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Departing from Drachten Airfield in the Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands, the Sting S4 began its enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 18 feet above sea level to 963 feet above sea level in a mere 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was achieved with a significant increase in altitude, totaling 946 feet, as the aircraft transitioned into its enroute level cruise phase.
Overhead Rottevalle, the Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands, the Sting S4 entered its enroute level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude for 3 minutes while covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. Following this cruise phase, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26 at Drachten Airfield, descending from an altitude of 442 feet above ground level while heading 258.0°. The aircraft maintained a steady heading and altitude, preparing for a smooth touchdown.
The Sting S4 landed on runway 26, which measured 722 meters in length, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 35 knots, with a touchdown distance of 120 meters, and a touchdown rate of -60 feet per minute, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was equally impressive, with the aircraft taxiing to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the aircraft used -3 kilograms of fuel, resulting in a fuel-efficient flight.
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Enroute climb started overhead EHDR Drachten Airfield Drachten (Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands). Climbing from 18 ft asl to 963 ft asl, an increase of 946 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 73 kt 55 kt min to max 106 kt |
55 | 106 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.4 ° |
0.0 | 2.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 0.90 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.07 | 1.09 g | |
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Average VSI 685 fpm -110 fpm min to max 1,533 fpm |
250 | 81 fpm | |
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Average altitude 317 ft asl 18 ft asl min to max 968 ft asl |
18 | 963 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.7 ° -0.3 ° min to max 17.0 ° |
8.1 | 1.5 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 19:31:04 |
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Engine 1 Started at 19:31:04 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:31:04 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 19:31:04 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:31:04 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:31:04 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:31:04 |
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Landing Gear Activated at 19:31:04 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:31:04 |
Enroute level cruise started overhead Rottevalle (Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 4 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 833 ft asl 461 ft asl min to max 1,033 ft asl |
966 | 461 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 87 kt 54 kt min to max 106 kt |
106 | 56 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 5.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.5 ° |
1.8 | 2.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.11 g |
1.08 | 0.97 g | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -4.6 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
2.4 | -1.5 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 19:34:54 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 19:34:55 |
Approaching runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 442 ft agl to 366 ft agl. A decrease of 76 ft in 11 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.5 | 3.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 54 kt 54 kt min to max 55 kt |
55 | 54 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.4 | 0.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g |
0.98 | 0.98 g | |
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Average VSI -413 fpm -444 fpm min to max -359 fpm |
-359 | -377 fpm | |
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Average altitude 403 ft agl 366 ft agl min to max 442 ft agl |
442 | 366 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.2 ° min to max -1.0 ° |
-1.7 | -1.5 ° |
Approaching runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 359 ft agl to 14 ft agl. A decrease of 346 ft in 60 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.8 ° 0.8 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.4 | 0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 43 kt 41 kt min to max 55 kt |
54 | 41 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
0.6 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g |
0.98 | 1.02 g | |
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Average VSI -268 fpm -472 fpm min to max -151 fpm |
-394 | -151 fpm | |
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Average altitude 72 ft agl 14 ft agl min to max 359 ft agl |
359 | 14 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -2.3 ° min to max 4.0 ° |
-1.8 | 4.0 ° |
Landing on runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield, runway length 722 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 41 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was a little below target at 41 kt. Target 50 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 39 ft agl |
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Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | -0.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.4 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.02 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 38 kt 35 kt min to max 41 kt |
41 | 35 kt | |
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Average VSI -104 fpm -149 fpm min to max -60 fpm |
-149 | -60 fpm | |
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Average altitude 8 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 14 ft agl |
14 | 4 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 3.7 ° min to max 5.8 ° |
3.9 | 5.6 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 120 m. Touchdown speed at 35 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -60 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -60 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 120 m Target 393 m |
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Speed at touchdown 35 kt Target below 36 kt |
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Runway alignment max 1.18 m 1.04 m right |
-0.85 | -1.18 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.00 | 1.01 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 35 kt 34 kt min to max 35 kt |
35 | 34 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 5.2 ° min to max 5.9 ° |
5.6 | 5.9 ° |
Total landing distance 221 m, 31 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 221 m 31 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 2.01 m 0.00 m left to 2.01 m right |
-1.19 | -0.63 m | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.01 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 36 kt 31 kt min to max 38 kt |
38 | 31 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 3.9 ° -0.2 ° min to max 6.0 ° |
6.0 | -0.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.4 | 0.1 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 9 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 15 kt 0 kt min to max 25 kt |
20 | 0 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.9 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
-0.6 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 19:38:33 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:38:34 |
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 93 % |
Average speed 16 kt 1 kt min to max 31 kt |
1 | 31 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.21 g 1.01 g min to max 1.31 g |
1.01 | 1.24 g | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-0.2 | 0.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° |
The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield, showcasing exceptional control and precision. The final approach from the east, heading 258.0° at 1 nm and 442 ft above ground level, set the stage for a flawless landing. The threshold height was well-maintained, and the threshold speed, although a little below the target at 41 kt, did not compromise the overall performance.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown distance was impressive at 120 m, and the touchdown speed of 35 kt was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -60 fpm was particularly noteworthy, demonstrating exceptional control and a smooth transition from the air to the ground. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment on the centerline. The total landing distance of 221 m, accounting for just 31% of the runway length, was a clear indication of the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, did not pose any significant challenges, allowing the pilot to execute a textbook landing. Overall, the landing was scored 100.0%, a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and the aircraft's performance.
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