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Improve the takeoff
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,786 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 135 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, located in Gloucestershire, England, the Sirius aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching a liftoff speed of 57 knots within a short distance of 203 meters, which accounted for just 13% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, reaching an altitude of 963 feet above sea level from an initial height of 937 feet in less than a minute. This climb phase was brief, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude for 3 minutes while covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The cruise phase was a stable and efficient segment of the flight, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a steady pace.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26, it aligned itself with the runway from the east, heading 260 degrees at an altitude of 60 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 42 knots and a distance of 134 meters, which accounted for just 22% of the runway's length. The touchdown rate was perfect, at -3 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also spot on. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out to a stop, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway. The total landing distance was 362 meters, and the aircraft used a minimal amount of fuel, with a total fuel consumption of 0 kilograms. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 260.0° at 0 nm and 60 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 48 kt.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 134 m, and the touchdown speed of 42 kt was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -3 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 362 m was 22% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between speed and control. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with high precision and control, resulting in a score of 97.8%.
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