08R to 08R Flight Report - Horten Ho229

Flight from 08R to 08R

Sunday, 10 August 2025 10:43

Minutes 3

2 nm

Fuel 22 lbs

Horten Ho229

Departure

Runway 29 at 08R

Richmond Airport

West Kingston, Rhode Island, United States

Altitude

128 ft asl

Weight

11,775 lbs

Fuel

1,474 lbs

Temperature

78 °F

Wind Speed

9 kt

Wind Direction

235.0 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

5 kt

Arrival

Runway 29 at 08R

Richmond Airport

West Kingston Rhode Island, United States

128 ft asl

Altitude

11,753 lbs

Weight

1,452 lbs

Fuel

77 °F

Temperature

9 kt

Wind Speed

235.0 °

Wind Direction

6 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 83.50%

Pattern Score 56.66%

Departure Score 96.03%

Arrival Score 97.80%

The Horten Ho229 aircraft took off from runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport with a departure roll distance of 196 ft, which is 10% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 78 kt, indicating a smooth and controlled takeoff. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 77 °F and a wind speed of 9 kt from a direction of 234 °, resulting in a crosswind of 6 kt and a headwind of 6 kt.

After takeoff, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, with the entry distance being less than 1 nm in 9 seconds. The pattern crosswind leg was also flown on the left-hand side, with a distance of less than 1 nm in 14 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, which was completed in a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a heading of 125.2 °.

The downwind leg of the pattern was flown for a distance of less than 1 nm in 38 seconds, after which the aircraft began its final approach to runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport. The approach was made from the east, with a heading of 278.0 ° at an altitude of 240 ft above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nm from the runway threshold.

The landing on runway 29 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 110 ft, which is well within the acceptable limits. However, the touchdown speed of 81 kt was slightly above the target speed, and the touchdown rate of -162 fpm was good. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 12 ft off the centreline.

The total landing distance was 804 ft, which is 40% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 2 nm, which was completed in 3 minutes, and the aircraft used 22 lbs of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

100 %

Touchdown

96.17 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 83 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

97.81 %

Touchdown rate was good at -163 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 81 kt was a little fast.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 110 ft.

Centreline

98.08 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 12 ft from centreline.

Bounce

80 %

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Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport. Takeoff distance 196 ft 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 78 kt. Local weather - Temperature 77 °F. Wind 9 kt at 234 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 6 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 196 ft 10 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 78 kt Target 75 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.9 ft 0.0 ft left to 2.9 ft right	-1.8		-2.9 ft
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.92 g min to max 0.97 g	0.92		0.97 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 9.6 ° 9.0 ° min to max 10.1 °	9.0		9.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 4.4 °	1.8		4.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 10:43:21
Info	Engine 1 Started at 10:43:21
Info	Engine 2 Started at 10:43:21
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 10:43:21
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 10:43:21
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 10:43:21
Info	Landing Gear Down at 10:43:21

Departure Climb 1

98.08 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 29 08R Richmond Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.1		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 79 kt min to max 90 kt	79		90 kt
94.32 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 0.96 g min to max 1.27 g	0.97		1.23 g
Info	Average VSI 770 fpm 340 fpm min to max 1,280 fpm	340		1,280 fpm
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.5 ° 9.6 ° min to max 19.8 °	9.6		19.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 08R Richmond Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 90 kt min to max 99 kt	90		99 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.7 °	1.1		4.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.91 g min to max 1.25 g	1.24		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 1,776 fpm 1,332 fpm min to max 2,534 fpm	1,332		2,534 fpm
Info	Average altitude 91 ft agl 53 ft agl min to max 234 ft agl	53		234 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 19.3 ° 18.4 ° min to max 20.1 °	20.0		19.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 10:43:27

Pattern Entry

54.09 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 29 08R Richmond Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 113 kt 101 kt min to max 127 kt	101		127 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 52.9 ° 7.8 ° min to max 79.7 °	7.8		53.2 °
90.86 %	Average g force 1.18 g 0.44 g min to max 1.82 g	1.00		1.69 g
Info	Average VSI 986 fpm -793 fpm min to max 2,920 fpm	2,675		87 fpm
Info	Average altitude 429 ft agl 293 ft agl min to max 476 ft agl	293		437 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 16.5 ° 11.8 ° min to max 20.9 °	19.4		14.2 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 10:43:38
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 10:43:41

Pattern Crosswind

52.2 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 29 08R Richmond Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -44.2 ° -91.0 ° min to max 8.9 °	8.9		-91.0 °
100 %	Average speed 142 kt 128 kt min to max 173 kt	128		173 kt
72 %	Average g force 1.40 g 1.06 g min to max 1.74 g	1.68		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI 1,682 fpm 555 fpm min to max 2,290 fpm	555		1,208 fpm
Info	Average altitude 668 ft agl 450 ft agl min to max 888 ft agl	450		888 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 48.9 ° 1.6 ° min to max 59.0 °	51.8		1.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 13.7 ° 4.7 ° min to max 20.2 °	15.1		4.7 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

64.7 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 125.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 125.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 197 kt 180 kt min to max 218 kt	180		218 kt
86.22 %	Average bank angle 20.8 ° 1.4 ° min to max 34.5 °	1.4		18.4 °
88.29 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.09 g min to max 1.69 g	0.87		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,396 fpm 394 fpm min to max 2,456 fpm	1,162		394 fpm
Info	Average altitude 997 ft agl 907 ft agl min to max 1,068 ft agl	907		1,068 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 1.1 ° min to max 8.9 °	4.4		1.1 °

Pattern Downwind

55.67 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -74.3 ° -179.7 ° min to max 179.6 °	0.8		177.6 °
69.39 %	Average altitude 811 ft agl 257 ft agl min to max 1,183 ft agl	1,070		257 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 147 kt 81 kt min to max 241 kt	226		85 kt
48.57 %	Average g force 1.41 g 0.51 g min to max 3.30 g	1.00		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -1,231 fpm -4,245 fpm min to max 1,251 fpm	232		-1,235 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 27.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 78.8 °	1.2		0.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -12.3 ° min to max 7.4 °	0.8		-0.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:44:18
Info	Landing Gear Down at 10:44:21
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 10:44:25
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 10:44:25
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 10:44:26
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 10:44:40

Arrival Final 1

95.33 %

Approaching runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 240 ft agl to 8 ft agl. A decrease of 231 ft in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.3 ° 0.7 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 5.5 °	3.6		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 84 kt min to max 103 kt	87		84 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.4		-0.4 °
76.64 %	Average bank angle 3.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.1 °	1.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.81 g min to max 1.24 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -630 fpm -1,190 fpm min to max -147 fpm	-1,110		-159 fpm
Info	Average altitude 46 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 240 ft agl	240		8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -2.9 ° min to max 6.1 °	-1.0		5.8 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 10:44:46
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 10:44:49
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 10:44:51
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 10:45:01

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport, runway length 2,002 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 83 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 83 kt. Target 75 kt
100 %	Target 33 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.4 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 82 kt 81 kt min to max 83 kt	83		81 kt
Info	Average VSI -157 fpm -162 fpm min to max -154 fpm	-158		-162 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 5 ft agl	5		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 5.9 ° min to max 6.4 °	5.9		6.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.17 %

Touchdown distance was good at 110 ft. Touchdown speed at 81 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was good at -162 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 12 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 77 °F. Wind 9 kt at 234 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 6 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.81 %	Touchdown VSI was -162 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 110 ft Target 1,167 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 81 kt Target below 78 kt
98.08 %	Runway alignment max 11.7 ft 11.4 ft right	-11.7		-10.8 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.4		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.99 g min to max 1.21 g	0.99		1.21 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 80 kt 79 kt min to max 81 kt	81		79 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 6.4 ° min to max 9.6 °	6.4		9.6 °

Arrival Rollout

99.72 %

Total landing distance 804 ft, 40 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 804 ft 40 % of runway.
99.37 %	Runway alignment max 10.6 ft 0.0 ft left to 10.6 ft right	-10.6		-6.2 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.25 g	1.20		1.04 g
Info	Average speed 60 kt 40 kt min to max 73 kt	73		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 10.6 ° 8.7 ° min to max 12.6 °	9.9		10.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	1.8		0.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:45:12

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 10 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kt 1 kt min to max 40 kt	38		1 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 8.0 ° min to max 10.6 °	10.1		10.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.1		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		0.98 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 10:45:13

Takeoff on runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport in the Horten Ho229

96.03 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 196 ft using 9.79 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 78 kn - Target 75 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.0 ft left to 2.9 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

98.08 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 29 08R Richmond Airport.

Alignment

98 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

94.32 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 08R Richmond Airport.

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport in the Horten Ho229

Landing Score 97.8 %

Landing Summary

The Horten Ho 229 aircraft successfully landed on runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing maneuvers. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 278.0° at an altitude of 240 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold.

Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 81 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. However, the touchdown distance of 110 feet was well within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The aircraft's rate of descent at touchdown was also good, at -162 feet per minute, which suggests that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled approach.

The landing was further complicated by a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 6 knots, which could have potentially affected the aircraft's stability and control during the approach. However, the pilot successfully managed these conditions, maintaining a good runway touchdown position despite being slightly misaligned by 12 feet from the centerline.

The total landing distance of 804 feet was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the runway conditions.

During the rollout, the aircraft maintained a very good alignment with the runway centerline, indicating a high level of skill and control on the part of the pilot. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing maneuvers.

95.33 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 240 ft agl to 8 ft agl. A decrease of 231 ft in 17 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt