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LSGK
Saanen, Switzerland
Runway 08
Elevation3,304 ft asl
Weight970 kg
Fuel136 kg

Flight Score

96.14 %
LSTS
Sankt Stephan, Switzerland
Runway 14
Elevation3,304 ft asl
Weight968 kg
Fuel133 kg
29 Nov 2024 0:10 7 nm Cessna Skyhawk 3 kg
Departure Score
98.67 %
Enroute Score
100.00 %
Arrival Score
89.74 %

What went well

Touched down at -284 fpm — a soft arrival
Touchdown 16 m in — inside the full-score zone
Threshold crossed at 2 ft and 65 kt — both inside band

What held you back

Arrival Rollout — Landing distance 798 m at 52 %, −1.87 points
Arrival Touchdown — Speed at touchdown 65 kn at 64 %, g force 0.76 to 2.29 g at 77 %, −0.82 points
Arrival Final 1 — Heading variation -0.3 ° at 74 %, Approach angle 1.5 ° at 88 %, −0.64 points

Top opportunity

Improve the rollout

Arrival Rollout

Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.

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Start to finish · 11 stages, 9 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 08 at LSGK Saanen Airfield, Average speed was 5 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 5 kn0 kn min to max 9 kn 0 6 kn
Info Average pitch angle 1.8 °0.5 ° min to max 2.6 ° 2.4 1.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.0 0.1 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g1.00 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g

Events

Info Battery Master On 3 ft agl
Info Engine 1 Started 3 ft agl
Info Navigation Lights Switched On 3 ft agl
Info Beacon Lights Switched On 3 ft agl
Info Strobe Lights Switched On 3 ft agl
Info Landing Gear Down 3 ft agl
Info Parking Brake On 3 ft agl
Info Strobe Lights Switched Off 3 ft agl
Info Pitot Heat Switched On 3 ft agl
Info Parking Brake Off 3 ft agl
Departure Roll 98.69Departure roll runway 08 at LSGK Saanen Airfield. Takeoff distance 459 m 59 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 56 kn. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 0 kn at 308 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 459 m59 % of runway
100 % Liftoff speed was 56 knTarget 62 kn
100 % Runway alignment max 2.87 m0.00 m left to 2.87 m right -0.59 -0.59 m
87 % Average g force 0.99 g0.79 g min to max 1.96 g 1.00 0.96 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 4.7 °1.5 ° min to max 6.4 ° 1.8 6.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.0 °0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 0.0 °

Events

Info Strobe Lights Switched On 3 ft agl
Info Landing Lights Switched On 3 ft agl
Info Flaps Position 1 3 ft agl
Departure Climb 1 100.00Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 08 LSGK Saanen Airfield.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.0 °-0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 -0.1 °
100 % Average speed 61 kn56 kn min to max 64 kn 56 62 kn
100 % Average bank angle 0.0 °0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 0.0 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.96 g min to max 1.09 g 0.96 1.02 g
Info Average VSI 654 ft/m354 ft/m min to max 873 ft/m 354 873 ft/m
Info Average altitude 16 ft agl1 ft agl min to max 59 ft agl 1 59 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 7.7 °5.4 ° min to max 12.8 ° 6.1 12.8 °
Departure Climb 2 97.33Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 08 LSGK Saanen Airfield.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.2 °-1.8 ° min to max -0.1 ° -0.1 -1.8 °
100 % Average speed 60 kn56 kn min to max 62 kn 62 61 kn
89 % Average bank angle 0.8 °0.0 ° min to max 6.1 ° 0.0 6.1 °
100 % Average g force 0.98 g0.90 g min to max 1.05 g 1.02 0.98 g
Info Average VSI 801 ft/m208 ft/m min to max 970 ft/m 878 550 ft/m
Info Average altitude 163 ft agl60 ft agl min to max 451 ft agl 60 451 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 12.8 °8.4 ° min to max 13.9 ° 12.8 10.9 °

Events

Fail Bounce during liftoff 101 ft agl · 61 kt
Info Flaps Fully Retracted 126 ft agl · 59 kt
Enroute Climb 100.00Enroute climb started overhead Saanen (Canton de Berne, Switzerland). Climbing from 3,763 ft asl to 4,968 ft asl, an increase of 1,205 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 62 kn57 kn min to max 64 kn 61 64 kn
100 % Average bank angle 1.7 °0.0 ° min to max 5.9 ° 5.9 3.6 °
100 % Average g force 0.98 g0.94 g min to max 1.01 g 0.98 0.99 g
Info Average VSI 635 ft/m390 ft/m min to max 856 ft/m 542 623 ft/m
Info Average altitude 4,364 ft asl3,763 ft asl min to max 4,968 ft asl 3,763 4,968 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 11.2 °10.1 ° min to max 14.3 ° 10.8 10.6 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Enroute Descent 100.00Enroute descent started 2 miles north east of Saanen (Canton de Berne, Switzerland). Descent from 4,978 ft asl to 3,593 ft asl, a decrease of 1,385 ft in 3 minutes and covering 4 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 101 kn64 kn min to max 145 kn 64 72 kn
100 % Average bank angle 9.2 °0.3 ° min to max 29.4 ° 3.7 2.6 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.90 g min to max 1.27 g 0.99 1.02 g
Info Average VSI -425 ft/m-3,549 ft/m min to max 801 ft/m 628 -704 ft/m
Info Average altitude 4,643 ft asl3,593 ft asl min to max 5,427 ft asl 4,978 3,593 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle -0.3 °-14.0 ° min to max 10.8 ° 10.7 -2.7 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 622 ft agl · 110 kt
Arrival Final 1 92.31Approaching runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 278 ft agl to 6 ft agl. A decrease of 272 ft in 22 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
88 % Approach angle 1.5 °0.4 ° min to max 4.1 °Target 3.0 ° 4.1 0.4 °
100 % Average speed 71 kn66 kn min to max 73 kn 72 66 kn
74 % Heading variation -0.3 °-1.2 ° min to max -0.2 ° -1.2 -0.2 °
100 % Average bank angle 1.3 °0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° 1.8 1.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.97 g min to max 1.06 g 0.98 1.01 g
Info Average VSI -603 ft/m-910 ft/m min to max -296 ft/m -689 -296 ft/m
Info Average altitude 53 ft agl6 ft agl min to max 278 ft agl 278 6 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -1.5 °-4.6 ° min to max 1.3 ° -2.8 1.2 °
00.250.50.751050100150200250Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-50-38-25-13013253850Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 98.88Landing on runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield, runway length 917 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 66 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was good at 66 kn. Target 63 kn
100 % Target 50 ft agl
96 % Landing and flare profile
100 % Heading variation -0.2 °-0.2 ° min to max -0.2 ° -0.2 -0.2 °
100 % Average bank angle 1.4 °1.4 ° min to max 1.4 ° 1.4 1.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.01 g 1.01 0.99 g
Info Average speed 66 kn65 kn min to max 66 kn 66 65 kn
Info Average VSI -288 ft/m-293 ft/m min to max -284 ft/m -293 -284 ft/m
Info Average altitude 1 ft agl0 ft agl min to max 2 ft agl 2 0 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 1.1 °1.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° 1.2 1.0 °
04.969.9215202501123344657Runway Distance mLanding Height ft04.969.92152025-20-16-12-8-4048121620Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 90.19Touchdown distance was good at 13 m. Touchdown speed at 65 kn was too fast. Touchdown rate was fair at -284 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 0 kn at 358 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
94 % Touchdown VSI was -284 ft/m.
100 % Touchdown distance was 13 mTarget 457 m
64 % Speed at touchdown 65 knTarget 53 kn
100 % Runway alignment max 2.86 m2.57 m right -2.86 -2.28 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.7 °0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° 1.4 0.6 °
77 % Average g force 1.18 g0.76 g min to max 2.29 g 0.99 1.04 g
100 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 65 kn64 kn min to max 65 kn 65 64 kn
Info Average pitch angle 1.7 °1.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° 1.0 3.0 °
Arrival Rollout 77.57Total landing distance 798 m, 87 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
52 % Landing distance 798 m87 % of runway.
100 % Runway alignment max 2.75 m0.00 m left to 2.75 m right -2.25 -0.68 m
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.99 g min to max 1.03 g 1.03 1.00 g
Info Average speed 57 kn34 kn min to max 67 kn 67 34 kn
Info Average pitch angle 2.8 °2.1 ° min to max 3.5 ° 3.2 2.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.0 °0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.5 0.0 °
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 14 kn
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 14 kn5 kn min to max 34 kn 34 5 kn
Info Average pitch angle 1.8 °1.2 ° min to max 2.1 ° 2.1 1.7 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° 0.0 0.0 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g1.00 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 1.00 g

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll459 m · 59 %
100.00Liftoff speed55 kt
100.00Runway alignment2.87 m R
OkBounce on takeoffNone
100.00Rate of climb654 fpm

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height2 ft
100.00Threshold speed65 kt
100.00Centreline offset0.06 m R

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.

Five checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

Touchdown on LSTS 14

Past threshold100.00
16m
Centreline100.00
2.28m R
Speed64.49
65kt
Touchdown rate93.67
-284fpm
Impact77.43
2.29G
BouncesOk
None

Side view — the last 917 m of the approach.

2 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 2 ft, down at 16 m

Plan view — the full 917 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

500 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 16 m past threshold CLEARED

The 16 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 778 m of 917 m · 85 %
Rollout distance61.46
763m85 % used
Rollout alignment100.00
2.75m R

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Flight narrative

The flight in the Cessna Skyhawk started with a departure roll on runway 08 at LSGK Saanen Airfield. The takeoff distance was 459 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 56 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 9°C with a wind speed of 0 knots coming from 308°, resulting in no crosswind or headwind conditions.

