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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
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 160 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, located in Gloucestershire, England, the Sting S4 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, eventually lifting off the ground at a liftoff speed of 53 kt. The takeoff distance of 185 m, which accounted for 11% of the runway length, was well within the aircraft's capabilities. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a stable and controlled takeoff.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began to ascend from 1,001 ft above sea level to 1,073 ft, a gain of 73 ft in less than 1 minute. This rapid climb was achieved while covering a distance of less than 1 nm, demonstrating the aircraft's excellent climb performance. Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude for 3 minutes while covering a distance of 4 nm. This phase of the flight showcased the aircraft's efficient cruise capabilities.
Upon approaching the final approach to runway 26 at Cotswold Airport, the aircraft began its descent from an altitude of 35 ft above ground level, heading towards the runway from the east. The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 36 kt and a touchdown distance of 157 m. The touchdown rate of -48 fpm was well within the target range, and the runway touchdown alignment was excellent. The aircraft's performance during the landing phase was impressive, considering the gentle headwind of 1 kt and the calm crosswind conditions. The total flight distance of 6 nm was completed in 4 minutes, with no fuel consumption reported.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 261.0° at 0 nm and 35 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 44 kt. Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown distance was good at 157 m, indicating a well-controlled descent.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the speed was a respectable 36 kt, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -48 fpm, demonstrating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt at 269°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 kt.
The rollout phase was uneventful, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment. The overall performance of the approach and landing was exceptional, with a score of 100.0% achieved. The combination of good approach quality, controlled touchdown, and precise runway alignment made for a textbook landing.
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