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

Flight from EICK to EICK

Saturday, 25 January 2025 21:12

Minutes 7

7 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Van's RV-8

Departure

Runway 16 at EICK

Cork Airport

Cork, Munster, Ireland

Altitude

476 ft asl

Weight

641 kg

Fuel

49 kg

Temperature

0 °C

Wind Speed

5 kt

Wind Direction

216.6 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 16 at EICK

Cork Airport

Cork Munster, Ireland

476 ft asl

Altitude

640 kg

Weight

47 kg

Fuel

0 °C

Temperature

5 kt

Wind Speed

212.3 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 86.55%

Pattern Score 76.3%

Departure Score 93.16%

Arrival Score 90.18%

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 221 meters, which is 10% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 73 knots, marking the start of the flight.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of 0°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 216°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The pilot navigated the aircraft into a left-hand pattern, entering the circuit from runway 16. The distance covered during the entry was less than 1 nautical mile in 10 seconds.

The pilot then executed a left-hand pattern crosswind turn, which took less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The subsequent downwind turn was completed over a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a heading of 137.3°. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 90 seconds.

As the aircraft approached the base leg, the pilot executed a turn that covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 50 seconds. The final turn was completed in 22 seconds, setting the aircraft up for a final approach to runway 16 from the north, at a heading of 163.0° and an altitude of 792 feet above ground level (agl).

The final approach was characterized by a good threshold height, with the threshold speed being achieved at 68 knots. The touchdown distance was 320 meters, which is a good distance considering the runway length of 2,119 meters. The touchdown speed was 52 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -139 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a precise and controlled landing.

The total landing distance was 436 meters, which is 21% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport, Average speed was 11 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 9 kn 0 kn min to max 19 kn	0		19 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.4 ° 11.4 ° min to max 11.5 °	11.4		11.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.96 g 0.94 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.94 g
Info	Battery Master On at 21:12:21
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:12:21
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:12:21
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:12:21
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:12:21
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:12:21
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:12:21

Departure Roll

92 %

Departure roll runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport. Takeoff distance 221 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 73 kn. Local weather - Temperature 0 °C. Wind 5 kn at 216 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 221 m 10 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 73 kn Target 70 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.20 m 1.78 m left to 2.42 m right	1.78		-0.08 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.12 g	0.94		1.12 g
60 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° -0.3 ° min to max 11.1 °	11.1		7.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	0.2		3.1 °

Departure Climb 1

97.47 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 16 EICK Cork 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 78 kn 73 kn min to max 83 kn	73		83 kn
89.89 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	3.4		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.98 g min to max 1.20 g	1.13		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 533 fpm 349 fpm min to max 728 fpm	349		728 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	0		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 7.3 ° min to max 9.3 °	7.6		9.3 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 78 kn min to max 85 kn	83		78 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.0		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.87 g min to max 1.16 g	1.11		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI 1,123 fpm 741 fpm min to max 2,199 fpm	741		2,168 fpm
Info	Average altitude 89 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 323 ft agl	45		323 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.0 ° 9.4 ° min to max 18.7 °	9.4		17.4 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 16 EICK Cork Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 74 kn min to max 77 kn	77		75 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 27.4 ° 6.7 ° min to max 34.7 °	6.7		29.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.83 g min to max 1.13 g	0.83		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 1,521 fpm 999 fpm min to max 2,025 fpm	2,025		999 fpm
Info	Average altitude 487 ft agl 360 ft agl min to max 597 ft agl	360		597 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.0 ° 11.9 ° min to max 16.8 °	15.2		11.9 °

Pattern Crosswind

55 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 16 EICK Cork Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -29.4 ° -51.5 ° min to max 12.1 °	12.1		-51.5 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 76 kn min to max 82 kn	76		79 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	1.09		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 824 fpm 729 fpm min to max 929 fpm	929		789 fpm
Info	Average altitude 778 ft agl 612 ft agl min to max 937 ft agl	612		937 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 12.8 ° 2.2 ° min to max 26.2 °	26.2		2.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 7.9 ° min to max 11.6 °	11.6		7.9 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 137.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 137.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 80 kn 76 kn min to max 81 kn	77		81 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.5 °	0.8		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	0.93		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1 fpm -94 fpm min to max 618 fpm	618		28 fpm
Info	Average altitude 959 ft agl 942 ft agl min to max 975 ft agl	958		943 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 1.8 ° min to max 6.7 °	6.7		1.9 °

Pattern Downwind

80.79 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 90 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
37.04 %	Heading -14.4 ° -87.9 ° min to max 25.8 °	25.8		-87.9 °
98.93 %	Average altitude 944 ft agl 879 ft agl min to max 995 ft agl	949		898 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 79 kn min to max 85 kn	82		80 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.15 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -35 fpm -460 fpm min to max 331 fpm	168		-42 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 21.4 °	1.6		0.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 5.3 °	2.9		3.0 °

Pattern Base Leg

87.59 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 50 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.41 %	Heading -9.1 ° -21.6 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		-21.6 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 79 kn min to max 83 kn	79		83 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.02		1.04 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 921 ft agl 899 ft agl min to max 941 ft agl	899		926 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.9 °	0.2		4.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 4.2 °	2.0		2.8 °

Pattern Final Turn

64.43 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 71 kn min to max 89 kn	82		71 kn
20.94 %	Average bank angle 9.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 46.2 °	5.6		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.91 g min to max 1.28 g	1.05		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -330 fpm -806 fpm min to max 313 fpm	172		-341 fpm
Info	Average altitude 869 ft agl 799 ft agl min to max 940 ft agl	929		799 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -3.3 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.4		-2.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:17:04

Arrival Final 3

76.46 %

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 792 ft agl to 585 ft agl. A decrease of 207 ft in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
22.44 %	Approach angle 4.3 ° 4.2 ° min to max 4.4 ° Target 3.0 °	4.4		4.2 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 72 kn min to max 74 kn	72		72 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.5 °
98.65 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.1		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	0.96		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -599 fpm -766 fpm min to max -402 fpm	-402		-568 fpm
Info	Average altitude 689 ft agl 585 ft agl min to max 792 ft agl	792		585 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.3 ° -4.1 ° min to max -2.0 °	-2.9		-2.1 °

Arrival Final 2

69.24 %

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 792 ft agl to 276 ft agl. A decrease of 516 ft in 48 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 3.9 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.4 ° Target 3.0 °	4.4		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kn 71 kn min to max 74 kn	72		72 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.5 °
96.19 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.4 °	3.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	0.96		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -623 fpm -924 fpm min to max -347 fpm	-402		-550 fpm
Info	Average altitude 524 ft agl 276 ft agl min to max 792 ft agl	792		276 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -4.1 ° min to max -0.5 °	-2.9		-1.4 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 267 ft agl to 38 ft agl. A decrease of 229 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kn 68 kn min to max 73 kn	72		68 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.7		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -430 fpm -563 fpm min to max -309 fpm	-524		-315 fpm
Info	Average altitude 79 ft agl 38 ft agl min to max 267 ft agl	267		38 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -1.8 ° min to max 1.5 °	-1.0		0.9 °

Arrival Landing

99.92 %

Landing on runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport, runway length 2,119 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 68 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 68 kn. Target 65 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
99.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.3		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	0.98		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 63 kn 52 kn min to max 68 kn	68		52 kn
Info	Average VSI -167 fpm -324 fpm min to max -44 fpm	-317		-139 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 31 ft agl	31		4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 0.9 ° min to max 9.6 °	0.9		9.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.53 %

Touchdown distance was good at 320 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -139 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 0 °C. Wind 5 kn at 212 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.65 %	Touchdown VSI was -139 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 320 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kn Target 61 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.70 m 1.63 m left	1.59		1.64 m
97.35 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.6		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.94 g min to max 1.24 g	0.99		1.02 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 50 kn 48 kn min to max 52 kn	52		48 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.6 ° 9.6 ° min to max 12.1 °	9.6		11.6 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 21:18:48

Arrival Rollout

98.93 %

Total landing distance 436 m, 21 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 436 m 21 % of runway.
97.62 %	Runway alignment max 5.31 m 1.61 m left to 3.70 m right	1.61		-3.70 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 41 kn 32 kn min to max 44 kn	44		32 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 11.5 ° 11.4 ° min to max 11.6 °	11.5		11.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.2 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 21:18:52

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 19 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kn 0 kn min to max 45 kn	29		45 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 10.3 ° 2.7 ° min to max 11.5 °	11.5		2.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.93 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:19:35
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:19:36
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:21:27

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

93.16 %

92 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport. Takeoff distance 221 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 73 kn. Local weather - Temperature 0 °C. Wind 5 kn at 216 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 221 m using 10.44 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 73 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.78 m left to 2.42 m right

Bounce

60 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

97.47 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

89.89 %

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 98.84 %

Landing Summary

The Van's RV-8 aircraft successfully landed at Cork Airport, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The final approach to runway 16 was conducted from the north, with the aircraft heading 163.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 792 feet above ground level (agl).

The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 68 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown distance of 320 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 52 knots was also satisfactory, and the rate of descent was a smooth -139 feet per minute, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 0°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 212°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to maintain a very good runway touchdown alignment, which is a critical aspect of a safe and successful landing.

The total landing distance of 436 meters was only 21% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, further demonstrating the pilot's skill and control.

Overall, the landing of the Van's RV-8 aircraft at Cork Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed and safe landing, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases.

76.46 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 792 ft agl to 585 ft agl. A decrease of 207 ft in 19 seconds.

Glideslope

22.44 %

Heading

100 %

Glideslope

22.44 %

IAS

100 %

Heading