Departing from the Cotswold Airport Kemble in Gloucestershire, England, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza initiated its enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 442 ft above sea level to 1,412 ft asl. This climb of 970 ft was achieved within a mere 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft demonstrated a satisfactory rate of climb, showcasing its capabilities in the initial stages of flight.
As the aircraft continued on its route, it transitioned into the enroute level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude over Crudwell in Wiltshire, England. This phase lasted for 3 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The cruise phase is a critical aspect of flight, as it allows the aircraft to conserve fuel while maintaining a steady pace. In this instance, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza performed admirably, showcasing its efficiency in this phase.
The final approach to runway 26 at Cotswold Airport was executed from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 260.0° at an altitude of 190 ft above ground level. The landing was characterized by a threshold speed that was slightly below the target, at 66 kt. However, the touchdown distance of 96 m and touchdown speed of 58 kt were both within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -15 fpm was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a successful landing. The total landing distance of 227 m, accounting for 14% of the runway length, further underscores the aircraft's ability to land safely and efficiently.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 442 ft asl to 1,412 ft asl, an increase of 970 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 97 kt 79 kt min to max 113 kt |
79 | 113 kt | |
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Average bank angle 4.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.1 ° |
1.0 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.14 g |
0.96 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI 476 fpm -328 fpm min to max 2,267 fpm |
240 | 12 fpm | |
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Average altitude 695 ft asl 442 ft asl min to max 1,451 ft asl |
442 | 1,412 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 1.3 ° min to max 16.9 ° |
6.4 | 3.0 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 18:51:04 |
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Engine 1 Started at 18:51:04 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:51:04 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 18:51:04 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:51:04 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:51:04 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:51:04 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:51:04 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:51:07 |
Enroute level cruise started overhead Crudwell (Wiltshire, England) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 4 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 1,089 ft asl 614 ft asl min to max 1,463 ft asl |
1,412 | 614 ft asl | |
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Average speed 77 kt 67 kt min to max 113 kt |
113 | 70 kt | |
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Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.9 ° |
1.0 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.09 | 0.99 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 8.2 ° |
4.0 | 4.9 ° | |
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Landing Gear Down at 18:52:35 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:52:43 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 18:53:21 |
Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 190 ft agl to 4 ft agl. A decrease of 186 ft in 24 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.6 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.8 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average speed 71 kt 66 kt min to max 72 kt |
70 | 66 kt | |
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Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 97.46 % |
Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.0 ° |
0.3 | 1.5 ° | |
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Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g |
0.99 | 1.04 g | |
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Average VSI -502 fpm -617 fpm min to max -226 fpm |
-296 | -226 fpm | |
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Average altitude 47 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 190 ft agl |
190 | 4 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 1.9 ° min to max 7.8 ° |
4.9 | 7.8 ° |
Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 66 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was a little below target at 66 kt. Target 75 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.5 | 0.5 ° | |
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Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.08 g |
1.04 | 1.02 g | |
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Average speed 62 kt 58 kt min to max 66 kt |
66 | 58 kt | |
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Average VSI -125 fpm -220 fpm min to max -15 fpm |
-220 | -15 fpm | |
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Average altitude 4 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 8 ft agl |
8 | 1 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 7.8 ° min to max 10.8 ° |
7.8 | 10.8 ° | |
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Stall Warning Activated at 18:55:49 |
Touchdown distance was good at 96 m. Touchdown speed at 58 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -15 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Touchdown VSI was -15 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 96 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 58 kt Target below 70 kt |
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Runway alignment max 2.70 m 2.68 m left |
2.69 | 2.64 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.5 | 1.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.05 g 1.02 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.02 | 1.03 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 57 kt 56 kt min to max 58 kt |
58 | 56 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 10.6 ° min to max 10.9 ° |
10.8 | 10.6 ° |
Total landing distance 227 m, 14 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 227 m 14 % of runway. |
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| 94.06 % |
Runway alignment max 4.68 m 4.68 m left to 0.00 m left |
2.63 | 4.68 m | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.01 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 51 kt 30 kt min to max 56 kt |
56 | 30 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.5 ° -1.1 ° min to max 10.5 ° |
10.5 | 0.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
1.2 | 0.3 ° | |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 18:55:53 |
Exiting runway, average speed 20 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 20 kt 0 kt min to max 55 kt |
26 | 55 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
1.6 | 2.9 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
2.2 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.01 | 0.98 g | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:58:47 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:58:48 |
The aircraft touched down on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport with a good threshold height, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable approach profile. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 260.0°, at 0 nm and 190 ft above ground level. The threshold speed was a little below the target, coming in at 66 kt, but this did not affect the overall quality of the approach.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown characteristics were good, with a distance of 96 m and a speed of 58 kt. The touchdown rate was particularly impressive, at -15 fpm, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining very good alignment on the runway. The total landing distance was 227 m, which represented just 14% of the runway length. Overall, the landing was of an extremely high standard, with a score of 99.2% reflecting the pilot's exceptional skill and control.
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