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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 11.6° off, against a 1° limit.
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 16 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, Kemble, the Kodiak 100 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 76 kt in a distance of 585 m, which accounted for 36% 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 a direction of 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, reaching an altitude of 982 ft asl from an initial height of 812 ft asl in a distance of 2 nm, with a vertical gain of 170 ft over a period of 1 minute. Subsequently, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed for 3 minutes while covering a distance of 4 nm. The final approach phase was initiated from a position east of the airport, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 71 ft agl to touch down on runway 26. The touchdown speed of 44 kt was well below the target value, and the aircraft's touchdown distance of 13 m was considered good.
The landing performance of the Kodiak 100 was satisfactory, with a touchdown rate of -151 fpm and a runway touchdown position that was slightly misaligned by 5.0 m from the centreline. The total landing distance of 187 m accounted for 12% of the available runway length, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft's total flight distance was 7 nm, and it consumed a fuel quantity of -11 kg over the 5-minute duration of the flight.
The aircraft touched down on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport with a good threshold height, demonstrating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed of 44 kt was significantly below the target, indicating a high degree of control and a reduced risk of stall. The touchdown distance of 13 m was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 44 kt was consistent with the target, further emphasizing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a good touchdown rate of -151 fpm, indicating a controlled and stable landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.0 m from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach or a minor issue with the aircraft's directional control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, were generally favorable for the landing.
The total landing distance of 187 m, which accounted for only 12% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and descent. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was scored 95.0%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and a well-executed approach and landing.
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