EGBP to EGBP Flight Report - DA40-NG

Flight from EGBP to EGBP

Monday, 11 May 2026 21:34

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

DA40-NG

Departure

EGBP

Kemble, Gloucestershire, England

Altitude

423 ft asl

Weight

1,142 kg

Fuel

89 kg

Arrival

Runway 26 at EGBP

Cotswold Airport

Kemble Gloucestershire, England

423 ft asl

Altitude

1,140 kg

Weight

88 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.75%

Enroute Score 99.51%

Arrival Score 99.99%

Departing from the Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire, England, the DA40-NG aircraft initiated its enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 445 feet above sea level to 1,396 feet asl. This climb of 950 feet in just 2 minutes was achieved while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft's performance during this phase demonstrated a satisfactory rate of climb, allowing it to efficiently transition into the enroute level cruise phase.

As the aircraft continued on its route, it entered the enroute level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude over Crudwell in Wiltshire, England. This phase lasted for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The cruise phase is a critical aspect of flight, as it allows the aircraft to conserve fuel while maintaining a steady pace. In this instance, the DA40-NG's performance during the cruise phase was satisfactory, with the aircraft maintaining a stable altitude and airspeed.

Upon approaching the Cotswold Airport, the aircraft initiated its final approach to runway 26, aligning itself with the runway from the east. The approach was characterized by a heading of 260.0° and an altitude of 181 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 61 knots, with a touchdown distance of 109 meters. The touchdown rate of 11 feet per minute was within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft's performance during the landing phase was satisfactory, with a total landing distance of 276 meters, which accounted for only 17% of the runway length. Following touchdown, the aircraft's rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating a high degree of control and stability.

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Enroute Climb

99.34 %

Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 445 ft asl to 1,396 ft asl, an increase of 950 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 73 kt min to max 102 kt	73		102 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.8 °	1.4		17.0 °
93.43 %	Average g force 0.36 g 0.27 g min to max 0.63 g	0.63		0.56 g
Info	Average VSI 581 fpm -8 fpm min to max 1,000 fpm	443		135 fpm
Info	Average altitude 674 ft asl 445 ft asl min to max 1,396 ft asl	445		1,396 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 1.3 ° min to max 10.6 °	7.0		2.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 21:34:42
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:34:42
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:34:42
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:34:42
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:34:42
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:34:42
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 21:34:42
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 21:34:42
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:34:42
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:34:42

Enroute Level

99.68 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Crudwell (Wiltshire, England) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.62 %	Average altitude 1,197 ft asl 610 ft asl min to max 1,448 ft asl	1,399		610 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 75 kt min to max 102 kt	102		76 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.4 °	17.3		3.9 °
98 %	Average g force 0.76 g 0.43 g min to max 1.05 g	0.53		0.84 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -7.7 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.8		-3.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:37:02
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:37:17

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 181 ft agl to 0 ft agl. A decrease of 181 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 69 kt min to max 76 kt	76		69 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.7		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.75 g 0.71 g min to max 0.83 g	0.83		0.71 g
Info	Average VSI -409 fpm -624 fpm min to max -149 fpm	-497		-149 fpm
Info	Average altitude 36 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 181 ft agl	181		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -3.8 ° min to max 2.0 °	-3.3		2.0 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 69 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 69 kt. Target 70 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 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.8		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.66 g 0.63 g min to max 0.71 g	0.71		0.63 g
Info	Average speed 65 kt 61 kt min to max 69 kt	69		61 kt
Info	Average VSI -42 fpm -144 fpm min to max 11 fpm	-144		11 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 6 ft agl	6		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 2.1 ° min to max 5.5 °	2.1		5.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 109 m. Touchdown speed at 61 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 11 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 11 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 109 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 61 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.52 m 0.48 m right	-0.44		-0.52 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.62 g 0.61 g min to max 0.63 g	0.63		0.61 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 60 kt 59 kt min to max 61 kt	61		59 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 4.9 ° min to max 5.5 °	5.5		4.9 °

Arrival Rollout

99.97 %

Total landing distance 276 m, 17 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 276 m 17 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.54 m 0.00 m left to 0.54 m right	-0.52		-0.21 m
99.71 %	Average g force 0.55 g 0.49 g min to max 0.61 g	0.61		0.53 g
Info	Average speed 55 kt 37 kt min to max 59 kt	59		37 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 1.9 ° min to max 5.2 °	4.9		2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 24 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 23 kt 0 kt min to max 60 kt	30		60 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 2.3 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.3		3.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.96 g 0.51 g min to max 1.00 g	0.51		0.98 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:42:05

Takeoff on runway at in the DA40-NG

Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport in the DA40-NG

Landing Score 99.99 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 69 kt. The approach quality was excellent, with a steady descent and a consistent airspeed. The pilot maintained a heading of 260.0°, aligning perfectly with the runway centreline. At 0 nm from the threshold, the aircraft was at an altitude of 181 ft agl, providing a clear view of the runway and its surroundings.

As the aircraft touched down, it did so at a speed of 61 kt, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 109 m was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of 11 fpm was perfect, demonstrating a high degree of skill and control on the part of the pilot. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft remaining precisely on the centreline.

Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out smoothly, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centreline. The total landing distance of 276 m was just 17% of the runway length, indicating a very short landing distance. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. Overall, the landing was flawless, with a score of 100.0% reflecting the high level of skill and control demonstrated by the pilot.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 181 ft agl to 0 ft agl. A decrease of 181 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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