EGLL to EGLL Flight Report - NXCub

Flight from EGLL to EGLL

Sunday, 13 October 2024 14:56

Minutes 15

13 nm

Fuel 7 kg

NXCub

Departure

Runway 27R at EGLL

Heathrow

London, Greater London, England

Altitude

75 ft asl

Weight

772 kg

Fuel

67 kg

Temperature

10 °C

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

3.2 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

4 kt

Arrival

Runway 27L at EGLL

Heathrow

London Greater London, England

75 ft asl

Altitude

765 kg

Weight

59 kg

Fuel

11 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

12.1 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 90.77%

Departure Score 93.07%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 79.25%

The flight in the NXCub began with a short taxi from the parking area to runway 27R at EGLL Heathrow, covering less than 1 nm in less than 1 minute. The departure roll on the runway was 468 m, which was 13% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 76 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 10 °C with a wind of 4 kn at 3°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 0 kn.

The enroute climb started overhead Harmondsworth in Greater London, England, with the aircraft climbing from 840 ft asl to 1,568 ft asl, an increase of 728 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm. The enroute level cruise began 1 mile northeast of Iver in Buckinghamshire, England, lasting 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

The landing took place on runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow, which has a length of 3,345 m. The height at the threshold was 65 ft agl, and the speed at the threshold was 83 kn. The touchdown occurred 664 m from the threshold with a touchdown speed of 52 kn and a VSI of -69 ft/m. The local weather during landing was 11 °C with a wind of 4 kn at 12°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a tailwind of 1 kn. The total landing distance was 1,201 m, which was 36% of the runway length.

Overall, the total flight distance was 13 nm, taking 19 minutes to complete. The flight consumed 7 kg of fuel.

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Flight Stages EGLL to EGLL

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 14:56:33
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 14:56:33
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:56:33
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 14:56:33
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:56:33
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:56:33
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 14:56:38
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:56:38
0 %	Taxi Lights at 14:56:02

Departure Roll

82.68 %

Departure roll runway 27R at EGLL Heathrow. Takeoff distance 468 m 13 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 76 kn. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 4 kn at 3 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 468 m 13 % of runway
41.09 %	Liftoff speed was 76 kn Target 56 kn
97.3 %	Runway alignment max 5.66 m 1.87 m left to 3.79 m right	-0.38		-3.79 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.8 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.4		2.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	0.2		2.7 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:56:53
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:56:42

Departure Climb 1

99.16 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27R EGLL Heathrow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 76 kn min to max 106 kn	76		106 kn
96.63 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.3 °	2.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.13 g	1.06		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 206 ft/m -7 ft/m min to max 368 ft/m	314		307 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 29 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl	1		52 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.0		1.8 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:57:17

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27R EGLL Heathrow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 115 kn 107 kn min to max 123 kn	107		119 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 574 ft/m 310 ft/m min to max 1,753 ft/m	310		1,753 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 93 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 387 ft agl	52		387 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.8 ° min to max 7.9 °	1.8		7.9 °

Departure Climb 3

93.5 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 27R EGLL Heathrow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° -0.1 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.1		1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 117 kn 115 kn min to max 120 kn	118		120 kn
67.5 %	Average bank angle 8.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 14.4 °	0.7		13.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.00 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,362 ft/m 912 ft/m min to max 1,740 ft/m	1,740		912 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 600 ft agl 416 ft agl min to max 745 ft agl	416		745 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 3.3 ° min to max 8.2 °	8.0		3.3 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Harmondsworth (Greater London, England). Climbing from 840 ft asl to 1,568 ft asl, an increase of 728 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 122 kn 118 kn min to max 129 kn	121		123 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 18.2 °	13.0		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.14 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 458 ft/m -51 ft/m min to max 1,273 ft/m	885		294 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,409 ft asl 840 ft asl min to max 1,568 ft asl	840		1,568 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -1.0 ° min to max 5.9 °	3.4		1.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north east of Iver (Buckinghamshire, England) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,641 ft asl 1,568 ft asl min to max 1,713 ft asl	1,568		1,713 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 122 kn 116 kn min to max 126 kn	123		118 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 6.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 24.4 °	2.4		2.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.17 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.5 ° min to max 2.9 °	1.2		-0.9 °

Arrival

75.84 %

Arrival started 1 mile north east of Iver (Buckinghamshire, England).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 116 kn 109 kn min to max 122 kn	119		111 kn
42.89 %	Average bank angle 3.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 42.3 °	0.8		1.2 °
93.43 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.82 g min to max 1.73 g	1.04		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 20 ft/m -664 ft/m min to max 669 ft/m	98		-628 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,801 ft asl 1,615 ft asl min to max 1,997 ft asl	1,715		1,877 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -4.4 ° min to max 3.8 °	-0.9		-3.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 14:56:02
Info	Engine 1 Started at 14:56:02
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 14:56:02
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:56:02
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:56:02

Arrival Final 4

69.36 %

Approaching runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,792 ft agl to 1,348 ft agl. A decrease of 444 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 6.9 ° 6.4 ° min to max 7.2 ° Target 3.0 °	6.4		7.2 °
100 %	Average speed 101 kn 92 kn min to max 111 kn	111		93 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.4		-0.3 °
96.81 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	1.5		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.06 g	1.04		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -872 ft/m -1,068 ft/m min to max -581 ft/m	-632		-1,061 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,579 ft agl 1,348 ft agl min to max 1,792 ft agl	1,792		1,348 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.3 ° -6.8 ° min to max -3.6 °	-3.8		-6.8 °

Arrival Final 3

77.22 %

Approaching runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,328 ft agl to 912 ft agl. A decrease of 417 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
24.06 %	Approach angle 7.2 ° 7.0 ° min to max 7.3 ° Target 3.0 °	7.2		7.0 °
100 %	Average speed 90 kn 89 kn min to max 92 kn	92		91 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.3		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.9		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.93 g min to max 1.03 g	0.96		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -1,296 ft/m -1,656 ft/m min to max -1,135 ft/m	-1,135		-1,656 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,124 ft agl 912 ft agl min to max 1,328 ft agl	1,328		912 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.1 ° -8.9 ° min to max -5.9 °	-5.9		-8.9 °

Arrival Final 2

76.75 %

Approaching runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 884 ft agl to 450 ft agl. A decrease of 433 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
26.03 %	Approach angle 6.5 ° 6.2 ° min to max 7.0 ° Target 3.0 °	7.0		6.2 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kn 91 kn min to max 94 kn	92		91 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
94.7 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	0.1		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -1,374 ft/m -1,670 ft/m min to max -1,159 ft/m	-1,670		-1,236 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 638 ft agl 450 ft agl min to max 884 ft agl	884		450 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.3 ° -8.9 ° min to max -6.0 °	-8.9		-7.9 °

Arrival Final 1

86.93 %

Approaching runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 428 ft agl to 71 ft agl. A decrease of 357 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
35.95 %	Approach angle 4.3 ° 3.9 ° min to max 6.1 ° Target 3.0 °	6.1		4.0 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kn 83 kn min to max 91 kn	91		83 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.1		0.1 °
98.68 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 °	1.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.95 g min to max 1.08 g	0.95		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -873 ft/m -1,336 ft/m min to max -562 ft/m	-1,280		-562 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 139 ft agl 71 ft agl min to max 428 ft agl	428		71 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -7.7 ° min to max -1.4 °	-7.7		-1.4 °

Arrival Landing

52.57 %

Landing on runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow, runway length 3,345 m. Threshold height at 65 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 83 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
32.27 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 83 kn. Target 60 kn
78.4 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
99 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.10 g	1.02		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 68 kn 52 kn min to max 83 kn	83		52 kn
Info	Average VSI -240 ft/m -555 ft/m min to max -35 ft/m	-555		-68 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 65 ft agl	65		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -2.0 ° min to max 4.6 °	-1.4		3.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 15:12:58

Arrival Touchdown

96.2 %

Touchdown point was 226 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 52 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -68 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.8 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 11 °C. Wind 4 kn at 12 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -68 ft/m.
77.4 %	Touchdown distance was 664 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kn Target 50 kn
97.3 %	Runway alignment max 3.79 m 3.68 m left	3.79		3.49 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.8 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.8		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.12 g	0.95		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 52 kn 51 kn min to max 52 kn	52		51 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.1		3.7 °

Arrival Rollout

95.76 %

Total landing distance 1,201 m, 36 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,201 m 36 % of runway.
90.57 %	Runway alignment max 9.09 m 3.46 m left to 5.64 m right	3.46		-0.96 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 53 kn 37 kn min to max 59 kn	59		37 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.8		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.6 °	2.3		1.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 8 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kn 13 kn min to max 27 kn	27		13 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 27R at EGLL Heathrow in the NXCub

93.07 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

82.68 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 27R at EGLL Heathrow. Takeoff distance 468 m 13 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 76 kn. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 4 kn at 3 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 0 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 468 m using 13.04 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

41.09 %

Liftoff speed was 76 kn - Target 56 kn

Alignment

97.3 %

1.87 m left to 3.79 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.16 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27R EGLL Heathrow.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

96.63 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27R EGLL Heathrow.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

93.5 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 27R EGLL Heathrow.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

67.5 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow in the NXCub

Landing Score 82.86 %

Landing Summary

Firstly, congratulations on achieving an overall landing score of 82.9%! While there were some areas that can be improved upon, it's important to recognize and celebrate the positive aspects of your landing as well.

Let's break down the different phases of the landing and provide some analysis on each.

In the Approach Phase, it's noted that there was a poor descent path above the glideslope limit and the speed was excessively high. These factors likely contributed to the challenges faced in the subsequent landing phases. It's crucial to maintain proper descent profiles and airspeed control to set yourself up for a successful landing.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height was above target and there was a very poor landing flare. This indicates that there may have been issues with timing and technique during the final approach and touchdown. Working on your flare technique and ensuring proper threshold height management can lead to smoother landings in the future.

In the Touchdown Phase, it's encouraging to see that the touchdown rate was excellent and the speed was a little above target. However, the touchdown point being 226m beyond the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 3.8m from the centerline are areas where improvement can be made. Focus on aiming for the correct touchdown zone and ensuring alignment with the runway centerline during touchdown.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 5.6m from the centerline. This indicates some issues with maintaining proper alignment during the rollout phase. Practicing runway tracking and alignment techniques can help improve this aspect of your landings.

Overall, it's clear that there are areas for improvement in each phase of the landing process. However, with dedication to practice and attention to detail, you can continue to refine your skills and achieve even better landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your flying abilities.

69.36 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,792 ft agl to 1,348 ft agl. A decrease of 444 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.81 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

77.22 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,328 ft agl to 912 ft agl. A decrease of 417 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

24.06 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

24.06 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

76.75 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 884 ft agl to 450 ft agl. A decrease of 433 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

26.03 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

26.03 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.7 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

86.93 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 428 ft agl to 71 ft agl. A decrease of 357 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

35.95 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

35.95 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.68 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

52.57 %

Landing

Landing on runway 27L at EGLL Heathrow, runway length 3,345 m. Threshold height at 65 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 83 kn.

Height

78.4 %

Threshold height at 65 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

32.27 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 83 kt. Target 60 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank