EGFF to EDDF Flight Report - Honda HA420

Flight from EGFF to EDDF

Saturday, 19 October 2024 00:17

Minutes 100

520 nm

Fuel 797 kg

Honda HA420

Departure

Runway 12 at EGFF

Cardiff

Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Altitude

207 ft asl

Weight

4,828 kg

Fuel

1,102 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

11 kt

Wind Direction

160.0 °

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

7 kt

Arrival

Runway 25L at EDDF

Frankfurt\/Main

Frankfurt\/Main Hessen, Germany

338 ft asl

Altitude

4,031 kg

Weight

305 kg

Fuel

14 °C

Temperature

9 kt

Wind Speed

190.0 °

Wind Direction

4 kt

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 90.54%

Departure Score 89.21%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 82.4%

The flight in the Honda HA420 started at EGFF Cardiff, where the aircraft taxied from the parking area to the runway in 5 minutes, covering 2 nm. The departure roll took place on runway 12, with a takeoff distance of 857 meters (43% of the runway) and a liftoff speed of 127 knots. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 17°C, with a wind of 11 knots coming from 160° resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 8 knots.

The enroute climb began 1 mile east of Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, with the aircraft climbing from 1,060 feet above sea level (asl) to 31,821 feet asl, covering a distance of 68 nm in 16 minutes. The subsequent level cruise segment started 1 mile northwest of Kintbury, West Berkshire, and lasted for 39 minutes, covering 275 nm.

The enroute descent was initiated 1 mile east of Sprimont, Wallonia, Belgium, with the aircraft descending from 31,978 feet asl to 11,026 feet asl over a distance of 93 nm in 16 minutes. Another level cruise segment commenced 1 mile northeast of Geisenheim, Hessen, Germany, lasting for 385 minutes and covering 49 nm.

The final descent segment began 3 miles south of Kefenrod, Hessen, with the aircraft descending from 11,033 feet asl to 2,319 feet asl over a distance of 23 nm in 9 minutes. The landing took place on runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt/Main, with a runway length of 3,984 meters. The height at threshold was 29 feet above ground level (agl), with a speed at threshold of 151 knots. The touchdown occurred 950 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 112 knots and a vertical speed indicator (VSI) reading of -140 ft/m. The total landing distance was 1,644 meters, representing 41% of the runway.

Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 6 minutes, covering 1 nm. The total flight distance for the journey was 520 nm, with a total time of 100 minutes and fuel consumption of 797 kg.

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Departure Taxi

52.47 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
38.67 %	Average speed 28 kn 0 kn min to max 34 kn	3		20 kn
42.5 %	Average speed turning corners 15 kn max 22 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.3		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 00:17:46
Info	Engine 2 Started at 00:17:46
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 00:17:46
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 00:17:46
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 00:17:46
Info	Landing Gear Down at 00:17:46
Info	Engine 1 Started at 00:18:23
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 00:18:30
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 00:18:37
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 00:18:38
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 00:18:43
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 00:18:44
Info	Parking Brake On at 00:18:47
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 00:18:49
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 00:18:49
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 00:18:52
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 00:18:52
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:19:16
Info	Parking Brake Off at 00:20:42
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 00:20:53
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 00:22:05
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 00:22:19

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 12 at EGFF Cardiff, Average speed was 22 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kn 10 kn min to max 21 kn	21		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.3		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 00:22:57
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 00:22:57

Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 12 at EGFF Cardiff. Takeoff distance 857 m 43 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 127 kn. Local weather - Temperature 17 °C. Wind 11 kn at 160 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 8 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 857 m 43 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 127 kn Target 135 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.90 m 1.82 m left to 1.08 m right	1.41		-0.86 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.09 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 8.5 °	-0.2		8.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 00:23:07
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 00:23:20
0 %	Landing Lights at 00:23:06

Departure Climb 1

99.82 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 12 EGFF Cardiff.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 131 kn 127 kn min to max 134 kn	127		134 kn
99.29 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.0		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.19 g 1.02 g min to max 1.30 g	1.11		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 810 ft/m 391 ft/m min to max 1,153 ft/m	391		1,153 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	1		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.5 ° 8.8 ° min to max 12.5 °	8.8		10.8 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 00:23:49

Departure Climb 2

99.03 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 12 EGFF Cardiff.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 134 kn min to max 145 kn	134		145 kn
96.13 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.5 °	1.1		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 1,417 ft/m 1,171 ft/m min to max 2,431 ft/m	1,171		2,431 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 108 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 399 ft agl	47		399 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.0 ° 10.1 ° min to max 13.8 °	10.7		13.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 00:23:55
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 00:23:58
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:24:03

Departure Climb 3

99.74 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 12 EGFF Cardiff.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 147 kn 145 kn min to max 152 kn	145		152 kn
98.71 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.9 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.84 g min to max 0.98 g	0.96		0.84 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,064 ft/m 926 ft/m min to max 2,584 ft/m	2,514		926 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 669 ft agl 442 ft agl min to max 835 ft agl	442		835 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.3 ° 4.5 ° min to max 13.6 °	13.4		4.5 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 00:24:06

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile east of Rhoose (Vale of Glamorgan, Wales). Climbing from 1,060 ft asl to 31,821 ft asl, an increase of 30,761 ft in 16 minutes and covering 68 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 203 kn 147 kn min to max 232 kn	154		219 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 11.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.6 °	0.9		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.78 g min to max 1.31 g	0.84		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 2,225 ft/m -479 ft/m min to max 4,070 ft/m	643		63 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 12,423 ft asl 1,021 ft asl min to max 31,821 ft asl	1,060		31,821 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 0.5 ° min to max 15.0 °	3.3		1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 00:24:46
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 00:26:21
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 00:26:44
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 00:26:44
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 00:27:26
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 00:39:39

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north west of Kintbury (West Berkshire, England) and lasted 39 minutes, covering 275 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 31,931 ft asl 31,828 ft asl min to max 31,985 ft asl	31,828		31,975 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 255 kn 223 kn min to max 258 kn	223		256 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 4.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		0.5 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile east of Sprimont (Wallonia, Belgium). Descent from 31,978 ft asl to 11,026 ft asl, a decrease of 20,952 ft in 16 minutes and covering 93 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 269 kn 256 kn min to max 272 kn	257		269 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.1 °	0.4		15.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.87 g min to max 1.13 g	1.00		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -1,224 ft/m -2,182 ft/m min to max 34 ft/m	34		-1 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 18,458 ft asl 11,024 ft asl min to max 31,979 ft asl	31,978		11,026 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -3.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 01:21:11
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 01:34:43

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north east of Geisenheim (Hessen, Germany) and lasted 385 minutes, covering 49 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 11,029 ft asl 11,025 ft asl min to max 11,031 ft asl	11,026		11,030 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 270 kn 265 kn min to max 273 kn	269		270 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.6 °	15.6		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.0 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles south of Kefenrod (Hessen, Germany). Descent from 11,033 ft asl to 2,319 ft asl, a decrease of 8,714 ft in 9 minutes and covering 23 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 249 kn 125 kn min to max 273 kn	270		125 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 16.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.3 °	8.8		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.96 g min to max 1.15 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -882 ft/m -1,436 ft/m min to max 203 ft/m	59		-564 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 9,017 ft asl 2,319 ft asl min to max 11,058 ft asl	11,033		2,319 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -3.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 08:01:26
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 08:03:00
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 08:03:21
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 08:03:44
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 08:03:44
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 08:06:13
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 08:07:38
Info	Landing Gear Down at 08:08:14
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 08:08:19
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 08:08:24

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 3 miles south of Kefenrod (Hessen, Germany).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 132 kn 123 kn min to max 144 kn	125		143 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.5 °	0.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.79 g min to max 1.15 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -761 ft/m -1,323 ft/m min to max -224 ft/m	-561		-224 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,821 ft asl 1,461 ft asl min to max 2,309 ft asl	2,309		1,461 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -4.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	-0.1		0.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 08:09:18

Arrival Final 4

98.11 %

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,120 ft agl to 910 ft agl. A decrease of 211 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 143 kn 142 kn min to max 144 kn	143		144 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.4		-0.3 °
90.54 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.5 °	0.4		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.86 g min to max 1.05 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -469 ft/m -989 ft/m min to max -83 ft/m	-194		-868 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,049 ft agl 910 ft agl min to max 1,120 ft agl	1,120		910 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -2.9 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.8		-2.7 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 08:10:29
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 08:10:33
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 08:10:34

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 896 ft agl to 604 ft agl. A decrease of 292 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 150 kn 144 kn min to max 156 kn	144		156 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.3		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.9		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	1.05		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -744 ft/m -1,002 ft/m min to max -315 ft/m	-832		-402 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 736 ft agl 604 ft agl min to max 896 ft agl	896		604 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -3.4 ° min to max -0.7 °	-2.0		-2.7 °

Arrival Final 2

99.62 %

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 594 ft agl to 322 ft agl. A decrease of 271 ft in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 164 kn 157 kn min to max 170 kn	157		169 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		0.0 °
98.08 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.7 °	1.0		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.79 g min to max 1.13 g	1.05		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -760 ft/m -1,042 ft/m min to max -315 ft/m	-520		-975 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 474 ft agl 322 ft agl min to max 594 ft agl	594		322 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -5.2 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.7		-3.7 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 308 ft agl to 59 ft agl. A decrease of 249 ft in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 158 kn 152 kn min to max 169 kn	169		152 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.0		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.11 g	1.01		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI -752 ft/m -954 ft/m min to max -659 ft/m	-902		-713 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 109 ft agl 59 ft agl min to max 308 ft agl	308		59 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -4.2 ° min to max -1.7 °	-3.7		-1.7 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 08:11:42

Arrival Landing

61.12 %

Landing on runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main, runway length 3,984 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 151 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
45.35 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 151 kn. Target 115 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
97.83 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	1.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.80 g min to max 1.31 g	1.07		0.91 g
Info	Average speed 132 kn 112 kn min to max 151 kn	151		112 kn
Info	Average VSI -218 ft/m -664 ft/m min to max 96 ft/m	-664		-136 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2 ft agl -14 ft agl min to max 29 ft agl	29		-14 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -1.7 ° min to max 2.8 °	-1.7		1.0 °
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 08:11:54

Arrival Touchdown

80.46 %

Touchdown point was 524 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 112 knwas fast. Touchdown rate was smooth at -136 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 9 kn at 190 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 5 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.75 %	Touchdown VSI was -136 ft/m.
0 %	Touchdown distance was 950 m Target 457 m
78.84 %	Speed at touchdown 112 kn Target 98 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.03 m 2.78 m right	-3.03		-2.46 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.8		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.91 g min to max 1.27 g	0.91		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 112 kn 111 kn min to max 112 kn	112		111 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.5 °

Arrival Rollout

98.57 %

Total landing distance 1,644 m, 41 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,644 m 41 % of runway.
96.83 %	Runway alignment max 7.12 m 3.92 m left to 3.21 m right	-2.39		-0.91 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 97 kn 56 kn min to max 106 kn	106		56 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		0.1 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 08:12:07

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 37 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 35 kn 26 kn min to max 51 kn	51		26 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.3		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 08:12:32
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 08:12:32
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 08:12:35
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 08:12:40

Arrival Taxi

21.35 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 6 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 24 kn 3 kn min to max 51 kn	24		3 kn
12.5 %	Average speed turning corners 19 kn max 24 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.9 ° min to max 1.0 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 08:14:15
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 08:14:15
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 08:14:20
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 08:14:20
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 08:14:50
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 08:15:10
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 08:15:42
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 08:15:50
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 08:16:03
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 08:16:04
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 08:16:15
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 08:16:19
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 08:16:47
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 08:16:49
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 08:17:46
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 08:17:56
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 08:18:22
Info	Parking Brake On at 08:18:26
0 %	Landing Lights at 08:13:50

Takeoff on runway 12 at EGFF Cardiff in the Honda HA420

89.21 %

52.47 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

38.67 %

Turn Speed

42.5 %

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 12 at EGFF Cardiff. Takeoff distance 857 m 43 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 127 kn. Local weather - Temperature 17 °C. Wind 11 kn at 160 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 8 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 857 m using 43.16 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 127 kn - Target 135 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.82 m left to 1.08 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.82 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 12 EGFF Cardiff.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.29 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.03 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 12 EGFF Cardiff.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.13 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.74 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 12 EGFF Cardiff.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.71 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main in the Honda HA420

Landing Score 85.04 %

Landing Summary

Let's start by acknowledging the positives from the aircraft landing score of 85.0%. The Approach Phase had excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a safe and smooth descent towards the runway. The pilot should be commended for maintaining proper alignment during this phase.

However, it is important to address the areas that need improvement to achieve a higher score in future landings. One major issue was the excessive speed during the Approach Phase. High speed can lead to longer braking distances and can impact the overall landing quality. It is essential for pilots to closely monitor their speed and ensure it is within the recommended limits during approach.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height shows that the pilot was on the right track in terms of altitude control. However, the very poor landing flare indicates a need for improvement in technique. A proper landing flare is essential for a smooth touchdown and should be practiced to ensure a more controlled landing.

In the Touchdown Phase, the smooth touchdown rate is a positive aspect of the landing. However, the speed being above target is a concern that should be addressed. Additionally, the touchdown point being 524 m beyond the touchdown zone is a significant deviation that needs attention. This can impact runway availability and efficiency, highlighting the importance of proper touchdown point calculations and adjustments.

Furthermore, the runway touchdown position being 3.0 m from the centerline indicates a need for better alignment during touchdown. Precision in alignment is crucial for safe landings and should be a focus for improvement in future landings.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 3.9 m from the centerline is another area that needs attention. Maintaining proper alignment throughout the landing phase is crucial for safe taxiing and runway clearance.

In conclusion, while there were positive aspects in the aircraft landing score, there are clear areas that require improvement. By addressing issues such as speed control, landing flare technique, touchdown point accuracy, alignment, and runway clearance, the pilot can work towards achieving higher landing scores in the future. Continuous practice, feedback, and attention to detail will be key in refining landing skills and ensuring safer and more efficient landings.

98.11 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,120 ft agl to 910 ft agl. A decrease of 211 ft in 25 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

90.54 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 896 ft agl to 604 ft agl. A decrease of 292 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.62 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 594 ft agl to 322 ft agl. A decrease of 271 ft in 20 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.08 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 308 ft agl to 59 ft agl. A decrease of 249 ft in 17 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

61.12 %

Landing

Landing on runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt\/Main, runway length 3,984 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 151 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

45.35 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 151 kt. Target 115 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.83 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

80.46 %

Touchdown

98.75 %

Touchdown rate was smooth at -140 ft/m.

Speed

78.84 %

Touchdown speed at 112 kt was fast. Target below 98 kn

Distance

0 %

Touchdown point was 524 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 1.4 °

100 %

G 1.05 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

98.57 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 1,644 m, 41 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

Landing distance 1,644 m using 41.26 % of runway

Alignment

96.83 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

21.35 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 6 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Landing Lights

27 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

0 %

Turn Speed

12.5 %

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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