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Stop the rotation once the sink is arrested at 9.1 ft, holding the normal landing attitude instead of continuing to pull back.
What happened: The flare pitch reached 4°, well above this type's ground attitude, and touchdown followed at a sink rate of 257 fpm. Over-rotating the flare like this usually carries through to a firm or hard touchdown.
Watch for: Attitude indicator: hold the normal landing attitude once sink is arrested at 9.1 ft.
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
Read more in Flare TimingStart to finish · 14 stages, 13 in the score
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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
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 75 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza accelerated down the 1,618-meter runway, reaching liftoff speed of 73 kt in a distance of 326 meters, which represented 20% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off into a calm local environment, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from 270°.
As the pilot entered the left-hand traffic pattern, the aircraft demonstrated its agility, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 36 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed in 25 seconds, showcasing the aircraft's responsiveness to control inputs. The pilot then proceeded to configure the aircraft for landing, executing a series of turns and legs that culminated in a final approach to runway 26 from the east. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 62 kt, with a touchdown distance of 74 meters, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -186 fpm was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident in the post-landing phase, as the aircraft rolled out along the runway with excellent alignment. The total landing distance of 318 meters, representing 20% of the available runway length, was a testament to the pilot's proficiency. The aircraft's fuel efficiency was also noteworthy, with a total flight distance of 8 nm covered in 6 minutes, using a mere 0 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight demonstrated a high level of skill and precision, with the pilot successfully navigating the aircraft through the various phases of flight.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 260.0° at 0 nm and 128 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 67 kt. Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown distance was good, with the aircraft touching down at 74 m from the threshold.
The touchdown characteristics were also satisfactory, with a speed of 62 kt and a rate of -186 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 3.3 m off centreline. This minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 318 m, which accounted for 20% of the runway length, was well within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating excellent control and coordination during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of proficiency, earning a score of 98.8%.
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