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A Boeing C17 departed from a location near EGBP Cotswold Airport, Kemble, Gloucestershire, England, initiating its enroute climb phase. The aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 438 ft above sea level to 526 ft asl, achieving a net increase of 88 ft in just 2 minutes while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of a controlled ascent, with the crew monitoring the aircraft's performance and adjusting as necessary to ensure a smooth climb.
As the C17 approached the final approach phase, it aligned itself with runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, coming in from the west at a heading of 79.0°. At this point, the aircraft was at an altitude of 106 ft above ground level and 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The crew carefully managed the aircraft's descent, taking into account the runway's length of 1,618 meters and the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 270°. The touchdown speed of 42 kt was well within the target range, and the aircraft landed smoothly on the runway, with a touchdown distance of 271 meters.
The landing was characterized by an excellent touchdown rate of -54 ft per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance of 413 meters was just 26% of the runway's length, indicating a high degree of control and precision. Following touchdown, the crew expertly managed the aircraft's rollout, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway. The entire flight, which covered a distance of 2 nautical miles, was completed in just 3 minutes, with the aircraft using a minimal amount of fuel, a mere 0 kg.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 438 ft asl to 526 ft asl, an increase of 88 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 58 kt 54 kt min to max 65 kt |
54 | 63 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.4 ° |
1.1 | 1.1 ° | |
| 95.43 % |
Average g force 0.42 g 0.34 g min to max 0.51 g |
0.34 | 0.43 g | |
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Average VSI 347 fpm -413 fpm min to max 664 fpm |
178 | -319 fpm | |
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Average altitude 531 ft asl 438 ft asl min to max 721 ft asl |
438 | 526 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 10.2 ° |
7.2 | -0.4 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 23:36:37 |
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Engine 1 Started at 23:36:37 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 23:36:37 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 23:36:37 |
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Landing Gear Down at 23:36:37 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 23:36:37 |
Approaching runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 106 ft agl to 33 ft agl. A decrease of 73 ft in 12 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.8 ° 1.3 ° min to max 2.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.4 | 1.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 61 kt 55 kt min to max 64 kt |
63 | 55 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.4 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° |
1.8 | 2.1 ° | |
| 93.43 % |
Average g force 0.37 g 0.27 g min to max 0.43 g |
0.43 | 0.27 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -315 fpm -578 fpm min to max 21 fpm |
-324 | -92 fpm | |
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Average altitude 62 ft agl 33 ft agl min to max 106 ft agl |
106 | 33 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -2.0 ° min to max 4.4 ° |
-0.4 | 3.6 ° |
Landing on runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 55 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 42.16 % |
Threshold speed at 55 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 86 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.0 | -0.0 ° | |
| 99.73 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
2.1 | 0.4 ° | |
| 88.86 % |
Average g force 0.19 g 0.11 g min to max 0.27 g |
0.27 | 0.11 g | |
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Average speed 49 kt 42 kt min to max 55 kt |
55 | 42 kt | |
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Average VSI -77 fpm -149 fpm min to max -14 fpm |
-93 | -54 fpm | |
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Average altitude 2 ft agl -8 ft agl min to max 14 ft agl |
14 | -8 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 3.6 ° min to max 9.1 ° |
3.6 | 9.1 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 271 m. Touchdown speed at 42 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -54 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -54 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 271 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 42 kt Target below 84 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.59 m 0.54 m right |
-0.59 | -0.53 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.2 ° | |
| 88.57 % |
Average g force 0.10 g 0.10 g min to max 0.11 g |
0.11 | 0.10 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 41 kt 39 kt min to max 42 kt |
42 | 39 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 9.1 ° min to max 11.6 ° |
9.1 | 11.0 ° |
Total landing distance 413 m, 26 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 413 m 26 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 1.42 m 0.00 m left to 1.42 m right |
-0.54 | -0.17 m | |
| 88 % |
Average g force 0.10 g 0.08 g min to max 0.13 g |
0.09 | 0.11 g | |
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Average speed 38 kt 32 kt min to max 39 kt |
39 | 32 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 10.7 ° 8.0 ° min to max 11.0 ° |
11.0 | 8.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.1 | 0.5 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 15 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 20 kt 0 kt min to max 39 kt |
28 | 39 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 11.0 ° 8.5 ° min to max 11.6 ° |
9.4 | 8.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 0.61 g 0.03 g min to max 0.98 g |
0.09 | 0.96 g | |
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Flaps Position 2 at 23:39:26 |
The Boeing C17 touched down on runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport with a high degree of precision, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The aircraft descended from 106 feet above ground level (agl) at 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway heading of 79.0 degrees. The threshold height was well within acceptable limits, allowing the crew to maintain a safe margin for touchdown.
As the aircraft touched down, it demonstrated a commendable touchdown speed of 42 knots, which was in line with the target. The touchdown distance of 271 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -54 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, highlighting the crew's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and ensuring a safe touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway.
Following touchdown, the Boeing C17 rolled out along the runway with precision, maintaining perfect alignment. The total landing distance of 413 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway length, was a testament to the crew's expertise in managing the aircraft's speed and descent. The overall performance of the crew and the aircraft earned a score of 94.9%, reflecting the high standard of the landing.
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