EDFB to EDFB Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from EDFB to EDFB

Monday, 16 December 2024 15:27

Minutes 6

9 nm

Fuel 3 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

Runway 18 at EDFB

Reichelsheim Airfield

Reichelsheim, Hessen, Germany

Altitude

397 ft asl

Weight

997 kg

Fuel

76 kg

Temperature

9 °C

Wind Speed

14 kt

Wind Direction

209.6 °

Headwind

12 kt

Crosswind

7 kt

Arrival

Runway 18 at EDFB

Reichelsheim Airfield

Reichelsheim Hessen, Germany

397 ft asl

Altitude

995 kg

Weight

73 kg

Fuel

9 °C

Temperature

16 kt

Wind Speed

209.4 °

Wind Direction

14 kt

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.71%

Pattern Score 90.04%

Departure Score 94.83%

Arrival Score 93.26%

The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk began with a departure roll on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. The takeoff distance was 432 meters, which accounted for 35% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 75 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 10°C with a wind speed of 14 knots coming from 209°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 12 knots.

The pilot executed a left-hand pattern entry from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, covering a distance of less than 1 nm in 14 seconds. This was followed by a left-hand pattern crosswind from the same runway, covering a distance of 1 nm in 32 seconds. The pattern continued with a downwind turn at a distance of 2 nm from the runway, making an angle of 74.6°. The downwind leg covered a distance of 2 nm in 68 seconds, leading to a base leg turn at the same distance from the runway, with an angle of 41.6°. The base leg itself covered a distance of less than 1 nm in 40 seconds, followed by the final turn which also covered less than 1 nm in 40 seconds.

The final approach to runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield was executed from the north with a heading of 178.0° at a distance of 1 nm and an altitude of 566 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 18 was successful, with a runway length of 1,230 meters. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 74 knots. The touchdown distance was 189 meters, with a touchdown speed of 63 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -62 ft/m, although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing was 9°C with a wind speed of 16 knots from 209°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 14 knots.

The total landing distance was 602 meters, accounting for 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment after landing was very good. The total flight distance covered was 9 nm, which took 6 minutes and consumed 3 kg of fuel.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

96.52 %

Touchdown

92.62 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

86.08 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -62 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

75.7 %

Touchdown speed at 63 kt was fast.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 189 m.

Centreline

83.22 %

Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.7 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, Average speed was 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 4 kn 0 kn min to max 11 kn	0		11 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.1 °
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 15:27:34
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:27:34
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:27:51

Departure Roll

95.98 %

Departure roll runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Takeoff distance 432 m 35 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 75 kn. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 14 kn at 209 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 12 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 432 m 35 % of runway
79.91 %	Liftoff speed was 75 kn Target 62 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.66 m 0.00 m left to 2.66 m right	-1.84		-0.74 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.13 g	0.99		1.13 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.1 ° min to max 5.4 °	0.2		5.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	0.1		3.5 °

Departure Climb 1

98.52 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 75 kn min to max 91 kn	75		89 kn
96.08 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.5		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.17 g	1.15		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 369 ft/m 315 ft/m min to max 396 ft/m	315		385 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	0		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 5.2 ° min to max 6.8 °	5.5		6.0 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 93 kn 90 kn min to max 101 kn	90		101 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.0		3.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 622 ft/m 390 ft/m min to max 953 ft/m	390		570 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 138 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 458 ft agl	48		458 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 4.9 ° min to max 8.5 °	6.0		4.9 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 104 kn 101 kn min to max 107 kn	101		105 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 21.4 ° 12.9 ° min to max 28.0 °	12.9		28.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.99 g min to max 1.15 g	0.99		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 391 ft/m 129 ft/m min to max 546 ft/m	546		492 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 511 ft agl 470 ft agl min to max 561 ft agl	470		561 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 2.8 ° min to max 5.3 °	4.7		4.7 °

Pattern Crosswind

86.18 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Distance was 1 nm in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
69.28 %	Heading -9.6 ° -19.5 ° min to max 6.3 °	6.3		-19.5 °
100 %	Average speed 101 kn 95 kn min to max 105 kn	105		101 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.15 g	1.06		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 333 ft/m -57 ft/m min to max 864 ft/m	434		-57 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 679 ft agl 568 ft agl min to max 745 ft agl	568		743 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 9.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 34.4 °	30.4		28.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 1.1 ° min to max 7.5 °	4.9		1.1 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70.44 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 74.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
1.47 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 74.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 104 kn 99 kn min to max 108 kn	102		102 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 21.0 ° 1.3 ° min to max 28.9 °	28.6		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.99 g min to max 1.29 g	1.01		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 145 ft/m -353 ft/m min to max 537 ft/m	-218		537 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 755 ft agl 724 ft agl min to max 798 ft agl	738		798 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 5.3 °	0.5		5.2 °

Pattern Downwind

99.91 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 68 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.1 ° -13.9 ° min to max 5.3 °	-13.4		-5.4 °
99.71 %	Average altitude 948 ft agl 809 ft agl min to max 1,017 ft agl	809		967 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 107 kn 99 kn min to max 117 kn	100		107 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.19 g	0.96		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI 152 ft/m -464 ft/m min to max 622 ft/m	615		-388 ft/m
Info	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.9 °	0.6		18.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -1.8 ° min to max 5.2 °	5.2		1.0 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 41.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 41.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 103 kn 100 kn min to max 106 kn	106		100 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 21.2 ° 5.5 ° min to max 28.5 °	19.7		5.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.95 g min to max 1.19 g	1.01		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -103 ft/m -331 ft/m min to max 88 ft/m	66		-242 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 956 ft agl 937 ft agl min to max 970 ft agl	969		937 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.1		1.2 °

Pattern Base Leg

78.68 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
52.63 %	Heading 12.1 ° -10.2 ° min to max 16.0 °	14.6		-10.2 °
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 92 kn min to max 100 kn	100		95 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.13 g	1.09		1.13 g
0 %		0		0 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 947 ft agl 934 ft agl min to max 967 ft agl	935		935 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 31.7 °	3.0		31.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -1.8 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.0		-1.1 °

Pattern Final Turn

95.05 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 98 kn 95 kn min to max 102 kn	97		102 kn
89 %	Average bank angle 8.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 34.0 °	33.0		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.92 g min to max 1.28 g	1.22		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -514 ft/m -924 ft/m min to max -211 ft/m	-757		-657 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 775 ft agl 575 ft agl min to max 922 ft agl	922		575 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -3.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	-0.7		-1.5 °

Arrival Final 2

88.54 %

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 566 ft agl to 402 ft agl. A decrease of 163 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
63.19 %	Approach angle 3.7 ° 3.7 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.7		3.7 °
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 97 kn min to max 103 kn	103		100 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.6 °
97.89 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.8 °	1.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.11 g	1.02		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -550 ft/m -648 ft/m min to max -472 ft/m	-604		-515 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 483 ft agl 402 ft agl min to max 566 ft agl	566		402 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.9 ° min to max -0.8 °	-1.2		-1.5 °

Arrival Final 1

94.78 %

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 393 ft agl to 17 ft agl. A decrease of 377 ft in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.71 %	Approach angle 1.8 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.7		1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 74 kn min to max 101 kn	99		74 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.1 °
82.19 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.2 °	4.6		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.85 g min to max 1.17 g	1.04		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -521 ft/m -857 ft/m min to max -186 ft/m	-517		-198 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 74 ft agl 17 ft agl min to max 393 ft agl	393		17 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -3.4 ° min to max 4.5 °	-0.7		3.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 15:27:10
Info	Engine 1 Started at 15:27:10
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:27:10
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 15:27:10
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:27:10
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 15:27:10
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:27:10

Arrival Landing

96.52 %

Landing on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, runway length 1,230 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
86.08 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kn. Target 63 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.6		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 69 kn 63 kn min to max 75 kn	74		63 kn
Info	Average VSI -136 ft/m -197 ft/m min to max -62 ft/m	-197		-62 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 6 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 12 ft agl	12		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 3.7 ° min to max 5.5 °	3.9		5.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

92.62 %

Touchdown distance was good at 189 m. Touchdown speed at 63 knwas fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -62 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 16 kn at 209 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 14 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -62 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 189 m Target 457 m
75.7 %	Speed at touchdown 63 kn Target 53 kn
83.22 %	Runway alignment max 7.65 m 7.28 m left	7.65		6.85 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.2		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		0.98 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 63 kn 63 kn min to max 63 kn	63		63 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 4.3 ° min to max 5.5 °	5.5		4.3 °

Arrival Rollout

93.86 %

Total landing distance 602 m, 49 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 602 m 49 % of runway.
86.34 %	Runway alignment max 10.74 m 6.79 m left to 3.94 m right	6.79		-3.36 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 51 kn 33 kn min to max 56 kn	56		33 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -0.9 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.4		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 18 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kn 6 kn min to max 28 kn	28		6 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.8		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		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 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield in the Cessna Skyhawk

94.83 %

95.98 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 432 m using 35.1 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

79.91 %

Liftoff speed was 75 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.66 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

98.52 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

98 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

96.08 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

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

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 94.45 %

Landing Summary

Firstly, congratulations on achieving a high aircraft landing score of 94.5%! This is a great accomplishment and reflects the skill and proficiency of the pilot during the landing process.

Let's start by discussing the Approach Phase. It appears that there were some areas that could use improvement, particularly with the descent path above the glideslope limit. Maintaining an appropriate descent path is crucial for a safe and smooth landing. Additionally, the threshold speed being well above target at 74 knots could indicate a potential issue with speed management during the approach. By working on adjusting the descent path and speed control, you can further enhance the overall quality of your approach phase.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's positive to note that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. These elements are essential for a successful landing and it's great to see that these were performed well. However, the landing heading was identified as poor, which suggests that there may be room for improvement in maintaining alignment with the runway during touchdown. Focusing on alignment and heading control can help enhance the precision of your landings in the future.

In the Touchdown Phase, there were both strengths and areas for improvement. The touchdown rate of -62 ft/m is excellent and indicates a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, the touchdown speed of 63 knots was noted as fast, which could potentially impact the landing quality. Additionally, while the touchdown distance of 189 meters was good, the runway touchdown position being misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline is an area that could be worked on for increased accuracy. By making adjustments to touchdown speed and alignment, you can further refine your touchdown phase performance.

Overall, with a high aircraft landing score of 94.5%, you have demonstrated a strong level of skill and proficiency in aircraft landing. By focusing on improving areas such as descent path, speed control, heading alignment, and touchdown speed, you can continue to enhance your landing technique and strive for even higher scores in the future. Keep up the great work and continue to fine-tune your skills to achieve excellence in every aspect of aircraft landing.

88.54 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 566 ft agl to 402 ft agl. A decrease of 163 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

63.19 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

63.19 %

IAS kt