KSFZ to KSUS Flight Report - Horten Ho229

Flight from KSFZ to KSUS

Sunday, 10 August 2025 15:06

Minutes 123

902 nm

Fuel 2,172 lbs

Horten Ho229

Departure

Runway 23 at KSFZ

North Central State Airport

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

Altitude

423 ft asl

Weight

13,325 lbs

Fuel

3,014 lbs

Temperature

86 °F

Wind Speed

3 kt

Wind Direction

123.3 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 08R at KSUS

Spirit of St Louis Airport

St Louis Missouri, United States

459 ft asl

Altitude

11,153 lbs

Weight

842 lbs

Fuel

74 °F

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

71.6 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.15%

Departure Score 95.03%

Enroute Score 82.18%

Arrival Score 99.23%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 8 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Horten Ho229, then departed from runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. The takeoff distance was 994 feet, which accounted for 20% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 78 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 123 degrees. There was a slight crosswind of 3 knots, but no headwind. As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KSFZ North Central State Airport in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,443 feet above sea level to 39,340 feet, an increase of 37,897 feet, in 12 minutes and covered a distance of 79 nautical miles.

The enroute level cruise phase of the flight began overhead CT44 Ripley Field in Litchfield, Connecticut, and lasted for 92 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 799 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 2 miles southeast of KSET St Charles County Regional Airport/Smartt Field in St Charles, Missouri. The descent took 13 minutes and covered a distance of 20 nautical miles, during which the aircraft decreased its altitude from 39,359 feet to 950 feet.

The final approach to runway 08R at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 75.0 degrees at an altitude of 485 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was made on the runway, which had a length of 6,991 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed of 87 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 768 feet, and the touchdown speed was 76 knots, which was also good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -204 feet per minute.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 71 degrees. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,771 feet, which accounted for 25% of the runway. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The total flight distance was 902 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 123 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 2,172 pounds of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kt 0 kt min to max 16 kt	0		9 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kt max 14 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 9.0 ° min to max 10.3 °	9.3		9.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.1		0.5 °
Info	Battery Master On at 15:06:39
Info	Engine 1 Started at 15:06:39
Info	Landing Gear Down at 15:06:39
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:06:39
Info	Engine 2 Started at 15:06:43
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:07:16
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:07:23
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:11:53
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:12:47

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, Average speed was 6 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 9 kt 6 kt min to max 14 kt	9		6 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 9.3 ° min to max 9.9 °	9.9		9.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.5		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 15:14:57

Departure Roll

92 %

Departure roll runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. Takeoff distance 994 ft 20 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 78 kt. Local weather - Temperature 87 °F. Wind 3 kt at 123 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 994 ft 20 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 78 kt Target 75 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 5.3 ft 0.0 ft left to 5.3 ft right	-2.9		-5.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.89 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.96 g
60 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 10.4 ° 10.0 ° min to max 11.4 °	10.1		10.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.1		0.7 °

Departure Climb 1

99.83 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 78 kt min to max 94 kt	78		94 kt
99.32 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.7		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.94 g min to max 1.13 g	0.96		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 652 fpm 285 fpm min to max 1,034 fpm	285		1,034 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	0		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.9 ° 10.3 ° min to max 15.0 °	10.4		15.0 °

Departure Climb 2

99.82 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.5		1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 94 kt min to max 124 kt	94		124 kt
99.29 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.92 g min to max 1.18 g	1.08		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI 1,476 fpm 1,060 fpm min to max 2,248 fpm	1,060		2,248 fpm
Info	Average altitude 111 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 375 ft agl	49		375 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.6 ° 12.2 ° min to max 16.7 °	15.1		15.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 15:15:40
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 15:15:45

Departure Climb 3

83.48 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.7 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.6 °	0.9		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 138 kt 126 kt min to max 147 kt	126		147 kt
17.39 %	Average bank angle 23.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 33.4 °	0.6		33.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.85 g min to max 1.23 g	1.23		1.16 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 3,670 fpm 2,654 fpm min to max 4,072 fpm	2,654		4,012 fpm
Info	Average altitude 677 ft agl 423 ft agl min to max 941 ft agl	423		941 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 18.6 ° 16.8 ° min to max 19.6 °	16.8		19.6 °

Enroute Climb

93.64 %

Enroute climb started overhead KSFZ North Central State Airport Pawtucket (Rhode Island, United States). Climbing from 1,443 ft asl to 39,340 ft asl, an increase of 37,897 ft in 12 minutes and covering 79 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.75 %	Average speed 252 kt 150 kt min to max 340 kt	150		199 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 37.0 °	33.6		0.9 °
85.43 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.51 g min to max 2.01 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 3,537 fpm -48 fpm min to max 6,927 fpm	4,150		73 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14,390 ft asl 1,443 ft asl min to max 39,340 ft asl	1,443		39,340 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 20.2 °	20.2		1.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 15:16:21
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 15:16:21
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 15:16:24
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:16:28
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:16:51
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 15:16:51
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 15:22:00
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:26:24
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 15:26:24
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 15:26:46
Info	Engine 2 Started at 15:26:55
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 15:16:46
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 15:17:39

