EGBP to EGBP Flight Report - Cessna Skyhawk

Flight from EGBP to EGBP

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 18:24

Minutes 4

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Cessna Skyhawk

Departure

EGBP

Kemble, Gloucestershire, England

Altitude

423 ft asl

Weight

937 kg

Fuel

16 kg

Arrival

Runway 26 at EGBP

Cotswold Airport

Kemble Gloucestershire, England

423 ft asl

Altitude

936 kg

Weight

15 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 98.83%

Enroute Score 99.4%

Arrival Score 98.26%

Departing from Cotswold Airport Kemble in Gloucestershire, England, the Cessna Skyhawk initiated its enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 429 feet above sea level to 1,377 feet asl. This climb of 948 feet was achieved within a 2-minute timeframe, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft's rate of climb was notable, demonstrating its ability to efficiently gain altitude in a short period.

Following the enroute climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude as it traversed 4 nautical miles in 3 minutes. This phase of the flight allowed the aircraft to reach a cruising altitude, where it could maintain a consistent speed and altitude for an extended period. The aircraft's performance during this phase was characterized by its ability to maintain a steady state, with minimal fluctuations in altitude or airspeed.

Upon approaching Cotswold Airport, the Cessna Skyhawk initiated its final approach to runway 26, aligning itself with the runway from the east at a heading of 258.0°. The aircraft touched down on the runway with a touchdown distance of 321 meters, which was considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 59 knots was slightly higher than optimal, and the threshold speed of 73 knots was also above the recommended value. Despite these minor deviations, the aircraft's touchdown rate of 20 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 smooth and controlled landing.

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Enroute Climb

99.26 %

Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 429 ft asl to 1,377 ft asl, an increase of 948 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 67 kt min to max 86 kt	67		86 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.9 °	0.6		17.2 °
92.57 %	Average g force 0.35 g 0.24 g min to max 0.54 g	0.24		0.49 g
Info	Average VSI 639 fpm 179 fpm min to max 1,272 fpm	346		264 fpm
Info	Average altitude 673 ft asl 429 ft asl min to max 1,377 ft asl	429		1,377 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.5 ° 3.6 ° min to max 12.9 °	8.3		4.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 18:24:41
Info	Engine 1 Started at 18:24:41
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:24:41
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 18:24:41
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:24:41
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:24:41
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:24:41
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:24:41
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:24:41

Enroute Level

99.54 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Crudwell (Wiltshire, England) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,230 ft asl 683 ft asl min to max 1,445 ft asl	1,381		683 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 79 kt min to max 88 kt	86		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.9 °	14.5		5.4 °
95.43 %	Average g force 0.54 g 0.34 g min to max 0.70 g	0.49		0.67 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -4.7 ° min to max 4.5 °	4.1		-2.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:26:48
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 18:27:08
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 18:27:42
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 18:27:56

Arrival Final 1

96.13 %

Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 253 ft agl to 15 ft agl. A decrease of 238 ft in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.4 %	Approach angle 1.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 3.9 ° Target 3.0 °	3.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 74 kt min to max 84 kt	84		74 kt
98.4 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.5 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.5		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.9		0.1 °
97.71 %	Average g force 0.46 g 0.42 g min to max 0.66 g	0.66		0.42 g
Info	Average VSI -635 fpm -808 fpm min to max -359 fpm	-629		-359 fpm
Info	Average altitude 60 ft agl 15 ft agl min to max 253 ft agl	253		15 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -4.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	-3.0		0.7 °

Arrival Landing

98.93 %

Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 73 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.65 %	Threshold speed was too high at 73 kt. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
97.86 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.3		0.6 °
94.57 %	Average g force 0.37 g 0.31 g min to max 0.42 g	0.42		0.31 g
Info	Average speed 66 kt 59 kt min to max 74 kt	73		59 kt
Info	Average VSI -51 fpm -354 fpm min to max 36 fpm	-354		20 fpm
Info	Average altitude 7 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 16 ft agl	16		6 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 0.7 ° min to max 4.9 °	0.7		4.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.73 %

Touchdown distance was good at 321 m. Touchdown speed at 59 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at 20 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 20 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 321 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 59 kt Target below 58 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.81 m 0.64 m left	0.81		0.42 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.4 °
94.57 %	Average g force 0.31 g 0.31 g min to max 0.31 g	0.31		0.31 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 59 kt 58 kt min to max 59 kt	59		58 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 4.2 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.3		4.8 °

Takeoff on runway at in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport in the Cessna Skyhawk

Landing Score 98.26 %

Landing Summary

The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 258.0° at 0 nm and 253 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the optimal range, coming in at 73 kt.

As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was satisfactory at 321 m, but the touchdown speed of 59 kt was a tad higher than desired. Fortunately, the touchdown rate was spot on at 20 fpm, 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 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt at 269°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.

The overall performance of the landing was impressive, with a score of 98.3% achieved. The aircraft's ability to maintain a stable approach and touchdown with precision, despite a slightly high threshold speed, was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience. The rollout phase was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft coming to a stop within a safe distance from the runway threshold.

96.13 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 253 ft agl to 15 ft agl. A decrease of 238 ft in 20 seconds.

Glideslope

83.4 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

98.4 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

83.4 %

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