LOWW to LOXT Flight Report - Sting S4

Flight from LOWW to LOXT

Tuesday, 27 August 2024 12:38

Minutes 24

23 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Sting S4

Departure

Runway 29 at LOWW

Schwechat

Vienna, Niederoesterreich, Austria

Altitude

587 ft asl

Weight

513 kg

Fuel

87 kg

Temperature

23 °C

Wind Speed

11 kt

Wind Direction

319.9 °

Headwind

10 kt

Crosswind

4 kt

Arrival

Runway 26 at LOXT

Langenlebarn Mil

Tulln Niederoesterreich, Austria

571 ft asl

Altitude

511 kg

Weight

84 kg

Fuel

24 °C

Temperature

8 kt

Wind Speed

341.6 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.58%

Departure Score 94.21%

Enroute Score 99.94%

Arrival Score 77.80%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

47.46 %

Touchdown

74.01 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

93.04 %

Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target.

Threshold speed

0 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 106 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

98.03 %

Touchdown rate was good at -158 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

0 %

Touchdown speed at 77 kt was excessively fast.

Aim point

63.33 %

Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

100 %

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Flight Stages LOWW to LOXT

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Departure Taxi

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kn 0 kn min to max 22 kn	0		22 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 5 kn max 5 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.4		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 12:38:25
Info	Engine 1 Started at 12:38:25
Info	Landing Gear Down at 12:38:25
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 12:38:40
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 12:38:48
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 12:38:49
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 12:38:50
0 %	Taxi Lights at 12:42:03

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 29 at LOWW Schwechat, Average speed was 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kn 10 kn min to max 23 kn	22		12 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.4 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

91.65 %

Departure roll runway 29 at LOWW Schwechat. Takeoff distance 350 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 61 kn. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 11 kn at 319 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 10 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 350 m 10 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 61 kn Target 60 kn
83.27 %	Runway alignment max 7.64 m 0.00 m left to 7.64 m right	-3.04		-3.82 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.8 ° min to max 2.1 °	-0.6		2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.3 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 12:43:17

Departure Climb 1

96.89 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 29 LOWW Schwechat.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kn 61 kn min to max 71 kn	61		69 kn
87.55 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.7 °	0.2		6.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.78 g min to max 1.24 g	1.02		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 526 ft/m 187 ft/m min to max 716 ft/m	187		710 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	0		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 1.4 ° min to max 8.3 °	2.3		7.2 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 12:43:49

Departure Climb 2

96.76 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 LOWW Schwechat.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.1		1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kn 69 kn min to max 99 kn	69		99 kn
87.05 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.9 °	6.9		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.78 g min to max 1.48 g	0.91		1.24 g
Info	Average VSI 489 ft/m -124 ft/m min to max 1,177 ft/m	705		397 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 126 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 372 ft agl	46		372 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° -2.1 ° min to max 8.5 °	7.2		3.9 °

Departure Climb 3

95.75 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 29 LOWW Schwechat.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 2.2 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.2		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 97 kn 93 kn min to max 102 kn	99		99 kn
78.74 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 10.1 °	0.4		10.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.91 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.00 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 215 ft/m 26 ft/m min to max 790 ft/m	734		29 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 447 ft agl 387 ft agl min to max 479 ft agl	387		479 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -1.3 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		-1.3 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile east of Schwechat (Niederoesterreich, Austria). Climbing from 1,085 ft asl to 1,281 ft asl, an increase of 196 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 100 kn 96 kn min to max 106 kn	100		99 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.9 °	10.9		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	1.02		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 397 ft/m 55 ft/m min to max 692 ft/m	55		301 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,174 ft asl 1,085 ft asl min to max 1,281 ft asl	1,085		1,281 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -1.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	-1.0		-0.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

