LICJ to LICJ Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from LICJ to LICJ

Wednesday, 06 November 2024 13:40

Minutes 11

14 nm

Fuel 4 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

Runway 25 at LICJ

Falcone–Borsellino Airport

Palermo, Sicilia, Italy

Altitude

36 ft asl

Weight

997 kg

Fuel

76 kg

Temperature

20 °C

Wind Speed

6 kt

Wind Direction

320.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

6 kt

Arrival

Runway 20 at LICJ

Falcone–Borsellino Airport

Palermo Sicilia, Italy

36 ft asl

Altitude

993 kg

Weight

72 kg

Fuel

21 °C

Temperature

7 kt

Wind Speed

320.0 °

Wind Direction

-3 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.59%

Pattern Score 90.42%

Departure Score 88.8%

Arrival Score 95.54%

The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk from LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport involved a smooth and quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nm. The departure roll from runway 25 was efficient, with the takeoff distance being 39m, which was only 1% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 75 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was recorded at 21°C with a wind speed of 7 kn at 320°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 kn and a headwind of 2 kn.

After taking off from runway 25, a right-hand pattern entry was made back to the same runway at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport. The distance covered in this maneuver was 2 nm and was completed in 43 seconds. Subsequently, a right-hand pattern crosswind was executed, covering less than 1 nm in just 10 seconds.

During the various pattern legs, the distances covered and the angles to the runway were as follows: 3 nm on the pattern downwind turn with a 45-degree angle (27.8°), 1 nm on the pattern downwind leg in 35 seconds, 3 nm on the pattern base leg turn with a 45-degree angle (102.1°), and less than 1 nm on the pattern base leg in 12 seconds. The final turn before landing covered less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

The landing itself was on runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport, which has a runway length of 2,078 m. The height at the threshold was 20 ft above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 71 kn. The touchdown occurred 274 m from the threshold at a speed of 61 kn, with a vertical speed indicator (VSI) of -117 ft/min. The local weather at the time of landing indicated a temperature of 22°C with a wind speed of 7 kn at 320°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 kn and a tailwind of 3 kn.

The total landing distance covered was 1,070 m, which was 51% of the runway length. The total flight distance for this journey was 14 nm, taking 63 minutes to complete and using 4 kg of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:40:48
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 13:40:49
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 13:40:49
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:40:49
0 %	Taxi Lights at 13:40:27

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 25 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport, Average speed was 23 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 35 kn 0 kn min to max 40 kn	0		40 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		-0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 13:40:58
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 13:40:58
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:41:46

Departure Roll

76.82 %

Departure roll runway 25 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport. Takeoff distance 39 m 1 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 75 kn. Local weather - Temperature 21 °C. Wind 7 kn at 320 °. Crosswind: 7 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 39 m 1 % of runway
78.6 %	Liftoff speed was 75 kn Target 62 kn
5.48 %	Runway alignment max 54.09 m 25.11 m left to 28.98 m right	-5.50		2.12 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.01		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 4.8 °	-0.0		4.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.1		2.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 13:40:27
Info	Engine 1 Started at 13:40:27
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:40:27
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 13:40:27
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 13:40:27
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:40:27
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:40:27
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:43:03

Departure Climb 1

98.37 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 75 kn min to max 91 kn	75		91 kn
93.47 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.5		4.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 326 ft/m 259 ft/m min to max 378 ft/m	259		378 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° 4.2 ° min to max 5.5 °	4.3		5.4 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 97 kn 91 kn min to max 110 kn	91		110 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.71 g min to max 1.17 g	1.03		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 499 ft/m -726 ft/m min to max 887 ft/m	383		94 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 217 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 498 ft agl	52		479 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° -0.9 ° min to max 7.1 °	5.4		3.6 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 25 LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport. Distance was 2 nm in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 99 kn 92 kn min to max 109 kn	109		92 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.5 °	6.0		22.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.88 g min to max 1.21 g	1.11		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 374 ft/m -248 ft/m min to max 1,066 ft/m	299		1,058 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 654 ft agl 515 ft agl min to max 792 ft agl	515		792 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 1.9 ° min to max 8.6 °	4.6		7.3 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 25 LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.8 ° -19.0 ° min to max 15.8 °	-19.0		15.8 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kn 90 kn min to max 94 kn	90		93 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 387 ft/m 260 ft/m min to max 687 ft/m	687		412 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 843 ft agl 815 ft agl min to max 872 ft agl	815		872 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 19.0 ° 15.6 ° min to max 22.0 °	22.0		15.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 3.7 ° min to max 5.2 °	5.2		4.8 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

