MNMG to MNMG Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from MNMG to MNMG

Thursday, 10 April 2025 17:53

Minutes 15

11 nm

Fuel 5 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

MNMG

Managua, Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua

Altitude

190 ft asl

Weight

971 kg

Fuel

49 kg

Arrival

Runway 10 at MNMG

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport

Managua Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua

190 ft asl

Altitude

965 kg

Weight

44 kg

Fuel

32 °C

Temperature

18 kt

Wind Speed

50.0 °

Wind Direction

12 kt

Headwind

12 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.58%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 91.15%

The flight in question was conducted in a Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, starting with an enroute climb from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, Nicaragua. The aircraft began its ascent from an initial altitude of 558 feet above sea level, rapidly increasing to 4,220 feet above sea level in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This impressive climb rate of 3,662 feet in such a short period of time showcased the aircraft's capabilities.

Following the enroute climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining a steady altitude of 4,220 feet above sea level. This phase of the flight lasted for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles, positioning itself 1 mile south east of the airport.

As the aircraft began its enroute descent, it started from an altitude of 3,983 feet above sea level and gradually decreased to 1,776 feet above sea level in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This controlled descent allowed the aircraft to maintain a safe and stable altitude.

The final approach to runway 10 at the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport was conducted from the west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 97.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,580 feet above ground level, 4 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft landed safely on the runway, which had a length of 2,442 meters, with a good threshold height and speed of 63 knots.

The landing was characterized by a touchdown distance of 241 meters, a touchdown speed of 46 knots, and a touchdown rate of -210 feet per minute. Although the touchdown rate was considered fair, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 18 knots at 50 degrees.

The total landing distance was 543 meters, accounting for 22% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

In conclusion, the flight was a successful and well-executed operation, with the aircraft performing impressively throughout the enroute climb, level cruise, and descent phases. The final approach and landing were also conducted safely and efficiently, with the aircraft coming to a stop on the runway in a controlled manner. The total flight distance was 11 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel during the entire operation.

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Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Managua (Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua). Climbing from 558 ft asl to 4,220 ft asl, an increase of 3,662 ft in 5 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 74 kt min to max 96 kt	81		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.8 °	2.1		3.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.17 g	0.96		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 805 fpm 45 fpm min to max 1,900 fpm	1,298		633 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,950 ft asl 558 ft asl min to max 4,220 ft asl	558		4,220 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.6 ° -0.1 ° min to max 12.5 °	6.4		4.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 17:53:44
Info	Engine 1 Started at 17:53:44
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 17:53:44
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:53:44
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 17:53:44
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:53:44
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 17:53:44
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:53:44
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:53:44
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:53:55
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 17:53:55
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:53:56

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south east of MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Managua (Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 4,400 ft asl 4,103 ft asl min to max 4,596 ft asl	4,309		4,103 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 84 kt min to max 91 kt	88		88 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -5.7 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.6		-3.9 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:59:17
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 17:59:17
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:59:25

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile west of MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Managua (Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua). Descent from 3,983 ft asl to 1,776 ft asl, a decrease of 2,207 ft in 4 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 52 kt min to max 92 kt	89		79 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.7 °	0.9		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.74 g min to max 1.27 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -428 fpm -2,219 fpm min to max 494 fpm	-552		-360 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,416 ft asl 1,776 ft asl min to max 3,983 ft asl	3,983		1,776 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -14.4 ° min to max 5.9 °	-1.9		-2.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 18:03:50

Arrival Final 4

87.97 %

Approaching runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,580 ft agl to 1,121 ft agl. A decrease of 459 ft in 58 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
62.15 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.1 °	3.7		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kt 62 kt min to max 78 kt	78		66 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
96.62 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	3.2		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.22 g	0.99		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -469 fpm -952 fpm min to max -109 fpm	-370		-442 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,340 ft agl 1,121 ft agl min to max 1,580 ft agl	1,580		1,121 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -4.3 ° min to max 1.2 °	-2.3		-0.6 °

Arrival Final 3

99.72 %

Approaching runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,116 ft agl to 755 ft agl. A decrease of 361 ft in 53 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.1 °	3.5		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 65 kt min to max 78 kt	66		70 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
98.62 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.0		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.82 g min to max 1.37 g	1.09		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -400 fpm -932 fpm min to max 76 fpm	-324		76 fpm
Info	Average altitude 925 ft agl 750 ft agl min to max 1,116 ft agl	1,116		755 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -5.6 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.5		1.7 °

Arrival Final 2

68.4 %

Approaching runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 754 ft agl to 493 ft agl. A decrease of 261 ft in 58 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 4.1 ° 3.6 ° min to max 4.8 ° Target 3.1 °	3.6		4.7 °
100 %	Average speed 65 kt 60 kt min to max 72 kt	72		64 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.1		0.2 °
92 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.0 °	0.1		3.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.75 g min to max 1.29 g	1.04		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -254 fpm -606 fpm min to max 138 fpm	-32		-588 fpm
Info	Average altitude 624 ft agl 493 ft agl min to max 754 ft agl	754		493 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -4.2 ° min to max 4.6 °	2.0		-4.1 °

Arrival Final 1

80 %

Approaching runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 481 ft agl to 49 ft agl. A decrease of 433 ft in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 2.6 ° min to max 4.9 ° Target 3.1 °	4.7		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 63 kt min to max 76 kt	63		63 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.9		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.79 g min to max 1.19 g	1.07		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -438 fpm -1,014 fpm min to max -166 fpm	-650		-560 fpm
Info	Average altitude 129 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 481 ft agl	481		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -7.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	-2.6		-2.9 °

Arrival Landing

97.08 %

Landing on runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, runway length 2,442 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 63 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 63 kt. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
88.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.80 g min to max 1.29 g	0.88		1.07 g
Info	Average speed 54 kt 46 kt min to max 63 kt	63		46 kt
Info	Average VSI -294 fpm -618 fpm min to max 65 fpm	-565		-210 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 40 ft agl	40		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -2.8 ° min to max 7.2 °	-2.8		4.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.05 %

Touchdown distance was good at 241 m. Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -210 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 32 °C. Wind 18 kt at 50 °. Crosswind: 13 kt Headwind: 12 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.21 %	Touchdown VSI was -210 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 241 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 46 kt Target below 57 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.51 m 0.41 m left	0.51		0.28 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 1.06 g min to max 1.22 g	1.07		1.06 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 46 kt 46 kt min to max 46 kt	46		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 3.8 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		4.2 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 543 m, 22 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 543 m 22 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.22 m 1.21 m left to 1.01 m right	0.23		0.20 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.72 g min to max 1.17 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 41 kt 31 kt min to max 45 kt	45		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 6.5 °	4.3		0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:07:58

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 21 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kt 13 kt min to max 30 kt	30		13 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.9		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:08:12
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 18:08:18
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 18:08:24

Arrival Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 9 kt 6 kt min to max 12 kt	12		6 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.1 °

Takeoff on runway at in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing on runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 93.28 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at the MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, achieving a high score of 93.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 97.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,580 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision during the final approach, ensuring a smooth and stable descent.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 63 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 241 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and avoided any excessive deceleration. The touchdown speed of 46 knots was good, and the aircraft came to rest in a relatively short distance.

However, the touchdown rate of -210 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have maintained a more gradual descent to reduce the impact on the aircraft. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained the aircraft's alignment with the runway centerline.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 32°C and winds of 18 knots at 50°. The crosswind component was 13 knots, while the headwind component was 12 knots. Despite these challenging conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's approach and landing, demonstrating good control and judgment.

The total landing distance of 543 meters was only 22% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had maintained a high level of control and precision during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained the aircraft's alignment with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.

Overall, the Cessna Skyhawk's landing at the MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.

87.97 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,580 ft agl to 1,121 ft agl. A decrease of 459 ft in 58 seconds.

Glideslope

62.15 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

62.15 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.62 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.72 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,116 ft agl to 755 ft agl. A decrease of 361 ft in 53 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.62 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

68.4 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 754 ft agl to 493 ft agl. A decrease of 261 ft in 58 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

92 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

80 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 481 ft agl to 49 ft agl. A decrease of 433 ft in 43 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.08 %

Landing

Landing on runway 10 at MNMG Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, runway length 2,442 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 63 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 63 kt. Target 60 kt

Flare

88.33 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank