Departing from Cotswold Airport Kemble in Gloucestershire, England, the aircraft began its enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 440 ft above sea level to 564 ft asl, a net increase of 124 ft over a period of 2 minutes, while covering a distance of approximately 3 nautical miles. This initial climb phase set the stage for a smooth and controlled flight.
As the aircraft approached the final approach phase, it aligned itself with runway 08 at Cotswold Airport, heading due west at an altitude of 140 ft above ground level. The aircraft maintained a steady heading of 80.0°, with a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 277°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component. The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down 55 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 46 kt, which was within the target range. The touchdown rate of 24 ft per minute was also well within the acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The landing distance of 668 meters, which accounted for 41% of the runway length, was a testament to the aircraft's controlled descent and the pilot's skillful handling. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. The total flight distance of 3 nautical miles was covered in 3 minutes, with no fuel being consumed during the flight. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind, contributed to a safe and uneventful flight.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 440 ft asl to 564 ft asl, an increase of 124 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 70 kt 59 kt min to max 94 kt |
60 | 64 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.2 ° |
0.4 | 1.0 ° | |
| 94.57 % |
Average g force 0.53 g 0.31 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.31 | 0.80 g | |
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Average VSI 334 fpm -654 fpm min to max 1,307 fpm |
322 | -180 fpm | |
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Average altitude 639 ft asl 440 ft asl min to max 1,077 ft asl |
440 | 564 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.9 ° -3.7 ° min to max 11.6 ° |
7.1 | -1.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 18:40:06 |
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Engine 1 Started at 18:40:06 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:40:06 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 18:40:06 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:40:06 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:40:06 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:40:06 |
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Landing Gear Activated at 18:40:06 |
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Landing Gear Down at 18:40:06 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:41:26 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 18:41:41 |
Approaching runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 140 ft agl to 38 ft agl. A decrease of 101 ft in 14 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.5 ° 1.9 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.7 | 1.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 66 kt 64 kt min to max 68 kt |
64 | 64 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.1 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.5 | 0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.88 g 0.77 g min to max 0.93 g |
0.79 | 0.77 g | |
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Average VSI -421 fpm -488 fpm min to max -190 fpm |
-190 | -471 fpm | |
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Average altitude 77 ft agl 38 ft agl min to max 140 ft agl |
140 | 38 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -3.3 ° -4.1 ° min to max -1.2 ° |
-1.3 | -3.1 ° |
Landing on runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was well above target at 64 kt. Target 55 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 85.33 % |
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 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 ° |
0.6 | 1.4 ° | |
| 94.57 % |
Average g force 0.52 g 0.31 g min to max 0.76 g |
0.76 | 0.31 g | |
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Average speed 55 kt 46 kt min to max 64 kt |
64 | 46 kt | |
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Average VSI -98 fpm -468 fpm min to max 24 fpm |
-468 | 24 fpm | |
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Average altitude -10 ft agl -17 ft agl min to max 13 ft agl |
13 | -16 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -3.0 ° min to max 3.5 ° |
-3.0 | 3.5 ° |
Touchdown point was 55 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 24 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 277 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was 24 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 455 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 46 kt Target below 54 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.62 m 0.15 m right |
-0.40 | 0.22 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
1.4 | 0.2 ° | |
| 93.71 % |
Average g force 0.29 g 0.28 g min to max 0.31 g |
0.31 | 0.29 g | |
| 20 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 45 kt 43 kt min to max 46 kt |
46 | 43 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 3.5 ° min to max 4.6 ° |
3.5 | 4.0 ° |
Total landing distance 668 m, 41 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 668 m 41 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 1.32 m 1.32 m left to 0.00 m left |
0.26 | 0.07 m | |
| 86 % |
Average g force 0.42 g 0.28 g min to max 1.99 g |
0.29 | 1.99 g | |
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Average speed 42 kt 33 kt min to max 44 kt |
44 | 33 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max 3.9 ° |
3.9 | -1.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.2 | 0.4 ° | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:42:42 |
Exiting runway, average speed 15 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 16 kt 6 kt min to max 26 kt |
26 | 6 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.2 ° |
-1.4 | -1.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.3 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.55 g 1.25 g min to max 1.86 g |
1.86 | 1.25 g |
The final approach to runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 80.0° at 0 nm and 140 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering at 64 kt.
As the aircraft touched down 55 m beyond the touchdown zone, the touchdown speed of 46 kt was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of 24 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was spot on, with the aircraft perfectly centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt at 277°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 668 m, accounting for 41% of the runway length, was satisfactory. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance of the Sirius aircraft was impressive, scoring 95.6% and demonstrating a high level of skill and precision from the pilot.
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