85.38 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 27.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
51.27 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 27.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 102 kn 92 kn min to max 108 kn	94		104 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 14.8 °	12.6		8.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.84 g min to max 1.10 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 118 ft/m -642 ft/m min to max 581 ft/m	439		194 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 886 ft agl 804 ft agl min to max 963 ft agl	880		963 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° -1.1 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		2.5 °

Pattern Downwind

77.54 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 35 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
25.14 %	Heading -16.2 ° -19.7 ° min to max -10.2 °	-17.1		-19.7 °
100 %	Average altitude 1,009 ft agl 966 ft agl min to max 1,058 ft agl	966		1,058 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 104 kn 102 kn min to max 106 kn	104		105 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 153 ft/m -130 ft/m min to max 464 ft/m	169		36 ft/m
Info	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 9.3 °	8.2		1.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 0.8 ° min to max 4.3 °	2.4		1.8 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 102.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 102.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 103 kn 95 kn min to max 108 kn	105		95 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.5 °	1.2		18.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.87 g min to max 1.15 g	1.02		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 34 ft/m -704 ft/m min to max 397 ft/m	48		154 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,131 ft agl 1,059 ft agl min to max 1,176 ft agl	1,059		1,126 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -1.8 ° min to max 4.8 °	2.0		3.3 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.8 ° -17.6 ° min to max 16.2 °	-17.6		16.2 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 94 kn min to max 96 kn	94		95 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.04 g
0 %		0		0 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,131 ft agl 1,124 ft agl min to max 1,134 ft agl	1,130		1,124 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 16.7 ° 16.0 ° min to max 17.8 °	17.8		16.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.4 °	3.4		2.1 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 94 kn min to max 99 kn	95		99 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 12.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 18.6 °	16.9		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.03		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -427 ft/m -927 ft/m min to max -111 ft/m	-111		-927 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,080 ft agl 1,001 ft agl min to max 1,122 ft agl	1,122		1,001 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -3.2 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.1		-3.2 °

Arrival Final 3

97.7 %

Approaching runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 985 ft agl to 798 ft agl. A decrease of 186 ft in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.69 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 103 kn 100 kn min to max 105 kn	100		103 kn
97 %	Heading variation 2.0 ° 1.6 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		1.6 °
99.49 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.3		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -729 ft/m -979 ft/m min to max -464 ft/m	-975		-506 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 880 ft agl 798 ft agl min to max 985 ft agl	985		798 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -3.2 ° min to max -1.0 °	-3.2		-1.0 °

Arrival Final 2

90.55 %

Approaching runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 985 ft agl to 365 ft agl. A decrease of 620 ft in 50 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
75.39 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 91 kn min to max 105 kn	100		92 kn
97 %	Heading variation 1.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		0.4 °
91.19 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 6.3 °	2.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -749 ft/m -1,067 ft/m min to max -280 ft/m	-975		-642 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 669 ft agl 365 ft agl min to max 985 ft agl	985		365 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -4.6 ° min to max -0.4 °	-3.2		-1.2 °

Arrival Final 1

98.75 %

Approaching runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 352 ft agl to 48 ft agl. A decrease of 304 ft in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.4 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 71 kn min to max 91 kn	91		71 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
93.77 %	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.6 °	0.7		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -502 ft/m -861 ft/m min to max -350 ft/m	-708		-500 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 110 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 352 ft agl	352		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -2.5 ° min to max 1.2 °	-1.3		1.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 13:51:49

