Departure
Arrival
Departing from Cotswold Airport, a Boeing C-17 took to the skies from runway 26, accelerating down the 935-meter stretch of asphalt to reach a liftoff speed of 69 knots. The aircraft's climb performance was impressive, with a 72-foot increase in altitude over the initial 619 feet above sea level in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of the enroute climb phase, which would take the aircraft to its cruising altitude.
As the C-17 continued its journey, it began its final approach to runway 08 at Cotswold Airport, descending from an altitude of 123 feet above ground level. The aircraft's heading was carefully aligned with the runway, and the crew ensured a smooth touchdown by maintaining a threshold speed of 64 knots, well below the target to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance of 357 meters was satisfactory, and the aircraft's speed at touchdown was a respectable 41 knots. The touchdown rate of -19 feet per minute was also within optimal parameters, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The Boeing C-17 came to a stop after a total landing distance of 469 meters, which accounted for just 29% of the 1,618-meter runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance of 3 nautical miles was completed in just 3 minutes, and the aircraft used a mere -5 kilograms of fuel during the entire operation. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 229 degrees, contributed to a safe and efficient flight.
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Departure Roll
66.15 %
Departure roll runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport. Takeoff distance 935 m 58 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 69 kt. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 229 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 935 m 58 % of runway |
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| 2.87 % |
Liftoff speed was 69 kt Target 135 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.94 m 0.30 m left to 1.64 m right |
0.30 | -1.64 m | |
| 95.71 % |
Average g force 0.36 g 0.35 g min to max 0.37 g |
0.37 | 0.35 g | |
| 80 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 2.0 ° min to max 4.7 ° |
2.0 | 4.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
0.5 | 2.0 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 22:59:25 |
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Engine 1 Started at 22:59:25 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:59:25 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 22:59:25 |
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Landing Gear Down at 22:59:25 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 22:59:25 |
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| 0 % |
Landing Lights at 22:59:25 |
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| 0 % |
Strobe Lights at 22:59:26 |
Departure Climb 1
99.03 %
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EGBP Cotswold Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 74 kt 69 kt min to max 77 kt |
69 | 77 kt | |
| 98.29 % |
Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
1.9 | 1.2 ° | |
| 94.57 % |
Average g force 0.35 g 0.31 g min to max 0.40 g |
0.36 | 0.35 g | |
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Average VSI 331 fpm 210 fpm min to max 619 fpm |
265 | 619 fpm | |
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Average altitude 14 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 33 ft agl |
1 | 33 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.4 ° min to max 8.0 ° |
4.8 | 8.0 ° | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:59:31 |
Departure Climb 2
92.52 %
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EGBP Cotswold Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.1 | 1.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 76 kt 72 kt min to max 77 kt |
77 | 72 kt | |
| 71.89 % |
Average bank angle 3.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.7 ° |
1.3 | 12.7 ° | |
| 95.43 % |
Average g force 0.35 g 0.34 g min to max 0.35 g |
0.35 | 0.35 g | |
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Average VSI 908 fpm 626 fpm min to max 1,123 fpm |
626 | 949 fpm | |
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Average altitude 59 ft agl 34 ft agl min to max 168 ft agl |
34 | 168 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 8.0 ° min to max 11.4 ° |
8.0 | 10.2 ° |
Enroute Climb
99.57 %
Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 619 ft asl to 547 ft asl, an increase of 72 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 69 kt 66 kt min to max 73 kt |
72 | 68 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 8.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.2 ° |
13.0 | 1.1 ° | |
| 95.71 % |
Average g force 0.46 g 0.35 g min to max 0.53 g |
0.35 | 0.42 g | |
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Average VSI -9 fpm -642 fpm min to max 1,038 fpm |
951 | -226 fpm | |
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Average altitude 798 ft asl 547 ft asl min to max 982 ft asl |
619 | 547 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -2.5 ° min to max 11.4 ° |
11.1 | 0.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 22:59:48 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 23:00:21 |
Arrival Final 1
99.49 %
Approaching runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 123 ft agl to 35 ft agl. A decrease of 88 ft in 15 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.4 | 1.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 67 kt 64 kt min to max 68 kt |
68 | 64 kt | |
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Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.3 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
0.5 | 0.6 ° | |
| 94.86 % |
Average g force 0.39 g 0.32 g min to max 0.41 g |
0.41 | 0.32 g | |
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Average VSI -322 fpm -442 fpm min to max -134 fpm |
-254 | -134 fpm | |
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Average altitude 68 ft agl 35 ft agl min to max 123 ft agl |
123 | 35 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.0 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
0.5 | 2.4 ° |
Arrival Landing
92.29 %
Landing on runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 64 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 71.78 % |
Threshold speed at 64 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 86 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.0 | -0.0 ° | |
| 99.46 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
0.6 | 0.4 ° | |
| 88 % |
Average g force 0.19 g 0.08 g min to max 0.32 g |
0.32 | 0.08 g | |
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Average speed 53 kt 41 kt min to max 64 kt |
64 | 41 kt | |
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Average VSI -68 fpm -210 fpm min to max 20 fpm |
-133 | -19 fpm | |
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Average altitude -1 ft agl -12 ft agl min to max 15 ft agl |
15 | -11 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 2.4 ° min to max 12.1 ° |
2.4 | 12.1 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
99.37 %
Touchdown distance was good at 357 m. Touchdown speed at 41 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -19 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 229 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 99.88 % |
Touchdown VSI was -19 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 357 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 41 kt Target below 84 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.83 m 0.77 m right |
-0.83 | -0.71 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.4 ° | |
| 88 % |
Average g force 0.08 g 0.08 g min to max 0.08 g |
0.08 | 0.08 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 41 kt 40 kt min to max 42 kt |
41 | 40 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 11.3 ° 10.6 ° min to max 12.2 ° |
12.1 | 11.3 ° |
Arrival Rollout
98.71 %
Total landing distance 469 m, 29 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 469 m 29 % of runway. |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.70 m 0.00 m left to 0.70 m right |
-0.69 | -0.66 m | |
| 87.14 % |
Average g force 0.07 g 0.05 g min to max 0.07 g |
0.07 | 0.05 g | |
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Average speed 38 kt 31 kt min to max 40 kt |
40 | 31 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 11.2 ° 11.0 ° min to max 11.5 ° |
11.3 | 11.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.5 | 0.0 ° |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 11 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 11 kt 0 kt min to max 30 kt |
30 | 0 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 11.2 ° 10.8 ° min to max 11.7 ° |
11.6 | 11.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.0 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average g force 0.54 g 0.03 g min to max 0.98 g |
0.04 | 0.98 g |
The Boeing C17 touched down smoothly on runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The aircraft descended from 123 feet above ground level (agl) at 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning perfectly with the heading of 79.0°. The threshold height was well within acceptable limits, allowing for a controlled approach. The threshold speed of 64 knots was significantly below the target, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage airspeed and avoid stalling.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it exhibited a good touchdown distance of 357 meters, with a speed of 41 knots. The touchdown rate of -19 feet per minute was spot on, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 229°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The Boeing C17 continued to demonstrate exceptional control during the rollout phase, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 469 meters, accounting for 29% of the runway length, was well within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing performance of the Boeing C17 at EGBP Cotswold Airport earned a score of 97.5%, reflecting the high level of skill and precision displayed by the pilots.
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