EDFB to EDFB Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from EDFB to EDFB

Sunday, 29 December 2024 16:19

Minutes 5

8 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

Runway 18 at EDFB

Reichelsheim Airfield

Reichelsheim, Hessen, Germany

Altitude

397 ft asl

Weight

997 kg

Fuel

76 kg

Temperature

-1 °C

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

201.2 °

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 18 at EDFB

Reichelsheim Airfield

Reichelsheim Hessen, Germany

397 ft asl

Altitude

995 kg

Weight

74 kg

Fuel

-1 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

200.9 °

Wind Direction

4 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.29%

Pattern Score 95.38%

Departure Score 94.06%

Arrival Score 93.44%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 424 meters, which is 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 72 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled takeoff.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of -1°C and a wind speed of 5 knots at 201 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft handled well.

The pilot then entered the left-hand pattern from runway 18, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 12 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn from the left-hand pattern took 28 seconds to complete, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, where it turned at an angle of 64.8 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.

The downwind leg itself lasted for 78 seconds, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which took 2 nautical miles to complete at an angle of 43.6 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was short, lasting only 32 seconds and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The final turn was completed in 25 seconds, with the aircraft aligning itself for the final approach to runway 18. The approach was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 172.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 482 feet above ground level.

The landing itself was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 72 knots, which was slightly excessive. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -120 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 712 meters, which is 58% of the runway length.

The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight used 2 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and handling of the aircraft in challenging weather conditions.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

89.31 %

Touchdown

87.03 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

67.24 %

Threshold speed was too high at 79 kt.

Flare

91.33 %

Great landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

99.32 %

Touchdown rate was smooth at -120 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

35.98 %

Touchdown speed at 72 kt was excessively fast.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 214 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

100 %

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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 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	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:19:32
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:19:33

Departure Roll

96.77 %

Departure roll runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Takeoff distance 424 m 35 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 72 kn. Local weather - Temperature -1 °C. Wind 5 kn at 201 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 424 m 35 % of runway
89.96 %	Liftoff speed was 72 kn Target 62 kn
93.9 %	Runway alignment max 4.72 m 0.00 m left to 4.72 m right	-3.08		-4.72 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.1 ° min to max 4.7 °	0.4		4.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.0		1.9 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:20:01
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:20:03
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:20:06

Departure Climb 1

95.41 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.78 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		-1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 72 kn min to max 90 kn	72		89 kn
83.87 %	Average bank angle 4.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 8.1 °	2.0		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.07 g	1.04		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 371 fpm 242 fpm min to max 511 fpm	242		511 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	1		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 4.7 ° min to max 6.6 °	4.7		6.6 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 93 kn 89 kn min to max 100 kn	89		97 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.1		4.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 737 fpm 517 fpm min to max 1,056 fpm	517		822 fpm
Info	Average altitude 137 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 493 ft agl	48		493 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 5.6 ° min to max 8.5 °	6.7		6.9 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Distance was less than 1 nm in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 96 kn 95 kn min to max 97 kn	96		97 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 18.8 ° 6.1 ° min to max 24.2 °	6.1		23.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.96 g min to max 1.13 g	0.96		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 410 fpm 285 fpm min to max 631 fpm	631		438 fpm
Info	Average altitude 557 ft agl 519 ft agl min to max 595 ft agl	519		595 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 4.5 ° min to max 5.9 °	5.9		5.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Distance was less than 1 nm in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.1 ° -18.4 ° min to max 12.6 °	12.6		-18.4 °
100 %	Average speed 97 kn 95 kn min to max 100 kn	97		97 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g	1.07		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 423 fpm 146 fpm min to max 734 fpm	432		146 fpm
Info	Average altitude 698 ft agl 602 ft agl min to max 802 ft agl	602		802 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 26.4 °	23.6		26.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.1 ° min to max 6.5 °	5.5		3.1 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

81.46 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 64.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
40.81 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 64.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 101 kn 99 kn min to max 102 kn	99		101 kn
97.39 %	Average bank angle 26.2 ° 5.0 ° min to max 32.5 °	27.4		5.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.14 g 1.00 g min to max 1.26 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 219 fpm -91 fpm min to max 455 fpm	65		318 fpm
Info	Average altitude 818 ft agl 798 ft agl min to max 851 ft agl	802		851 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 2.0 ° min to max 5.1 °	2.7		3.2 °

Pattern Downwind

98.5 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.3 ° -10.3 ° min to max 9.2 °	1.2		-10.3 °
95.01 %	Average altitude 1,071 ft agl 856 ft agl min to max 1,180 ft agl	856		1,159 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 102 kn 99 kn min to max 104 kn	101		102 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.25 g	1.00		1.25 g
Info	Average VSI 231 fpm -222 fpm min to max 494 fpm	311		-100 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 26.0 °	3.3		26.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.6 °	3.3		3.3 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 43.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 43.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 97 kn min to max 102 kn	102		97 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 23.0 ° 5.5 ° min to max 30.9 °	27.8		5.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.02 g min to max 1.19 g	1.19		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -69 fpm -330 fpm min to max 177 fpm	80		177 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,152 ft agl 1,138 ft agl min to max 1,167 ft agl	1,162		1,144 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.5 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		3.3 °

Pattern Base Leg

87.72 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.7 %	Heading 9.1 ° -13.8 ° min to max 14.0 °	7.9		-13.8 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kn 95 kn min to max 99 kn	96		95 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.09 g	0.97		1.06 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,088 ft agl 966 ft agl min to max 1,152 ft agl	1,147		966 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.8 °	2.3		21.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.7 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.8		-0.5 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 95 kn min to max 104 kn	95		102 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 15.6 ° 1.2 ° min to max 22.0 °	21.3		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.10 g	1.06		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -1,008 fpm -1,290 fpm min to max -586 fpm	-586		-1,254 fpm
Info	Average altitude 747 ft agl 503 ft agl min to max 956 ft agl	956		503 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -5.4 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.6		-5.3 °

Arrival Final 2

94.24 %

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 482 ft agl to 387 ft agl. A decrease of 96 ft in 5 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.66 %	Approach angle 3.8 ° 3.6 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	4.0		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 102 kn 101 kn min to max 102 kn	102		102 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.6 °
86.73 %	Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 7.9 °	0.2		4.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,176 fpm -1,244 fpm min to max -1,068 fpm	-1,244		-1,068 fpm
Info	Average altitude 433 ft agl 387 ft agl min to max 482 ft agl	482		387 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.4 ° -5.1 ° min to max -3.7 °	-5.1		-3.7 °

Arrival Final 1

97.55 %

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 371 ft agl to 13 ft agl. A decrease of 357 ft in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 78 kn min to max 101 kn	101		79 kn
95.2 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.0 °
92.55 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.9 °	0.5		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.08 g	1.05		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -493 fpm -997 fpm min to max -407 fpm	-997		-454 fpm
Info	Average altitude 73 ft agl 13 ft agl min to max 371 ft agl	371		13 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -3.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	-3.1		2.1 °

Arrival Landing

89.31 %

Landing on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, runway length 1,230 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 79 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
67.24 %	Threshold speed was too high at 79 kn. Target 63 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
91.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
96.65 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.4 °	0.4		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.93 g min to max 1.12 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 75 kn 71 kn min to max 79 kn	79		72 kn
Info	Average VSI -151 fpm -451 fpm min to max -13 fpm	-451		-120 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 9 ft agl	9		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 2.1 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.1		2.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

87.03 %

Touchdown distance was good at 214 m. Touchdown speed at 72 kn was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was smooth at -120 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature -1 °C. Wind 4 kn at 200 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.32 %	Touchdown VSI was -120 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 214 m Target 457 m
35.98 %	Speed at touchdown 72 kn Target 53 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.75 m 0.71 m left	0.59		0.73 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.00 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 71 kn 70 kn min to max 72 kn	72		70 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.3 °	2.9		3.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 16:19:09
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:19:09
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:19:09
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:19:09
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:19:09
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:19:09
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:19:09

Arrival Rollout

99.07 %

Total landing distance 712 m, 58 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 712 m 58 % of runway.
97.93 %	Runway alignment max 4.34 m 0.73 m left to 3.61 m right	0.73		-3.25 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 66 kn 43 kn min to max 70 kn	70		43 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.4		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.7		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 14 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kn 5 kn min to max 34 kn	34		5 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield in the Cessna Skyhawk

94.06 %

96.77 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 424 m using 34.51 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

89.96 %

Liftoff speed was 72 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

93.9 %

0.00 m left to 4.72 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

95.41 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

97.78 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

83.87 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

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

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 93.24 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, achieving a score of 93.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 172.0° at 1 nautical mile and 482 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a smooth final approach, with a good threshold height, indicating a well-controlled descent.

However, there were some areas for improvement. The threshold speed was too high at 79 knots, which may have been due to the pilot's judgment or the aircraft's performance. A more optimal threshold speed would have allowed for a smoother transition to the landing phase. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 72 knots was excessively fast, which could have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and potentially led to a longer rollout.

Despite these minor issues, the pilot demonstrated good control during the landing phase. The touchdown distance of 214 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -120 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a well-controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showing that the pilot had maintained a steady course during the final approach.

The local weather conditions were relatively calm, with a temperature of -1°C and a wind speed of 4 knots at 200°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly high threshold speed. The total landing distance of 712 meters was 58% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short rollout.

The runway rollout alignment was very good, showing that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and judgment. However, there is room for improvement in terms of threshold speed and touchdown speed to achieve an even higher score.

94.24 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 482 ft agl to 387 ft agl. A decrease of 96 ft in 5 seconds.

Glideslope

89.66 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

89.66 %

IAS kt