KEDW to KEDW Flight Report - F-117 Nighthawk

Flight from KEDW to KEDW

Saturday, 17 January 2026 13:36

Minutes 20

104 nm

Fuel -6 lbs

F-117 Nighthawk

Departure

Runway 05R at KEDW

Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards, California, United States

Altitude

2,293 ft asl

Weight

39,067 lbs

Fuel

9,327 lbs

Temperature

46 °F

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

178.8 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 05R at KEDW

Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards California, United States

2,293 ft asl

Altitude

39,073 lbs

Weight

9,333 lbs

Fuel

53 °F

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

197.1 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 85.25%

Departure Score 93.11%

Enroute Score 71.69%

Arrival Score 90.95%

The F-117 Nighthawk took off from runway 05R at Edwards Air Force Base, with a takeoff distance of 4,807 feet, which is 32% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 177 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were a temperature of 58 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 178 degrees.

As the F-117 Nighthawk began its enroute climb, it started 1 mile northeast of Edwards Air Force Base and climbed from 3,019 feet above sea level to 6,953 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,934 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 3 miles northeast of Mojave Airport, and descended from 6,868 feet above sea level to 4,128 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,740 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.

The F-117 Nighthawk continued its flight, starting another climb 4 miles east of Mountain Valley, Tehachapi, and climbed from 4,126 feet above sea level to 5,102 feet above sea level, an increase of 976 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 2 miles east of Psk Ranch Airport, and descended from 5,076 feet above sea level to 2,445 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,631 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.

The F-117 Nighthawk continued its flight, starting another climb 4 miles west of Stallion Springs, and climbed from 2,518 feet above sea level to 4,625 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,107 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, starting 1 mile north of Psk Ranch Airport, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 30 nautical miles.

The F-117 Nighthawk continued its flight, starting another climb 4 miles northwest of Edwards Air Force Base, and climbed from 4,924 feet above sea level to 5,592 feet above sea level, an increase of 668 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 5 miles south of Edwards Air Force Base, and descended from 5,602 feet above sea level to 3,814 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,788 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.

The F-117 Nighthawk then began its final approach to runway 05R at Edwards Air Force Base, coming in from the southwest at a heading of 58.0 degrees, 4 nautical miles from the runway, and 1,467 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown point 2,973 feet beyond the touchdown zone, at a speed of 194 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -77 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 197 degrees. The total landing distance was 6,667 feet, which is 44% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 104 nautical miles, taking 20 minutes, and the aircraft used -6 pounds of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base, Average speed was 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.2 ° min to max -1.2 °	-1.2		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Battery Master On at 13:36:18
Info	Engine 1 Started at 13:36:18
Info	Engine 2 Started at 13:36:18
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:36:18
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 13:36:18
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 13:36:18
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:36:18
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 13:36:18
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 13:36:18
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:36:18
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:36:18
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 13:36:22
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:36:26
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:36:26
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 13:36:27
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 13:37:38
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:37:38
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 13:37:39
Info	Parking Brake Off at 13:37:43

Departure Roll

94.5 %

Departure roll runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base. Takeoff distance 4,807 ft 32 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 177 kt. Local weather - Temperature 58 °F. Wind 2 kt at 178 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 4,807 ft 32 % of runway
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 0 kt min to max 177 kt	0		177 kt
72.5 %	Runway alignment max 34.8 ft 0.0 ft left to 34.8 ft right	-34.8		-27.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -2.3 ° min to max 6.1 °	-1.5		6.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.6 °

Departure Climb 1

99.49 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05R KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 189 kt 178 kt min to max 199 kt	178		199 kt
97.95 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.8		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.13 g	1.06		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 598 fpm 282 fpm min to max 867 fpm	282		867 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 32 ft agl	0		32 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 5.6 ° min to max 7.6 °	6.2		7.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 13:38:26

