Departure
Arrival
Departing from a location near Yde in the Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands, the Grumman AA-5A Traveler initiated its enroute climb phase, rapidly ascending from an initial altitude of 16 feet above sea level to 968 feet above sea level in a mere 2 minutes. This impressive climb rate of 952 feet per minute allowed the aircraft to cover a distance of 2 nautical miles, setting the stage for a smooth and efficient cruise phase.
As the aircraft leveled off, it entered a 2-minute enroute level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude and covering an additional 3 nautical miles. This phase was characterized by a stable and efficient flight regime, allowing the pilot to conserve fuel and prepare for the final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde. The aircraft's approach was initiated from the north-east, with a heading of 231.0° and an altitude of 188 feet above ground level.
The Grumman AA-5A Traveler executed a precise and controlled landing on runway 23, which measures 2,493 meters in length. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 41 knots, with a touchdown distance of 332 meters. The touchdown rate was an impressive -51 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 269°, contributed to a stable and predictable flight environment. The aircraft's performance was further highlighted by its fuel efficiency, using only 1 kilogram of fuel for the entire 6-nautical-mile flight, which lasted 4 minutes.
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Enroute Climb
99.17 %
Enroute climb started overhead Yde (Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands). Climbing from 16 ft asl to 968 ft asl, an increase of 952 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 85 kt 66 kt min to max 113 kt |
66 | 113 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 3.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.1 ° |
0.7 | 24.0 ° | |
| 91.71 % |
Average g force 0.97 g 0.66 g min to max 1.79 g |
0.67 | 1.68 g | |
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Average VSI 495 fpm -105 fpm min to max 1,429 fpm |
60 | -61 fpm | |
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Average altitude 210 ft asl 16 ft asl min to max 977 ft asl |
16 | 968 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 4.0 ° -1.8 ° min to max 8.8 ° |
2.3 | -1.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Enroute Level
99.23 %
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Yde (Provincie Drenthe, The Netherlands) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 741 ft asl 206 ft asl min to max 967 ft asl |
967 | 206 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 87 kt 65 kt min to max 114 kt |
114 | 66 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 7.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.0 ° |
24.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| 92.29 % |
Average g force 1.11 g 0.81 g min to max 1.77 g |
1.72 | 0.84 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -8.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
-1.1 | -1.7 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:53:12 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 18:53:28 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 18:54:01 |
Arrival Final 1
100 %
Approaching runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 188 ft agl to 50 ft agl. A decrease of 139 ft in 16 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.3 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.5 | 2.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 70 kt 67 kt min to max 71 kt |
67 | 69 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
0.3 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.93 g 0.83 g min to max 0.98 g |
0.86 | 0.83 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -513 fpm -552 fpm min to max -297 fpm |
-297 | -540 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 85 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 188 ft agl |
188 | 50 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -4.4 ° min to max -1.9 ° |
-1.9 | -3.1 ° |
Arrival Landing
99.81 %
Landing on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, runway length 2,493 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 69 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 55 kt 41 kt min to max 69 kt |
69 | 41 kt | |
| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
0.4 | 1.4 ° | |
| 96.29 % |
Average g force 0.52 g 0.37 g min to max 0.83 g |
0.83 | 0.37 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 55 kt 41 kt min to max 69 kt |
69 | 41 kt | |
| Info |
Average VSI -227 fpm -539 fpm min to max -46 fpm |
-539 | -51 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 7 ft agl -8 ft agl min to max 38 ft agl |
38 | -8 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -3.1 ° min to max 8.4 ° |
-3.1 | 8.4 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
99.8 %
Touchdown distance was good at 332 m. Touchdown speed 41 kt. Touchdown rate was excellent at -51 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -51 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 332 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Average speed 41 kt 40 kt min to max 41 kt |
41 | 40 kt | |
| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 2.41 m 2.31 m left |
2.18 | 2.41 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
1.4 | 0.6 ° | |
| 96 % |
Average g force 0.37 g 0.36 g min to max 0.37 g |
0.37 | 0.36 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 41 kt 40 kt min to max 41 kt |
41 | 40 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 6.4 ° min to max 8.4 ° |
8.4 | 6.4 ° |
The final approach to runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the north east, aligning with the heading of 231.0° at an altitude of 188 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the threshold. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 69 knots, indicating a well-controlled descent. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a distance of 332 meters, with a touchdown speed of 41 knots. The touchdown rate of -51 feet per minute (fpm) was exceptional, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained excellent centerline alignment, indicating a high level of skill and attention to detail from the pilot. The rollout phase was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a safe and efficient manner. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind of 1 knot at 269°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment, making the landing even more impressive.
Overall, the landing was a textbook example of precision and control, with a score of 99.9%. The combination of a good approach, excellent touchdown characteristics, and smooth rollout phase made for a seamless and safe landing. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process, making this landing a notable achievement.
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