EDHK to EDHK Flight Report - Douglas DC-6B

Flight from EDHK to EDHK

Sunday, 09 February 2025 22:08

Minutes 5

9 nm

Fuel 134 kg

Douglas DC-6B

Departure

Runway 26 at EDHK

Kiel-Holtenau Airport

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Altitude

92 ft asl

Weight

35,554 kg

Fuel

7,501 kg

Temperature

-5 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 08 at EDHK

Kiel-Holtenau Airport

Kiel Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

92 ft asl

Altitude

35,152 kg

Weight

7,366 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 88.54%

Pattern Score 75.14%

Departure Score 93.15%

Arrival Score 97.32%

The flight began with the aircraft, a Douglas DC-6B, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport. This process took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then proceeded to depart from runway 26, with a takeoff distance of 931 meters, which was 90% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 95 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a headwind of 2 knots, with no crosswind component. As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 65 seconds.

Upon completing the left-hand pattern, the aircraft began its downwind turn, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The angle to the runway was 45 degrees, with a bank angle of 5.9 degrees. The aircraft then commenced its final approach to runway 08, which was located to the west. The approach was made from a heading of 54.0 degrees, at an altitude of 1,058 feet above ground level, and a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway.

The landing on runway 08 was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was slightly above the target speed, at 104 knots. The touchdown distance was 270 meters, which was considered good, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 98 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth, at -134 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a tailwind of 2 knots, with no crosswind component. The total landing distance was 664 meters, which was 64% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

In conclusion, the flight was completed with a total distance of 9 nautical miles, taking approximately 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 134 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was considered successful, with a smooth and controlled landing.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
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	Battery Master On at 22:08:16
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:08:16
Info	Engine 2 Started at 22:08:16
Info	Engine 3 Started at 22:08:16
Info	Engine 4 Started at 22:08:16
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:08:16
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:08:16
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:08:16
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:08:16
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:11:20
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:11:20
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:11:20
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:11:21
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:11:23
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:11:31

Departure Roll

82.59 %

Departure roll runway 26 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport. Takeoff distance 931 m 90 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 95 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
40.16 %	Takeoff distance 931 m 90 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 95 kn Target 100 kn
97.89 %	Runway alignment max 6.99 m 3.63 m left to 3.36 m right	0.48		3.63 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		1.11 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.8 ° min to max 5.6 °	1.9		5.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:12:13
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:12:15
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:12:28
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:12:51
0 %	Landing Lights at 22:11:45

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 103 kn 95 kn min to max 109 kn	95		109 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.0		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g	1.08		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 397 fpm 137 fpm min to max 505 fpm	137		505 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 39 ft agl	0		39 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 5.8 ° min to max 7.9 °	5.8		7.3 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 125 kn 110 kn min to max 144 kn	110		144 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.87 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 952 fpm 509 fpm min to max 2,014 fpm	509		1,253 fpm
Info	Average altitude 425 ft agl 40 ft agl min to max 1,114 ft agl	40		1,114 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 4.8 ° min to max 9.8 °	7.3		6.1 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 22:13:11

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 26 EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport. Distance was 2 nm in 65 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 124 kn 114 kn min to max 143 kn	143		120 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 18.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 24.7 °	8.2		22.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.85 g min to max 1.16 g	0.91		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -162 fpm -927 fpm min to max 1,158 fpm	1,158		427 fpm
Info	Average altitude 997 ft agl 890 ft agl min to max 1,201 ft agl	1,173		964 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 7.7 °	5.1		6.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:14:55

Pattern Crosswind

55.4 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 26 EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0.9 %	Heading -19.9 ° -57.8 ° min to max 13.2 °	13.2		-57.8 °
100 %	Average speed 122 kn 119 kn min to max 125 kn	119		125 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 1.02 g min to max 1.16 g	1.06		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI 172 fpm -115 fpm min to max 402 fpm	377		402 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,012 ft agl 977 ft agl min to max 1,034 ft agl	977		1,034 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 23.3 ° 22.0 ° min to max 24.5 °	22.6		24.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 4.1 ° min to max 6.7 °	6.4		6.7 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:15:41

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 5.9 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 5.9 °.
100 %	Average speed 124 kn 123 kn min to max 125 kn	125		125 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 24.5 ° 16.9 ° min to max 27.9 °	24.9		16.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 182 fpm -620 fpm min to max 597 fpm	490		-620 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,082 ft agl 1,042 ft agl min to max 1,106 ft agl	1,042		1,070 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 7.6 °	6.9		-0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:15:48

Arrival Final 4

93.02 %

Approaching runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,058 ft agl to 973 ft agl. A decrease of 85 ft in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 126 kn 125 kn min to max 126 kn	126		125 kn
80.54 %	Heading variation -3.7 ° -4.5 ° min to max -2.6 °	-4.5		-2.6 °
74.81 %	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 1.2 ° min to max 12.3 °	12.3		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -648 fpm -735 fpm min to max -537 fpm	-689		-537 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,013 ft agl 973 ft agl min to max 1,058 ft agl	1,058		973 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-1.2		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 22:16:06

Arrival Final 3

94.26 %

Approaching runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 966 ft agl to 689 ft agl. A decrease of 277 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 114 kn 110 kn min to max 125 kn	125		110 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° -2.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	-2.0		0.6 °
71.3 %	Average bank angle 9.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 13.6 °	0.9		7.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -540 fpm -891 fpm min to max 10 fpm	-478		-822 fpm
Info	Average altitude 866 ft agl 689 ft agl min to max 966 ft agl	966		689 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -2.2 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.2		-2.0 °

Arrival Final 2

94.26 %

Approaching runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 966 ft agl to 334 ft agl. A decrease of 632 ft in 62 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kn 103 kn min to max 125 kn	125		106 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° -2.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	-2.0		0.1 °
71.3 %	Average bank angle 5.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 13.6 °	0.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -597 fpm -891 fpm min to max 10 fpm	-478		-675 fpm
Info	Average altitude 676 ft agl 334 ft agl min to max 966 ft agl	966		334 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -2.2 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.2		-1.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 22:16:40

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 322 ft agl to 40 ft agl. A decrease of 282 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.3 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		1.9 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kn 104 kn min to max 109 kn	106		104 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -549 fpm -780 fpm min to max -438 fpm	-706		-543 fpm
Info	Average altitude 93 ft agl 40 ft agl min to max 322 ft agl	322		40 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -2.4 ° min to max 0.1 °	-1.9		0.1 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport, runway length 1,035 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 104 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 104 kn. Target 95 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	1.05		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 101 kn 98 kn min to max 104 kn	104		98 kn
Info	Average VSI -322 fpm -538 fpm min to max -133 fpm	-538		-134 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 23 ft agl	23		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.2		2.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.71 %

Touchdown distance was good at 270 m. Touchdown speed at 98 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was smooth at -134 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Tailwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.84 %	Touchdown VSI was -134 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 270 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 98 kn Target below 96 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.87 m 0.81 m left	0.76		0.87 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	0.97		1.07 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 97 kn 97 kn min to max 98 kn	98		97 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.2		2.7 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 664 m, 64 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 664 m 64 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.25 m 2.25 m left to 0.00 m left	0.89		0.69 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 94 kn 55 kn min to max 99 kn	99		55 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.7 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.7		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 29 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 30 kn 6 kn min to max 47 kn	47		6 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.0		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:17:58

Takeoff on runway 26 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport in the Douglas DC-6B

93.15 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

82.59 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

1.61 %

Roll distance of 931 m using 89.96 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 95 kn - Target 100 kn

Alignment

97.89 %

3.63 m left to 3.36 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport in the Douglas DC-6B

Landing Score 99.93 %

Landing Summary

The Douglas DC-6B aircraft successfully landed at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft began its final approach to runway 08 from the west, heading 54.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,058 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the pilot to maintain a steady course and take advantage of the prevailing wind conditions.

The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 2 knots, which had a minimal impact on the aircraft's approach and landing. The pilot's ability to adapt to these conditions and maintain a smooth approach is a testament to their skill and experience.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 102 knots, registering at 104 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 270 meters was well within the acceptable range, indicating a good rate of descent and a smooth touchdown. The touchdown speed of 98 knots was a little fast, but the pilot was able to maintain control and bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance.

The aircraft's touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -134 feet per minute (fpm), which is a good indication of the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft aligning itself with the centerline of the runway, demonstrating a high level of precision and control.

The total landing distance of 664 meters was 64% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its alignment with the centerline of the runway throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency in their approach and landing procedures.

93.02 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,058 ft agl to 973 ft agl. A decrease of 85 ft in 8 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

80.54 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

80.54 %

Bank

74.81 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

94.26 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 966 ft agl to 689 ft agl. A decrease of 277 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Heading

100 %

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

71.3 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

94.26 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 966 ft agl to 334 ft agl. A decrease of 632 ft in 62 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

71.3 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 322 ft agl to 40 ft agl. A decrease of 282 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 08 at EDHK Kiel-Holtenau Airport, runway length 1,035 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 104 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 104 kt. Target 95 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank