EICK to EICK Flight Report - Van's RV-8

Flight from EICK to EICK

Saturday, 25 January 2025 21:21

Minutes 4

5 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Van's RV-8

Departure

Runway 16 at EICK

Cork Airport

Cork, Munster, Ireland

Altitude

476 ft asl

Weight

640 kg

Fuel

47 kg

Temperature

0 °C

Wind Speed

5 kt

Wind Direction

220.0 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

4 kt

Arrival

Runway 16 at EICK

Cork Airport

Cork Munster, Ireland

476 ft asl

Altitude

638 kg

Weight

45 kg

Fuel

1 °C

Temperature

5 kt

Wind Speed

220.0 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.91%

Pattern Score 82.91%

Departure Score 96.52%

Arrival Score 99.3%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 16 at Cork Airport, EICK. The aircraft, a Van's RV-8, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 114 meters, which accounted for just 5% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 72 knots, marking the start of the flight.

As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 1°C temperature and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 220°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The pilot navigated the aircraft into a left-hand pattern entry from runway 16, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in just 9 seconds.

The left-hand pattern crosswind was also executed with precision, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to the pattern downwind turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 74 seconds.

The base leg turn was another critical phase of the flight, requiring a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 28 seconds. The final turn, which brought the aircraft onto the final approach, was covered in just 23 seconds.

The final approach to runway 16 was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 159.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 343 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on runway 16, which had a length of 2,119 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed of 73 knots.

The touchdown point was 120 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 64 knots. However, the touchdown rate was perfect at -35 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 1°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 220°.

The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating the Van's RV-8 aircraft.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport, Average speed was 54 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 51 kn 51 kn min to max 51 kn	51		51 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.95 g 0.95 g min to max 0.95 g	0.95		0.95 g

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport. Takeoff distance 114 m 5 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 72 kn. Local weather - Temperature 1 °C. Wind 5 kn at 220 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 114 m 5 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 72 kn Target 70 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.88 m 0.88 m left to 0.00 m left	0.41		0.88 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.14 g	0.95		1.14 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 0.8 ° min to max 8.0 °	2.2		8.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 21:21:46
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:21:46
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:21:46
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:21:46
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:21:46
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:21:46
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:21:46

Departure Climb 1

99.57 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 16 EICK Cork Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 72 kn min to max 80 kn	72		80 kn
98.29 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.0		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.03 g min to max 1.19 g	1.17		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 573 fpm 335 fpm min to max 806 fpm	335		806 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	1		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 7.8 ° min to max 9.8 °	8.4		9.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 16 EICK Cork Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kn 72 kn min to max 82 kn	81		72 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.9		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.89 g min to max 1.22 g	1.04		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 1,231 fpm 816 fpm min to max 2,266 fpm	816		2,081 fpm
Info	Average altitude 96 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 341 ft agl	46		341 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.3 ° 9.8 ° min to max 20.7 °	9.8		19.6 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 16 EICK Cork Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 70 kn min to max 75 kn	71		74 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 28.5 ° 6.4 ° min to max 32.3 °	6.4		30.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.68 g min to max 1.19 g	0.79		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 1,149 fpm 848 fpm min to max 1,998 fpm	1,998		1,023 fpm
Info	Average altitude 455 ft agl 378 ft agl min to max 528 ft agl	378		528 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.4 ° 12.0 ° min to max 16.5 °	16.5		12.9 °

Pattern Crosswind

76.42 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 16 EICK Cork Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
47.61 %	Heading -12.9 ° -70.0 ° min to max 8.7 °	8.7		-14.8 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 74 kn min to max 86 kn	74		82 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.09 g	0.92		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 716 fpm 461 fpm min to max 1,012 fpm	907		680 fpm
Info	Average altitude 653 ft agl 543 ft agl min to max 791 ft agl	543		791 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 8.7 ° 1.0 ° min to max 39.2 °	30.0		39.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 5.6 ° min to max 9.4 °	9.4		9.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

58.62 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 119.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 119.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 84 kn min to max 91 kn	84		91 kn
62.06 %	Average bank angle 28.7 ° 20.4 ° min to max 38.8 °	38.8		20.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.10 g min to max 1.26 g	1.10		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI 322 fpm 182 fpm min to max 514 fpm	514		500 fpm
Info	Average altitude 812 ft agl 798 ft agl min to max 832 ft agl	798		832 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 4.1 ° min to max 6.4 °	6.4		6.2 °

