This flight was conducted in an XCub aircraft, taking off from a location 1 mile northwest of Nanwalek, Alaska, United States. The initial climb began at an altitude of 900 ft above sea level and gradually increased to 411 ft asl, resulting in a total ascent of 489 ft over a period of 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft approached Nanwalek Airport for landing, it maintained a steady altitude of 356 ft above ground level for a distance of 1 nautical mile. The final approach to touchdown was characterized by a controlled descent from 45 ft above ground level to 0 ft agl, with a decrease of 45 ft in just 5 seconds.
The touchdown at Nanwalek Airport was successful, with a touchdown speed of 37 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was firm, measuring -352 feet per minute, and the touchdown distance was also deemed good at 127 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were moderate, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 5 knots at 93 degrees.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft underwent a landing rollout at an altitude of 45 ft asl, covering a distance of 18 meters. The entire flight was completed with a total distance of 1 nautical mile, taking 2 minutes to complete, and surprisingly, no fuel was consumed during the flight.
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Enroute climb started 1 mile north west of Nanwalek (Alaska, United States). Climbing from 900 ft asl to 411 ft asl, an increase of 489 ft in 1 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 70 kn 53 kn min to max 81 kn |
77 | 54 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.5 ° |
0.0 | 0.5 ° | |
| 92.57 % |
Average g force 0.94 g 0.24 g min to max 1.32 g |
0.24 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -439 fpm -853 fpm min to max 325 fpm |
0 | -664 fpm | |
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Average altitude 718 ft asl 411 ft asl min to max 908 ft asl |
900 | 411 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -3.7 ° min to max 5.3 ° |
0.0 | -0.2 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 23:53:25 |
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Engine 1 Started at 23:53:25 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 23:53:25 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 23:53:25 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 23:53:25 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 23:53:25 |
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Landing Gear Down at 23:53:55 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 23:54:06 |
Approaching landing ground Nanwalek Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 356 ft agl to 50 ft agl. A decrease of 306 ft in 31 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Approach angle 6.3 ° 6.0 ° min to max 6.6 ° Target 3.0 ° |
6.0 | 6.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 46 kn 42 kn min to max 54 kn |
53 | 42 kn | |
| 83.2 % |
Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.9 | 0.0 ° | |
| 92.79 % |
Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.9 ° |
0.2 | 1.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.02 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -542 fpm -731 fpm min to max -449 fpm |
-643 | -497 fpm | |
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Average altitude 134 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 356 ft agl |
356 | 50 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 4.1 ° |
0.1 | 4.1 ° | |
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Stall Warning Activated at 23:55:04 |
Approaching touchdown Nanwalek Airport. Descent from 45 ft agl to 0 ft agl. A decrease of 45 ft in 5 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 67.33 % |
Threshold speed at 42 kn was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 56 kn |
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| 86.17 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.0 | -0.4 ° | |
| 92.7 % |
Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.0 ° |
1.5 | 5.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.01 | 1.04 g | |
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Average speed 40 kn 37 kn min to max 42 kn |
42 | 37 kn | |
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Average VSI -491 fpm -544 fpm min to max -352 fpm |
-496 | -352 fpm | |
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Average altitude 23 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl |
45 | 4 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 3.5 ° min to max 9.8 ° |
4.2 | 9.8 ° |
Touchdown Nanwalek Airport. Touchdown speed at 37 kn was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -352 fpm. Touchdown distance was good at 127 m. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 5 kn at 93 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 4 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 91.32 % |
Touchdown VSI was -352 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 37 kn Target 50 kn |
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| 68.68 % |
Alignment max 11.64 m 11.44 m right |
-11.02 | -11.64 m | |
| 55.98 % |
Average bank angle 3.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
5.0 | 5.6 ° | |
| 92.29 % |
Average g force 1.41 g 1.04 g min to max 1.77 g |
1.04 | 1.16 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 35 kn 34 kn min to max 37 kn |
37 | 34 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 2.2 ° min to max 10.0 ° |
9.8 | 2.2 ° | |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 23:55:09 |
Landing rollout Nanwalek Airport. Altitude45 ft asl. Distance was 18 m.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 66.42 % |
Alignment max 12.26 m 0.00 m left to 12.26 m right |
-11.65 | -12.26 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.10 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 35 kn 30 kn min to max 39 kn |
39 | 30 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.8 ° |
1.4 | 1.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 4.0 ° 2.4 ° min to max 5.9 ° |
5.6 | 5.9 ° |
Exiting rollout Nanwalek Airport, Average speed was 6 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 16 kn 0 kn min to max 30 kn |
30 | 13 kn | |
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Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -4.1 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
1.8 | -0.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 5.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.8 ° |
6.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 0.98 g 0.93 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.01 | 1.00 g |
The XCub aircraft successfully landed at Nanwalek Airport, achieving a score of 84.6%. The final approach to landing was conducted from 1 nautical mile to 1 nautical mile at an altitude of 356 feet above ground level (agl). As the aircraft approached the touchdown point, it descended from 45 feet agl to 0 feet agl, demonstrating a controlled and precise descent.
The touchdown was executed at a speed of 37 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was firm at -352 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled and stable landing. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 127 meters. These factors collectively contributed to a successful landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 5 knots at 93 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was also 4 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft's performance and the pilot's skills ensured a safe and controlled landing.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft underwent a landing rollout at Nanwalek Airport. At an altitude of 45 feet above sea level (asl), the aircraft came to a stop after traveling a distance of 18 meters. This indicates a relatively short landing rollout, which is a desirable outcome in terms of safety and efficiency. Overall, the XCub aircraft's landing at Nanwalek Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and the aircraft performing well in the given conditions.
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