Departure
Arrival
The Boeing C17 departed from Cotswold Airport, Kemble, Gloucestershire, England, initiating its enroute climb phase. As it ascended from an initial altitude of 441 feet above sea level, the aircraft rapidly gained altitude, increasing by 945 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of a smooth and efficient climb, setting the stage for a successful flight.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude of 1,411 feet above sea level. This phase lasted for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered an additional 2 nautical miles. The cruise phase allowed the crew to assess the aircraft's performance and make any necessary adjustments before initiating the enroute descent phase. As the aircraft began its descent, it started to lose altitude, decreasing by 779 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of the final approach phase.
The Boeing C17 initiated its final approach to runway 26 at Cotswold Airport, Kemble, from the east, maintaining a heading of 256.0°. The aircraft descended to an altitude of 208 feet above ground level, 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was well within the target range, and the aircraft landed smoothly, with a touchdown distance of 210 meters. The touchdown rate of -49 feet per minute was perfect, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot, contributed to a safe and controlled landing. The total flight distance of 6 nautical miles was achieved in 5 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kilogram.
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Enroute Climb
100 %
Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 441 ft asl to 1,387 ft asl, an increase of 945 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 59 kt 57 kt min to max 63 kt |
57 | 62 kt | |
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Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.1 ° |
0.4 | 7.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.05 | 1.00 g | |
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Average VSI 581 fpm 181 fpm min to max 818 fpm |
181 | 516 fpm | |
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Average altitude 641 ft asl 441 ft asl min to max 1,387 ft asl |
441 | 1,387 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 6.8 ° min to max 10.8 ° |
6.8 | 7.7 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 22:42:43 |
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Engine 1 Started at 22:42:43 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:42:43 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 22:42:43 |
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Landing Gear Down at 22:42:43 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 22:42:43 |
Enroute Level
100 %
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Crudwell (Wiltshire, England) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average altitude 1,377 ft asl 1,333 ft asl min to max 1,428 ft asl |
1,397 | 1,410 ft asl | |
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Average speed 65 kt 60 kt min to max 71 kt |
62 | 62 kt | |
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Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.7 ° |
7.4 | 1.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.94 | 0.99 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 3.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 6.3 ° |
6.3 | 3.9 ° |
Enroute Descent
100 %
Enroute descent started overhead Oaksey (Wiltshire, England). Descent from 1,411 ft asl to 632 ft asl, a decrease of 779 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 64 kt 59 kt min to max 70 kt |
62 | 70 kt | |
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Average bank angle 6.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 16.6 ° |
1.4 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.09 g |
0.99 | 1.00 g | |
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Average VSI -395 fpm -944 fpm min to max 217 fpm |
99 | -318 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,063 ft asl 632 ft asl min to max 1,425 ft asl |
1,411 | 632 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -5.3 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
4.0 | -0.8 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 3 at 22:45:48 |
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Landing Lights OFF should be ON at 22:47:42 |
Arrival Final 1
89.99 %
Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 208 ft agl to 8 ft agl. A decrease of 199 ft in 26 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.3 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.9 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average speed 69 kt 63 kt min to max 73 kt |
70 | 63 kt | |
| 53.2 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -1.7 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-1.7 | 0.0 ° | |
| 96.76 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 ° |
4.2 | 1.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.95 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -348 fpm -577 fpm min to max -115 fpm |
-369 | -117 fpm | |
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Average altitude 44 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 208 ft agl |
208 | 8 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -2.9 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
-1.7 | 2.2 ° |
Arrival Landing
92.68 %
Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 63 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 70.73 % |
Threshold speed at 63 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 86 kt |
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Target 50 ft agl |
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Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 ° |
1.3 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.01 | 1.02 g | |
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Average speed 57 kt 50 kt min to max 63 kt |
63 | 50 kt | |
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Average VSI -54 fpm -116 fpm min to max -10 fpm |
-116 | -49 fpm | |
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Average altitude 12 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 15 ft agl |
15 | 9 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 2.2 ° min to max 6.0 ° |
2.2 | 6.0 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
94 %
Touchdown distance was good at 210 m. Touchdown speed at 50 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -49 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -49 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 210 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 50 kt Target below 84 kt |
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Runway alignment max 0.71 m 0.12 m left |
0.37 | -0.31 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.7 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.02 g 0.87 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.02 | 1.05 g | |
| 60 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 48 kt 45 kt min to max 50 kt |
50 | 45 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 5.6 ° 2.6 ° min to max 7.8 ° |
6.0 | 5.2 ° |
The Boeing C17 touched down on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport with a high degree of precision, achieving a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, the crew maintained a threshold speed of 63 kt, which was significantly below the target value, thereby avoiding the risk of stall. This cautious approach paid off, as the aircraft made a smooth touchdown at a distance of 210 m, with a speed of 50 kt and a rate of descent of -49 fpm, which was perfectly aligned with the runway centreline.
The touchdown characteristics of the Boeing C17 were exemplary, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout the rollout phase. The crew's skillful handling of the aircraft ensured a stable and controlled deceleration, with the aircraft coming to a stop within a safe distance from the runway threshold. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing, although the crew remained vigilant in monitoring the aircraft's performance.
The overall score for this landing was 92.2%, reflecting the crew's high level of proficiency and the aircraft's excellent handling characteristics. The approach quality was good, with a steady and controlled descent onto the runway, and the touchdown characteristics were exemplary, with a perfect centreline alignment and a stable rollout. Overall, this was a textbook landing, demonstrating the crew's ability to operate the Boeing C17 safely and efficiently in a variety of conditions.
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