Departing from the Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire, England, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza began its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 448 ft above sea level to 585 ft asl in a mere 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This initial climb phase demonstrated the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude, setting the stage for a smooth and controlled flight.
As the aircraft approached the final approach phase, it aligned itself with runway 26 at Cotswold Airport, heading east at a bearing of 259.0°. The pilot maintained a steady altitude of 158 ft above ground level, preparing for a precise touchdown. The landing was executed flawlessly, with a threshold speed of 74 kt and a touchdown speed of 62 kt. The aircraft's touchdown rate of 10 ft per minute was spot on, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfectly aligned. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34°C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 35°, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza landed on runway 26, which measures 1,618 meters in length, and utilized only 377 meters of the available runway, accounting for a mere 23% of the total length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The aircraft's fuel consumption for the short flight was 76 kg, and the total flight distance was a mere 2 nautical miles, taking approximately 2 minutes to complete. Overall, the flight demonstrated the aircraft's capabilities in terms of climb, descent, and landing performance.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 448 ft asl to 585 ft asl, an increase of 137 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 81 kt 75 kt min to max 84 kt |
79 | 82 kt | |
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Average bank angle 9.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.7 ° |
0.1 | 5.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.03 g 0.88 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.02 | 1.07 g | |
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Average VSI 386 fpm -1,000 fpm min to max 1,410 fpm |
435 | -456 fpm | |
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Average altitude 659 ft asl 448 ft asl min to max 983 ft asl |
448 | 585 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.6 ° -2.2 ° min to max 15.4 ° |
9.8 | 2.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 19:20:35 |
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Engine 1 Started at 19:20:35 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:20:35 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 19:20:35 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:20:35 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:20:35 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:20:35 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:20:35 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 19:20:35 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 19:21:00 |
Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 158 ft agl to 10 ft agl. A decrease of 148 ft in 18 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.6 ° 0.8 ° min to max 2.7 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.6 | 0.8 ° | |
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Average speed 78 kt 74 kt min to max 82 kt |
82 | 74 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
0.4 | 1.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g |
0.97 | 1.11 g | |
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Average VSI -429 fpm -564 fpm min to max -361 fpm |
-361 | -384 fpm | |
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Average altitude 45 ft agl 10 ft agl min to max 158 ft agl |
158 | 10 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 5.3 ° |
1.5 | 5.3 ° |
Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 74 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 74 kt. Target 75 kt |
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Target 50 ft agl |
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Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.4 | 0.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.04 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g |
1.11 | 0.97 g | |
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Average speed 68 kt 62 kt min to max 74 kt |
74 | 62 kt | |
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Average VSI -123 fpm -375 fpm min to max 31 fpm |
-375 | 10 fpm | |
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Average altitude 4 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 11 ft agl |
11 | 2 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 5.3 ° min to max 8.3 ° |
5.3 | 7.9 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 166 m. Touchdown speed at 62 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 10 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 34 °C. Wind 1 kt at 35 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was 10 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 166 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 62 kt Target below 70 kt |
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Runway alignment max 1.19 m 1.12 m left |
1.18 | 1.04 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.2 | 1.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g |
0.97 | 1.02 g | |
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Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 61 kt 61 kt min to max 62 kt |
62 | 61 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 7.5 ° min to max 7.9 ° |
7.9 | 7.5 ° |
Total landing distance 377 m, 23 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 377 m 23 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 1.44 m 1.16 m left to 0.28 m right |
1.01 | 1.16 m | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.01 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 56 kt 33 kt min to max 60 kt |
60 | 33 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 0.7 ° min to max 7.4 ° |
7.4 | 1.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.9 | 0.6 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 19 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 17 kt 8 kt min to max 26 kt |
26 | 8 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.8 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g |
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 259.0° at 0 nm and 158 ft above ground level. The approach quality was exceptional, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 74 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it demonstrated a smooth touchdown characteristic, with a speed of 62 kt and a touchdown rate of 10 fpm, indicating a perfect touchdown.
The touchdown distance of 166 m was also within the acceptable range, and the aircraft maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 35°, posed no significant challenges to the landing. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, further contributing to a smooth and controlled touchdown. The total landing distance of 377 m, which accounted for only 23% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and precision.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect runway rollout alignment. The landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and touchdown, with all key performance figures falling within the acceptable range. The overall score of 100.0% reflected the exceptional quality of the landing, making it a standout performance.
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