EHGG to EHGG Flight Report - Grumman AA-5A Cheetah

Flight from EHGG to EHGG

Monday, 15 June 2026 22:50

Minutes 4

4 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Grumman AA-5A Cheetah

Departure

EHGG

Groningen, Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

728 kg

Fuel

68 kg

Arrival

Runway 23 at EHGG

Groningen Airport Eelde

Groningen Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands

10 ft asl

Altitude

727 kg

Weight

67 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.06%

Enroute Score 99.54%

Arrival Score 98.57%

Departing from the north-east, the Grumman AA-5A Cheetah began its enroute climb from Yde, a small airfield in the Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands. The aircraft quickly gained altitude, rising from 15 feet above sea level to 18 feet in under a minute, covering a mere 0.9 nautical miles. This initial climb phase set the stage for a smooth and efficient flight.

As the aircraft approached EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, it encountered a situation requiring a go-around. The pilot initiated the maneuver at an altitude of 5 feet above ground level, successfully avoiding a potential landing issue. Subsequently, the aircraft re-established its approach to runway 23, this time executing a final approach from the north-east at a heading of 232.0° and an altitude of 204 feet above ground level. The landing itself was notable for its good threshold height, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 48 knots and a distance of 397 meters. The touchdown rate of -36 feet per minute was also impressive, indicating a well-controlled descent.

The landing distance of 591 meters, representing 24% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining a stable and controlled path after touchdown. The flight, which covered a total distance of 4 nautical miles, utilized a mere 1 kilogram of fuel, demonstrating the efficiency of the Grumman AA-5A Cheetah. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, contributed to a smooth and uneventful flight.

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Enroute Climb

99.54 %

Enroute climb started overhead Yde (Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands). Climbing from 15 ft asl to 18 ft asl, an increase of 3 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 65 kt 49 kt min to max 76 kt	57		49 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.1		0.3 °
95.43 %	Average g force 0.56 g 0.34 g min to max 0.70 g	0.60		0.34 g
Info	Average VSI 15 fpm -468 fpm min to max 360 fpm	27		-39 fpm
Info	Average altitude 40 ft asl 15 ft asl min to max 67 ft asl	15		18 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° -1.3 ° min to max 6.7 °	3.6		6.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 22:50:43
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:50:43
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:50:43
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:50:43
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:50:43
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:50:43
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:50:43
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 22:50:43
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 22:50:43
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:50:43
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:50:43
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:50:48
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:50:56
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:50:59

Arrival Touchdown (GA)

81.77 %

Touchdown was before threshold. Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -39 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -39 fpm.
0 %	Touchdown distance was 0 m Target 305 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 49 kt Target below 49 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.72 m 0.72 m left	0.72		0.72 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
95.43 %	Average g force 0.34 g 0.34 g min to max 0.34 g	0.34		0.34 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 49 kt 49 kt min to max 49 kt	49		49 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 6.7 ° min to max 6.7 °	6.7		6.7 °

Go-around

99.43 %

Go-Around runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde at 5 ft agl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 65 kt 44 kt min to max 89 kt	48		65 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.3 °	0.1		0.8 °
94.29 %	Average g force 0.65 g 0.30 g min to max 1.10 g	0.34		0.61 g
Info	Average altitude 209 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 522 ft agl	5		210 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° -3.7 ° min to max 9.6 °	6.6		-0.9 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:51:34
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:51:38
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:52:13
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:52:23

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 204 ft agl to 56 ft agl. A decrease of 148 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 65 kt min to max 68 kt	65		68 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.0		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.66 g 0.61 g min to max 0.74 g	0.62		0.74 g
Info	Average VSI -363 fpm -414 fpm min to max -286 fpm	-404		-377 fpm
Info	Average altitude 129 ft agl 56 ft agl min to max 204 ft agl	204		56 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -1.6 ° min to max 0.1 °	-1.0		-1.6 °

Arrival Landing

99.83 %

Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,493 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 68 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 68 kt. Target 58 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.9		1.1 °
96.57 %	Average g force 0.54 g 0.38 g min to max 0.72 g	0.72		0.38 g
Info	Average speed 60 kt 48 kt min to max 68 kt	68		48 kt
Info	Average VSI -221 fpm -405 fpm min to max -36 fpm	-404		-36 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 42 ft agl	42		-5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -1.7 ° min to max 6.4 °	-1.7		6.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.79 %

Touchdown distance was good at 397 m. Touchdown speed at 48 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -36 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -36 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 397 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 48 kt Target below 49 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.55 m 1.43 m left	1.32		1.42 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.8 °
95.71 %	Average g force 0.37 g 0.35 g min to max 0.38 g	0.38		0.35 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 47 kt 45 kt min to max 48 kt	48		45 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 6.0 ° min to max 6.8 °	6.4		6.8 °

Arrival Rollout

97.66 %

Total landing distance 591 m, 24 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 591 m 24 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.89 m 1.18 m left to 0.71 m right	0.96		1.18 m
76.57 %	Average g force 1.42 g 0.32 g min to max 2.32 g	0.34		2.32 g
Info	Average speed 39 kt 31 kt min to max 44 kt	44		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -0.8 ° min to max 5.7 °	5.7		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 16 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 23 kt 0 kt min to max 48 kt	26		48 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.8		0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.27 g 0.99 g min to max 2.20 g	2.20		0.99 g

Takeoff on runway at in the Grumman AA-5A Cheetah

Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde in the Grumman AA-5A Cheetah

Landing Score 98.57 %

Landing Summary

The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, heading 232.0° at 0 nm and 204 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a smooth and controlled descent. The aircraft touched down before the threshold, demonstrating good control and precision. The touchdown speed of 49 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -39 fpm was perfect, indicating a gentle and controlled touchdown.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect runway alignment, with the centreline tracking precisely. The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft remaining perfectly aligned with the centreline. The total landing distance of 591 m was 24% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between control and efficiency. The touchdown distance of 397 m was also good, and the touchdown speed of 48 kt was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -36 fpm was perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.

The overall performance of the landing was outstanding, with a score of 95.2%. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 68 kt. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, allowing the pilot to maintain precise control throughout the approach and landing phases.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 204 ft agl to 56 ft agl. A decrease of 148 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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