Departure Climb 2

99.84 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05R KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 206 kt 200 kt min to max 236 kt	200		236 kt
99.34 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.87 g min to max 1.32 g	1.02		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 1,258 fpm 876 fpm min to max 2,550 fpm	876		2,431 fpm
Info	Average altitude 74 ft agl 33 ft agl min to max 330 ft agl	33		330 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° 7.4 ° min to max 10.5 °	7.4		7.7 °
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 13:38:29
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 13:38:29
Info	49 Activated at 13:38:29

Departure Climb 3

78.6 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 05R KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 252 kt 239 kt min to max 261 kt	239		261 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 22.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 52.6 °	0.0		49.2 °
86 %	Average g force 1.28 g 0.86 g min to max 1.99 g	0.95		1.95 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,461 fpm 2,147 fpm min to max 3,331 fpm	2,385		3,331 fpm
Info	Average altitude 514 ft agl 371 ft agl min to max 668 ft agl	371		668 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° 6.1 ° min to max 13.4 °	7.1		13.4 °
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:38:44

Enroute Climb

82.88 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of KEDW Edwards Air Force Base Edwards (California, United States). Climbing from 3,019 ft asl to 6,953 ft asl, an increase of 3,934 ft in 3 minutes and covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 308 kt 263 kt min to max 382 kt	263		382 kt
58.14 %	Average bank angle 26.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 60.9 °	53.4		2.6 °
96.29 %	Average g force 1.19 g 0.71 g min to max 1.63 g	1.63		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 2,346 fpm -867 fpm min to max 4,338 fpm	3,881		-662 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,736 ft asl 3,019 ft asl min to max 7,129 ft asl	3,019		6,953 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° -1.6 ° min to max 13.2 °	13.2		-1.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:38:48

Enroute Descent

57.62 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles north east of KMHV Mojave Airport Mojave (California, United States). Descent from 6,868 ft asl to 4,128 ft asl, a decrease of 2,740 ft in 2 minutes and covering 11 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 423 kt 386 kt min to max 476 kt	386		389 kt
13.84 %	Average bank angle 34.1 ° 0.7 ° min to max 83.1 °	10.0		36.1 °
20.86 %	Average g force 1.44 g 0.75 g min to max 4.27 g	0.78		1.54 g
Info	Average VSI -1,759 fpm -12,950 fpm min to max 2,099 fpm	-766		-349 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,446 ft asl 3,527 ft asl min to max 6,868 ft asl	6,868		4,128 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -16.5 ° min to max 3.3 °	-2.3		1.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:41:52
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:42:00
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:42:25
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:42:27
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:42:35
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:42:39
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:42:56
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:43:03
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:41:31

Enroute Climb 2

79.75 %

Enroute climb started 4 miles east of L94 Mountain Valley Tehachapi (California, United States). Climbing from 4,126 ft asl to 5,102 ft asl, an increase of 976 ft in 2 minutes and covering 10 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 383 kt 376 kt min to max 392 kt	389		384 kt
54.72 %	Average bank angle 12.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 62.6 °	51.3		3.5 °
78.57 %	Average g force 1.11 g 0.79 g min to max 2.25 g	1.63		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 575 fpm -839 fpm min to max 1,829 fpm	127		-805 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,727 ft asl 4,126 ft asl min to max 5,220 ft asl	4,126		5,102 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -1.9 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.1		-1.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:43:48
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:43:50
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:44:23
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:43:03

Enroute Descent 2

52.66 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles east of 9CA0 Psk Ranch Airport Tehachapi (California, United States). Descent from 5,076 ft asl to 2,445 ft asl, a decrease of 2,631 ft in 2 minutes and covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 415 kt 383 kt min to max 445 kt	392		383 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 36.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 155.2 °	3.9		6.0 °
26.57 %	Average g force 1.65 g 0.21 g min to max 4.07 g	0.98		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -1,714 fpm -13,509 fpm min to max 4,568 fpm	-793		4,531 fpm
Info	Average altitude 3,341 ft asl 1,862 ft asl min to max 5,076 ft asl	5,076		2,445 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -17.2 ° min to max 8.1 °	-1.9		5.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 13:45:22
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:45:49
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:44:35

