kt36 kt min to max 36 kt 36 36 kt
Info Average pitch angle 3.1 °2.1 ° min to max 4.4 ° 4.3 3.8 °
Arrival Rollout 100.00Total landing distance 159 m, 16 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 159 m16 % of runway.
100 % Runway alignment max 2.64 m0.71 m left to 1.93 m right -1.93 0.71 m
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.99 g min to max 1.14 g 1.14 1.01 g
Info Average speed 42 kt35 kt min to max 44 kt 44 35 kt
Info Average pitch angle 2.8 °1.9 ° min to max 3.8 ° 3.8 2.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.2 °0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.1 0.3 °
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 7 kt
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 18 kt10 kt min to max 40 kt 28 40 kt
Info Average pitch angle 2.7 °1.9 ° min to max 3.3 ° 2.0 3.3 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.1 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.1 0.1 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.97 g min to max 1.01 g 1.01 0.99 g

Takeoff

FailTaxi lightsOff
100.00Takeoff roll243 m · 19 %
82.97Liftoff speed50 kt
94.09Runway alignment4.67 m L
OkBounce on takeoffNone
96.59Rate of climb669 fpm

Landing

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

100.00Threshold height13 ft
63.53Threshold speed40 kt · target 60, 20 slow
100.00Centreline offset0.05 m R

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.

Five checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
0.5 nm 194 ft 0.28° R −7 kt
THR 14 ft 3.07 m R −19 kt

Touchdown on KVDF 36

Past threshold100.00
88m
Centreline100.00
1.97m R
Speed100.00
36kttarget 57 or less
Touchdown rate93.13
-299fpm
Impact97.43
1.59G
BouncesOk
None

Side view — the last 978 m of the approach.

13 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 13 ft, down at 88 m

Plan view — the full 978 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

500 THRESHOLD CROSS 1 kn FULL SCORE TO 503 M 88 m past threshold CLEARED

The 88 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 147 m of 978 m · 15 %
Rollout distance100.00
59m15 % used
Rollout alignment100.00
1.93m R

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Flight narrative

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, then departed from runway 05 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. The takeoff distance was 243 meters, which accounted for 19% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 50 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 320 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 05, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 11 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was slightly longer, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile in 46 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 65 seconds to complete.

The pattern base leg turn was another 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport was made from the south, with a heading of 0.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 235 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 36 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 86 meters and a touchdown speed of 36 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -293 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good.

The local weather conditions during the landing were the same as those during takeoff, with a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 320 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 159 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight used 2 kilograms of fuel.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 05 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk
90.5 %
90 %
Taxi
Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
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 2.5 2
85.41 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 05 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport. Takeoff distance 243 m 19 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 50 kt. Local weather - Temperature 29 °C. Wind 2 kt at 320 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 0 kt.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 243 m using 18.96 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
82.97 %
Liftoff speed was 50 kn - Target 62 kn
Alignment
94.09 %
4.67 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
60 35 10
Bank °
Info
4 2 0
Pitch °
Info
8 5 2
02505007501,0001,250-15-10-5051015 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
96.59 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
60 55 50
Bank °
86.34 %
8 5.5 3
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
13 11 8
Climb Rate fpm
Info
800 350 -100
90 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 KVDF Tampa Executive Airport.
Alignment
0 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
70 60 50
Bank °
100 %
5 2.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
13 8.5 4
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,000 550 100
02505007501,0001,250066132198264330 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.040.080.120.160.190100200300 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.040.080.120.160.19-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk
Landing Score 96.16 %
Landing Summary

The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport, achieving a score of 96.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading directly towards the runway 36 threshold. At a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 235 feet above ground level (agl), the pilot maintained a steady course.

Upon reaching the runway threshold, the pilot executed a smooth landing, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 36 knots. This was well within the target speed, and the pilot demonstrated good control to avoid stalling the aircraft. The touchdown distance of 86 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a well-executed approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 29°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 320°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing.

The pilot's performance during the rollout was exemplary, with perfect alignment on the runway. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures the aircraft remains stable and under control during the critical phase of landing. The total landing distance of 159 meters was only 16% of the runway length, indicating a safe and efficient landing.

Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 96.2% reflects the high standard of flying achieved by the pilot on this occasion.

98.56 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 235 ft agl to 22 ft agl. A decrease of 213 ft in 35 seconds.
Glideslope
100 %
Excellent glideslope alignment
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
100 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
54 47 40
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
92.79 %
6 3 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-18 -359 -700
00.250.50.751050100150200250 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-30-23-15-7.507.5152330 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
89.01 %
Landing
Landing on runway 36 at KVDF Tampa Executive Airport, runway length 978 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 41 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
63.53 %
Threshold speed at 41 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 60 kt
Flare
94.32 %
Great landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
95.43 %
4 2 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
41 35 30
Pitch °
Info
10 7 4
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-87 -244 -400
07501123344657 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075-15-12-9-6-303691215 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
97.06 %
Touchdown
Touchdown distance was good at 86 m. Touchdown speed at 36 kt was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -293 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 29 °C. Wind 2 kt at 320 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
Touchdown
93.13 %
Touchdown rate was fair at -299 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 36 kt was good. Target below 57 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 86 m.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was very good.
Bank
78.14 %
Bank angle 1.2 °
G
97.43 %
G 1.26 g
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
100 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 159 m, 16 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 159 m using 16.26 % of runway
Alignment
100 %
Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
36 28 20
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
4 2.5 1
0336699132165 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
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