EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - XCub

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Monday, 05 January 2026 22:06

Minutes 5

3 nm

Fuel 1 kg

XCub

Departure

EGPE

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

606 kg

Fuel

46 kg

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

604 kg

Weight

44 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.54%

Enroute Score 96.65%

Arrival Score 94.42%

The XCub aircraft took off from Inverness Airport, located in the Highland region of Scotland, and began its enroute climb from an initial altitude of 80 feet above sea level. The aircraft quickly gained altitude, reaching 2,451 feet above sea level in just one minute, an impressive increase of 2,370 feet. During this climb, the aircraft covered a distance of one nautical mile.

As the aircraft continued on its journey, it began its enroute descent, starting from an altitude of 2,447 feet above sea level. The descent was smooth, with the aircraft decreasing its altitude by 2,209 feet in just two minutes, covering a distance of two nautical miles. This controlled descent allowed the aircraft to maintain a safe and stable flight path.

The final approach to runway 23 at Inverness Airport was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 225.0 degrees. At a distance of one nautical mile from the runway, the aircraft was at an altitude of 210 feet above ground level. The approach was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading and altitude.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with ease, with a touchdown speed of 51 knots and a touchdown distance of 184 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent, at -71 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 269 degrees, contributed to a safe and successful landing.

The total landing distance was 468 meters, which was only 26% of the runway length. This indicates that the aircraft landed with a significant amount of runway remaining, allowing for a safe and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, further emphasizing the precision and control of the landing.

In total, the flight distance was three nautical miles, and the aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, just one kilogram. The flight was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the capabilities of the XCub aircraft.

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Enroute Climb

99.54 %

Enroute climb started overhead EGPE Inverness Airport Inverness (Highland, Scotland). Climbing from 80 ft asl to 2,451 ft asl, an increase of 2,370 ft in 1 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 67 kt min to max 88 kt	76		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.0 °	3.7		12.0 °
95.43 %	Average g force 0.69 g 0.34 g min to max 1.35 g	0.34		0.55 g
Info	Average VSI 1,590 fpm -94 fpm min to max 3,066 fpm	1,111		-93 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,172 ft asl 80 ft asl min to max 2,461 ft asl	80		2,451 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 25.7 °	12.5		0.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 22:06:39
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:06:39
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:06:39
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:06:39
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:06:39
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:06:39

Enroute Descent

93.76 %

Enroute descent started overhead EGPE Inverness Airport Inverness (Highland, Scotland). Descent from 2,447 ft asl to 238 ft asl, a decrease of 2,209 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 63 kt min to max 86 kt	83		68 kt
89.34 %	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 45.3 °	10.9		5.0 °
80.29 %	Average g force 0.31 g -0.19 g min to max 0.51 g	0.51		0.27 g
Info	Average VSI -949 fpm -1,995 fpm min to max 210 fpm	-166		22 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,184 ft asl 225 ft asl min to max 2,447 ft asl	2,447		238 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.1 ° -13.6 ° min to max 3.9 °	-0.5		2.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:09:00
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:09:02
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:09:03

Arrival Final 1

90.43 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 210 ft agl to 17 ft agl. A decrease of 193 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.4 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 59 kt 58 kt min to max 68 kt	68		58 kt
58.4 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -1.5 ° min to max -0.0 °	-1.5		-0.0 °
98.3 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	1.6		1.5 °
90.86 %	Average g force 0.20 g 0.18 g min to max 0.27 g	0.27		0.18 g
Info	Average VSI -367 fpm -448 fpm min to max -62 fpm	-62		-293 fpm
Info	Average altitude 60 ft agl 17 ft agl min to max 210 ft agl	210		17 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -1.4 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.0		1.3 °

Arrival Landing

99.47 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 58 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 58 kt. Target 56 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		0.1 °
89.43 %	Average g force 0.16 g 0.13 g min to max 0.18 g	0.18		0.13 g
Info	Average speed 55 kt 51 kt min to max 58 kt	58		51 kt
Info	Average VSI -173 fpm -292 fpm min to max -71 fpm	-292		-71 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 18 ft agl	18		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 1.4 ° min to max 4.7 °	1.4		4.7 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.46 %

Touchdown distance was good at 184 m. Touchdown speed at 51 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -71 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -71 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 184 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 51 kt Target below 54 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.22 m 1.16 m right	-1.22		-1.13 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.1		1.8 °
89.14 %	Average g force 0.12 g 0.12 g min to max 0.13 g	0.13		0.12 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 50 kt 50 kt min to max 51 kt	51		50 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 4.6 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.7		4.8 °

Arrival Rollout

91.34 %

Total landing distance 468 m, 26 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 468 m 26 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.87 m 0.00 m left to 2.87 m right	-1.12		-1.71 m
13.43 %	Average g force 0.47 g 0.10 g min to max 4.53 g	0.12		4.29 g
Info	Average speed 47 kt 30 kt min to max 50 kt	50		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° -5.1 ° min to max 5.1 °	4.8		-5.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.8 °	2.0		0.4 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kt 5 kt min to max 44 kt	26		44 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -4.7 ° -6.1 ° min to max -2.1 °	-5.4		-2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.25 g 0.87 g min to max 3.87 g	3.87		1.01 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:11:33
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:11:34
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:12:16
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:12:20

Takeoff on runway at in the XCub

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the XCub

Landing Score 94.42 %

Landing Summary

The XCub aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 94.4%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, heading 225.0° at 1 nautical mile and 210 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was likely a visual approach, given the aircraft's ability to maintain a good threshold height and touchdown speed.

Upon landing, the XCub demonstrated excellent control, with a threshold speed of 58 knots being well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 184 meters was also good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The touchdown speed of 51 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -71 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 468 meters was 26% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control to bring the aircraft to a stop within a relatively short distance.

The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and direction of the aircraft during the landing roll. Overall, the XCub's landing at EGPE Inverness Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed landing, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and decision-making skills.

90.43 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 210 ft agl to 17 ft agl. A decrease of 193 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

58.4 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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