LSZR to LSZR Flight Report - DA40-NG

Flight from LSZR to LSZR

Wednesday, 03 December 2025 22:56

Minutes 4

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

DA40-NG

Departure

Runway 10 at LSZR

Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport

St. Gallen, Kanton St. Gallen, Switzerland

Altitude

1,306 ft asl

Weight

1,142 kg

Fuel

89 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

-2 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 10 at LSZR

Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport

St. Gallen Kanton St. Gallen, Switzerland

1,306 ft asl

Altitude

1,141 kg

Weight

88 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.42%

Pattern Score 94.65%

Departure Score 96.67%

Arrival Score 97.94%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, a DA40-NG aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 285 meters, which accounted for 22% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 66 knots, a smooth and controlled start to the flight.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, the weather conditions were noted to be calm, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind, which would have a minimal impact on the flight.

The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft around the airport in a clockwise direction. The entry into the pattern was swift, with the aircraft covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 17 seconds. The subsequent crosswind leg was also completed efficiently, with the aircraft covering the same distance in 27 seconds.

As the aircraft continued its pattern, it entered the downwind turn, a critical phase of the flight where the pilot must carefully control the aircraft's descent and alignment with the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was a precise 59.3 degrees.

The downwind leg itself was a steady and controlled phase of the flight, with the aircraft maintaining a steady speed and altitude. The distance covered during this leg was 2 nautical miles, and the time taken was 63 seconds.

The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, a critical phase of the flight where the aircraft must be aligned with the runway for a smooth and controlled landing. The distance covered during this turn was 1 nautical mile, and the angle to the runway was a precise 50.6 degrees.

The base leg itself was a short and controlled phase of the flight, with the aircraft maintaining a steady speed and altitude. The distance covered during this leg was less than 1 nautical mile, and the time taken was 23 seconds.

The final turn was a swift and controlled phase of the flight, with the aircraft aligning itself with the runway for a smooth and controlled landing. The distance covered during this turn was less than 1 nautical mile, and the time taken was 19 seconds.

The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 10, descending from an altitude of 165 feet above ground level (agl) and heading 97.0 degrees. The landing was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 57 knots and a distance of 43 meters.

The touchdown speed was slightly below the target speed, but the touchdown distance was good, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions remained calm, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.

In total, the flight covered a distance of 6 nautical miles, taking 4 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight, a testament to the efficiency of the DA40-NG aircraft.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, Average speed was 24 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 27 kt 0 kt min to max 39 kt	0		39 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.0		2.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.60 g	1.60		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 22:56:40
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:56:40
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:56:40
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:56:40
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:56:40
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:56:40
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:56:40
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:56:40
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:56:40
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:56:42
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:56:42
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:56:49

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport. Takeoff distance 285 m 22 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 66 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 285 m 22 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 66 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.05 m 0.37 m left to 1.69 m right	0.37		-1.68 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.7 ° min to max 4.1 °	2.5		4.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.1 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 66 kt min to max 70 kt	66		70 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.04 g min to max 1.08 g	1.04		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 576 fpm 358 fpm min to max 783 fpm	358		783 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	1		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 4.2 ° min to max 10.1 °	4.2		10.1 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:57:58

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 69 kt min to max 73 kt	70		71 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.4		4.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 843 fpm 659 fpm min to max 941 fpm	790		770 fpm
Info	Average altitude 155 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 508 ft agl	49		508 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.2 ° 9.6 ° min to max 12.8 °	10.2		10.3 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 10 LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 71 kt min to max 74 kt	71		74 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.3 ° 7.6 ° min to max 16.5 °	7.6		15.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 638 fpm 563 fpm min to max 750 fpm	750		620 fpm
Info	Average altitude 622 ft agl 526 ft agl min to max 714 ft agl	526		714 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 8.7 ° min to max 10.3 °	10.2		8.7 °

Pattern Crosswind

97.49 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 10 LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.43 %	Heading 5.8 ° -11.9 ° min to max 19.6 °	19.6		-11.9 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 74 kt min to max 78 kt	74		78 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 644 fpm 244 fpm min to max 928 fpm	588		244 fpm
Info	Average altitude 875 ft agl 724 ft agl min to max 1,026 ft agl	724		1,026 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.2 °	14.3		15.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 8.1 ° 4.4 ° min to max 10.1 °	8.4		4.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

88.85 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 59.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
62.82 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 59.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 79 kt min to max 88 kt	79		88 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.6 ° 6.3 ° min to max 18.0 °	15.5		6.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	0.96		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 195 fpm -48 fpm min to max 444 fpm	140		444 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,046 ft agl 1,026 ft agl min to max 1,096 ft agl	1,028		1,096 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 2.9 ° min to max 5.2 °	3.5		5.2 °

Pattern Downwind

92.9 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 63 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.0 ° -19.5 ° min to max 9.7 °	3.8		-19.5 °
76.34 %	Average altitude 1,155 ft agl 1,042 ft agl min to max 1,215 ft agl	1,104		1,042 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 88 kt min to max 95 kt	88		90 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.17 g	0.99		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -43 fpm -663 fpm min to max 597 fpm	448		-524 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 13.4 °	2.6		12.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -4.4 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		-3.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:00:01

Pattern Base Leg Turn

99.3 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 50.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.67 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 50.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 86 kt min to max 90 kt	90		86 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 5.6 ° min to max 14.2 °	12.3		5.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -489 fpm -611 fpm min to max -370 fpm	-486		-407 fpm
Info	Average altitude 918 ft agl 798 ft agl min to max 1,034 ft agl	1,034		798 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -3.8 ° min to max -2.2 °	-3.2		-2.2 °

Pattern Base Leg

84.03 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
64.5 %	Heading -10.3 ° -29.2 ° min to max -2.7 °	-2.7		-29.2 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 75 kt min to max 86 kt	86		77 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.93 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.06 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 670 ft agl 451 ft agl min to max 793 ft agl	793		451 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.4 ° 2.1 ° min to max 18.9 °	4.0		18.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle -6.4 ° -10.0 ° min to max -1.7 °	-2.1		-7.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:01:18

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 67 kt min to max 76 kt	76		67 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 23.0 °	20.4		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.98 g min to max 1.10 g	1.07		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -845 fpm -1,180 fpm min to max -560 fpm	-1,180		-563 fpm
Info	Average altitude 284 ft agl 174 ft agl min to max 431 ft agl	431		174 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.3 ° -6.7 ° min to max -1.9 °	-6.7		-1.9 °

Arrival Final 1

99.84 %

Approaching runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 165 ft agl to 6 ft agl. A decrease of 160 ft in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 60 kt min to max 68 kt	67		60 kt
99.2 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.5 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.5		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -530 fpm -656 fpm min to max -195 fpm	-552		-195 fpm
Info	Average altitude 45 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 165 ft agl	165		6 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -3.2 ° min to max 5.4 °	-2.1		5.4 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, runway length 1,322 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 60 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 60 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 58 kt 57 kt min to max 60 kt	60		57 kt
Info	Average VSI -136 fpm -188 fpm min to max -103 fpm	-188		-103 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 3 ft agl	3		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 5.4 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.4		5.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

93.98 %

Touchdown distance was good at 43 m. Touchdown speed at 57 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -103 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.91 %	Touchdown VSI was -103 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 43 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 57 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.08 m 1.85 m left	2.06		1.51 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.17 g	1.00		1.01 g
60 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 55 kt 54 kt min to max 57 kt	57		54 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.3 ° min to max 6.9 °	5.8		6.8 °

Takeoff on runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport in the DA40-NG

96.67 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 285 m using 21.56 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 66 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.37 m left to 1.69 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 10 LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport in the DA40-NG

Landing Score 97.94 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-NG aircraft successfully landed at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, achieving a high score of 97.9%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 97.0° at an altitude of 165 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing smoothly on runway 10.

The runway length at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport is 1,322 meters, providing a sufficient distance for the DA40-NG to touch down safely. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 60 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement.

The touchdown distance of 43 meters was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down effectively and maintain control during the landing. The touchdown speed of 57 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating that the pilot was able to manage the aircraft's speed during the final stages of the approach. The touchdown rate of -103 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of touching down on the runway without any harsh deceleration.

The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway as it touched down. This is an important aspect of safe landing, as it helps to prevent the aircraft from veering off the runway or experiencing uneven wear on the landing gear.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 2 knots, which may have contributed to the smooth touchdown and good runway alignment. Overall, the DA40-NG aircraft demonstrated excellent handling and control during the landing, achieving a high score and showcasing the pilot's skill and expertise.

99.84 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 165 ft agl to 6 ft agl. A decrease of 160 ft in 16 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

99.2 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

99.2 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 10 at LSZR Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, runway length 1,322 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 60 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 60 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank