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Track the centreline on final
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 11 stages, 9 scored
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: off the runway's 3° glideslope and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 242 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Reichelsheim Airfield (EDFB), the XCub aircraft initiated its departure roll on runway 36, accelerating to liftoff speed of 85 kt within a takeoff distance of 393 m, which accounted for 32% of the available runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 7 °C, with a gentle wind of 3 kt blowing from 311°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from an altitude of 733 ft above sea level (asl) to 848 ft asl, a net increase of 115 ft over a distance of 1 nm, achieved within a minute. This climb profile showcased the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude in a relatively short period. Subsequently, the XCub commenced its final approach to landing, descending from an altitude of 435 ft above ground level (agl) to 0 ft agl over a distance of 1 nm. The approach was characterized by a descent rate of -246 fpm, which was deemed fair, and a touchdown speed of 59 kt, slightly above the optimal range.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft came to rest 239 m down the runway, with a landing rollout distance of 87 m. The local weather conditions at the time of landing featured a temperature of 6 °C, with a wind of 3 kt blowing from 308°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component. The XCub's total flight distance was 9 nm, covering the entire route in 7 minutes, while consuming 3 kg of fuel. The aircraft's performance demonstrated a satisfactory balance between speed, altitude gain, and fuel efficiency.
The final approach to landing ground 2 miles north of Wolfersheim, Hessen, Germany, was executed with a score of 85.2%. The aircraft, XCub, descended from 435 feet above ground level (agl) to 1 nautical mile from the threshold, maintaining a consistent rate of descent. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a gentle slope and a steady rate of descent.
As the aircraft approached the touchdown zone, it touched down 2 miles north of Wolfersheim, with a speed of 59 knots, which was slightly above the optimal threshold speed. The touchdown rate of -246 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 239 meters was good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and rate of descent. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 6°C and a light wind of 3 knots at 308°, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The landing rollout was executed with a score of 414 feet above sea level (asl), indicating a slight deviation from the optimal altitude. The distance of 87 meters was reasonable, considering the aircraft's speed and the available runway length. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft's speed and rate of descent.
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