EICK to EICK Flight Report - PA28 Arrow III

Flight from EICK to EICK

Monday, 09 June 2025 15:35

Minutes 8

7 nm

Fuel 2 kg

PA28 Arrow III

Departure

Runway 16 at EICK

Cork Airport

Cork, Munster, Ireland

Altitude

476 ft asl

Weight

1,099 kg

Fuel

204 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

25 kt

Wind Direction

220.0 °

Headwind

12 kt

Crosswind

21 kt

Arrival

Runway 16 at EICK

Cork Airport

Cork Munster, Ireland

476 ft asl

Altitude

1,097 kg

Weight

202 kg

Fuel

14 °C

Temperature

25 kt

Wind Speed

220.0 °

Wind Direction

12 kt

Headwind

21 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.68%

Pattern Score 88.16%

Departure Score 95.55%

Arrival Score 91.33%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 16 at Cork Airport, EICK. The aircraft, a PA28 Arrow III, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 72 knots. The takeoff distance was 81 meters, which accounted for only 4% of the runway length.

As the aircraft entered the local area, it encountered a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind of 25 knots from a direction of 220 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 21 knots and a headwind of 12 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 20 seconds.

The pilot then executed a left-hand pattern crosswind turn, which was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, where it turned at an angle of 87.8 degrees to the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 80 seconds to complete.

As the aircraft approached the base leg, it turned at an angle of 51.6 degrees to the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 2 nautical miles. The base leg was 1 nautical mile long and took 52 seconds to complete. The pilot then executed the final turn, which was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds.

The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 16, flying at a heading of 160 degrees and at an altitude of 625 feet above ground level. The pilot maintained a steady speed and aligned the aircraft with the runway. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 65 knots and a distance of 379 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent at -50 feet per minute.

The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 3.7 meters. The total landing distance was 730 meters, which accounted for 34% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the parking area, which took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight took 8 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport. Takeoff distance 81 m 4 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 72 kt. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 25 kt at 220 °. Crosswind: 21 kt Headwind: 12 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 81 m 4 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 72 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.93 m 0.22 m left to 0.71 m right	-0.42		0.22 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.08 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.3		4.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.2		2.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 15:35:12
Info	Engine 1 Started at 15:35:12
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:35:12
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 15:35:12
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:35:12
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 15:35:12
Info	Landing Gear Down at 15:35:12
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:35:12

Departure Climb 1

96.66 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 72 kt min to max 81 kt	72		81 kt
86.63 %	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.6 ° min to max 7.1 °	2.5		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	1.08		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 208 fpm 104 fpm min to max 404 fpm	274		404 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 40 ft agl	1		40 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 3.9 ° min to max 6.7 °	4.6		6.7 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 75 kt min to max 81 kt	81		78 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	0.4		3.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 510 fpm 410 fpm min to max 889 fpm	410		608 fpm
Info	Average altitude 75 ft agl 41 ft agl min to max 220 ft agl	41		220 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 6.2 ° min to max 10.0 °	6.7		9.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 15:35:32

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 16 EICK Cork Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 75 kt min to max 79 kt	77		78 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.2 ° 3.3 ° min to max 23.8 °	6.0		14.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.94 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 737 fpm 548 fpm min to max 1,104 fpm	667		602 fpm
Info	Average altitude 371 ft agl 235 ft agl min to max 493 ft agl	235		493 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.4 ° 9.1 ° min to max 13.8 °	9.2		9.9 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:35:45

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.1 ° -25.4 ° min to max 11.3 °	11.3		-25.4 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 77 kt min to max 90 kt	78		90 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.17 g	0.89		1.17 g
Info	Average VSI 660 fpm 474 fpm min to max 892 fpm	631		474 fpm
Info	Average altitude 611 ft agl 504 ft agl min to max 724 ft agl	504		724 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 34.1 °	10.7		33.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 5.8 ° min to max 12.4 °	6.4		7.2 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 87.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 87.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 85 kt min to max 90 kt	90		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.6 ° 5.1 ° min to max 26.9 °	26.9		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.90 g min to max 1.20 g	1.20		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 940 fpm 483 fpm min to max 1,220 fpm	483		1,141 fpm
Info	Average altitude 789 ft agl 732 ft agl min to max 855 ft agl	732		855 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 7.5 ° min to max 10.4 °	7.5		8.1 °

Pattern Downwind

68.53 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 80 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
6.63 %	Heading 19.0 ° -4.2 ° min to max 27.6 °	26.5		-4.2 °
88.48 %	Average altitude 897 ft agl 871 ft agl min to max 927 ft agl	871		884 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 82 kt min to max 87 kt	85		87 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.77 g min to max 1.07 g	0.92		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 26 fpm -209 fpm min to max 1,011 fpm	1,011		144 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.5 °	0.5		13.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 1.0 ° min to max 7.0 °	7.0		3.0 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

98.07 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 51.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.56 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 51.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 87 kt min to max 94 kt	88		94 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.5 ° 6.4 ° min to max 16.0 °	13.7		6.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 123 fpm -128 fpm min to max 410 fpm	132		36 fpm
Info	Average altitude 919 ft agl 886 ft agl min to max 941 ft agl	886		935 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.2		1.3 °

Pattern Base Leg

80.51 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 52 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
56.69 %	Heading 11.5 ° -24.3 ° min to max 110.0 °	26.1		-24.3 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 88 kt min to max 96 kt	94		90 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.01 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 940 ft agl 876 ft agl min to max 964 ft agl	936		876 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 16.8 °	2.2		11.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -0.7 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.9		-0.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:38:54

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 83 kt min to max 92 kt	90		83 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 16.9 °	12.9		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.14 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -495 fpm -682 fpm min to max -336 fpm	-405		-629 fpm
Info	Average altitude 762 ft agl 636 ft agl min to max 869 ft agl	869		636 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -2.3 ° min to max 1.5 °	-0.3		-0.9 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 15:39:17
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 15:39:28

Arrival Final 2

67.98 %

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 625 ft agl to 322 ft agl. A decrease of 302 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
1.6 %	Approach angle 4.7 ° 4.4 ° min to max 4.9 ° Target 3.0 °	4.9		4.4 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 82 kt min to max 87 kt	84		85 kt
100 %	Heading variation 1.4 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.0		1.6 °
87.49 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.6 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.08 g	0.97		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -726 fpm -1,028 fpm min to max -434 fpm	-646		-946 fpm
Info	Average altitude 478 ft agl 322 ft agl min to max 625 ft agl	625		322 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -3.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	-1.6		-1.4 °

Arrival Final 1

88.38 %

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 309 ft agl to 44 ft agl. A decrease of 264 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
63.16 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.2 ° min to max 4.4 ° Target 3.0 °	4.4		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 82 kt min to max 86 kt	84		82 kt
80.8 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.1 °
97.96 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.0 °	1.3		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.07 g	1.04		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -622 fpm -869 fpm min to max -481 fpm	-869		-598 fpm
Info	Average altitude 97 ft agl 44 ft agl min to max 309 ft agl	309		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -2.9 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.5		-1.0 °

Arrival Landing

97.5 %

Landing on runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport, runway length 2,119 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt. Target 71 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
90 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.9		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.27 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 75 kt 65 kt min to max 84 kt	82		65 kt
Info	Average VSI -214 fpm -596 fpm min to max -7 fpm	-596		-50 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 38 ft agl	38		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -1.0 ° min to max 5.2 °	-1.0		4.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.66 %

Touchdown distance was good at 379 m. Touchdown speed at 65 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -50 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 25 kt at 220 °. Crosswind: 21 kt Headwind: 12 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -50 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 379 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 65 kt Target below 66 kt
97.72 %	Runway alignment max 3.67 m 3.55 m left	3.67		3.40 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.04 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 64 kt 63 kt min to max 65 kt	65		63 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 4.2 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.6		4.2 °

Arrival Rollout

99.48 %

Total landing distance 730 m, 34 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 730 m 34 % of runway.
98.83 %	Runway alignment max 3.83 m 3.37 m left to 0.47 m right	3.37		-0.26 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 45 kt 31 kt min to max 50 kt	50		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 4.1 °	4.1		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.7		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:40:52
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:40:53

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 26 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kt 7 kt min to max 31 kt	30		9 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.2		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 15:42:08
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 15:42:08

Arrival Taxi

95 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kt 4 kt min to max 16 kt	9		4 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 6 kt max 7 kt	0		4 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 0.6 ° -0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.0		0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.6 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:43:13
0 %	Taxi Lights at 15:42:33

Takeoff on runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

95.55 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 81 m using 3.84 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 72 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.22 m left to 0.71 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

96.66 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

86.63 %

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 PA28 Arrow III

Landing Score 96.25 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Arrow III aircraft successfully landed at Cork Airport, achieving a score of 96.2%. The final approach was conducted from the north, heading 160.0° at 1 nautical mile and 625 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft then landed on runway 16, which has a length of 2,119 meters.

The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed, coming in at 82 knots. This may have been due to the aircraft's approach configuration or the pilot's decision to prioritize a safe landing over a precise speed.

The touchdown distance was good, measuring 379 meters, and the touchdown speed was also within acceptable limits at 65 knots. The touchdown rate, which measures the rate at which the aircraft descends during landing, was excellent at -50 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and without excessive deceleration.

However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline, deviating by 3.7 meters. This may have been due to the crosswind or the pilot's alignment during the approach. The local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 14°C, a wind speed of 25 knots from 220°, and a crosswind of 21 knots and a headwind of 12 knots.

The total landing distance was 730 meters, which is 34% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down and stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase of the landing.

Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft achieving a high score and demonstrating good control and precision during the approach and landing phases.

67.98 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 16 at EICK Cork Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 625 ft agl to 322 ft agl. A decrease of 302 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

1.6 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

1.6 %

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