Enroute Climb 3

69.96 %

Enroute climb started 4 miles west of Stallion Springs (California, United States). Climbing from 2,518 ft asl to 4,625 ft asl, an increase of 2,107 ft in 2 minutes and covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 356 kt 333 kt min to max 380 kt	380		375 kt
27.62 %	Average bank angle 21.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 76.2 °	4.8		0.6 °
89.14 %	Average g force 1.17 g 0.83 g min to max 1.88 g	0.94		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 1,400 fpm -1,817 fpm min to max 4,508 fpm	4,508		-963 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,351 ft asl 2,518 ft asl min to max 5,172 ft asl	2,518		4,625 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -1.9 ° min to max 7.1 °	5.6		-1.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:46:57
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:46:07

Enroute Level

64.06 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of 9CA0 Psk Ranch Airport Tehachapi (California, United States) and lasted 5 minutes, covering 30 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 4,564 ft asl 3,969 ft asl min to max 5,070 ft asl	4,608		4,896 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 391 kt 372 kt min to max 404 kt	376		397 kt
23.64 %	Average bank angle 17.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 78.2 °	0.1		2.2 °
46 %	Average g force 1.22 g 0.42 g min to max 3.39 g	0.85		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -3.1 ° min to max 7.9 °	-2.6		0.0 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:47:49
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:48:09
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:48:14
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:48:22
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:48:38
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:48:48
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:48:58
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:49:19
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:50:19
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:47:38

Enroute Climb 4

85.07 %

Enroute climb started 4 miles north west of Edwards Air Force Base (California, United States). Climbing from 4,924 ft asl to 5,592 ft asl, an increase of 668 ft in 2 minutes and covering 10 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 389 kt 363 kt min to max 400 kt	398		363 kt
64.68 %	Average bank angle 40.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 57.7 °	0.2		40.6 °
92 %	Average g force 1.45 g 0.96 g min to max 1.78 g	1.01		1.41 g
Info	Average VSI 774 fpm -210 fpm min to max 2,803 fpm	50		603 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5,235 ft asl 4,924 ft asl min to max 5,592 ft asl	4,924		5,592 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -0.6 ° min to max 5.2 °	-0.6		1.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:52:30

Enroute Descent 3

81.5 %

Enroute descent started 5 miles south of Edwards Air Force Base (California, United States). Descent from 5,602 ft asl to 3,814 ft asl, a decrease of 1,788 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.49 %	Average speed 258 kt 209 kt min to max 361 kt	361		213 kt
80.68 %	Average bank angle 26.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 49.7 °	35.7		1.3 °
94.29 %	Average g force 1.15 g 0.71 g min to max 1.70 g	1.41		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -972 fpm -2,802 fpm min to max 762 fpm	731		-1,356 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,702 ft asl 3,814 ft asl min to max 5,639 ft asl	5,602		3,814 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -2.6 ° min to max 4.3 °	1.6		-0.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 13:55:14
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 13:54:01

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,467 ft agl to 1,166 ft agl. A decrease of 302 ft in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 213 kt 212 kt min to max 213 kt	213		213 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -1,279 fpm -1,372 fpm min to max -1,216 fpm	-1,368		-1,363 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,318 ft agl 1,166 ft agl min to max 1,467 ft agl	1,467		1,166 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.9 °	-0.0		0.0 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,141 ft agl to 752 ft agl. A decrease of 389 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 215 kt 213 kt min to max 216 kt	214		216 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,355 fpm -1,377 fpm min to max -1,324 fpm	-1,365		-1,324 fpm
Info	Average altitude 939 ft agl 752 ft agl min to max 1,141 ft agl	1,141		752 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °

Arrival Final 2

99.39 %

Approaching runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 729 ft agl to 382 ft agl. A decrease of 347 ft in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 219 kt 216 kt min to max 221 kt	216		221 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.2 °
96.97 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.1 °	0.1		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,301 fpm -1,323 fpm min to max -1,286 fpm	-1,323		-1,286 fpm
Info	Average altitude 549 ft agl 382 ft agl min to max 729 ft agl	729		382 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 13:56:45

Arrival Final 1

94.13 %

Approaching runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 361 ft agl to 103 ft agl. A decrease of 258 ft in 11 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
70.64 %	Approach angle 4.1 ° 3.6 ° min to max 5.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		5.7 °
100 %	Average speed 222 kt 221 kt min to max 222 kt	221		222 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.7		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,282 fpm -1,304 fpm min to max -1,274 fpm	-1,281		-1,304 fpm
Info	Average altitude 238 ft agl 103 ft agl min to max 361 ft agl	361		103 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °

Arrival Landing

63.25 %

Landing on runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base, runway length 14,989 ft. Threshold height at 76 ft agl was well above target. Threshold speed was 222 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 211 kt 194 kt min to max 222 kt	222		194 kt
53.31 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
99.26 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.8		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.93 g min to max 1.32 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 211 kt 194 kt min to max 222 kt	222		194 kt
Info	Average VSI -485 fpm -1,326 fpm min to max -63 fpm	-1,311		-77 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl -13 ft agl min to max 76 ft agl	76		-13 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° -0.3 ° min to max 3.6 °	-0.3		3.5 °
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 13:57:06
Info	49 Deactivated at 13:57:06
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 13:57:12

Arrival Touchdown

82 %

Touchdown point was 2,973 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed 194 kt. Touchdown rate was excellent at -77 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 53 °F. Wind 2 kt at 197 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -77 fpm.
0 %	Touchdown distance was 4,262 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Average speed 193 kt 192 kt min to max 194 kt	194		192 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.9 ft 2.5 ft right	-2.2		-2.9 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.3		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 1.00 g min to max 1.17 g	1.00		1.09 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 193 kt 192 kt min to max 194 kt	194		192 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.5		3.7 °

Arrival Rollout

97.9 %

Total landing distance 6,667 ft, 44 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 6,667 ft 44 % of runway.
95.32 %	Runway alignment max 14.2 ft 0.0 ft left to 14.2 ft right	-3.1		-14.2 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.79 g min to max 1.13 g	1.09		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 189 kt 111 kt min to max 198 kt	198		111 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.8		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 26 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 27 kt 0 kt min to max 95 kt	95		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -2.5 ° min to max -0.9 °	-0.9		-1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 13:57:49

Takeoff on runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base in the F-117 Nighthawk

93.11 %

94.5 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 4,807 ft using 32.07 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 177 kn

Alignment

72.5 %

0.0 ft left to 34.8 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.49 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05R KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.95 %

100 %

Pitch

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Climb Rate

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99.84 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05R KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.34 %

100 %

Pitch

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Climb Rate

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78.6 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 05R KEDW Edwards Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

0 %

86 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

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Landing on runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base in the F-117 Nighthawk

Landing Score 84.32 %

Landing Summary

The F-117 Nighthawk, a stealth attack aircraft, successfully landed at Edwards Air Force Base's runway 05R, achieving an impressive score of 84.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 58.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,467 feet above ground level (agl).

The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 194 knots. The touchdown point was 2,973 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was excellent, with a descent rate of -77 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skill and control. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 53°F and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 197°. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which further contributed to the successful landing.

The total landing distance of 6,667 feet was 44% of the runway length, which is a relatively long distance but still within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and alignment throughout the landing roll. Overall, the F-117 Nighthawk's landing at Edwards Air Force Base was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's exceptional skills.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,467 ft agl to 1,166 ft agl. A decrease of 302 ft in 14 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

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100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,141 ft agl to 752 ft agl. A decrease of 389 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

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99.39 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 729 ft agl to 382 ft agl. A decrease of 347 ft in 14 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.97 %

100 %

Descent Rate

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94.13 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 361 ft agl to 103 ft agl. A decrease of 258 ft in 11 seconds.

Glideslope

70.64 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

70.64 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

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63.25 %

Landing

Landing on runway 05R at KEDW Edwards Air Force Base, runway length 14,989 ft. Threshold height at 76 ft agl was well above target. Threshold speed was 222 kt.

Height

53.31 %

Threshold height at 76 ft agl was well above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was 222 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank