Return to field — FLANKER2

KVPS · 12

2026-08-27 21:49 UTC· KVPS → KVPS· TOP ACES CORP· F16

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FLANKER2 (TOP Aces) had departed KVPS on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (KVPS) on runway 12 at 21:49 UTC. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12
  • 26975 ft AGL at event
  • 543 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KVPS 071555Z 18006KT 10SM SCT021 30/24 A2998 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG ESTMD $

Flight context

  • FLANKER2
  • TOP Aces
  • F16
  • KVPS → KVPS
  • 2026-08-27 21:49 UTC
  • KVPS runway 12

All events on this flight

Return to field 21:49:31 UTC · KVPS runway 12 · 26,975 ft AGL · 543 kt GS
Unstable approach 22:43:32 UTC · KVPS runway 12 · 1,178 ft AGL · 199 kt GS
Unstable approach 22:43:32 UTC · KVPS runway 12 · 1,178 ft AGL · 199 kt GS

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