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Fixing the bounce
Fast at the threshold, normal flare, and the runway seems to refuse the aircraft. The instinctive fix - pushing it on - causes the next one. A fast aircraft forced onto the runway touches nosewheel-first or nearly so. The tell is a touchdown that feels soft followed by a bounce that steepens. Pilots fix the bounce recovery; the cause was the 10 knots at the threshold.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
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 302 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, located in Kemble, Gloucestershire, England, the Sirius aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 51 kt in a relatively short distance of 161 m, which accounted for only 10% of the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from a direction of 270°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it quickly gained altitude, rising from 644 ft above sea level to 873 ft in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's efficient climb performance. Once at the desired altitude, the crew leveled off and entered a 2-minute cruise phase, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nm. The crew then began their descent, and the aircraft touched down before the threshold of runway 26, with a touchdown speed of 44 kt and a rate of descent of -42 fpm, indicating a perfect touchdown.
The landing distance of 199 m, which accounted for 12% of the runway, was a notable achievement, demonstrating the crew's skill and the aircraft's capabilities. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. The total flight distance of 6 nm was completed in 7 minutes, with no fuel being consumed, highlighting the efficiency of the flight. Overall, the flight was a testament to the Sirius aircraft's performance and the crew's expertise.
Runway 27 was selected for the landing, with a reported temperature of 15 °C and a gentle breeze of 1 kt from 270°. The aircraft, Sirius, approached the runway with precision, maintaining a high approach quality throughout the descent. The pilot's skillful management of the aircraft's speed and altitude resulted in a touchdown before the threshold, a testament to their expertise.
At touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 44 kt was well within the acceptable range, and the rate of descent of -42 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was spot on, with the aircraft centered on the runway's centerline. The local wind conditions, with a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind of 1 kt, played a minimal role in the landing, allowing the pilot to focus on the task at hand.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment throughout. The total landing distance of 199 m, accounting for just 12% of the runway, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. Overall, the landing was deemed satisfactory, earning a score of 75.4%.
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