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead CT44 Ripley Field Litchfield (Connecticut, United States) and lasted 92 minutes, covering 799 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 39,321 ft asl 39,279 ft asl min to max 39,363 ft asl	39,340		39,358 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 276 kt 204 kt min to max 282 kt	204		277 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.3 °	0.4		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.0		0.4 °
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 15:33:29
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 15:33:30
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 15:33:38
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 15:33:41
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 15:33:56
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 15:34:06
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 15:34:07
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 15:34:16
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 15:34:17

Enroute Descent

52.89 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles south east of KSET St Charles County Regional Airport/Smartt Field St Charles (Missouri, United States). Descent from 39,359 ft asl to 950 ft asl, a decrease of 38,409 ft in 13 minutes and covering 20 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.73 %	Average speed 189 kt 100 kt min to max 293 kt	280		103 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 13.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 104.6 °	0.1		4.8 °
74 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.25 g min to max 2.41 g	1.00		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -2,620 fpm -5,171 fpm min to max 1,497 fpm	2		-458 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11,819 ft asl 950 ft asl min to max 39,361 ft asl	39,359		950 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.5 ° -12.6 ° min to max 7.8 °	0.3		2.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 17:00:55
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 17:00:55
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 17:01:02
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:08:35
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 17:08:35
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 17:08:44
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 17:08:45
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 17:08:45
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 17:08:45
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:08:52
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:12:00
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:12:07
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 17:12:21
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 17:12:27
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:12:27
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 17:12:28
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 17:12:30
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 17:12:34
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 17:09:40

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 08R at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 485 ft agl to 335 ft agl. A decrease of 150 ft in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 96 kt min to max 102 kt	102		96 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.8		-0.4 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.85 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -760 fpm -893 fpm min to max -404 fpm	-404		-893 fpm
Info	Average altitude 410 ft agl 335 ft agl min to max 485 ft agl	485		335 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		-1.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 17:13:08

Arrival Final 1

99.28 %

Approaching runway 08R at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 319 ft agl to 35 ft agl. A decrease of 285 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.1 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		2.1 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 87 kt min to max 100 kt	96		87 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.0 °
96.39 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.4 °	1.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -595 fpm -916 fpm min to max -351 fpm	-916		-549 fpm
Info	Average altitude 91 ft agl 35 ft agl min to max 319 ft agl	319		35 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -0.6 ° min to max 3.0 °	-0.6		3.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 17:13:24
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 17:13:41
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 17:13:42

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 08R at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport, runway length 6,991 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt. Target 75 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.6		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.11 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 82 kt 76 kt min to max 87 kt	87		76 kt
Info	Average VSI -357 fpm -548 fpm min to max -204 fpm	-548		-204 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl -3 ft agl min to max 24 ft agl	24		-3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 3.2 ° min to max 7.4 °	3.2		7.3 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 17:13:52

Arrival Touchdown

96.1 %

Touchdown distance was good at 768 ft. Touchdown speed at 76 kt was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -204 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 75 °F. Wind 1 kt at 71 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.41 %	Touchdown VSI was -204 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 768 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 76 kt Target below 78 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.5 ft 1.5 ft right	-1.5		-1.5 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.01 g min to max 1.14 g	1.01		1.13 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 75 kt 74 kt min to max 76 kt	76		74 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 7.3 ° min to max 10.0 °	7.3		10.0 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,771 ft, 25 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,771 ft 25 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.9 ft 2.5 ft left to 1.5 ft right	-1.4		1.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.92 g min to max 1.19 g	1.13		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 64 kt 40 kt min to max 75 kt	75		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 11.2 ° 9.4 ° min to max 12.6 °	10.2		10.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.5		0.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:14:03
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:14:04

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 17 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kt 5 kt min to max 37 kt	37		12 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 10.3 ° 8.8 ° min to max 10.9 °	10.6		10.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.5		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:14:56

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 8 kt 3 kt min to max 15 kt	12		3 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kt max 12 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average pitch angle 10.0 ° 8.9 ° min to max 10.3 °	10.2		10.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.0 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:16:55
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 17:16:58
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 17:16:58

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

95.03 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

92 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 994 ft using 19.86 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 78 kn - Target 75 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.0 ft left to 5.3 ft right

Bounce

60 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.83 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.32 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.82 %

Climb 2

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.29 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

83.48 %

Climb 3

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

17.39 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 08R at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport in the Horten Ho229

Landing Score 98.85 %

Landing Summary

The Horten Ho 229, a German experimental tailless aircraft, has successfully landed at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS) on runway 08R. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 75.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 485 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was executed with precision, as the aircraft touched down on the runway with a perfect alignment.

The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was above the target speed of 87 kt, indicating a controlled approach. The touchdown distance of 768 feet was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 76 kt was well within the desired range. However, the touchdown rate of -204 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have been brought down more smoothly.

The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 75°F and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 71°. The crosswind was negligible, and the headwind was minimal, contributing to a stable and controlled approach. The total landing distance of 1,771 feet was only 25% of the runway length, indicating a short and efficient landing.

The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the aircraft's stability and control during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the Horten Ho 229 demonstrating its capabilities in a controlled and precise manner.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 08R at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 485 ft agl to 335 ft agl. A decrease of 150 ft in 10 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.28 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 08R at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 319 ft agl to 35 ft agl. A decrease of 285 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.39 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 08R at KSUS Spirit of St Louis Airport, runway length 6,991 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 87 kt. Target 75 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank