LSMM to LSTA Flight Report - Beechcraft Duke

Flight from LSMM to LSTA

Sunday, 22 December 2024 11:42

Minutes 21

33 nm

Fuel 75 kg

Beechcraft Duke

Departure

Runway 28 at LSMM

Meiringen Air Base

Meiringen, Canton de Berne, Switzerland

Altitude

1,890 ft asl

Weight

2,615 kg

Fuel

382 kg

Temperature

11 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 28 at LSTA

Raron Airfield

Raron Canton du Valais, Switzerland

2,090 ft asl

Altitude

2,540 kg

Weight

307 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.11%

Departure Score 97.51%

Enroute Score 92.25%

Arrival Score 92.56%

The flight began with the Beechcraft Duke taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LSMM Meiringen Air Base, taking approximately 4 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 28, with a takeoff distance of 644 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 113 knots.

As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 16°C temperature and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270°. The crosswind was negligible, and the headwind was 1 knot. The enroute climb began overhead Brienzwiler in the Canton de Berne, Switzerland, where the aircraft ascended from 2,912 feet above sea level to 14,842 feet above sea level, an increase of 11,930 feet in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles.

The enroute descent started 4 miles northwest of Betten in the Canton du Valais, Switzerland, where the aircraft descended from 14,841 feet above sea level to 3,471 feet above sea level, a decrease of 11,370 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield was made from the east, heading 275.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,363 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield was successful, with a runway length of 587 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 71 knots was well below the target, requiring the pilot to exercise caution to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance was good at 191 meters, and the touchdown speed of 63 knots was also good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -228 feet per minute.

The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.6 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 15°C temperature and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270°, with negligible crosswind and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 442 meters, accounting for 75% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good.

In conclusion, the total flight distance was 33 nautical miles, taking 21 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 75 kilograms of fuel. The flight was a successful one, with the pilot demonstrating good control and navigation skills throughout the journey.

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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 8 kn 0 kn min to max 19 kn	0		18 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 15 kn max 15 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 1.7 ° min to max 3.4 °	3.4		1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 11:42:04
Info	Engine 2 Started at 11:42:04
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 11:42:04
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 11:42:04
Info	Parking Brake On at 11:42:04
Info	Engine 1 Started at 11:43:04
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 11:43:52
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 11:43:54
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 11:43:55
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 11:43:56
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:43:56
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 11:43:58
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 11:44:00
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 11:44:30
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 11:44:45
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 11:44:52
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 11:44:55
Info	Parking Brake Off at 11:45:40

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 28 at LSMM Meiringen Air Base, Average speed was 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kn 12 kn min to max 18 kn	17		14 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.5		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g

Departure Roll

91.47 %

Departure roll runway 28 at LSMM Meiringen Air Base. Takeoff distance 644 m 33 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 113 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 644 m 33 % of runway
71.64 %	Liftoff speed was 113 kn Target 93 kn
85.7 %	Runway alignment max 11.00 m 6.97 m left to 4.03 m right	0.02		-4.03 m
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.88 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		1.16 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 0.9 ° min to max 6.3 °	2.0		6.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.4 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 11:46:17
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 11:46:26
Info	Parking Brake Off at 11:46:32

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 LSMM Meiringen Air Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 119 kn 113 kn min to max 124 kn	113		124 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.21 g 1.13 g min to max 1.34 g	1.19		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI 859 fpm 453 fpm min to max 1,214 fpm	453		1,214 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	0		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 6.6 ° min to max 11.7 °	6.6		11.7 °

Departure Climb 2

99.19 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 LSMM Meiringen Air Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.4		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 127 kn 124 kn min to max 132 kn	124		130 kn
96.76 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.4		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.20 g 1.14 g min to max 1.29 g	1.14		1.25 g
Info	Average VSI 1,859 fpm 1,238 fpm min to max 4,635 fpm	1,238		4,635 fpm
Info	Average altitude 104 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 393 ft agl	51		393 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.6 ° 11.8 ° min to max 26.6 °	11.8		26.6 °

Departure Climb 3

96.91 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 28 LSMM Meiringen Air Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.2 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.0		1.6 °
100 %	Average speed 124 kn 119 kn min to max 128 kn	128		119 kn
84.53 %	Average bank angle 4.3 ° 2.6 ° min to max 7.9 °	2.7		7.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.66 g min to max 1.12 g	1.12		0.66 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 5,397 fpm 5,036 fpm min to max 5,660 fpm	5,172		5,036 fpm
Info	Average altitude 688 ft agl 483 ft agl min to max 937 ft agl	483		937 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 26.9 ° 22.8 ° min to max 28.6 °	28.0		22.8 °

Enroute Climb

86.71 %

Enroute climb started overhead Brienzwiler (Canton de Berne, Switzerland). Climbing from 2,912 ft asl to 14,842 ft asl, an increase of 11,930 ft in 12 minutes and covering 19 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 173 kn 119 kn min to max 208 kn	119		191 kn
73.12 %	Average bank angle 15.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 53.4 °	6.3		28.9 °
74.57 %	Average g force 1.05 g -0.39 g min to max 2.15 g	0.63		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI 1,006 fpm -5,988 fpm min to max 6,687 fpm	4,562		-49 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9,744 ft asl 2,912 ft asl min to max 15,249 ft asl	2,912		14,842 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° -15.8 ° min to max 22.1 °	20.3		1.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 11:49:56

Enroute Descent

97.8 %

Enroute descent started 4 miles north west of Betten (Canton du Valais, Switzerland). Descent from 14,841 ft asl to 3,471 ft asl, a decrease of 11,370 ft in 5 minutes and covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 146 kn 86 kn min to max 207 kn	190		86 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 28.4 °	28.4		0.7 °
78 %	Average g force 1.00 g -0.27 g min to max 1.76 g	1.12		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -2,593 fpm -8,863 fpm min to max 954 fpm	-79		-1,123 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8,412 ft asl 3,471 ft asl min to max 14,852 ft asl	14,841		3,471 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.5 ° -22.4 ° min to max 4.4 °	1.2		-1.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 12:01:08
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 12:01:39
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 12:02:50

Arrival Final 4

99.05 %

Approaching runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,363 ft agl to 953 ft agl. A decrease of 410 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kn 78 kn min to max 97 kn	87		82 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.0 °
95.27 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.11 g	1.03		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -678 fpm -1,190 fpm min to max -183 fpm	-1,088		-678 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,194 ft agl 953 ft agl min to max 1,363 ft agl	1,363		953 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -1.1 ° min to max 2.8 °	-0.6		2.8 °

Arrival Final 3

99.49 %

Approaching runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 946 ft agl to 625 ft agl. A decrease of 321 ft in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kn 80 kn min to max 91 kn	84		82 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.2 °
97.43 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	2.1		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -506 fpm -930 fpm min to max -102 fpm	-486		-490 fpm
Info	Average altitude 808 ft agl 625 ft agl min to max 946 ft agl	946		625 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.8 °	3.6		2.9 °

Arrival Final 2

97.88 %

Approaching runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 616 ft agl to 334 ft agl. A decrease of 281 ft in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kn 76 kn min to max 92 kn	81		78 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.9 °	-0.2		0.9 °
89.41 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 6.9 °	0.2		4.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.13 g	0.97		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI -440 fpm -797 fpm min to max 427 fpm	-531		-622 fpm
Info	Average altitude 468 ft agl 334 ft agl min to max 616 ft agl	616		334 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 1.4 ° min to max 7.4 °	2.5		4.6 °

Arrival Final 1

71.72 %

Approaching runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 324 ft agl to 20 ft agl. A decrease of 304 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		1.2 °
0 %	Average speed 75 kn 71 kn min to max 86 kn	82		71 kn
68.4 %	Heading variation 1.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.8		1.1 °
90.18 %	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 6.6 °	2.3		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.82 g min to max 1.12 g	0.97		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -474 fpm -903 fpm min to max -113 fpm	-334		-425 fpm
Info	Average altitude 86 ft agl 20 ft agl min to max 324 ft agl	324		20 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 8.8 °	3.8		8.8 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 12:06:11
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 12:06:13
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 12:06:15
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 12:06:16
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 12:06:24

Arrival Landing

87.09 %

Landing on runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield, runway length 587 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 71 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
60.21 %	Threshold speed at 71 kn was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 96 kn
100 %	Target 32 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
75.2 %	Heading variation 0.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.7 °
95.16 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	2.6		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.08 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 67 kn 63 kn min to max 71 kn	71		63 kn
Info	Average VSI -207 fpm -419 fpm min to max -126 fpm	-419		-228 fpm
Info	Average altitude 7 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 13 ft agl	13		-1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 8.6 ° min to max 10.0 °	8.8		9.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

98.05 %

Touchdown distance was good at 191 m. Touchdown speed at 63 kn was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -228 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.6 %	Touchdown VSI was -228 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 191 m Target 348 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 63 kn Target 88 kn
94.34 %	Runway alignment max 4.60 m 4.54 m left	4.60		4.55 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.2		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 1.00 g min to max 1.29 g	1.00		1.10 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 63 kn 63 kn min to max 63 kn	63		63 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 9.2 ° min to max 9.4 °	9.2		9.4 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 12:06:32

Arrival Rollout

94.65 %

Total landing distance 442 m, 75 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.81 %	Landing distance 442 m 75 % of runway.
91.9 %	Runway alignment max 5.27 m 5.27 m left to 0.00 m left	4.54		0.54 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.09 g	1.09		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 66 kn 36 kn min to max 70 kn	70		36 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 9.9 °	9.6		2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 11 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kn 1 kn min to max 33 kn	33		9 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 1.3 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.01 g

Takeoff on runway 28 at LSMM Meiringen Air Base in the Beechcraft Duke

97.51 %

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

91.47 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 644 m using 33.47 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

71.64 %

Liftoff speed was 113 kn - Target 93 kn

Alignment

85.7 %

6.97 m left to 4.03 m 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 28 LSMM Meiringen Air Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.19 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 LSMM Meiringen Air Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.76 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

96.91 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 28 LSMM Meiringen Air Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

84.53 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield in the Beechcraft Duke

Landing Score 87.88 %

Landing Summary

The Beechcraft Duke aircraft successfully landed at Raron Airfield, achieving a score of 87.9%. The final approach to runway 28 was conducted from the east, heading 275.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,363 feet above ground level.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good touchdown distance of 191 meters. The touchdown speed of 63 knots was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the touchdown rate of -228 feet per minute was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have maintained a more gradual descent.

The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.6 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's approach or alignment with the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light headwind of 1 knot at 270°. The crosswind was negligible, with a speed of 0 knots.

The total landing distance of 442 meters was 75% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and was able to bring the aircraft to a stop safely and efficiently.

Overall, the landing was successful, but there were some areas for improvement, such as maintaining a more gradual descent and ensuring a more accurate alignment with the runway centerline.

99.05 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,363 ft agl to 953 ft agl. A decrease of 410 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

95.27 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.49 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 946 ft agl to 625 ft agl. A decrease of 321 ft in 38 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.43 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.88 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 616 ft agl to 334 ft agl. A decrease of 281 ft in 38 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

89.41 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

71.72 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 324 ft agl to 20 ft agl. A decrease of 304 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

68.4 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

0 %

Heading

68.4 %

Bank

90.18 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

87.09 %

Landing

Landing on runway 28 at LSTA Raron Airfield, runway length 587 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 71 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

60.21 %

Threshold speed at 71 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 96 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

75.2 %

Bank