KCDW to KCDW Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from KCDW to KCDW

Tuesday, 08 July 2025 11:45

Minutes 8

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

Runway 28 at KCDW

Essex County Airport

Caldwell, New Jersey, United States

Altitude

171 ft asl

Weight

994 kg

Fuel

73 kg

Temperature

31 °C

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

300.0 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 28 at KCDW

Essex County Airport

Caldwell New Jersey, United States

171 ft asl

Altitude

993 kg

Weight

72 kg

Fuel

31 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

300.0 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.61%

Pattern Score 88.48%

Departure Score 91.81%

Arrival Score 94.53%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport, where the Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 59 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 45 knots, and the aircraft was able to lift off the ground quickly.

As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it followed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 28, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in 8 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind was also executed, taking 34 seconds to complete the distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was a significant part of the flight, with the aircraft covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 76.0 degrees to the runway.

The downwind leg of the pattern was 2 nautical miles long and took 75 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was another critical part of the flight, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 23.2 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 12 seconds to complete. The final turn was also executed quickly, taking 26 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The final approach to runway 28 was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 268.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 617 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the touchdown distance being 68 meters, which was well within the target range. The touchdown speed was 39 knots, and the touchdown rate was -170 feet per minute, indicating a good landing.

The total landing distance was 141 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight took 8 minutes to complete, using 1 kilogram of fuel.

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Departure Roll

87.23 %

Departure roll runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport. Takeoff distance 59 m 7 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 45 kt. Local weather - Temperature 31 °C. Wind 4 kt at 300 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 59 m 7 % of runway
61.14 %	Liftoff speed was 45 kt Target 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.29 m 0.00 m left to 2.29 m right	-2.29		-0.13 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.15 g	0.97		1.15 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 3.4 ° min to max 9.3 °	3.7		9.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.1		1.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 11:45:37
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:45:37
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 11:45:37
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 11:45:37
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 11:45:37
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:45:37
Info	Landing Gear Down at 11:45:37
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 11:45:37
0 %	Landing Lights at 11:45:37

Departure Climb 1

98.2 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 47 kt 45 kt min to max 49 kt	45		49 kt
92.82 %	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.8 ° min to max 4.7 °	2.2		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.22 g	1.19		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 503 fpm 356 fpm min to max 536 fpm	356		520 fpm
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	1		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 9.8 ° min to max 11.4 °	9.8		10.3 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 51 kt 49 kt min to max 57 kt	49		57 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.7		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 598 fpm 513 fpm min to max 1,089 fpm	519		796 fpm
Info	Average altitude 116 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 446 ft agl	48		446 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.7 ° 9.2 ° min to max 15.2 °	10.2		10.8 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 11:45:52

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 52 kt 47 kt min to max 57 kt	57		47 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 20.0 ° 10.3 ° min to max 24.1 °	10.3		22.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g	1.06		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 1,168 fpm 898 fpm min to max 1,395 fpm	899		898 fpm
Info	Average altitude 561 ft agl 473 ft agl min to max 653 ft agl	473		653 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 16.2 ° 12.2 ° min to max 19.3 °	13.0		12.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

79.96 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
55.47 %	Heading 11.7 ° -8.5 ° min to max 18.3 °	-8.5		18.3 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 48 kt min to max 80 kt	48		70 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.12 g	0.95		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 637 fpm 74 fpm min to max 1,319 fpm	733		1,069 fpm
Info	Average altitude 810 ft agl 664 ft agl min to max 1,040 ft agl	664		1,040 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 21.7 °	21.2		21.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 11.1 °	10.4		8.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 76.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 76.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 64 kt 62 kt min to max 67 kt	67		64 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 24.0 ° 20.4 ° min to max 25.6 °	25.3		20.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -40 fpm -839 fpm min to max 907 fpm	907		-839 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,055 ft agl 1,019 ft agl min to max 1,073 ft agl	1,054		1,019 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -1.9 ° min to max 7.3 °	7.3		-1.9 °

Pattern Downwind

90.18 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 75 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.32 %	Heading 9.2 ° -10.0 ° min to max 20.1 °	-10.0		20.1 °
94.93 %	Average altitude 926 ft agl 742 ft agl min to max 1,159 ft agl	1,004		1,159 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 65 kt min to max 82 kt	65		75 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.88 g min to max 1.21 g	1.08		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 91 fpm -858 fpm min to max 1,086 fpm	-858		759 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.7 °	19.7		15.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -1.8 ° min to max 6.9 °	-1.8		6.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 11:48:22

Pattern Base Leg Turn

79.79 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 23.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
32.65 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 23.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 70 kt 68 kt min to max 73 kt	73		73 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.2 ° 14.4 ° min to max 20.8 °	18.3		14.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.83 g min to max 1.06 g	0.94		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -318 fpm -984 fpm min to max 743 fpm	743		-885 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,147 ft agl 1,071 ft agl min to max 1,184 ft agl	1,172		1,071 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -4.4 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.6		-3.1 °

