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A Boeing C-17 departed from a location near Cotswold Airport, Kemble, in Gloucestershire, England, initiating its enroute climb phase. The aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 447 feet above sea level to 492 feet, achieving a net gain of 45 feet over a 3-minute period while covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of a controlled ascent, with the aircraft transitioning into a steady climb.
As the C-17 approached the final approach phase, it aligned itself with runway 26 at Cotswold Airport, situated to the east. The aircraft maintained a heading of 260.0 degrees at an altitude of 71 feet above ground level, with a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 44 knots and a distance of 96 meters. The touchdown rate was particularly noteworthy, with a descent rate of -57 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent path.
The landing was completed with a total distance of 290 meters, accounting for only 18% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent path throughout the deceleration phase. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, with a gentle wind of 3 knots from a direction of 223 degrees. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 2 knots each. The flight concluded with a total distance of 3 nautical miles, having utilized a fuel quantity of -5 kilograms.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 447 ft asl to 492 ft asl, an increase of 45 ft in 3 minutes and covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 61 kt 53 kt min to max 67 kt |
63 | 57 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 5.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.8 ° |
0.8 | 7.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 213 fpm -658 fpm min to max 934 fpm |
395 | -658 fpm | |
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Average altitude 587 ft asl 447 ft asl min to max 780 ft asl |
447 | 492 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 12.2 ° |
8.4 | 0.7 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 19:41:23 |
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Engine 1 Started at 19:41:23 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:41:23 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:41:23 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:41:23 |
Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 71 ft agl to 7 ft agl. A decrease of 64 ft in 8 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.6 ° 0.8 ° min to max 2.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.5 | 0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 55 kt 51 kt min to max 57 kt |
57 | 51 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.1 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.99 | 1.02 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -425 fpm -666 fpm min to max -196 fpm |
-660 | -196 fpm | |
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Average altitude 33 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 71 ft agl |
71 | 7 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 0.7 ° min to max 7.4 ° |
0.7 | 7.4 ° | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Activated at 19:44:20 |
Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 51 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 27.87 % |
Threshold speed at 51 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 86 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 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
0.2 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 1.01 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.02 | 1.02 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 48 kt 44 kt min to max 51 kt |
51 | 44 kt | |
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Average VSI -125 fpm -193 fpm min to max -57 fpm |
-193 | -57 fpm | |
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Average altitude 7 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 11 ft agl |
11 | 2 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 10.0 ° 7.5 ° min to max 13.3 ° |
7.5 | 13.3 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 96 m. Touchdown speed at 44 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -57 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 223 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -57 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 96 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 44 kt Target below 84 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.09 m 0.00 m right |
0.04 | -0.05 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.4 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 1.01 g min to max 1.17 g |
1.02 | 1.05 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 43 kt 42 kt min to max 44 kt |
44 | 42 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 12.0 ° 11.4 ° min to max 13.3 ° |
13.3 | 11.9 ° |
Total landing distance 290 m, 18 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 290 m 18 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 0.89 m 0.56 m left to 0.33 m right |
-0.06 | 0.56 m | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
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Average speed 41 kt 31 kt min to max 45 kt |
45 | 31 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 11.5 ° 11.1 ° min to max 11.9 ° |
11.9 | 11.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.4 | 0.3 ° | |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 19:44:27 |
Exiting runway, average speed 16 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 20 kt 10 kt min to max 28 kt |
28 | 10 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 11.2 ° 11.1 ° min to max 11.3 ° |
11.3 | 11.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.5 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.00 | 1.04 g |
The Boeing C17 touched down on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport with a high degree of precision, showcasing excellent approach quality. The aircraft descended from 71 feet above ground level (agl) to a good threshold height, setting up a stable and controlled approach. As the aircraft crossed the threshold at 51 knots, it was essential to maintain a safe speed to avoid stalling, and the crew successfully managed this critical phase.
The touchdown was characterized by a good distance of 96 meters, achieved at a speed of 44 knots. This resulted in an excellent touchdown rate of -57 feet per minute, demonstrating the crew's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable flight path. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway, and the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 2 knots, contributed to a smooth and controlled touchdown.
Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out along the runway with perfect alignment, utilizing only 18% of the available runway length. The total landing distance of 290 meters was well within the acceptable limits, and the crew's ability to control the aircraft's speed and direction resulted in a safe and efficient rollout. Overall, the landing was scored at 94.7%, reflecting the crew's high level of proficiency and the aircraft's excellent performance.
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