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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,800 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 192 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, Kemble, in Gloucestershire, England, the ICP Savannah S I-C019 began its takeoff roll on runway 26. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 43 kt in a relatively short distance of 201 m, which accounted for only 12% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and controlled takeoff.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into the enroute climb phase, ascending from 744 ft above sea level to 526 ft asl, a vertical gain of 218 ft in just 1 minute. This climb was achieved while covering a distance of 1 nm, demonstrating the aircraft's efficient climb performance. The climb was conducted in a northerly direction, away from the airport, before the aircraft began its descent for the final approach to runway 08.
The ICP Savannah S I-C019 executed a precise final approach to runway 08, aligning itself with the runway centerline at 0 nm and 106 ft above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 31 kt, with a touchdown distance of 190 m, which was well within the available runway length of 1,618 m. The touchdown rate was an impressive -55 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The aircraft's runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and the aircraft's handling characteristics. The total landing distance was 412 m, accounting for only 25% of the runway length. The flight, which covered a total distance of 2 nm, was completed in 2 minutes, with no fuel being consumed.
The final approach to runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft ICP Savannah S I-C019 maintaining a heading of 74.0° at 0 nm and 106 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. The threshold speed of 43 kt was maintained, indicating a well-controlled descent. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 190 m, and the touchdown speed of 31 kt was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -55 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating exceptional control and precision.
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 wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 0 kt and 1 kt respectively, further facilitating a smooth touchdown. The total landing distance of 412 m, which accounted for only 25% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment on the runway. The pilot's control and precision were evident in the smooth and controlled deceleration, allowing the aircraft to come to a stop within a short distance. Overall, the landing was scored 98.7%, a testament to the pilot's exceptional skill and the aircraft's capabilities.
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