KSFZ to KSUS Flight Report - Horten Ho229

Flight from KSFZ to KSUS

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 10:11

Minutes 80

895 nm

Fuel 2,203 lbs

Horten Ho229

Departure

Runway 23 at KSFZ

North Central State Airport

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

Altitude

423 ft asl

Weight

13,868 lbs

Fuel

3,537 lbs

Temperature

57 °F

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

198.4 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 26L at KSUS

Spirit of St Louis Airport

St Louis Missouri, United States

459 ft asl

Altitude

11,665 lbs

Weight

1,334 lbs

Fuel

73 °F

Temperature

11 kt

Wind Speed

180.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

10 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 82.2%

Departure Score 96.67%

Enroute Score 52.47%

Arrival Score 97.46%

The flight in the Horten Ho229 began with a 4-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KSFZ North Central State Airport. The departure roll on runway 23 covered 851 ft, which represents 17% of the total length of the runway. The liftoff speed was 75 knots, with local weather conditions showing a temperature of 58°F and a 1 knot headwind.

The enroute climb started over KSFZ North Central State Airport in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The aircraft climbed from 1,385 ft above sea level to 44,448 ft, covering a total distance of 92 nm in 8 minutes. The enroute level cruise began 4 miles north of Pawling, New York and lasted 56 minutes, covering 714 nm.

The enroute descent commenced 1 mile east of KPAY Pana Airport in Pana, Illinois. The aircraft descended from 44,703 ft to 2,262 ft, over a distance of 85 nm in 11 minutes. The landing took place on runway 26L at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport, with the aircraft touching down 1,175 ft from the threshold at a speed of 62 knots. The landing distance covered was 1,785 ft, representing 26% of the runway length.

Finally, the flight concluded with a 1-minute taxi from the runway to the parking area. The total flight distance of the journey was 895 nm, spanning a duration of 113 minutes. Throughout the flight, the aircraft consumed a total of 2,203 lbs of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 21 kn	0		15 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kn max 11 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.00 g	0.98		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 8.3 ° min to max 9.8 °	9.2		9.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.6		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 10:11:23
Info	Engine 1 Started at 10:11:23
Info	Engine 2 Started at 10:11:23
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 10:11:23
Info	Landing Gear Down at 10:11:23
Info	Parking Brake On at 10:11:23
Info	Parking Brake Off at 10:14:24

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, Average speed was 12 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kn 6 kn min to max 20 kn	14		6 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 8.9 ° min to max 10.4 °	9.8		9.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.1		0.6 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 10:16:04
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 10:16:06

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. Takeoff distance 851 ft 17 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 75 kn. Local weather - Temperature 58 °F. Wind 1 kn at 198 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 851 ft 17 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 75 kn Target 75 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 5.0 ft 1.8 ft left to 3.2 ft right	-3.2		-3.1 ft
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.91 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		0.95 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 8.4 ° min to max 11.4 °	10.2		11.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.4 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kn 75 kn min to max 100 kn	75		100 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.05 g	0.93		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 522 ft/m 261 ft/m min to max 781 ft/m	261		781 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	0		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 11.0 ° min to max 12.5 °	11.0		11.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 10:16:39

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kn 100 kn min to max 152 kn	100		152 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 1,128 ft/m 790 ft/m min to max 2,619 ft/m	790		2,619 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 97 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 360 ft agl	48		360 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.8 ° 10.1 ° min to max 13.0 °	11.5		13.0 °

Departure Climb 3

83.37 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.3		1.7 °
100 %	Average speed 190 kn 159 kn min to max 222 kn	159		222 kn
16.87 %	Average bank angle 13.7 ° 1.8 ° min to max 33.6 °	1.8		33.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.57 g min to max 1.40 g	1.09		1.20 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,709 ft/m 1,762 ft/m min to max 3,280 ft/m	2,874		3,102 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 657 ft agl 410 ft agl min to max 896 ft agl	410		896 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.0 ° 6.2 ° min to max 13.5 °	13.5		11.0 °

Enroute Climb

58.6 %

Enroute climb started overhead KSFZ North Central State Airport Pawtucket (Rhode Island, United States). Climbing from 1,385 ft asl to 44,448 ft asl, an increase of 43,063 ft in 8 minutes and covering 92 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 295 kn 173 kn min to max 404 kn	227		271 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 12.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 36.2 °	35.7		0.4 °
86 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.47 g min to max 1.99 g	1.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 3,555 ft/m -1,009 ft/m min to max 6,823 ft/m	3,564		-66 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 21,183 ft asl 1,385 ft asl min to max 44,449 ft asl	1,385		44,448 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° -1.2 ° min to max 19.3 °	15.0		1.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 10:18:09
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 10:18:09
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 10:18:09
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 10:18:10
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 10:21:12
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 10:23:34
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 10:23:45
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 10:23:45
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 10:23:59

Enroute Level

80 %

Enroute level cruise started 4 miles north of Pawling (New York, United States) and lasted 56 minutes, covering 714 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 44,715 ft asl 44,447 ft asl min to max 44,816 ft asl	44,447		44,707 ft asl
0 %	Average speed 274 kn 272 kn min to max 275 kn	272		275 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.12 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.5		1.5 °

Enroute Descent

18.81 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile east of KPAY Pana Airport Pana (Illinois, United States). Descent from 44,703 ft asl to 2,262 ft asl, a decrease of 42,442 ft in 11 minutes and covering 85 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 239 kn 138 kn min to max 303 kn	275		149 kn
11.02 %	Average bank angle 13.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 84.5 °	0.1		41.0 °
44 %	Average g force 1.11 g 0.68 g min to max 3.46 g	1.00		1.29 g
Info	Average VSI -2,929 ft/m -7,161 ft/m min to max 27 ft/m	27		-4,532 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 18,118 ft asl 2,262 ft asl min to max 44,703 ft asl	44,703		2,262 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.4 ° -14.5 ° min to max 10.1 °	1.5		-9.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 11:21:39
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 11:21:39
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 11:23:05
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 11:31:01
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 11:31:01
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 11:31:01
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 11:31:01
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 11:31:57

Arrival

80.29 %

Arrival started 1 mile east of KPAY Pana Airport Pana (Illinois, United States).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 108 kn 87 kn min to max 148 kn	148		90 kn
50.72 %	Average bank angle 14.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 40.9 °	40.9		3.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.82 g min to max 1.26 g	1.26		1.16 g
Info	Average VSI -1,609 ft/m -4,376 ft/m min to max 33 ft/m	-4,376		-680 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,126 ft asl 646 ft asl min to max 2,188 ft asl	2,188		646 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -10.1 ° min to max 5.5 °	-9.4		2.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 11:32:15
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 11:32:15
Info	Landing Gear Down at 11:32:17
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:32:30
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 11:32:32
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 11:32:34
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:32:44
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 11:32:45
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 11:32:47
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:32:49
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 11:32:57

Arrival Final 1

95.83 %

Approaching runway 26L at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 180 ft agl to 19 ft agl. A decrease of 162 ft in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.7 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 85 kn min to max 100 kn	94		85 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		0.0 °
79.15 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 11.6 °	0.8		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.78 g min to max 1.29 g	1.02		1.16 g
Info	Average VSI -553 ft/m -839 ft/m min to max -197 ft/m	-507		-197 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 53 ft agl 19 ft agl min to max 180 ft agl	180		19 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° -1.4 ° min to max 7.4 °	2.4		6.9 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:33:08
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 11:33:09

Arrival Landing

96.74 %

Landing on runway 26L at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport, runway length 6,991 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 85 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.3 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 85 kn. Target 75 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
91.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.14 g	1.14		0.90 g
Info	Average speed 75 kn 62 kn min to max 85 kn	85		62 kn
Info	Average VSI -90 ft/m -182 ft/m min to max -38 ft/m	-182		-77 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 15 ft agl	15		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 5.8 ° min to max 14.5 °	6.8		14.5 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:33:18
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 11:33:22
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:33:25

Arrival Touchdown

99.78 %

Touchdown distance was good at 1,175 ft. Touchdown speed at 62 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -77 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 74 °F. Wind 12 kn at 179 °. Crosswind: 12 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -77 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,175 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 62 kn Target 72 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 5.7 ft 4.9 ft right	-3.9		-5.7 ft
95.66 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.6		2.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.89 g min to max 1.12 g	0.90		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 62 kn 61 kn min to max 62 kn	62		61 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 14.0 ° 12.4 ° min to max 14.8 °	14.5		12.4 °

Arrival Rollout

94.92 %

Total landing distance 1,785 ft, 26 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,785 ft 26 % of runway.
88.71 %	Runway alignment max 20.2 ft 0.0 ft left to 20.2 ft right	-6.0		-9.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 57 kn 33 kn min to max 62 kn	62		33 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 12.5 ° 10.6 ° min to max 13.2 °	12.2		11.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.3		0.4 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 10 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kn 5 kn min to max 31 kn	31		7 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 10.2 ° 9.0 ° min to max 10.6 °	10.4		10.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.6		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 11:33:36
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 11:34:02

Arrival Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kn 3 kn min to max 16 kn	8		3 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kn max 12 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.00 g	0.97		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle 9.9 ° 9.0 ° min to max 10.4 °	10.4		10.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 11:34:52
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 11:35:01
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 11:35:01

Takeoff on runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport in the Horten Ho229

96.67 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 851 ft using 17.01 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 75 kn - Target 75 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.8 ft left to 3.2 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

83.37 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 KSFZ North Central State Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

16.87 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 26L at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport in the Horten Ho229

Landing Score 96.82 %

Landing Summary

First of all, congratulations on achieving a fantastic aircraft landing score of 96.8%! This is truly an impressive accomplishment and reflects the high level of skill and precision exhibited throughout the various phases of the landing process.

Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing:

Approach Phase: During the Approach Phase, it is evident that there was excellent glideslope alignment, indicating that the aircraft was on the correct path for a smooth descent towards the runway. Additionally, the speed was well above target, which is crucial for maintaining control and stability during the approach. This demonstrates a high level of proficiency in managing the aircraft's descent towards the runway.
Landing Phase: Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is evident that there was good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it crossed the runway threshold. Furthermore, the landing flare was executed well, resulting in a smooth and controlled touchdown onto the runway. This is a critical aspect of the landing process and your proficiency in this area is commendable.
Touchdown Phase: In the Touchdown Phase, it is impressive to note that the touchdown rate was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. Additionally, the speed was on target, further demonstrating your ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively during this critical phase of the landing. The fact that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone is indicative of your precision and accuracy in executing the landing. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position being 6 ft from the centerline shows a strong level of alignment with the runway.
Rollout Phase: Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it is noted that the runway alignment was 20 ft from the centerline. While this may have been slightly off center, it is important to recognize that maintaining runway alignment during the rollout can be challenging, especially under varying wind conditions. Nonetheless, with continued practice and focus, this aspect of the landing can be further refined.

In conclusion, your overall landing score of 96.8% is a testament to your exceptional skills as a pilot. Your proficiency in each phase of the landing process is evident, with commendable performance in aspects such as glideslope alignment, speed management, landing flare, touchdown precision, and runway alignment. Your dedication to excellence and continuous improvement is truly admirable. Keep up the excellent work and continue striving for precision and mastery in every aspect of your flying. Well done!

95.83 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 26L at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 180 ft agl to 19 ft agl. A decrease of 162 ft in 16 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

79.15 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

96.74 %

Landing

Landing on runway 26L at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport, runway length 6,991 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 85 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

95.3 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 85 kt. Target 75 kt

Flare

91.67 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank