EDLB to EDLB Flight Report - XCub

Flight from EDLB to EDLB

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 14:42

Minutes 6

8 nm

Fuel 2 kg

XCub

Departure

Runway 25 at EDLB

Borkenberge Airfield

Lüdinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Altitude

157 ft asl

Weight

772 kg

Fuel

67 kg

Temperature

6 °C

Wind Speed

13 kt

Wind Direction

262.8 °

Headwind

13 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 25 at EDLB

Borkenberge Airfield

Lüdinghausen Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

157 ft asl

Altitude

770 kg

Weight

64 kg

Fuel

6 °C

Temperature

11 kt

Wind Speed

263.9 °

Wind Direction

11 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 88.37%

Pattern Score 89.18%

Departure Score 87.46%

Arrival Score 88.48%

The XCub aircraft departed from runway 25 at Borkenberge Airfield, EDLB, with a takeoff distance of 23 meters, which is 5% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 82 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 6 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 262 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 13 knots.

After takeoff, the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 25, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was also completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 27 seconds. The downwind turn was made at an angle of 65.8 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself took 65 seconds to complete, also covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.

The base leg turn was made at an angle of 36.2 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 33 seconds. The final turn was made in less than 1 nautical mile in 44 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 25 from the east, heading 254.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,273 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway.

The landing on runway 25 was successful, with a threshold speed slightly above the target at 60 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 88 meters, and the touchdown speed was also good at 52 knots. The touchdown rate was good at -188 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 6 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 263 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.

The total landing distance was 192 meters, which is 41% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, taking 6 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 25 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield, Average speed was 32 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 28 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.0		0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 14:42:39
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 14:42:39
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:42:39
Info	Parking Brake On at 14:42:39
Info	Parking Brake Off at 14:42:55

Departure Roll

75 %

Departure roll runway 25 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield. Takeoff distance 23 m 5 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 82 kt. Local weather - Temperature 6 °C. Wind 13 kt at 262 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 13 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 23 m 5 % of runway
0 %	Liftoff speed was 82 kt Target 48 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.66 m 0.00 m left to 2.66 m right	-2.13		-0.76 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.23 g	0.99		1.23 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.6 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.5		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.3 °	0.5		0.6 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:43:04

Departure Climb 1

97.38 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 EDLB Borkenberge Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 83 kt min to max 105 kt	83		105 kt
89.53 %	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.0 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.95 g min to max 1.23 g	1.23		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 391 fpm 302 fpm min to max 440 fpm	302		440 fpm
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 35 ft agl	0		35 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.3		3.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 14:43:13

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 EDLB Borkenberge Airfield.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 111 kt 106 kt min to max 121 kt	107		116 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.2		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.87 g min to max 1.16 g	1.07		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 844 fpm 446 fpm min to max 1,707 fpm	446		1,707 fpm
Info	Average altitude 84 ft agl 35 ft agl min to max 387 ft agl	35		387 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 8.8 °	3.0		8.1 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 25 EDLB Borkenberge Airfield. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 120 kt 113 kt min to max 126 kt	116		125 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 20.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 37.5 °	5.3		37.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.87 g min to max 1.35 g	0.92		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI 1,012 fpm 255 fpm min to max 1,776 fpm	1,750		355 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,029 ft agl 774 ft agl min to max 1,168 ft agl	774		1,168 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -0.1 ° min to max 8.8 °	8.8		1.0 °

Pattern Crosswind

94.57 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 25 EDLB Borkenberge Airfield. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.46 %	Heading -6.6 ° -18.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		-18.1 °
100 %	Average speed 114 kt 111 kt min to max 124 kt	124		111 kt
93.14 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.87 g min to max 1.37 g	1.37		1.17 g
Info	Average VSI 425 fpm 104 fpm min to max 924 fpm	429		104 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,315 ft agl 1,176 ft agl min to max 1,400 ft agl	1,176		1,400 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 36.4 °	36.4		29.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.5 °	1.5		1.2 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

80.85 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 65.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
36.84 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 65.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 114 kt 111 kt min to max 117 kt	111		114 kt
99.33 %	Average bank angle 27.2 ° 11.2 ° min to max 32.1 °	31.4		11.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 1.10 g min to max 1.22 g	1.16		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 62 fpm -211 fpm min to max 686 fpm	79		686 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,395 ft agl 1,385 ft agl min to max 1,409 ft agl	1,402		1,409 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 4.4 °	0.8		4.4 °

Pattern Downwind

70 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 65 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.7 ° -8.2 ° min to max 10.0 °	4.5		-8.2 °
0 %	Average altitude 1,651 ft agl 1,425 ft agl min to max 1,722 ft agl	1,425		1,635 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 103 kt min to max 116 kt	110		111 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.85 g min to max 1.18 g	1.07		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI 171 fpm -388 fpm min to max 863 fpm	842		-388 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.9 °	4.5		26.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -1.8 ° min to max 5.0 °	4.8		-1.3 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

95.39 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 36.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
84.63 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 36.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 102 kt min to max 111 kt	111		102 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 27.1 ° 17.3 ° min to max 28.6 °	27.6		17.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.14 g 1.05 g min to max 1.34 g	1.34		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 310 fpm -245 fpm min to max 534 fpm	-245		136 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,668 ft agl 1,630 ft agl min to max 1,709 ft agl	1,630		1,709 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.6 °	0.9		1.2 °

Pattern Base Leg

83.46 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
63.24 %	Heading 10.5 ° -2.8 ° min to max 12.1 °	10.5		-2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 93 kt min to max 101 kt	101		93 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.01 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,774 ft agl 1,712 ft agl min to max 1,793 ft agl	1,712		1,793 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 21.7 °	1.6		21.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -1.2 ° min to max 4.0 °	2.0		-1.2 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 44 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 82 kt min to max 95 kt	93		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 23.8 °	22.3		2.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -609 fpm -916 fpm min to max -298 fpm	-298		-531 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,535 ft agl 1,284 ft agl min to max 1,788 ft agl	1,788		1,284 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -4.0 ° min to max -1.6 °	-1.6		-2.3 °

Arrival Final 2

66.97 %

Approaching runway 25 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1,273 ft agl to 829 ft agl. A decrease of 443 ft in 48 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 5.4 ° 5.1 ° min to max 5.8 ° Target 3.0 °	5.1		5.8 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 72 kt min to max 85 kt	84		73 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.9 ° -1.4 ° min to max -0.4 °	-1.4		-0.4 °
84.86 %	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.6 °	0.0		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -512 fpm -669 fpm min to max -356 fpm	-568		-659 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,044 ft agl 829 ft agl min to max 1,273 ft agl	1,273		829 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -3.3 ° min to max -1.0 °	-2.7		-2.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:48:01

Arrival Final 1

78.6 %

Approaching runway 25 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 817 ft agl to 364 ft agl. A decrease of 452 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
14.02 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 0.7 ° min to max 5.8 ° Target 3.0 °	5.7		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 59 kt min to max 76 kt	74		59 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.4		-0.3 °
78.97 %	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.0 °	2.1		4.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.87 g min to max 1.16 g	1.05		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -625 fpm -1,341 fpm min to max -130 fpm	-613		-130 fpm
Info	Average altitude 433 ft agl 364 ft agl min to max 817 ft agl	817		364 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -8.3 ° min to max 2.3 °	-2.1		2.1 °

Arrival Landing

99.47 %

Landing on runway 25 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield, runway length 463 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 60 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 60 kt. Target 56 kt
100 %	Target 25 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.3		-0.1 °
94.73 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.93 g min to max 1.02 g	0.97		0.93 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 52 kt min to max 63 kt	60		52 kt
Info	Average VSI -129 fpm -188 fpm min to max -113 fpm	-129		-188 fpm
Info	Average altitude 3 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 6 ft agl	6		-1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.1 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.1		1.1 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.24 %

Touchdown distance was good at 88 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -188 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 6 °C. Wind 11 kt at 263 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 11 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.95 %	Touchdown VSI was -188 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 88 m Target 307 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kt Target below 54 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.74 m 0.58 m right	-0.74		-0.49 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.93 g min to max 1.25 g	0.93		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 53 kt 52 kt min to max 54 kt	52		54 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 1.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.1		1.7 °

Arrival Rollout

98.12 %

Total landing distance 192 m, 41 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 192 m 41 % of runway.
95.82 %	Runway alignment max 4.19 m 0.00 m left to 4.19 m right	-0.49		-4.19 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 43 kt 32 kt min to max 48 kt	48		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.6		0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.4		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 19 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kt 6 kt min to max 28 kt	28		6 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.6 °	-0.7		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 25 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield in the XCub

87.46 %

75 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 23 m using 4.93 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

0 %

Liftoff speed was 82 kn - Target 48 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.66 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

97.38 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25 EDLB Borkenberge Airfield.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

89.53 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25 EDLB Borkenberge Airfield.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 25 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield in the XCub

Landing Score 93.86 %

Landing Summary

The XCub aircraft successfully landed at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield, achieving a score of 93.9%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 254.0° at 2 nautical miles and 1,273 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 25, which has a length of 463 meters.

The threshold height was reported as good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 60 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 88 meters. The touchdown speed of 52 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -188 feet per minute (fpm) was also good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well-aligned with the runway during touchdown.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 6°C and a wind speed of 11 knots from 263°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 11 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing.

The total landing distance was 192 meters, which is 41% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled during the approach and touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the aircraft was well-aligned with the runway during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the XCub aircraft demonstrated good handling and control during the approach and touchdown phases. The score of 93.9% reflects the high level of proficiency displayed by the pilot during this landing.

66.97 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 25 at EDLB Borkenberge Airfield from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1,273 ft agl to 829 ft agl. A decrease of 443 ft in 48 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

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