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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 1,786 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 120 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, a Cessna 152 taxied down runway 26 and began its takeoff roll. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 54 kt in a relatively short distance of 285 m, which accounted for 18% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb phase, ascending from 869 ft asl to 900 ft asl in a short period of less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. The climb was characterized by a moderate rate of ascent, allowing the aircraft to reach its desired cruising altitude efficiently. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed for 2 minutes while covering a distance of 2 nm. This phase allowed the pilot to assess the aircraft's performance and make any necessary adjustments.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26, it aligned itself with the runway and descended to a height of 160 ft agl. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 35 kt and a distance of 118 m, which accounted for 12% of the runway's length. The touchdown rate was perfect at 0 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was also spot on. Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out to a stop, using a total distance of 199 m. The entire flight, which covered a distance of 3 nm, was completed in 3 minutes, with the aircraft using a minimal amount of fuel, 0 kg.
The Cessna 152 touched down smoothly on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, the pilot maintained a threshold speed of 43 kt, carefully avoiding stall conditions. The touchdown distance of 118 m was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 35 kt was in line with expectations.
The aircraft's touchdown rate was impressive, with a perfect 0 fpm, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also spot on, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 49 °, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 199 m was a mere 12% of the runway length, demonstrating excellent control and precision. Overall, the landing was a creditable 99.2%, with the pilot executing a smooth and controlled touchdown, followed by a precise rollout.
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