Departing from the Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire, England, the DA50 aircraft initiated its enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 429 feet above sea level to 1,402 feet asl. This climb phase was characterized by a notable increase in altitude, with a gain of 973 feet in just 1 minute, while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft's climb performance was impressive, demonstrating its ability to efficiently gain altitude in a short period.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed as it traversed a distance of 5 nautical miles in 3 minutes. This phase allowed the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a stable flight path. The final approach phase was initiated from the east, with the aircraft aligning itself with runway 26 at the Cotswold Airport. The approach was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 65 knots and a touchdown distance of 172 meters, which was well within the acceptable limits.
The landing was deemed successful, with a touchdown rate of -78 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The aircraft's performance was further highlighted by its fuel efficiency, with a total fuel consumption of 2 kilograms for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 8 nautical miles. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot, contributed to the successful execution of the flight.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 429 ft asl to 1,402 ft asl, an increase of 973 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 91 kt 76 kt min to max 114 kt |
76 | 114 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.7 ° |
0.4 | 13.6 ° | |
| 96.29 % |
Average g force 0.51 g 0.37 g min to max 0.71 g |
0.61 | 0.66 g | |
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Average VSI 417 fpm -333 fpm min to max 1,584 fpm |
167 | -333 fpm | |
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Average altitude 604 ft asl 429 ft asl min to max 1,415 ft asl |
429 | 1,402 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.5 ° -0.1 ° min to max 12.0 ° |
4.6 | -0.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 08:30:07 |
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Engine 1 Started at 08:30:07 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 08:30:07 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 08:30:07 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 08:30:07 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 08:30:07 |
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Landing Gear Activated at 08:30:07 |
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Landing Gear Down at 08:30:07 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 08:30:07 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 08:30:13 |
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north west of Crudwell (Wiltshire, England) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 5 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 99.91 % |
Average altitude 1,192 ft asl 618 ft asl min to max 1,395 ft asl |
1,395 | 618 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 103 kt 88 kt min to max 118 kt |
115 | 88 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 8.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.7 ° |
14.2 | 1.4 ° | |
| 99.43 % |
Average g force 0.89 g 0.48 g min to max 1.50 g |
0.68 | 1.20 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -8.4 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
0.0 | -3.5 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 08:32:38 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 08:33:59 |
Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 191 ft agl to 12 ft agl. A decrease of 179 ft in 16 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.2 | 0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 84 kt 78 kt min to max 87 kt |
87 | 78 kt | |
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Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.2 | -0.0 ° | |
| 98 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.8 ° |
0.2 | 1.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.85 g min to max 1.20 g |
1.20 | 0.85 g | |
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Average VSI -595 fpm -779 fpm min to max -373 fpm |
-373 | -502 fpm | |
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Average altitude 54 ft agl 12 ft agl min to max 191 ft agl |
191 | 12 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -3.8 ° -6.3 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
-4.3 | 0.4 ° |
Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 78 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 78 kt. Target 80 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 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 99.81 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
1.5 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.74 g 0.65 g min to max 0.85 g |
0.85 | 0.65 g | |
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Average speed 71 kt 65 kt min to max 78 kt |
78 | 65 kt | |
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Average VSI -124 fpm -489 fpm min to max 2 fpm |
-489 | -78 fpm | |
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Average altitude 5 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 12 ft agl |
12 | 2 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.6 ° |
0.6 | 4.5 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 172 m. Touchdown speed at 65 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -78 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 288 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Touchdown VSI was -78 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 172 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 65 kt Target below 80 kt |
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Runway alignment max 0.37 m 0.34 m left |
0.37 | 0.27 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.2 | 0.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.64 g 0.63 g min to max 0.65 g |
0.65 | 0.63 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 64 kt 63 kt min to max 65 kt |
65 | 63 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 4.1 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
4.5 | 4.8 ° |
Total landing distance 371 m, 23 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 371 m 23 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 0.48 m 0.32 m left to 0.16 m right |
0.26 | 0.32 m | |
| 61.71 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.51 g min to max 2.84 g |
0.62 | 2.84 g | |
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Average speed 58 kt 40 kt min to max 63 kt |
63 | 40 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -1.8 ° min to max 7.8 ° |
5.1 | -1.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.5 | 0.5 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 24 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 24 kt 16 kt min to max 32 kt |
32 | 16 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -2.2 ° min to max -1.9 ° |
-1.9 | -2.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 2.28 g 1.92 g min to max 2.61 g |
2.61 | 1.92 g |
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 191 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 78 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 172 m was within the desired parameters, and the touchdown speed of 65 kt was also satisfactory. The touchdown rate of -78 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating exceptional control and finesse.
The aircraft's centreline alignment during the rollout phase was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining a straight course down the runway. The total landing distance of 371 m, which accounted for just 23% of the runway length, was also noteworthy, indicating a high degree of control and precision throughout the landing sequence. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, also contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
Overall, the landing was a credit to the pilot's skill and experience, with a score of 98.2% reflecting the high standard of performance achieved. The perfect runway rollout alignment and the efficient use of the runway further underscored the excellence of the landing, making it a standout example of a well-executed approach and landing sequence.
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