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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
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 329 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 0.21 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport (EGBP), the Cessna C195 began its takeoff roll on runway 08, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 94 kt in a distance of 1,246 m, which equated to 77% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 2 kt from 288°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a swift and efficient turn, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nm in 69 seconds. Subsequent turns in the pattern were equally impressive, with the crosswind leg requiring only 26 seconds to complete. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 26, descending from an altitude of 339 ft at a heading of 242.0°. The approach was characterized by a stable and controlled descent, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 51 kt and a touchdown distance of 330 m, which was 34% of the available runway length.
The landing was deemed satisfactory, with a perfect touchdown rate of -16 fpm and a runway touchdown alignment that was spot on. The aircraft's rollout was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway. The total landing distance was 550 m, and the aircraft used a mere 1 kg of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 3 nm and took approximately 3 minutes to complete.
The Cessna C195 touched down smoothly on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, with a good threshold height and a slight overshoot on the threshold speed, registering 76 kt, which was marginally above the target. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, ultimately achieving a touchdown speed of 51 kt, well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 330 m was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -16 fpm was perfect, indicating a controlled and stable landing.
The aircraft's centreline alignment during the rollout phase was flawless, with the aircraft tracking the centreline precisely. The total landing distance of 550 m, accounting for 34% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component of 1 kt was minimal, further facilitating a smooth touchdown.
The overall landing performance of the Cessna C195 scored 94.0%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The pilot's ability to maintain a stable and controlled descent, combined with precise centreline alignment during the rollout, resulted in a safe and efficient landing.
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