Pattern Base Leg

99.43 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.73 %	Heading -5.2 ° -19.4 ° min to max 7.7 °	-19.4		7.7 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kt 66 kt min to max 73 kt	73		66 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.93 g min to max 1.18 g	1.04		1.09 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,017 ft agl 991 ft agl min to max 1,057 ft agl	1,057		991 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.6 ° 1.6 ° min to max 19.4 °	13.2		19.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -2.9 ° min to max 1.1 °	-2.9		0.5 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 64 kt 62 kt min to max 65 kt	65		63 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 19.6 °	19.6		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.10 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -750 fpm -1,218 fpm min to max -99 fpm	-99		-781 fpm
Info	Average altitude 820 ft agl 631 ft agl min to max 990 ft agl	990		631 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.1 ° -6.8 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-4.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 11:48:55

Arrival Final 2

86.5 %

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 617 ft agl to 506 ft agl. A decrease of 111 ft in 11 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
55.02 %	Approach angle 4.7 ° 4.6 ° min to max 4.7 ° Target 3.0 °	4.7		4.6 °
100 %	Average speed 63 kt 62 kt min to max 64 kt	64		62 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.5 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.2		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -633 fpm -819 fpm min to max -536 fpm	-819		-536 fpm
Info	Average altitude 560 ft agl 506 ft agl min to max 617 ft agl	617		506 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -4.2 ° min to max -1.7 °	-3.3		-1.8 °

Arrival Final 1

85.96 %

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 498 ft agl to 19 ft agl. A decrease of 480 ft in 45 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
29.82 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 0.9 ° min to max 4.7 ° Target 3.0 °	4.7		0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 52 kt 44 kt min to max 63 kt	62		44 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.11 g	1.05		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -491 fpm -850 fpm min to max -320 fpm	-495		-320 fpm
Info	Average altitude 94 ft agl 19 ft agl min to max 498 ft agl	498		19 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -4.4 ° min to max 5.3 °	-1.5		5.0 °

Arrival Landing

95.29 %

Landing on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport, runway length 827 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 44 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
81.18 %	Threshold speed at 44 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 45 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.1		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.08 g	1.05		1.08 g
Info	Average speed 41 kt 39 kt min to max 44 kt	44		39 kt
Info	Average VSI -237 fpm -314 fpm min to max -170 fpm	-314		-170 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 10 ft agl	10		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 4.8 ° min to max 8.3 °	4.9		8.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.39 %

Touchdown distance was good at 68 m. Touchdown speed at 39 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -170 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 31 °C. Wind 4 kt at 300 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.57 %	Touchdown VSI was -170 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 68 m Target 428 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 39 kt Target below 57 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.78 m 0.72 m right	-0.78		-0.68 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.04 g min to max 1.14 g	1.08		1.04 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 38 kt 38 kt min to max 39 kt	39		38 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.1 ° 7.4 ° min to max 8.4 °	8.3		7.4 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 141 m, 17 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 141 m 17 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.98 m 0.00 m left to 0.98 m right	-0.68		-0.37 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.09 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 41 kt 33 kt min to max 46 kt	46		33 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 1.3 ° min to max 7.3 °	7.3		2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.5 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 4 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kt 0 kt min to max 29 kt	29		8 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 1.6 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.2		2.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 11:50:37

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 10 kt 5 kt min to max 14 kt	8		5 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kt max 13 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.8		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.1 °

Takeoff on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

91.81 %

87.23 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 59 m using 7.15 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

61.14 %

Liftoff speed was 45 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.29 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.2 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

92.82 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 KCDW Essex County Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 95.16 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at KCDW Essex County Airport, achieving a score of 95.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 268.0° at 1 nm and 617 ft above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ensuring a smooth and safe landing.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 39 kt, which was well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 68 m was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown rate of -170 fpm was within the acceptable limits, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and expertise.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 31 °C and a gentle wind of 4 kt at 300°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 kt, while the headwind component was 3 kt, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing. The runway length of 827 m was sufficient for the aircraft to come to a stop, with the total landing distance being 141 m, which is only 17% of the runway length.

The pilot's performance during the landing was exemplary, with perfect runway touchdown alignment and rollout alignment. The threshold height was also well maintained, and the threshold speed of 44 kt was below the target range, indicating that the pilot was cautious and aware of the risk of stalling. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and the Cessna Skyhawk's reliability and performance.

86.5 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 617 ft agl to 506 ft agl. A decrease of 111 ft in 11 seconds.

Glideslope

55.02 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

55.02 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

85.96 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 498 ft agl to 19 ft agl. A decrease of 480 ft in 45 seconds.

Glideslope

29.82 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

29.82 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.29 %

Landing

Landing on runway 28 at KCDW Essex County Airport, runway length 827 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 44 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

81.18 %

Threshold speed at 44 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 60 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank