Departure
Arrival
Departing from the Groningen region, the Grumman AA-5A Cheetah began its enroute climb from an initial altitude of 1,187 feet above sea level, rapidly ascending to 925 feet asl in under a minute, covering a mere 1 nautical mile. This initial climb phase showcased the aircraft's agility and responsiveness to control inputs.
As the aircraft approached Groningen Airport Eelde, it entered the final approach phase, aligning itself with runway 23 from the north-east. At an altitude of 895 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the threshold, the pilot expertly guided the aircraft towards a smooth touchdown. The threshold speed of 39 knots was well below the target, necessitating caution to avoid stalling. The aircraft's touchdown distance of 327 meters was satisfactory, with a touchdown speed of 32 knots and an impressive touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also noteworthy, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
Upon landing, the aircraft rolled out perfectly, maintaining alignment with the runway. The total landing distance of 422 meters accounted for only 17% of the runway's length, a testament to the pilot's expertise. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a negligible headwind, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. The aircraft's fuel consumption was remarkably low, with no fuel used during the flight, which covered a total distance of 8 nautical miles in just 5 minutes.
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Enroute Climb
100 %
Enroute climb started overhead Glimmen (Provincie Groningen, The Netherlands). Climbing from 1,187 ft asl to 925 ft asl, an increase of 263 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 39 kt 36 kt min to max 41 kt |
41 | 39 kt | |
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Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.1 ° |
0.0 | 1.7 ° | |
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Average g force 0.98 g 0.93 g min to max 1.03 g |
0.93 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -835 fpm -1,082 fpm min to max -585 fpm |
-585 | -978 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,083 ft asl 925 ft asl min to max 1,187 ft asl |
1,187 | 925 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -1.9 ° min to max 2.3 ° |
-0.1 | -0.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 18:21:55 |
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Engine 1 Started at 18:21:55 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:21:55 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 18:21:55 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:21:55 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:21:55 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 18:21:55 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:21:55 |
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Landing Gear Activated at 18:21:55 |
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Landing Gear Down at 18:21:55 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 18:21:55 |
Arrival Final 2
82.63 %
Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 895 ft agl to 323 ft agl. A decrease of 572 ft in 56 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 42.09 % |
Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 4.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.9 | 3.0 ° | |
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Average speed 40 kt 38 kt min to max 42 kt |
39 | 40 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.2 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
0.0 | 0.8 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.02 | 0.97 g | |
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Average VSI -609 fpm -1,066 fpm min to max -146 fpm |
-953 | -185 fpm | |
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Average altitude 526 ft agl 323 ft agl min to max 895 ft agl |
895 | 323 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -1.8 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
0.1 | 4.8 ° |
Arrival Final 1
100 %
Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 321 ft agl to 20 ft agl. A decrease of 301 ft in 61 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Approach angle 2.0 ° 1.1 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.0 | 1.1 ° | |
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Average speed 40 kt 39 kt min to max 43 kt |
40 | 39 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g |
0.99 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -296 fpm -461 fpm min to max -146 fpm |
-208 | -146 fpm | |
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Average altitude 79 ft agl 20 ft agl min to max 321 ft agl |
321 | 20 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 2.1 ° min to max 6.2 ° |
4.9 | 6.0 ° |
Arrival Landing
82.71 %
Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,493 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 39 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 42.46 % |
Threshold speed at 39 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 62 kt |
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Target 50 ft agl |
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| 89 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 98.48 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
0.7 | 0.5 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.01 | 0.94 g | |
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Average speed 36 kt 32 kt min to max 39 kt |
39 | 32 kt | |
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Average VSI -65 fpm -144 fpm min to max -3 fpm |
-144 | -72 fpm | |
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Average altitude 4 ft agl -3 ft agl min to max 13 ft agl |
13 | -3 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 6.1 ° min to max 8.7 ° |
6.1 | 8.0 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 327 m. Touchdown speed at 32 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -72 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Touchdown VSI was -72 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 327 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 32 kt Target below 49 kt |
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Runway alignment max 2.64 m 2.58 m left |
2.46 | 2.64 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.5 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average g force 1.06 g 0.94 g min to max 1.16 g |
0.94 | 1.03 g | |
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Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 32 kt 32 kt min to max 32 kt |
32 | 32 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 5.3 ° min to max 8.0 ° |
8.0 | 5.3 ° |
Arrival Rollout
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Total landing distance 422 m, 17 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Landing distance 422 m 17 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 2.71 m 2.71 m left to 0.00 m left |
2.63 | 0.37 m | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.03 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 38 kt 30 kt min to max 40 kt |
40 | 30 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -0.9 ° min to max 5.0 ° |
5.0 | -0.9 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.7 | 0.2 ° |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 31 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 34 kt 0 kt min to max 50 kt |
24 | 40 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -1.4 ° min to max 8.7 ° |
-1.0 | -0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 ° |
0.3 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 0.72 g 0.32 g min to max 2.19 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Flaps Position 2 at 18:26:28 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:26:47 |
The Grumman AA-5A Cheetah touched down on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde with a satisfactory approach quality, characterized by a stable and controlled descent. The aircraft was established on the final approach from the north east, heading 232.0° at 2 nautical miles and 895 feet above ground level. The pilot maintained a good threshold height, ensuring a safe margin for touchdown.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was well within the target range, at 32 knots, and the touchdown distance of 327 meters was considered good. The touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a light headwind of 1 knot, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 422 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway length, was satisfactory. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered a success, with a score of 95.7%. The pilot's attention to detail and control during the approach and touchdown phases were evident, resulting in a safe and efficient landing.
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