EDFB to EDDF Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from EDFB to EDDF

Sunday, 23 March 2025 16:24

Minutes 11

21 nm

Fuel 8 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 18 at EDFB

Reichelsheim Airfield

Reichelsheim, Hessen, Germany

Altitude

397 ft asl

Weight

959 kg

Fuel

93 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

182.9 °

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 25L at EDDF

Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt am Main Hessen, Germany

338 ft asl

Altitude

952 kg

Weight

85 kg

Fuel

16 °C

Temperature

10 kt

Wind Speed

220.0 °

Wind Direction

9 kt

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.63%

Departure Score 95.09%

Enroute Score 99.94%

Arrival Score 91.87%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, successfully took off after covering 329 meters, which was 27% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 71 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots from a direction of 182°.

As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb over Florstadt, Hessen, Germany. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,009 feet above sea level to 2,767 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,758 feet in just 3 minutes, while covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, where it maintained a steady altitude for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles, 1 mile north-east of Karben, Hessen, Germany.

As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute descent over Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany. During this phase, the aircraft descended from an altitude of 2,798 feet above sea level to 1,650 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,148 feet in just 2 minutes, while covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. Following the descent, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, where it was heading east at an altitude of 1,292 feet above ground level, 2 nautical miles from the runway.

The aircraft successfully landed on runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, which had a length of 3,984 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed at 63 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 216 meters, and the touchdown speed was 51 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was good at -193 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a moderate headwind of 9 knots from a direction of 219°.

Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out on the runway, where the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 426 meters, which was 11% of the runway length. The total flight distance was 21 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 11 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 8 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, Average speed was 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	1.0		3.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.95 g 0.92 g min to max 1.00 g	0.92		1.00 g
Info	Battery Master On at 16:24:31
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:24:31
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:24:31
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:24:31
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:24:31
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:24:31
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:24:40
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:25:37

Departure Roll

93.31 %

Departure roll runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Takeoff distance 329 m 27 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 71 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 4 kt at 182 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 4 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 329 m 27 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 71 kt Target 70 kt
98.56 %	Runway alignment max 3.44 m 0.00 m left to 3.44 m right	-3.15		-0.02 m
86 %	Average g force 0.48 g 0.01 g min to max 1.06 g	0.97		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 3.3 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.7		3.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.0		1.0 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 16:25:41

Departure Climb 1

99.11 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 72 kt min to max 85 kt	72		85 kt
96.45 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.0		3.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.21 g	1.04		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 497 fpm 305 fpm min to max 695 fpm	305		695 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	1		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 3.7 ° min to max 7.9 °	3.7		7.9 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 16:26:02

Departure Climb 2

92.21 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.25 %	Heading variation -1.4 ° -2.9 ° min to max -0.8 °	-0.8		-2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 84 kt min to max 94 kt	84		93 kt
79.58 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.8 °	3.0		9.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.08 g	1.06		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 963 fpm 706 fpm min to max 1,682 fpm	706		1,682 fpm
Info	Average altitude 102 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 357 ft agl	47		357 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 8.0 ° min to max 11.9 °	8.0		11.9 °

Departure Climb 3

95.72 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -1.5 ° min to max 1.2 °	-1.5		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 91 kt min to max 94 kt	93		94 kt
78.61 %	Average bank angle 9.7 ° 9.1 ° min to max 10.1 °	9.8		9.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.84 g 0.72 g min to max 0.90 g	0.90		0.87 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,545 fpm 1,220 fpm min to max 1,848 fpm	1,835		1,220 fpm
Info	Average altitude 511 ft agl 418 ft agl min to max 589 ft agl	418		589 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.3 ° 8.6 ° min to max 12.6 °	12.5		8.6 °

Enroute Climb

99.83 %

Enroute climb started overhead Florstadt (Hessen, Germany). Climbing from 1,009 ft asl to 2,767 ft asl, an increase of 1,758 ft in 3 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 125 kt 94 kt min to max 144 kt	94		140 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.8 °	8.8		1.7 °
98.29 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.44 g min to max 1.01 g	0.86		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 754 fpm -127 fpm min to max 1,293 fpm	1,173		414 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,898 ft asl 1,009 ft asl min to max 2,767 ft asl	1,009		2,767 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° -0.9 ° min to max 8.3 °	8.3		0.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north east of Karben (Hessen, Germany) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,900 ft asl 2,806 ft asl min to max 2,961 ft asl	2,807		2,823 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 142 kt 140 kt min to max 143 kt	140		142 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.4 °	0.4		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.77 g min to max 0.94 g	0.92		0.77 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -2.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.5		-1.8 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead Frankfurt am Main (Hessen, Germany). Descent from 2,798 ft asl to 1,650 ft asl, a decrease of 1,148 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 127 kt 93 kt min to max 144 kt	141		93 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 21.5 °	1.1		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.86 g 0.54 g min to max 1.32 g	0.83		0.82 g
Info	Average VSI -597 fpm -1,791 fpm min to max -77 fpm	-129		-1,211 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,176 ft asl 1,650 ft asl min to max 2,798 ft asl	2,798		1,650 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -8.8 ° min to max -0.3 °	-1.4		-5.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:34:51