Pattern Downwind

82.46 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 74 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
56 %	Heading 11.6 ° -9.5 ° min to max 20.0 °	17.6		-9.5 °
85.53 %	Average altitude 884 ft agl 843 ft agl min to max 917 ft agl	843		865 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 85 kn 81 kn min to max 91 kn	91		86 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.85 g min to max 1.08 g	0.97		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 31 fpm -388 fpm min to max 703 fpm	566		-164 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 17.5 °	1.4		14.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.8		0.2 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

92.25 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 33.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.16 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 33.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 82 kn min to max 88 kn	87		83 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 12.1 ° 10.0 ° min to max 14.3 °	14.2		11.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 141 fpm -104 fpm min to max 448 fpm	-104		82 fpm
Info	Average altitude 915 ft agl 864 ft agl min to max 940 ft agl	864		940 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 5.1 °	0.6		3.5 °

Pattern Base Leg

70.63 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
34.74 %	Heading -14.8 ° -39.3 ° min to max -7.5 °	-9.0		-39.3 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 77 kn min to max 84 kn	83		81 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.09 g	0.97		1.09 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 868 ft agl 664 ft agl min to max 943 ft agl	943		664 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 14.6 °	0.4		9.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -5.8 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.6		-3.5 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 79 kn 74 kn min to max 81 kn	81		74 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 1.8 ° min to max 16.7 °	9.2		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.06		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -757 fpm -928 fpm min to max -566 fpm	-928		-566 fpm
Info	Average altitude 493 ft agl 352 ft agl min to max 649 ft agl	649		352 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -3.5 ° min to max 2.0 °	-3.1		2.0 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 343 ft agl to 258 ft agl. A decrease of 86 ft in 11 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kn 70 kn min to max 74 kn	74		72 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.5 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -441 fpm -517 fpm min to max -256 fpm	-517		-256 fpm
Info	Average altitude 295 ft agl 258 ft agl min to max 343 ft agl	343		258 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.0		2.8 °

Arrival Final 1

99.4 %

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 254 ft agl to 31 ft agl. A decrease of 223 ft in 31 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		1.6 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 72 kn min to max 76 kn	73		74 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
97.01 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	1.5		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	0.97		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -391 fpm -542 fpm min to max -230 fpm	-230		-312 fpm
Info	Average altitude 74 ft agl 31 ft agl min to max 254 ft agl	254		31 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.1		3.0 °

Arrival Landing

99.64 %

Landing on runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport, runway length 2,119 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 73 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.38 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 73 kn. Target 65 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.0 °
97.99 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	0.2		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.96 g
Info	Average speed 70 kn 64 kn min to max 73 kn	73		64 kn
Info	Average VSI -118 fpm -310 fpm min to max -31 fpm	-310		-35 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 24 ft agl	24		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 7.5 °	3.1		7.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

98.14 %

Touchdown point was 120 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 64 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at -35 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 1 °C. Wind 5 kn at 220 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -35 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 440 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 64 kn Target 61 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.00 m 1.59 m right	-0.19		-1.16 m
62.88 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	1.4		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.09 g	0.96		0.99 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 63 kn 61 kn min to max 64 kn	64		61 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 5.8 ° min to max 9.3 °	7.0		6.8 °

Takeoff on runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport in the Van's RV-8

96.52 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport. Takeoff distance 114 m 5 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 72 kn. Local weather - Temperature 1 °C. Wind 5 kn at 220 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 114 m using 5.37 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 72 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.88 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.57 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 16 EICK Cork Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.29 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 16 EICK Cork Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport in the Van's RV-8

Landing Score 99.06 %

Landing Summary

The Van's RV-8 aircraft successfully landed at Cork Airport, achieving a score of 99.1%. The final approach to runway 16 was conducted from the north, with a heading of 159.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 343 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was well-executed, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was well above the target, indicating a safe margin for landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 120 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 64 knots was slightly faster than desired, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -35 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a controlled and stable descent.

The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and consistent approach path. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 1°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 220°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots, which is relatively minor and should not have significantly impacted the landing.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making skills throughout the approach and touchdown phases. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed and flare technique to achieve a more precise and controlled landing.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 343 ft agl to 258 ft agl. A decrease of 86 ft in 11 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.4 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 254 ft agl to 31 ft agl. A decrease of 223 ft in 31 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.01 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.64 %

Landing

Landing on runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport, runway length 2,119 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 73 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

99.38 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 73 kt. Target 65 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.99 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

98.14 %

Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -42 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 64 kt was a little fast. Target below 61 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown point was 120 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bank

62.88 %

Bank angle 1.7 °

100 %

G 1.00 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

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