EHGG to EHGG Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from EHGG to EHGG

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 18:38

Minutes 5

7 nm

Fuel 3 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

EHGG

Groningen, Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

1,032 kg

Fuel

166 kg

Arrival

Runway 23 at EHGG

Groningen Airport Eelde

Groningen Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands

10 ft asl

Altitude

1,030 kg

Weight

163 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

230.5 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.76%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99.52%

Departing from a location near Yde in the Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands, the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche initiated its enroute climb, rapidly ascending from an initial altitude of 25 feet above sea level to 1,054 feet above sea level. This notable increase of 1,029 feet in just 2 minutes was achieved while covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. Following this initial climb phase, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining a steady altitude for 2 minutes as it covered an additional 4 nautical miles.

As the aircraft approached its destination, Groningen Airport Eelde, it began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, aligning itself with a heading of 230.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. At an altitude of 252 feet above ground level, the aircraft maintained a steady descent, ultimately landing on the 2,493-meter runway with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 56 knots was satisfactory, and the aircraft's touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute was particularly impressive, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft came to rest 55 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, with a total landing distance of 935 meters, representing just 38% of the available runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control throughout the landing phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots, contributed to a smooth and predictable flight. The total flight distance of 7 nautical miles was achieved in just 5 minutes, with the aircraft consuming a mere 3 kilograms of fuel.

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Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Yde (Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands). Climbing from 25 ft asl to 1,054 ft asl, an increase of 1,029 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 75 kt min to max 128 kt	75		124 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.8 °	2.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.80 g min to max 1.13 g	0.95		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 608 fpm -122 fpm min to max 1,733 fpm	255		423 fpm
Info	Average altitude 335 ft asl 25 ft asl min to max 1,054 ft asl	25		1,054 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 13.6 °	4.6		2.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 18:38:02
Info	Engine 1 Started at 18:38:02
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:38:02
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 18:38:02
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:38:02
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:38:02
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:38:02
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 18:38:02
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:38:04

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Yde (Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 819 ft asl 270 ft asl min to max 1,089 ft asl	1,061		270 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 81 kt min to max 123 kt	123		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 21.5 °	1.1		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.86 g min to max 1.09 g	0.86		0.92 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -7.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.9		-2.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:39:50
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 18:40:03
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 18:40:52
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 18:41:02

Arrival Final 1

99.89 %

Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 252 ft agl to 61 ft agl. A decrease of 191 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 79 kt min to max 81 kt	81		79 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.4		-0.0 °
99.43 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.89 g min to max 1.08 g	0.94		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI -426 fpm -558 fpm min to max -302 fpm	-341		-461 fpm
Info	Average altitude 100 ft agl 61 ft agl min to max 252 ft agl	252		61 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.7 ° -3.5 ° min to max -1.8 °	-2.0		-3.1 °

Arrival Landing

99.87 %

Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,493 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt. Target 68 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 °
98.74 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.6		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	0.91		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 70 kt 56 kt min to max 79 kt	79		56 kt
Info	Average VSI -269 fpm -548 fpm min to max -68 fpm	-463		-72 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl -6 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	50		-6 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -3.4 ° min to max 3.5 °	-3.1		3.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.66 %

Touchdown point was 55 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 56 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -72 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 230 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -72 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 493 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 56 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.37 m 0.36 m left	0.34		0.37 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.6 °
93.14 %	Average g force 0.60 g 0.26 g min to max 1.00 g	0.97		0.26 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 55 kt 54 kt min to max 56 kt	56		54 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 3.5 ° min to max 4.4 °	3.5		4.4 °

Arrival Rollout

98.66 %

Total landing distance 935 m, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 935 m 38 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.80 m 1.78 m left to 0.02 m right	0.37		1.00 m
86.57 %	Average g force 0.24 g 0.03 g min to max 0.86 g	0.22		0.86 g
Info	Average speed 53 kt 31 kt min to max 61 kt	61		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 3.3 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.5		3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 18:42:45
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:42:46

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kt 7 kt min to max 30 kt	30		7 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.1		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.93 g 0.75 g min to max 1.12 g	0.80		1.12 g

Takeoff on runway at in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 99.52 %

Landing Summary

The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the north east, heading 230.0° at 1 nm and 252 ft agl, was executed with precision. The aircraft's descent was well-controlled, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 79 kt. This minor deviation did not impact the overall quality of the approach.

As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it demonstrated excellent touchdown characteristics. The touchdown point was 55 m beyond the touchdown zone, but the touchdown speed of 56 kt was within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -72 fpm was particularly noteworthy, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.

The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment on the runway. The total landing distance of 935 m, which accounted for 38% of the runway length, was well within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was executed with exceptional skill, earning a score of 99.5%. The combination of precise approach control, smooth touchdown, and stable rollout made for a textbook landing.

99.89 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 252 ft agl to 61 ft agl. A decrease of 191 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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