The enroute climb began overhead Saanen in the Canton de Berne region of Switzerland. The aircraft climbed from 3,763 feet above sea level to 4,968 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,205 feet in 2 minutes while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.

The enroute descent started 2 miles northeast of Saanen, with the aircraft descending from 4,978 feet asl to 3,593 feet asl, a decrease of 1,385 feet in 3 minutes while covering 4 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield was made from the northwest, with a heading of 133.0° at 0 nautical miles and an altitude of 278 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield was smooth, with a runway length of 917 meters. The threshold height and speed were good at 66 knots.

The touchdown distance was 13 meters, which was considered good, but the touchdown speed of 65 knots was slightly fast. The touchdown rate was fair at -284 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather at the time of landing was 9°C with a wind speed of 0 knots coming from 358°, resulting in no crosswind or headwind conditions.

The total landing distance was 798 meters, accounting for 87% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment after landing was perfect. The total flight distance covered was 7 nautical miles, with the flight taking 10 minutes and using 3 kilograms of fuel.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 08 at LSGK Saanen Airfield in the Cessna Skyhawk
98.67 %
98.69 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 08 at LSGK Saanen Airfield. Takeoff distance 459 m 59 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 56 kn. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 0 kn at 308 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.
Takeoff Distance
61.77 %
Roll distance of 459 m using 59.14 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
100 %
Liftoff speed was 56 kn - Target 62 kn
Alignment
100 %
0.00 m left to 2.87 m right
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
86.86 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
60 30 0
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
7 4 1
0250500750-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
100 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 08 LSGK Saanen Airfield.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
70 60 50
Bank °
100 %
1 0.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
13 9 5
Climb Rate fpm
Info
900 400 -100
97.33 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 08 LSGK Saanen Airfield.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
70 60 50
Bank °
89.32 %
7 3.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
14 11 8
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,000 550 100
025050075000.61.21.82.43 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.050.10.150.20.250100200300400 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.050.10.150.20.25-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield in the Cessna Skyhawk
Landing Score 89.74 %
Landing Summary

Firstly, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 89.7%! This is a commendable achievement and reflects a high level of skill and proficiency in handling the aircraft during the landing process.

Let's start by examining the Approach Phase. It is noted that the descent path was above the glideslope limit, indicating the need for better altitude management during the approach. Additionally, poor heading alignment suggests the need for improved alignment with the runway centerline. However, it is encouraging to see that the threshold speed was good at 66 knots, which indicates that the aircraft was at an appropriate speed upon reaching the runway threshold.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the threshold height was good, indicating a well-controlled descent towards the runway. The mention of a great landing flare suggests a smooth and controlled touchdown, which is essential for a safe and successful landing.

In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was fair at -284 ft/min, indicating a slightly harder landing than ideal. It is important to strive for a smoother touchdown to enhance passenger comfort and aircraft safety. The touchdown speed of 65 knots was a bit fast, and it may be beneficial to aim for a slightly slower touchdown speed in future landings. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 13 meters, which shows good control over the aircraft during the landing roll. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating accurate alignment with the runway centerline.

Overall, while there are areas for improvement identified in the analysis, it is important to acknowledge the strengths and accomplishments in achieving a high landing score. By focusing on refining altitude management, heading alignment, touchdown smoothness, and speed control, even greater success can be achieved in future landings. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for excellence in aircraft operations.

92.31 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 278 ft agl to 6 ft agl. A decrease of 272 ft in 22 seconds.
Glideslope
87.56 %
Poor descent path above glideslope limit
Heading
74 %
Good heading alignment
Glideslope °
87.56 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
73 66 60
Alignment
74 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-296 -648 -1,000
00.250.50.751050100150200250 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-50-38-25-13013253850 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
98.88 %
Landing
Landing on runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield, runway length 917 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 66 kn.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was good at 66 kt. Target 63 kt
Flare
95.53 %
Great landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
2 1.5 1
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
66 63 60
Pitch °
Info
2 1.5 1
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-284 -292 -300
04.969.9215202501123344657 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
04.969.92152025-20-16-12-8-4048121620 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
90.19 %
Touchdown
Touchdown distance was good at 13 m. Touchdown speed at 65 kn was too fast. Touchdown rate was fair at -284 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 0 kn at 358 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 0 kn.
Touchdown
93.67 %
Touchdown rate was fair at -284 fpm.
Speed
64.49 %
Touchdown speed at 65 kt was too fast. Target below 53 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 13 m.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was very good.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.7 °
G
77.43 %
G 1.18 g
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
77.57 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 798 m, 87 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
Distance
51.88 %
Landing distance 798 m using 87.03 % of runway
Alignment
100 %
Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
64 47 30
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
4 3 2
0200400600 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
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