Arrival Final 3

77.9 %

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,292 ft agl to 1,000 ft agl. A decrease of 292 ft in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
49.99 %	Approach angle 4.9 ° 4.6 ° min to max 5.1 ° Target 3.0 °	5.1		4.6 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 90 kt min to max 93 kt	92		91 kt
89.54 %	Heading variation 3.0 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.4 °	3.4		2.4 °
69.73 %	Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.2 °	3.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.87 g 0.80 g min to max 0.95 g	0.89		0.85 g
Info	Average VSI -1,329 fpm -1,438 fpm min to max -1,226 fpm	-1,226		-1,438 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,152 ft agl 1,000 ft agl min to max 1,292 ft agl	1,292		1,000 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -6.3 ° -6.7 ° min to max -5.8 °	-6.1		-6.4 °

Arrival Final 2

80.42 %

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 976 ft agl to 386 ft agl. A decrease of 590 ft in 41 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
43.38 %	Approach angle 3.8 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.5 ° Target 3.0 °	4.5		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 76 kt min to max 94 kt	93		76 kt
99.08 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° -0.5 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.1		-0.2 °
87.49 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.6 °	0.1		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.86 g 0.75 g min to max 0.94 g	0.93		0.78 g
Info	Average VSI -871 fpm -1,419 fpm min to max -421 fpm	-1,419		-421 fpm
Info	Average altitude 630 ft agl 386 ft agl min to max 976 ft agl	976		386 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -6.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	-6.2		0.3 °

Arrival Final 1

99.18 %

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 381 ft agl to 70 ft agl. A decrease of 310 ft in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 63 kt min to max 75 kt	75		63 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		0.1 °
97.2 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	1.0		0.7 °
97.43 %	Average g force 0.83 g 0.41 g min to max 1.20 g	0.92		0.81 g
Info	Average VSI -439 fpm -628 fpm min to max -69 fpm	-379		-522 fpm
Info	Average altitude 137 ft agl 70 ft agl min to max 381 ft agl	381		70 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -2.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	0.4		0.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 16:36:14

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, runway length 3,984 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 63 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.7		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.87 g 0.77 g min to max 0.99 g	0.83		0.85 g
Info	Average speed 58 kt 51 kt min to max 63 kt	63		51 kt
Info	Average VSI -389 fpm -519 fpm min to max -190 fpm	-519		-193 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	43		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.7		4.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.08 %

Touchdown distance was good at 216 m. Touchdown speed at 51 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -193 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 10 kt at 219 °. Crosswind: 5 kt Headwind: 9 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.79 %	Touchdown VSI was -193 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 216 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 51 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.46 m 0.41 m left	0.45		0.46 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.7		1.2 °
97.71 %	Average g force 0.63 g 0.42 g min to max 0.88 g	0.85		0.50 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 51 kt 50 kt min to max 51 kt	51		50 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 4.3 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.4		4.3 °

Arrival Rollout

94.61 %

Total landing distance 426 m, 11 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 426 m 11 % of runway.
89.3 %	Runway alignment max 5.98 m 5.98 m left to 0.00 m left	0.50		3.80 m
94.29 %	Average g force 0.39 g 0.30 g min to max 0.73 g	0.51		0.73 g
Info	Average speed 47 kt 32 kt min to max 50 kt	50		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.5 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		2.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.2		0.5 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 6 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 9 kt 4 kt min to max 27 kt	27		4 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.0		3.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.94 g 0.82 g min to max 1.03 g	0.82		1.03 g

Takeoff on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

95.09 %

93.31 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 329 m using 26.75 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 71 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

98.56 %

0.00 m left to 3.44 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

86 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.11 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.45 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

92.21 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Heading

89.25 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

79.58 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

95.72 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

78.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 98.22 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) on runway 25L. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 262.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,292 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, resulting in a good threshold height.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 63 knots, registering at 63 kt. This indicates that the pilot managed to maintain control and slow down the aircraft effectively. The touchdown distance of 216 meters was also within acceptable limits, showcasing the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely onto the runway.

The touchdown speed of 51 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of -193 feet per minute (fpm) was also within the desired range. This suggests that the pilot executed a smooth and controlled landing, minimizing the risk of damage to the aircraft or injury to the occupants.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained the aircraft's heading and alignment with the runway during the final approach and touchdown. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 10 kt at 219°. The crosswind component was minimal at 5 kt, while the headwind component was 9 kt, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing.

The total landing distance of 426 meters was only 11% of the runway length, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control in navigating the aircraft safely onto the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and stable landing.

Overall, the landing of the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the final approach and touchdown phases.

77.9 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,292 ft agl to 1,000 ft agl. A decrease of 292 ft in 12 seconds.

Glideslope

49.99 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

89.54 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

49.99 %

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