Departing from the vicinity of Wolfersheim in Hessen, Germany, the XCub initiated its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 426 feet above sea level to 1,857 feet, a gain of 1,431 feet in just 2 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 3 nautical miles, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude in a short period. Following the climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining a steady altitude for 2 minutes while covering another 3 nautical miles.
As the XCub approached Reichelsheim, it began its enroute descent, reducing its altitude from 1,498 feet to 690 feet in 3 minutes. This descent phase covered a distance of 4 nautical miles, showcasing the aircraft's ability to smoothly transition from cruise to descent. Upon reaching the final approach configuration, the XCub aligned itself with runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, approaching from the south at a heading of 355.0° and an altitude of 284 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway, with a touchdown distance of 223 meters, and a speed of 50 knots, indicating a good touchdown performance.
The landing was characterized by a perfect runway touchdown alignment, with a touchdown rate of -153 feet per minute. The total landing distance of 419 meters accounted for 34% of the runway length, which is 1,230 meters. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. The flight, which covered a total distance of 10 nautical miles, utilized 2 kilograms of fuel and lasted for 6 minutes. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 6°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 315°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
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Enroute climb started 2 miles north of Wolfersheim (Hessen, Germany). Climbing from 426 ft asl to 1,857 ft asl, an increase of 1,431 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 93 kt 64 kt min to max 125 kt |
64 | 121 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 5.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.6 ° |
1.0 | 0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.59 g min to max 1.22 g |
0.94 | 0.99 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 880 fpm 164 fpm min to max 1,719 fpm |
740 | 672 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 889 ft asl 426 ft asl min to max 1,857 ft asl |
426 | 1,857 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 9.2 ° |
8.7 | 2.9 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:07:18 |
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Echzell (Hessen, Germany) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 1,842 ft asl 1,506 ft asl min to max 2,066 ft asl |
1,868 | 1,506 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 122 kt 117 kt min to max 129 kt |
121 | 117 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 4.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.8 ° |
0.7 | 12.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.84 g min to max 1.11 g |
0.98 | 1.03 g | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -5.6 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
2.8 | -2.1 ° |
Enroute descent started overhead Reichelsheim (Hessen, Germany). Descent from 1,498 ft asl to 690 ft asl, a decrease of 807 ft in 3 minutes and covering 4 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 87 kt 59 kt min to max 117 kt |
117 | 63 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 7.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.1 ° |
12.2 | 6.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.19 g |
1.03 | 0.96 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -292 fpm -886 fpm min to max 206 fpm |
-450 | -492 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 1,027 ft asl 690 ft asl min to max 1,498 ft asl |
1,498 | 690 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -5.1 ° min to max 5.3 ° |
-2.0 | -1.7 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Flaps Position 1 at 15:12:37 |
Approaching runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 284 ft agl to -50 ft agl. A decrease of 334 ft in 33 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 52.62 % |
Approach angle 2.9 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.2 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.2 | 1.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 62 kt 60 kt min to max 66 kt |
64 | 60 kt | |
| 60.4 % |
Heading variation -0.2 ° -1.5 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-1.5 | 0.0 ° | |
| 97.71 % |
Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 ° |
0.4 | 2.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.01 | 1.02 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -665 fpm -736 fpm min to max -437 fpm |
-553 | -518 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 18 ft agl -50 ft agl min to max 284 ft agl |
284 | -50 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -2.6 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
-1.7 | 0.1 ° |
Landing on runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, runway length 1,230 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 |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 98.8 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 ° |
2.7 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.02 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 55 kt 50 kt min to max 60 kt |
60 | 50 kt | |
| Info |
Average VSI -264 fpm -514 fpm min to max -153 fpm |
-514 | -153 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 5 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 22 ft agl |
22 | -5 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 3.6 ° |
0.3 | 3.6 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 223 m. Touchdown speed at 50 kt was good. Touchdown rate was good at -153 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 6 °C. Wind 2 kt at 315 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 98.19 % |
Touchdown VSI was -153 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 223 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 50 kt Target below 54 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.47 m 0.33 m left |
0.23 | 0.47 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.2 | 0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.09 g 1.00 g min to max 1.16 g |
1.00 | 1.06 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 50 kt 50 kt min to max 50 kt |
50 | 50 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 3.2 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
3.6 | 4.5 ° |
Total landing distance 419 m, 34 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 419 m 34 % of runway. |
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| 94.47 % |
Runway alignment max 4.57 m 4.57 m left to 0.00 m left |
0.51 | 2.56 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.04 | 1.02 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 53 kt 40 kt min to max 55 kt |
55 | 40 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -0.1 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
4.7 | -0.1 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.7 | 0.3 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 10 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 19 kt 10 kt min to max 27 kt |
27 | 10 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.4 | -0.7 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g |
The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 36 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield, with a good threshold height and a slightly above-target threshold speed of 60 kt. The approach quality was excellent, with a stable and controlled descent from 284 ft agl at 1 nm from the runway. The touchdown distance of 223 m was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed of 50 kt was well within the target parameters. The touchdown rate of -153 fpm was also good, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 6 °C and a light headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The aircraft's performance was consistent with the expected values, and the landing was executed smoothly and efficiently. The total landing distance of 419 m, which accounted for 34% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range.
The rollout phase was also executed well, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment on the runway centerline. The overall landing performance was excellent, with a score of 94.8% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot. The landing was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's skill and experience.
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