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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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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.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
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 328 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport (EGBP), the Cessna C195 began its takeoff roll on runway 08, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 93 kt in 1,246 meters, which represented 77% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle tailwind of 1 kt from the west.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it maintained a steady pace, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 66 seconds. The subsequent crosswind leg was executed efficiently, with the aircraft covering the distance in under 1 nm in 24 seconds. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, which was completed in 1 nm at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a slight bank of 8.2 degrees. The final approach to runway 26 was made from the east, with the aircraft descending to 334 feet above ground level (agl) at a heading of 242.0 degrees.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 52 kt and a distance of 328 meters, which represented 34% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was an impressive -59 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out to a stop, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway. The total landing distance was 551 meters, and the total flight distance was 3 nm, with a fuel consumption of -3 kg.
The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, with a threshold height that met expectations. The approach quality was excellent, with a heading of 242.0° at 1 nm and 334 ft above ground level. The threshold speed was slightly above the target, coming in at 76 kt, but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 328 m was good, and the touchdown speed of 52 kt was also well within the desired range.
The touchdown rate of -59 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating excellent control and precision during the landing phase. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. 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 crosswind component was negligible, at 0 kt.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment on the runway. The total landing distance of 551 m was 34% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between speed and control. Overall, the landing was scored at 95.3%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and skill demonstrated by the pilot.
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