EDFB to EDDF Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from EDFB to EDDF

Wednesday, 19 February 2025 14:18

Minutes 12

23 nm

Fuel 9 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 18 at EDFB

Reichelsheim Airfield

Reichelsheim, Hessen, Germany

Altitude

397 ft asl

Weight

1,025 kg

Fuel

161 kg

Temperature

3 °C

Wind Speed

13 kt

Wind Direction

124.7 °

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

10 kt

Arrival

Runway 25R at EDDF

Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt am Main Hessen, Germany

338 ft asl

Altitude

1,017 kg

Weight

153 kg

Fuel

4 °C

Temperature

11 kt

Wind Speed

90.0 °

Wind Direction

-11 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.00%

Departure Score 94.88%

Enroute Score 99.69%

Arrival Score 84.42%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, a small airfield in Germany. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 72 knots. The takeoff distance was 325 meters, which is 26% of the runway length.

As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it encountered local weather conditions of 3°C temperature and a wind of 13 knots from a direction of 124 degrees. The crosswind component was 11 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. The pilot successfully navigated the aircraft through these conditions and began the enroute climb, which started overhead the airfield.

The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 827 feet above sea level to 2,782 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly gain altitude and establish a safe cruising altitude.

After completing the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 13 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was conducted 2 miles northeast of Karben, a town in the state of Hessen, Germany.

As the aircraft approached its destination, EDDF Frankfurt Airport, it began its final approach to runway 25R from the east. The aircraft was flying at a heading of 251.0 degrees and was 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold at an altitude of 1,766 feet above ground level.

The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 67 knots. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast, and the pilot had to work to maintain control of the aircraft. The touchdown distance was good, at 208 meters, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

After landing, the aircraft rolled out on the runway, but the rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 887 meters, which is 32% of the runway length.

The flight was a success, with the aircraft completing a total distance of 23 nautical miles in 12 minutes. The pilot used 9 kilograms of fuel during the flight, which is a relatively efficient use of resources. Overall, the flight was a testament to the capabilities of the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche and the skills of the pilot.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.7 %

Touchdown

96.04 %

Warning: Landed with a 11 kt tailwind

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 75 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

97.43 %

Touchdown rate was good at -174 ft/m.

Impact

93.71 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 67 kt was a little fast.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 208 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

80 %

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, Average speed was 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 4.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	4.1		4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 14:18:40
Info	Engine 1 Started at 14:18:40
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 14:18:40
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 14:18:40
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 14:18:40
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:18:40
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:18:40
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:19:21

Departure Roll

93.31 %

Departure roll runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Takeoff distance 325 m 26 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 72 kn. Local weather - Temperature 3 °C. Wind 13 kn at 124 °. Crosswind: 11 kn Headwind: 8 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 325 m 26 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 72 kn Target 70 kn
98.4 %	Runway alignment max 3.68 m 0.19 m left to 3.49 m right	-3.22		-2.90 m
86.29 %	Average g force 0.43 g 0.02 g min to max 1.05 g	0.96		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 3.1 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		3.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	0.0		2.8 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:19:26

Departure Climb 1

98.33 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.22 %	Heading variation 1.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.4		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kn 72 kn min to max 89 kn	72		89 kn
96.11 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.7		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.99 g min to max 1.14 g	1.04		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 475 fpm 281 fpm min to max 670 fpm	281		670 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	0		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 3.6 ° min to max 8.1 °	3.6		8.1 °

Departure Climb 2

93.01 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
86.62 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° -3.1 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		-3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kn 85 kn min to max 98 kn	89		96 kn
85.42 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.5 °	0.7		4.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.79 g min to max 1.13 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 960 fpm 682 fpm min to max 1,435 fpm	682		1,395 fpm
Info	Average altitude 118 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 400 ft agl	46		400 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.6 ° 7.2 ° min to max 12.0 °	8.2		10.7 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 14:19:52

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield Reichelsheim (Hessen, Germany). Climbing from 827 ft asl to 2,782 ft asl, an increase of 1,955 ft in 3 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 119 kn 92 kn min to max 139 kn	96		138 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 6.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.8 °	6.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.88 g 0.66 g min to max 1.19 g	0.98		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI 885 fpm -275 fpm min to max 2,153 fpm	1,505		173 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,739 ft asl 827 ft asl min to max 2,782 ft asl	827		2,782 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° -1.7 ° min to max 12.6 °	11.3		-0.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

99.37 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles north east of Karben (Hessen, Germany) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,503 ft asl 2,113 ft asl min to max 2,950 ft asl	2,786		2,113 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 148 kn 139 kn min to max 155 kn	145		144 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.3 °	3.2		2.6 °
93.71 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.28 g min to max 1.16 g	0.92		0.84 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -8.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	-1.0		-2.6 °

Arrival Final 4

67.62 %

Approaching runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,766 ft agl to 1,453 ft agl. A decrease of 313 ft in 39 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 4.9 ° 4.2 ° min to max 5.6 ° Target 3.0 °	4.2		5.6 °
100 %	Average speed 134 kn 124 kn min to max 143 kn	143		124 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.2 °
88.11 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 7.4 °	2.2		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.75 g min to max 1.16 g	0.86		0.79 g
Info	Average VSI -470 fpm -741 fpm min to max -166 fpm	-517		-741 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,629 ft agl 1,453 ft agl min to max 1,766 ft agl	1,766		1,453 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -4.0 ° min to max -1.3 °	-2.6		-4.0 °

Arrival Final 3

68.81 %

Approaching runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,439 ft agl to 954 ft agl. A decrease of 485 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
4.89 %	Approach angle 5.8 ° 5.7 ° min to max 6.0 ° Target 3.0 °	5.7		5.9 °
100 %	Average speed 123 kn 117 kn min to max 128 kn	123		117 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
91.73 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 6.1 °	0.6		3.3 °
90 %	Average g force 0.82 g 0.15 g min to max 0.98 g	0.81		0.86 g
Info	Average VSI -1,187 fpm -1,605 fpm min to max -829 fpm	-829		-1,605 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,217 ft agl 954 ft agl min to max 1,439 ft agl	1,439		954 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.6 ° -7.8 ° min to max -4.4 °	-4.4		-7.4 °

Arrival Final 2

78.25 %

Approaching runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 926 ft agl to 471 ft agl. A decrease of 455 ft in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
29.53 %	Approach angle 5.5 ° 4.9 ° min to max 5.8 ° Target 3.0 °	5.8		4.9 °
100 %	Average speed 111 kn 102 kn min to max 117 kn	117		102 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
96.95 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	1.7		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.85 g 0.79 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -1,527 fpm -1,615 fpm min to max -1,455 fpm	-1,615		-1,593 fpm
Info	Average altitude 708 ft agl 471 ft agl min to max 926 ft agl	926		471 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -6.9 ° -7.3 ° min to max -6.6 °	-7.1		-6.9 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:29:47

Arrival Final 1

93.81 %

Approaching runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 444 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 398 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.27 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.0 ° min to max 4.8 ° Target 3.0 °	4.8		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kn 76 kn min to max 102 kn	101		76 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.0 °
96.78 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.7 °	3.1		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.87 g 0.80 g min to max 0.99 g	0.86		0.84 g
Info	Average VSI -742 fpm -1,710 fpm min to max -617 fpm	-1,606		-622 fpm
Info	Average altitude 104 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 444 ft agl	444		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -7.8 ° min to max -1.1 °	-7.1		-1.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 14:30:10

Arrival Landing

99.7 %

Landing on runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, runway length 2,795 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 75 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 75 kn. Target 68 kn
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 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.8		0.6 °
94 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.29 g min to max 0.97 g	0.83		0.84 g
Info	Average speed 73 kn 66 kn min to max 75 kn	75		67 kn
Info	Average VSI -488 fpm -724 fpm min to max -174 fpm	-623		-174 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 31 ft agl	31		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -1.4 ° min to max 2.6 °	-1.4		1.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.04 %

Touchdown distance was good at 208 m. Touchdown speed at 67 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was good at -174 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 4 °C. Wind 11 kn at 89 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Tailwind: 11 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.43 %	Touchdown VSI was -174 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 208 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 67 kn Target below 62 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.22 m 1.16 m right	-1.20		-1.06 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.6		0.0 °
93.71 %	Average g force 0.59 g 0.28 g min to max 0.91 g	0.84		0.28 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 67 kn 66 kn min to max 67 kn	67		66 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.2 °	1.6		3.2 °

Arrival Rollout

86.69 %

Total landing distance 887 m, 32 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 887 m 32 % of runway.
72.27 %	Runway alignment max 16.63 m 5.98 m left to 10.66 m right	-1.04		-5.34 m
91.71 %	Average g force 0.45 g 0.21 g min to max 1.09 g	0.24		0.71 g
Info	Average speed 73 kn 43 kn min to max 81 kn	81		43 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.1		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 30 kn 0 kn min to max 71 kn	37		71 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	1.9		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.87 g 0.41 g min to max 1.17 g	0.94		0.41 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:31:03
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:31:31

Takeoff on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

94.88 %

93.31 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 325 m using 26.45 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 72 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

98.4 %

0.19 m left to 3.49 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

86.29 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

98.33 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Alignment

97.22 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

96.11 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

93.01 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Alignment

86.62 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

85.42 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 94.06 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed on runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, achieving a score of 94.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 251.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,766 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was significantly above the target speed of 75 knots, indicating a controlled and stable approach. The touchdown distance of 208 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and speed. However, the touchdown speed of 67 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have contributed to a slightly higher touchdown rate of -174 feet per minute (fpm). Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 4°C and winds of 11 knots at 89°. The crosswind component was relatively low at 4 knots, while the tailwind component was 11 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but they were able to manage the aircraft's speed and direction effectively.

The total landing distance of 887 meters was 32% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 meters from the centerline, which may indicate a slight deviation in the pilot's control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.

67.62 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,766 ft agl to 1,453 ft agl. A decrease of 313 ft in 39 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

88.11 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

68.81 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,439 ft agl to 954 ft agl. A decrease of 485 ft in 23 seconds.

Glideslope

4.89 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

4.89 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

91.73 %

90 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

78.25 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 926 ft agl to 471 ft agl. A decrease of 455 ft in 17 seconds.

Glideslope

29.53 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

29.53 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

96.95 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

93.81 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 444 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 398 ft in 23 seconds.

Glideslope

72.27 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

72.27 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

96.78 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

99.7 %

Landing

Landing on runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, runway length 2,795 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 75 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 75 kt. Target 68 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

94 %

IAS kt

Info

Pitch °

Info

Descent Rate fpm

Info

96.04 %

Touchdown

97.43 %

Touchdown rate was good at -174 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 67 kt was a little fast. Target below 62 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 208 m.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.3 °

93.71 %

G 0.59 g

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

86.69 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 887 m, 32 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 m from centreline.

Distance

100 %

Landing distance 887 m using 31.73 % of runway

Alignment

72.27 %

Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 m from centreline.

91.71 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

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Pitch °

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