Arrival Landing

99.24 %

Landing on runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport, runway length 2,078 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 71 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 71 kn. Target 63 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		-0.0 °
92.43 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.4 °	1.0		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	1.04		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 66 kn 61 kn min to max 71 kn	71		61 kn
Info	Average VSI -213 ft/m -499 ft/m min to max -66 ft/m	-499		-117 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 20 ft agl	20		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 1.2 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.2		3.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.49 %

Touchdown distance was good at 274 m. Touchdown speed at 61 knwas fast. Touchdown rate was smooth at -117 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 22 °C. Wind 7 kn at 320 °. Crosswind: 6 kn Tailwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.4 %	Touchdown VSI was -117 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 274 m Target 457 m
83.18 %	Speed at touchdown 61 kn Target 53 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.16 m 1.50 m right	-0.92		-2.16 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.98 g min to max 1.18 g	0.98		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 61 kn 61 kn min to max 61 kn	61		61 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		3.1 °

Arrival Rollout

90.51 %

Total landing distance 1,070 m, 51 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.8 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,070 m 51 % of runway.
78.91 %	Runway alignment max 10.15 m 1.32 m left to 8.83 m right	-2.31		0.88 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 63 kn 35 kn min to max 70 kn	70		35 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -1.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	3.1		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.0		0.4 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 5 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 9 kn 0 kn min to max 67 kn	31		67 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.9 ° min to max 0.6 °	-0.9		0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:52:53
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:26:46

Takeoff on runway 25 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

88.8 %

90 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

76.82 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 39 m using 1.31 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

78.6 %

Liftoff speed was 75 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

5.48 %

25.11 m left to 28.98 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.37 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

93.47 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 96.25 %

Landing Summary

Overall, the aircraft landing score of 96.2% indicates a very successful landing with several strong points but also a few areas that could be improved upon.

During the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating precise altitude control and descent rate. Additionally, the speed being well above target suggests good energy management and readiness for the landing. These factors contributed to a solid foundation for the rest of the landing process.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height and perfect landing flare demonstrate a well-executed approach to the runway. However, the poor bank angle stability during landing is a concern as it can affect the aircraft's alignment and stability. This is an area that could be focused on for improvement in future landings.

In the Touchdown Phase, the smooth touchdown rate and landing within the touchdown zone are positive indicators of a successful landing. The speed being above target may suggest a slightly faster approach than optimal, but the fact that the touchdown was smooth and within the zone indicates good control and technique.

One aspect that stands out as a potential safety concern is the fact that the landing was conducted with a 3 knot tailwind. Landing with a tailwind can increase landing distance and reduce performance margins, so it should be avoided whenever possible to ensure safe landings.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being slightly off from the centerline could be improved upon for enhanced precision during the landing rollout. Ensuring proper alignment with the runway centerline is important for taxiing and maintaining control of the aircraft after landing.

Overall, the landing score of 96.2% reflects a successful landing with several strong points such as precise glideslope alignment, smooth touchdown rate, and good threshold height. Areas for improvement include bank angle stability during landing, avoiding tailwind landings, and focusing on runway alignment during rollout. With some adjustments and continued practice, future landings can be even more precise and efficient. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in each phase of the landing process.

97.7 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 985 ft agl to 798 ft agl. A decrease of 186 ft in 16 seconds.

Glideslope

93.69 %

Heading

97 %

Glideslope

93.69 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

97 %

Bank

99.49 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

90.55 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 985 ft agl to 365 ft agl. A decrease of 620 ft in 50 seconds.

Glideslope

75.39 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

97 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

75.39 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

97 %

Bank

91.19 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.75 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 352 ft agl to 48 ft agl. A decrease of 304 ft in 32 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

93.77 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.24 %

Landing

Landing on runway 20 at LICJ Falcone–Borsellino Airport, runway length 2,078 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 71 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 71 kt. Target 63 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank