NZCH to NZCH Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from NZCH to NZCH

Sunday, 29 December 2024 16:27

Minutes 6

7 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

Runway 20 at NZCH

Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Altitude

105 ft asl

Weight

997 kg

Fuel

76 kg

Temperature

20 °C

Wind Speed

7 kt

Wind Direction

250.0 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 20 at NZCH

Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch Canterbury, New Zealand

105 ft asl

Altitude

995 kg

Weight

74 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

8 kt

Wind Speed

250.0 °

Wind Direction

7 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.75%

Pattern Score 93.82%

Departure Score 93.91%

Arrival Score 96.52%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 20 at Christchurch International Airport, with the Cessna Skyhawk taking off in a northerly direction. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 77 knots, covering a distance of 574 meters, which was 17% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 250 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it made a smooth turn, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 70 seconds. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. The aircraft then continued on the downwind leg, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles in 109 seconds. The downwind turn was completed at an angle of 62.4 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile.

After completing the downwind turn, the aircraft began its base leg, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg turn was made at an angle of 45.1 degrees to the runway, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then continued on the base leg, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds.

As the aircraft approached the final turn, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 34 seconds. The final approach was made from the north-east, with a heading of 219.0 degrees and an altitude of 147 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 60 knots, covering a distance of 389 meters. The touchdown rate was smooth, at -134 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 250 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. The total landing distance was 808 meters, which was 25% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, taking 6 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport, Average speed was 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:28:12
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:28:13
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 16:28:13
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:28:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:28:23
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 16:28:23

Departure Roll

93.21 %

Departure roll runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport. Takeoff distance 574 m 17 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 77 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 7 kn at 250 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 574 m 17 % of runway
68.12 %	Liftoff speed was 77 kn Target 62 kn
97.92 %	Runway alignment max 5.81 m 3.62 m left to 2.19 m right	-1.08		3.62 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.01 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.2		4.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	0.1		1.3 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:28:41

Departure Climb 1

98.53 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 20 NZCH Christchurch International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95 %	Heading variation -0.8 ° -1.4 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kn 78 kn min to max 92 kn	78		91 kn
99.11 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.0		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 349 fpm 294 fpm min to max 466 fpm	294		466 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.2 ° min to max 6.0 °	4.2		5.7 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 20 NZCH Christchurch International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 93 kn 90 kn min to max 96 kn	91		95 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.7 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.7		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 499 fpm 469 fpm min to max 574 fpm	469		574 fpm
Info	Average altitude 77 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 119 ft agl	52		119 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 5.1 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.7		5.8 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 20 NZCH Christchurch International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 70 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 102 kn 97 kn min to max 111 kn	97		103 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.3 °	5.8		30.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.25 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 383 fpm -306 fpm min to max 851 fpm	632		60 fpm
Info	Average altitude 414 ft agl 139 ft agl min to max 600 ft agl	139		599 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° -0.8 ° min to max 7.1 °	6.0		1.0 °

Pattern Crosswind

88.92 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 20 NZCH Christchurch International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
75.39 %	Heading -8.7 ° -20.6 ° min to max 10.1 °	10.1		-20.6 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kn 101 kn min to max 110 kn	105		108 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.87 g min to max 1.25 g	0.98		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -61 fpm -927 fpm min to max 807 fpm	-235		-624 fpm
Info	Average altitude 576 ft agl 531 ft agl min to max 608 ft agl	593		565 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 31.7 °	31.4		22.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -2.3 ° min to max 7.2 °	-0.0		-1.0 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

84.91 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 62.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
50.24 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 62.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 112 kn 108 kn min to max 114 kn	108		114 kn
99.44 %	Average bank angle 29.1 ° 24.9 ° min to max 32.1 °	24.9		26.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 1.05 g min to max 1.36 g	1.11		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI -341 fpm -633 fpm min to max -2 fpm	-633		-258 fpm
Info	Average altitude 517 ft agl 494 ft agl min to max 554 ft agl	554		494 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 2.8 °	-0.2		0.7 °

Pattern Downwind

82.91 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 109 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.0 ° -14.9 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.9		-14.9 °
43.02 %	Average altitude 693 ft agl 492 ft agl min to max 799 ft agl	492		772 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 90 kn 81 kn min to max 111 kn	111		89 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.22 g	1.18		1.17 g
Info	Average VSI 143 fpm -340 fpm min to max 757 fpm	-157		-183 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 25.0 °	1.2		25.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° -0.2 ° min to max 6.7 °	2.4		5.0 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 45.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 45.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 89 kn 87 kn min to max 91 kn	88		89 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 24.6 ° 5.8 ° min to max 31.5 °	27.3		8.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.90 g min to max 1.18 g	1.13		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI -175 fpm -301 fpm min to max -52 fpm	-109		-52 fpm
Info	Average altitude 751 ft agl 733 ft agl min to max 771 ft agl	771		733 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.5 ° min to max 5.0 °	5.0		1.5 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -3.9 ° -25.3 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.9		-25.3 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kn 90 kn min to max 96 kn	92		92 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	0.97		1.00 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 673 ft agl 611 ft agl min to max 731 ft agl	731		611 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 17.3 °	3.4		15.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -1.6 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.8		1.3 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 88 kn min to max 100 kn	91		88 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.2 ° 0.8 ° min to max 22.9 °	16.0		2.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.80 g min to max 1.19 g	1.00		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -782 fpm -1,376 fpm min to max -355 fpm	-363		-355 fpm
Info	Average altitude 350 ft agl 155 ft agl min to max 605 ft agl	605		155 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -5.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.9		1.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:34:18

Arrival Final 1

98.65 %

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 147 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 101 ft in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.3 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kn 70 kn min to max 82 kn	82		70 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.0 °
93.27 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.9 °	4.4		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	0.97		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -464 fpm -560 fpm min to max -280 fpm	-280		-395 fpm
Info	Average altitude 67 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 147 ft agl	147		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.9		1.9 °

Arrival Landing

95.87 %

Landing on runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport, runway length 3,289 m. Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 70 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 70 kn. Target 63 kn
92.96 %	Target 50 ft agl
94.46 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
90.15 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.0 °	1.8		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 66 kn 60 kn min to max 72 kn	70		60 kn
Info	Average VSI -299 fpm -394 fpm min to max -134 fpm	-394		-134 fpm
Info	Average altitude 28 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 58 ft agl	58		6 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 1.9 ° min to max 5.4 °	1.9		4.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 16:27:47
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:27:47
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:27:47
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:27:47
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:27:47
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:27:47
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:27:47

Arrival Touchdown

98.02 %

Touchdown distance was good at 389 m. Touchdown speed at 60 knwas fast. Touchdown rate was smooth at -134 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 8 kn at 250 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.83 %	Touchdown VSI was -134 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 389 m Target 457 m
91.59 %	Speed at touchdown 60 kn Target 53 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.69 m 2.37 m right	-2.15		-2.69 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.6		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.03 g min to max 1.18 g	1.03		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 59 kn 58 kn min to max 60 kn	60		59 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.8		2.8 °

Arrival Rollout

93.53 %

Total landing distance 808 m, 25 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 808 m 25 % of runway.
85.62 %	Runway alignment max 9.20 m 2.20 m left to 6.99 m right	-2.79		-0.01 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 56 kn 34 kn min to max 60 kn	60		34 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -0.6 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.9		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kn 10 kn min to max 29 kn	29		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.9 °	-0.9		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

93.91 %

93.21 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 574 m using 17.44 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

68.12 %

Liftoff speed was 77 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

97.92 %

3.62 m left to 2.19 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.53 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 20 NZCH Christchurch International Airport.

Heading

95 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.11 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 20 NZCH Christchurch International Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 96.52 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at Christchurch International Airport, achieving a score of 96.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 219.0° at an altitude of 147 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The final approach was made to runway 20, which has a length of 3,289 meters.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 60 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown distance of 389 meters was considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a descent rate of -134 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were moderate, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 8 knots from 250°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions did not appear to significantly impact the landing.

The total landing distance was 808 meters, which is approximately 25% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft achieving a high score of 96.5%. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance were well-coordinated, resulting in a smooth and controlled landing.

98.65 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 147 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 101 ft in 13 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

93.27 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.87 %

Landing

Landing on runway 20 at NZCH Christchurch International Airport, runway length 3,289 m. Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 70 kn.

Height

92.96 %

Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 70 kt. Target 63 kt

Flare

94.46 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank