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Fixing the bounce
Fast at the threshold, normal flare, and the runway seems to refuse the aircraft. The instinctive fix - pushing it on - causes the next one. A fast aircraft forced onto the runway touches nosewheel-first or nearly so. The tell is a touchdown that feels soft followed by a bounce that steepens. Pilots fix the bounce recovery; the cause was the 10 knots at the threshold.
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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 192 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport (EGBP), the Sirius aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 55 kt in a distance of 182 m, which accounted for 11% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt from the west. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a smooth transition into the climb phase.
Following a brief enroute level cruise, which lasted 3 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nm, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26 at EGBP. The approach was conducted from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 262.0 ° at an altitude of 60 ft above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nm from the threshold. The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 46 kt and a touchdown rate of -9 fpm, which was well within the acceptable limits. The total landing distance was 647 m, accounting for 40% of the available runway length.
The post-landing rollout was characterized by good alignment, with the aircraft maintaining a stable and controlled trajectory. The total flight distance was 5 nm, which was completed in 4 minutes, and the aircraft consumed no fuel during the flight. The performance of the Sirius aircraft was satisfactory throughout the flight, with the crew demonstrating good handling and control of the aircraft. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 °C and a moderate headwind of 2 kt from the southwest.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 262.0° at 0 nm and 60 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 53 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it demonstrated a good touchdown distance of 190 m, with a touchdown speed of 46 kt that was also within the desired parameters. The touchdown rate of -9 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a wind of 3 kt at 229°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, while the headwind component was 2 kt, providing a favorable wind condition for the approach. The total landing distance of 647 m, which accounted for 40% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range.
The rollout phase was also executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment on the runway centerline. The overall performance of the aircraft during the landing was exceptional, with a score of 96.2% reflecting the high level of skill and control demonstrated by the pilot. The landing was a testament to the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently, even in a challenging environment.
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