EHDR to EHDR Flight Report - Sting S4

Flight from EHDR to EHDR

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 19:52

Minutes 5

7 nm

Fuel 0 kg

Sting S4

Departure

EHDR

Drachten, Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands

Altitude

13 ft asl

Weight

447 kg

Fuel

84 kg

Arrival

Runway 26 at EHDR

Drachten Airfield

Drachten Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands

13 ft asl

Altitude

447 kg

Weight

84 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.33%

Enroute Score 99.1%

Arrival Score 99.56%

Departing from Drachten Airfield in the Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands, the Sting S4 began its enroute climb phase, taking off from a height of 35 feet above sea level. The aircraft rapidly ascended to 881 feet above sea level, a vertical gain of 846 feet, in just one minute, while covering a horizontal distance of two nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly reach its initial cruise altitude.

As the aircraft leveled off, it entered the enroute level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude over Rottevalle in the Provincie Friesland. This phase lasted for three minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of four nautical miles. The cruise phase was a critical part of the flight, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a steady pace.

The final approach phase began as the aircraft descended from the east, heading towards runway 26 at Drachten Airfield. The aircraft maintained a steady heading of 257.0 degrees, while descending to an altitude of 470 feet above ground level, just one nautical mile from the runway threshold. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 122 meters and a touchdown speed of 39 knots, although slightly above the recommended threshold speed of 48 knots. The aircraft's touchdown rate was perfectly controlled at -20 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.

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Enroute Climb

99.03 %

Enroute climb started overhead EHDR Drachten Airfield Drachten (Provincie Friesland, The Netherlands). Climbing from 35 ft asl to 881 ft asl, an increase of 846 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 66 kt min to max 106 kt	66		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 27.9 °	3.0		22.7 °
90.29 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.52 g min to max 1.84 g	0.54		1.27 g
Info	Average VSI 735 fpm -418 fpm min to max 1,643 fpm	686		491 fpm
Info	Average altitude 434 ft asl 35 ft asl min to max 908 ft asl	35		881 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.1 ° -1.9 ° min to max 16.7 °	9.8		2.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 19:52:59
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:52:59
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:52:59
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:52:59
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:52:59
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:52:59
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:52:59
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 19:52:59
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:52:59

Enroute Level

99.17 %

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 819 ft asl 491 ft asl min to max 1,090 ft asl	889		491 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 57 kt min to max 102 kt	102		57 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.4 °	19.4		0.9 °
91.71 %	Average g force 0.59 g 0.21 g min to max 1.24 g	1.24		0.53 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -3.6 ° min to max 5.3 °	2.3		-2.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:56:55

Arrival Final 2

99.37 %

Approaching runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 470 ft agl to 368 ft agl. A decrease of 102 ft in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.9 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 58 kt 57 kt min to max 59 kt	57		57 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.57 g 0.52 g min to max 0.62 g	0.54		0.52 g
Info	Average VSI -442 fpm -535 fpm min to max -347 fpm	-470		-485 fpm
Info	Average altitude 417 ft agl 368 ft agl min to max 470 ft agl	470		368 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -3.2 ° min to max -1.1 °	-2.9		-2.3 °

Arrival Final 1

99.49 %

Approaching runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 360 ft agl to 11 ft agl. A decrease of 349 ft in 51 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.8 ° 0.7 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 56 kt 48 kt min to max 58 kt	57		48 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.5		0.3 °
94.86 %	Average g force 0.51 g 0.32 g min to max 0.58 g	0.51		0.32 g
Info	Average VSI -346 fpm -530 fpm min to max -137 fpm	-481		-137 fpm
Info	Average altitude 73 ft agl 11 ft agl min to max 360 ft agl	360		11 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -3.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	-2.0		3.0 °

Arrival Landing

99.71 %

Landing on runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield, runway length 722 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 48 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 48 kt. Target 50 kt
100 %	Target 39 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.2 °
94.29 %	Average g force 0.31 g 0.30 g min to max 0.33 g	0.32		0.30 g
Info	Average speed 43 kt 39 kt min to max 48 kt	48		39 kt
Info	Average VSI -68 fpm -134 fpm min to max -20 fpm	-134		-20 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 9 ft agl	9		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.1 ° min to max 6.4 °	3.1		6.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.69 %

Touchdown distance was good at 122 m. Touchdown speed at 39 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at -20 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -20 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 122 m Target 393 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 39 kt Target below 36 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.59 m 0.52 m left	0.59		0.42 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.8 °
93.71 %	Average g force 0.29 g 0.28 g min to max 0.30 g	0.30		0.28 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 38 kt 38 kt min to max 39 kt	39		38 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 5.5 ° min to max 6.4 °	6.4		5.5 °

Takeoff on runway at in the Sting S4

Landing on runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield in the Sting S4

Landing Score 99.63 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The final approach was executed to the east, heading 257.0°, and the aircraft was established at 1 nm and 470 ft above ground level. The threshold speed of 48 kt was achieved, indicating a well-controlled approach. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown distance of 122 m was within the expected range, demonstrating good control and precision.

The touchdown speed of 39 kt was slightly above the ideal, but the touchdown rate of -20 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was spot on, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 kt, further reducing the complexity of the landing.

Overall, the landing was executed to a high standard, with a score of 99.6%. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The aircraft's performance was well within the expected parameters, and the landing was a testament to the pilot's ability to navigate challenging conditions and execute a precise and controlled touchdown.

99.37 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 26 at EHDR Drachten Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 470 ft agl to 368 ft agl. A decrease of 102 ft in 14 seconds.

Glideslope

97.9 %

Good glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

97.9 %

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