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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 8 stages, 8 scored
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 5.9° off, against a 1° limit.
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 334 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, Kemble, the Kodiak 100 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 78 kt in 493 meters, which represented 30% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from the west.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into the enroute climb phase, ascending from 952 ft above sea level to 715 ft asl in a short 1-minute period, covering a distance of 2 nm. This climb profile demonstrated a satisfactory rate of ascent, with a notable increase in altitude. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 08, descending from an altitude of 276 ft above ground level while maintaining a heading of 75.0°. The approach was conducted in a tailwind of 1 kt, which presented a minimal challenge to the pilot.
The Kodiak 100 landed smoothly on runway 08, with a touchdown speed of 58 kt and a touchdown distance of 332 meters. The touchdown rate was a respectable -114 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. Although the aircraft touched down slightly off-centerline, the deviation of 4.1 meters from the centerline was not significant. The total flight distance was a mere 3 nm, and the aircraft consumed 4 kg of fuel during the 2-minute flight. Overall, the flight demonstrated a satisfactory performance, with the pilot successfully navigating the aircraft through various phases of flight.
The final approach to runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 75.0° at 1 nm and 276 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 71 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 332 m was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 58 kt was also within the desired parameters. The touchdown rate was particularly noteworthy, with a smooth descent of -114 fpm, indicating a well-controlled approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's centreline alignment was slightly off, with a deviation of 4.1 m from the centreline. However, this minor discrepancy did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The rollout phase was also executed smoothly, with the aircraft coming to a stop without any issues. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
Overall, the landing was deemed satisfactory, with a score of 96.0%. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing. While there was a minor deviation from the centreline, the overall performance of the landing was impressive, and the pilot's ability to maintain control and precision was demonstrated throughout the exercise.
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