EDFB to EDFB Flight Report - XCub

Flight from EDFB to EDFB

Monday, 11 November 2024 16:49

Minutes 6

9 nm

Fuel 3 kg

XCub

Departure

Runway 18 at EDFB

Reichelsheim Airfield

Reichelsheim, Hessen, Germany

Altitude

397 ft asl

Weight

772 kg

Fuel

67 kg

Temperature

7 °C

Wind Speed

5 kt

Wind Direction

175.8 °

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 18 at EDFB

Reichelsheim Airfield

Reichelsheim Hessen, Germany

397 ft asl

Altitude

769 kg

Weight

64 kg

Fuel

7 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

176.4 °

Wind Direction

4 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.52%

Pattern Score 94.68%

Departure Score 89.53%

Arrival Score 96.36%

The flight in the XCub began with a departure roll on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. The takeoff distance was 316 m, which was 26% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 79 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 7°C with a crosswind of 0 kn and a headwind of 5 kn.

After takeoff, a left-hand pattern entry was made from runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, covering a distance of less than 1 nm in 22 seconds. This was followed by a left-hand pattern crosswind leg, covering a similar distance in 29 seconds.

During the pattern downwind turn, the distance covered was 2 nm with an angle to the runway of 74.2°. The downwind leg of the pattern covered 2 nm in 58 seconds. The base leg turn covered 2 nm with an angle to the runway of 53.0°, followed by a 1 nm base leg in 46 seconds. The final turn covered less than 1 nm in 26 seconds before landing back on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

The landing occurred on the 1,230 m runway with a height at threshold of 33 ft agl. The speed at threshold was 64 kn, with the touchdown occurring 234 m from the threshold at a speed of 58 kn and a VSI of -183 ft/m. The local weather during landing was 7°C with a crosswind of 0 kn and a headwind of 4 kn.

The total landing distance was 641 m, which was 52% of the runway length. The total flight distance was 9 nm, taking 8 minutes and consuming 3 kg of fuel.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.5 %

Touchdown

95.84 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

98.02 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

97.15 %

Touchdown rate was good at -183 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

82.78 %

Touchdown speed at 58 kt was fast.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 234 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, Average speed was 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 3 kn 0 kn min to max 14 kn	0		14 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.0		1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Battery Master On at 16:49:26
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:49:26
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:49:26
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:49:26
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:49:26
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:49:49
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:49:49
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:49:49
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:49:50
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:50:18
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:50:30

Departure Roll

78.59 %

Departure roll runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Takeoff distance 316 m 26 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 79 kn. Local weather - Temperature 7 °C. Wind 5 kn at 175 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 5 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 316 m 26 % of runway
0 %	Liftoff speed was 79 kn Target 48 kn
92.93 %	Runway alignment max 4.99 m 0.00 m left to 4.99 m right	-4.03		-2.01 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.20 g	0.99		1.20 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.1		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.6 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kn 80 kn min to max 91 kn	80		91 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.6		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.14 g 1.06 g min to max 1.25 g	1.22		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 786 ft/m 518 ft/m min to max 998 ft/m	518		998 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	1		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 3.4 ° min to max 7.7 °	3.4		7.7 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 97 kn 91 kn min to max 117 kn	91		117 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,188 ft/m 887 ft/m min to max 1,456 ft/m	1,011		887 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 158 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 487 ft agl	49		487 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 4.4 ° min to max 8.4 °	7.7		4.4 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:50:54

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 125 kn 118 kn min to max 129 kn	118		125 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 18.3 ° 15.2 ° min to max 20.4 °	15.2		16.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.01 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 829 ft/m 550 ft/m min to max 1,272 ft/m	890		1,272 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 657 ft agl 521 ft agl min to max 847 ft agl	521		847 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 2.2 ° min to max 5.6 °	4.8		5.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.7 ° -16.4 ° min to max 17.1 °	17.1		-16.4 °
100 %	Average speed 122 kn 116 kn min to max 128 kn	124		128 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.06 g	1.05		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 590 ft/m -120 ft/m min to max 1,304 ft/m	1,294		87 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,063 ft agl 869 ft agl min to max 1,126 ft agl	869		1,126 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 8.6 ° 1.4 ° min to max 16.5 °	16.2		16.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -1.0 ° min to max 6.1 °	5.7		0.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70.98 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 74.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
3.27 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 74.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 124 kn 120 kn min to max 127 kn	127		120 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 13.8 ° 11.5 ° min to max 15.8 °	15.6		11.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.01 g min to max 1.05 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -15 ft/m -129 ft/m min to max 92 ft/m	83		-32 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,131 ft agl 1,119 ft agl min to max 1,137 ft agl	1,128		1,119 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.2 °

Pattern Downwind

95.4 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 58 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.1 ° -16.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	3.2		-16.0 °
84.67 %	Average altitude 1,118 ft agl 1,060 ft agl min to max 1,166 ft agl	1,117		1,060 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 118 kn 114 kn min to max 120 kn	119		119 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.14 g	1.05		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -62 ft/m -435 ft/m min to max 576 ft/m	-56		-176 ft/m
Info	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.7 ° min to max 24.0 °	4.4		24.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -2.3 ° min to max 2.8 °	-0.1		-0.7 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

96.4 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 53.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.99 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 53.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 117 kn 113 kn min to max 119 kn	119		113 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 21.1 ° 7.3 ° min to max 26.1 °	25.0		7.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.00 g min to max 1.18 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -13 ft/m -261 ft/m min to max 186 ft/m	-202		109 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,050 ft agl 1,039 ft agl min to max 1,063 ft agl	1,057		1,063 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	-0.9		0.7 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 46 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.0 ° -11.9 ° min to max 6.5 °	2.5		-11.9 °
100 %	Average speed 106 kn 91 kn min to max 113 kn	113		91 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.14 g	1.04		1.04 g
0 %		0		0 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 977 ft agl 779 ft agl min to max 1,091 ft agl	1,064		779 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.6 °	1.3		21.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -5.3 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.0		0.2 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 76 kn min to max 90 kn	90		76 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 12.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 22.5 °	22.2		3.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.87 g min to max 1.10 g	1.04		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -526 ft/m -802 ft/m min to max -185 ft/m	-185		-687 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 667 ft agl 533 ft agl min to max 776 ft agl	776		533 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -4.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-3.2 °

Arrival Final 2

92.6 %

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 520 ft agl to 392 ft agl. A decrease of 129 ft in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
79.19 %	Approach angle 3.9 ° 3.7 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	4.0		3.7 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kn 75 kn min to max 79 kn	76		78 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.3 °
94.24 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.6 ° min to max 5.1 °	5.1		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.90 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI -766 ft/m -878 ft/m min to max -642 ft/m	-729		-736 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 457 ft agl 392 ft agl min to max 520 ft agl	520		392 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.4 ° -4.8 ° min to max -1.5 °	-3.4		-1.5 °

Arrival Final 1

94.83 %

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 383 ft agl to 38 ft agl. A decrease of 344 ft in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.16 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kn 64 kn min to max 75 kn	75		64 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.3		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	1.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.06 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -459 ft/m -709 ft/m min to max -313 ft/m	-604		-494 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 104 ft agl 38 ft agl min to max 383 ft agl	383		38 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -3.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	-0.8		-0.2 °

Arrival Landing

99.5 %

Landing on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, runway length 1,230 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.02 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kn. Target 56 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.11 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 61 kn 58 kn min to max 64 kn	64		58 kn
Info	Average VSI -307 ft/m -503 ft/m min to max -122 ft/m	-495		-183 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 33 ft agl	33		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -0.3 ° min to max 3.1 °	-0.2		2.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.84 %

Touchdown distance was good at 234 m. Touchdown speed at 58 knwas fast. Touchdown rate was good at -183 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 7 °C. Wind 4 kn at 176 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.15 %	Touchdown VSI was -183 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 234 m Target 457 m
82.78 %	Speed at touchdown 58 kn Target 50 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.98 m 1.84 m right	-1.98		-1.69 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 1.00 g min to max 1.22 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 58 kn 57 kn min to max 58 kn	58		57 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.0		3.4 °

Arrival Rollout

98.99 %

Total landing distance 641 m, 52 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 641 m 52 % of runway.
97.76 %	Runway alignment max 3.66 m 0.00 m left to 3.66 m right	-1.66		-3.33 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 55 kn 35 kn min to max 58 kn	58		35 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -0.5 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 11 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kn 7 kn min to max 29 kn	29		7 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:56:37

Takeoff on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield in the XCub

89.53 %

78.59 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 316 m using 25.73 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

0 %

Liftoff speed was 79 kn - Target 48 kn

Alignment

92.93 %

0.00 m left to 4.99 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield.

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield in the XCub

Landing Score 97.29 %

Landing Summary

Overall, the aircraft landing score of 97.3% is quite high and indicates a strong performance during the landing process.

Starting with the Approach Phase, the descent path was above the glideslope limit, indicating that the aircraft was descending too steeply. This can be a safety concern as it increases the risk of a hard landing. Additionally, the speed was well above the target, which could result in a longer landing distance and potentially overshooting the runway.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. These factors contribute to a smoother touchdown and reduce the risk of damage to the aircraft and discomfort for passengers.

During the Touchdown Phase, although the touchdown rate was good and the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone, the speed was above the target. It is important to ensure that the aircraft is traveling at the correct speed to avoid a hard landing or bouncing upon touchdown. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 2.0 m from the centerline is slightly off, indicating the need for improved alignment during the touchdown phase.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it is noted that the runway alignment was 3.7 m from the centerline. While this deviation is within an acceptable range, optimal alignment is crucial for a smooth rollout and to ensure the aircraft remains centered on the runway.

Overall, while the aircraft landing score of 97.3% is impressive, there are areas for improvement in the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. By addressing the issues with descent path, speed control, touchdown alignment, and runway alignment, the landing performance can be further optimized for future flights. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in every phase of the landing process.

92.6 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 520 ft agl to 392 ft agl. A decrease of 129 ft in 10 seconds.

Glideslope

79.19 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

79.19 %

IAS kt