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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 250 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, located in Gloucestershire, England, the Sirius aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 58 knots in a relatively short distance of 223 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from the west.
Following a brief enroute level cruise phase, which lasted 3 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26. The approach was initiated from the east, with the aircraft heading 259.0 degrees at an altitude of 141 feet above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 40 knots and a touchdown distance of 248 meters. The touchdown rate was impressive, with a rate of -7 feet per minute, indicating a perfect landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also spot on, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision.
The flight was a short one, covering a total distance of 6 nautical miles and lasting 4 minutes. The aircraft used a relatively small amount of fuel, with a consumption of 1 kilogram. The landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance capabilities, with all key performance figures falling within acceptable parameters. The local weather conditions remained consistent throughout the flight, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from the west.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 259.0° at 0 nm and 141 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 52 kt. Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown distance was good, with the aircraft touching down at 248 m from the threshold.
The touchdown characteristics were also noteworthy, with a speed of 40 kt at touchdown and a perfect touchdown rate of -7 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 kt.
The overall performance of the aircraft was outstanding, with a score of 100.0% achieved. The combination of good approach quality, precise touchdown characteristics, and perfect runway alignment resulted in a flawless landing. The aircraft's ability to adapt to the slight deviation in threshold speed and still achieve a good touchdown distance and speed was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience.
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