99.83 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north east of Schwechat (Niederoesterreich, Austria) and lasted 21 minutes, covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,559 ft asl 1,286 ft asl min to max 1,703 ft asl	1,286		1,703 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 85 kn min to max 113 kn	96		90 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.3 °	1.8		3.0 °
98.29 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.77 g min to max 1.56 g	0.97		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -6.5 ° min to max 4.8 °	-0.3		-1.0 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 12:47:08
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 12:47:08
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 12:47:12
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 12:47:23
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 13:05:52
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 13:05:53
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 13:05:53
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 13:05:53
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 13:06:10

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles west of Gugging (Niederoesterreich, Austria). Descent from 1,706 ft asl to 1,517 ft asl, a decrease of 190 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 96 kn 90 kn min to max 102 kn	90		94 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	2.6		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.83 g min to max 1.31 g	1.01		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -368 ft/m -1,343 ft/m min to max 222 ft/m	222		-116 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,582 ft asl 1,517 ft asl min to max 1,708 ft asl	1,706		1,517 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -8.1 ° min to max 3.2 °	-1.5		3.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 2 miles west of Gugging (Niederoesterreich, Austria).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 93 kn 83 kn min to max 94 kn	94		83 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.7 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.82 g min to max 1.25 g	1.04		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -108 ft/m -385 ft/m min to max 186 ft/m	-116		-105 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,516 ft asl 1,505 ft asl min to max 1,517 ft asl	1,517		1,512 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -0.8 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		1.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 13:08:31

Arrival Final 3

83.98 %

Approaching runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 936 ft agl to 902 ft agl. A decrease of 35 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
46.93 %	Approach angle 4.4 ° 4.1 ° min to max 4.7 ° Target 3.0 °	4.1		4.7 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 81 kn min to max 85 kn	83		83 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.7 °
99.49 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.6		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.76 g min to max 1.23 g	0.86		0.76 g
Info	Average VSI -134 ft/m -321 ft/m min to max 109 ft/m	-106		-232 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 917 ft agl 902 ft agl min to max 936 ft agl	936		902 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -3.4 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.4		-3.4 °

Arrival Final 2

68.49 %

Approaching runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 890 ft agl to 447 ft agl. A decrease of 443 ft in 44 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 6.0 ° 4.7 ° min to max 7.5 ° Target 3.0 °	4.7		7.2 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 84 kn min to max 103 kn	84		102 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.6		1.0 °
92.59 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.7 °	0.7		1.2 °
99.71 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.60 g min to max 1.51 g	1.25		0.85 g
Info	Average VSI -581 ft/m -1,695 ft/m min to max -49 ft/m	-520		-1,695 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 735 ft agl 447 ft agl min to max 890 ft agl	890		447 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -9.9 ° min to max 0.7 °	-0.9		-9.8 °

Arrival Final 1

90.29 %

Approaching runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 416 ft agl to 66 ft agl. A decrease of 350 ft in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
51.45 %	Approach angle 4.6 ° 3.9 ° min to max 7.0 ° Target 3.0 °	7.0		3.9 °
100 %	Average speed 107 kn 103 kn min to max 110 kn	103		106 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.0		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.90 g min to max 1.21 g	1.03		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI -1,324 ft/m -2,039 ft/m min to max -961 ft/m	-1,790		-961 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 136 ft agl 66 ft agl min to max 416 ft agl	416		66 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.5 ° -11.2 ° min to max -3.4 °	-9.3		-4.4 °

Arrival Landing

47.46 %

Landing on runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil, runway length 1,407 m. Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 106 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 106 kn. Target 50 kn
93.04 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.0		0.0 °
93.61 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.4 °	2.2		0.9 °
96.86 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.74 g min to max 1.61 g	0.92		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 90 kn 76 kn min to max 106 kn	106		77 kn
Info	Average VSI -251 ft/m -976 ft/m min to max 97 ft/m	-959		-157 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 58 ft agl	58		-5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -4.8 ° min to max 5.9 °	-4.5		-0.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

74.01 %

Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 77 kn was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was good at -157 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 25 °C. Wind 8 kn at 341 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.03 %	Touchdown VSI was -157 ft/m.
63.33 %	Touchdown distance was 792 m Target 457 m
0 %	Speed at touchdown 77 kn Target 33 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.26 m 0.40 m right	0.13		-1.12 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.97 g min to max 1.31 g	0.99		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 77 kn 76 kn min to max 77 kn	77		76 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.5 °	-0.3		0.5 °

Arrival Rollout

85.39 %

Total landing distance 1,113 m, 79 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.38 %	Landing distance 1,113 m 79 % of runway.
84.81 %	Runway alignment max 7.21 m 0.00 m left to 7.21 m right	-1.28		-4.46 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 70 kn 43 kn min to max 74 kn	74		43 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 18 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 16 kn 11 kn min to max 35 kn	35		11 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.9		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

95 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 10 kn 4 kn min to max 17 kn	11		4 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kn max 13 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -2.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.1		-2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 13:13:48
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 13:13:49
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 13:13:49
0 %	Taxi Lights at 13:11:50
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 13:13:58
Info	Battery Master Off at 13:14:01

Takeoff on runway 29 at LOWW Schwechat in the Sting S4

94.21 %

90 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

91.65 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 29 at LOWW Schwechat. Takeoff distance 350 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 61 kn. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 11 kn at 319 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 10 kn.

Takeoff Distance

82.21 %

Roll distance of 350 m using 10.01 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 61 kn - Target 60 kn

Alignment

83.27 %

0.00 m left to 7.64 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

96.89 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 29 LOWW Schwechat.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

87.55 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

96.76 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 LOWW Schwechat.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

87.05 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

95.75 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 29 LOWW Schwechat.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

78.74 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil in the Sting S4

Landing Score 74.29 %

Landing Summary

While your overall aircraft landing score of 74.3% may not be as high as you were hoping for, it's important to remember that every landing presents a learning opportunity for improvement. Let's break down the different phases of the landing and see where adjustments can be made for a smoother next landing.

During the Approach Phase, the poor descent path above the glideslope limit and excessive speed are areas that can be improved upon. Focusing on maintaining a more precise descent path and monitoring your speed more closely will help set you up for a better touchdown.

In the Landing Phase, the slightly above target threshold height and very poor landing flare indicate a need for better precision and timing during the final moments of the landing. Practicing your flare technique and working on hitting that target threshold height will help you achieve a smoother touchdown.

The Touchdown Phase had some positive elements, such as a good touchdown rate and a very good runway touchdown position. However, the excessively high speed and long touchdown point suggest a need for better control and timing in these areas. Working on reducing speed and aiming for a shorter touchdown point will help optimize your use of the runway.

Lastly, the Rollout Phase showed a minor deviation from the centerline, which can be corrected with improved alignment and steering control. Paying closer attention to your alignment during rollout will help you maintain a straight path down the runway.

Overall, while there are areas that can be improved upon, it's important to view each landing as a stepping stone towards mastery. By focusing on specific areas for improvement and practicing consistently, you can work towards achieving a higher landing score in future attempts. Keep up the hard work and remember that each landing is an opportunity to grow and refine your skills. You've got this!

83.98 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 936 ft agl to 902 ft agl. A decrease of 35 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

46.93 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

46.93 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

99.49 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

68.49 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 890 ft agl to 447 ft agl. A decrease of 443 ft in 44 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

92.59 %

99.71 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

90.29 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 416 ft agl to 66 ft agl. A decrease of 350 ft in 13 seconds.

Glideslope

51.45 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

51.45 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

47.46 %

Landing

Landing on runway 26 at LOXT Langenlebarn Mil, runway length 1,407 m. Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 106 kn.

Height

93.04 %

Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

0 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 106 kt. Target 50 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Centreline ft

100 %

Bank °