ESPA to ESPA Flight Report - Cessna C172

Flight from ESPA to ESPA

Sunday, 19 January 2025 22:05

Minutes 7

10 nm

Fuel 3 kg

Cessna C172

Departure

Runway 32 at ESPA

Luleå Airport

Luleå, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Altitude

43 ft asl

Weight

940 kg

Fuel

67 kg

Temperature

-3 °C

Wind Speed

9 kt

Wind Direction

340.0 °

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 32 at ESPA

Luleå Airport

Luleå Norrbotten County, Sweden

43 ft asl

Altitude

938 kg

Weight

64 kg

Fuel

-3 °C

Temperature

6 kt

Wind Speed

340.0 °

Wind Direction

6 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.87%

Pattern Score 93.11%

Departure Score 97.18%

Arrival Score 94.32%

The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, then departed from runway 32 at ESPA Luleå Airport. The takeoff distance was 329 meters, which is 10% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 70 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of -3 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 340 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 8 knots. The pilot successfully navigated the aircraft through the left-hand pattern entry from runway 32, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds.

As the aircraft continued through the pattern, it encountered a crosswind from runway 32, which it navigated in 22 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pilot then executed a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 87.5 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 78 seconds.

The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 45.5 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The final turn was executed in 29 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The final approach to runway 32 was made from the south-east, with the aircraft heading 317.0 degrees at an altitude of 328 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 47 knots and a touchdown distance of 304 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent at -95 feet per minute.

The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 8.4 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -3 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 340 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 6 knots. The total landing distance was 475 meters, which is 14% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.

The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, which was covered in 7 minutes. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

98.52 %

Touchdown

97.09 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

96.23 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 60 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -100 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 47 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 304 m.

Centreline

80.59 %

Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.4 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 7 kn 0 kn min to max 15 kn	0		15 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 6 kn max 6 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.9		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 22:05:32
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:05:32
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:05:32
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:05:32
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:05:32
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:05:32
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:05:40
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:05:42
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:09:44
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 22:09:50

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 32 at ESPA Luleå Airport, Average speed was 5 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kn 11 kn min to max 15 kn	15		11 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 1.1 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.0		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.5		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 32 at ESPA Luleå Airport. Takeoff distance 329 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 70 kn. Local weather - Temperature -3 °C. Wind 9 kn at 340 °. Crosswind: 3 kn Headwind: 8 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 329 m 10 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 70 kn Target 65 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.68 m 2.68 m left to 0.00 m left	2.68		2.06 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 1.4 ° min to max 5.2 °	2.1		5.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.2		1.9 °

Departure Climb 1

98.88 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 32 ESPA Luleå Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kn 70 kn min to max 83 kn	70		82 kn
95.5 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.0		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.86 g min to max 1.27 g	1.10		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI 520 fpm 342 fpm min to max 905 fpm	342		905 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	0		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 5.0 ° min to max 11.7 °	5.5		11.7 °

Departure Climb 2

89.86 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 32 ESPA Luleå Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 79 kn min to max 103 kn	81		103 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	1.6		3.9 °
98.57 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.60 g min to max 1.55 g	1.15		1.55 g
Info	Average VSI 1,029 fpm -380 fpm min to max 1,429 fpm	935		-380 fpm
Info	Average altitude 400 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 1,166 ft agl	51		1,150 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.2 ° -3.4 ° min to max 11.9 °	11.9		3.1 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:13:04
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:13:05

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 32 ESPA Luleå Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 101 kn 100 kn min to max 103 kn	103		100 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 18.0 ° 0.6 ° min to max 31.5 °	5.8		24.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.76 g min to max 1.39 g	1.15		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 74 fpm -315 fpm min to max 567 fpm	206		-32 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,159 ft agl 1,140 ft agl min to max 1,173 ft agl	1,140		1,160 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -1.3 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.1		-0.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

95.23 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 32 ESPA Luleå Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.41 %	Heading -6.6 ° -19.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		-19.0 °
100 %	Average speed 103 kn 99 kn min to max 105 kn	101		99 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.78 g min to max 1.22 g	0.99		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI -113 fpm -614 fpm min to max 275 fpm	-383		263 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,113 ft agl 1,100 ft agl min to max 1,147 ft agl	1,147		1,115 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 22.7 °	21.1		22.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -3.7 ° min to max 3.0 °	-2.8		3.0 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 87.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 87.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 99 kn 95 kn min to max 104 kn	98		104 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 17.6 ° 7.2 ° min to max 27.4 °	24.6		13.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.97 g min to max 1.12 g	1.12		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -210 fpm -678 fpm min to max 372 fpm	340		-268 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,103 ft agl 1,047 ft agl min to max 1,141 ft agl	1,122		1,047 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -3.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		-0.3 °

Pattern Downwind

94.44 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 78 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -4.2 ° -137.3 ° min to max 10.1 °	10.1		-7.2 °
81.45 %	Average altitude 866 ft agl 796 ft agl min to max 1,044 ft agl	1,044		848 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 98 kn 80 kn min to max 111 kn	104		81 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.18 g	1.02		0.86 g
Info	Average VSI -149 fpm -857 fpm min to max 469 fpm	-212		-339 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.6 °	4.4		27.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -3.8 ° min to max 4.5 °	-0.4		-3.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:15:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:15:29

Pattern Base Leg Turn

92.12 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 45.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 45.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 82 kn min to max 108 kn	82		104 kn
73.72 %	Average bank angle 26.4 ° 6.0 ° min to max 36.7 °	36.7		6.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.22 g 0.85 g min to max 1.46 g	0.85		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI -1,451 fpm -2,514 fpm min to max 125 fpm	-746		125 fpm
Info	Average altitude 659 ft agl 554 ft agl min to max 832 ft agl	832		560 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.8 ° -15.8 ° min to max 3.1 °	-7.8		3.1 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.8 ° -3.4 ° min to max 8.3 °	8.3		-3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kn 73 kn min to max 102 kn	102		73 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.54 g min to max 1.25 g	0.54		1.01 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 552 ft agl 503 ft agl min to max 573 ft agl	570		503 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.4 °	3.8		16.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -5.7 ° min to max 5.4 °	-1.9		-5.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:15:57

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 67 kn min to max 77 kn	74		75 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.7 ° 1.0 ° min to max 20.5 °	19.1		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.15 g	1.15		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -329 fpm -623 fpm min to max 108 fpm	-623		-320 fpm
Info	Average altitude 426 ft agl 334 ft agl min to max 493 ft agl	493		334 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -4.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	-4.8		-1.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:16:47

Arrival Final 1

88.99 %

Approaching runway 32 at ESPA Luleå Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 328 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 303 ft in 39 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
46.3 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.7 ° min to max 4.1 ° Target 2.9 °	3.8		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 63 kn 60 kn min to max 76 kn	76		61 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
98.65 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	0.1		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.82 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -398 fpm -711 fpm min to max -186 fpm	-356		-349 fpm
Info	Average altitude 82 ft agl 24 ft agl min to max 328 ft agl	328		24 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -3.7 ° min to max 0.7 °	-1.5		-0.4 °

Arrival Landing

98.52 %

Landing on runway 32 at ESPA Luleå Airport, runway length 3,344 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 60 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.23 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 60 kn. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.2 °
94.64 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.4 °	0.9		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.14 g	0.98		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 56 kn 47 kn min to max 61 kn	60		47 kn
Info	Average VSI -254 fpm -464 fpm min to max -68 fpm	-351		-95 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	50		7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° -1.3 ° min to max 4.7 °	-0.4		3.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.09 %

Touchdown distance was good at 304 m. Touchdown speed at 47 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -95 fpm. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.4 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature -3 °C. Wind 6 kn at 340 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -95 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 304 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 47 kn Target 55 kn
80.59 %	Runway alignment max 8.37 m 8.05 m right	-8.37		-7.60 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.5		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.95 g min to max 1.27 g	0.95		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 48 kn 47 kn min to max 49 kn	47		49 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 3.5 ° min to max 5.1 °	3.6		5.1 °

Arrival Rollout

92.66 %

Total landing distance 475 m, 14 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 475 m 14 % of runway.
83.7 %	Runway alignment max 7.52 m 0.00 m left to 7.52 m right	-7.52		-2.97 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 44 kn 30 kn min to max 47 kn	47		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 1.5 ° min to max 5.5 °	5.3		1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 14 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kn 8 kn min to max 26 kn	26		8 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.8		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 32 at ESPA Luleå Airport in the Cessna C172

97.18 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 329 m using 9.85 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 70 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

100 %

2.68 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

98.88 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 32 ESPA Luleå Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

95.5 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

89.86 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 32 ESPA Luleå Airport.

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

98.57 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 32 at ESPA Luleå Airport in the Cessna C172

Landing Score 94.32 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at ESPA Luleå Airport, achieving a high score of 94.3%. The final approach to runway 32 was conducted from the south east, with a heading of 317.0° at 1 nautical mile and 328 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was well-executed, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 60 knots.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 304 meters, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 47 knots was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -95 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control.

However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 8.4 meters off-centerline. This may be attributed to the crosswind component, which was relatively low at 2 knots. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of -3°C and a wind speed of 6 knots at 340°, did not appear to significantly impact the landing.

The total landing distance of 475 meters was within the acceptable range, accounting for only 14% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing for a controlled deceleration.

Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft performing well in terms of speed, distance, and control. However, the slight deviation in touchdown position and the need for a slightly below-target threshold speed are areas for improvement.

88.99 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 32 at ESPA Luleå Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 328 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 303 ft in 39 seconds.

Glideslope

46.3 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

46.3 %

IAS kt