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Maintain a smooth pitch
When Vr arrives, an abrupt near-full-scale pull, pitch overshoots, a push, and an oscillation through the first 200 ft. It feels like “this aircraft is twitchy” but the actual fault happened before liftoff. The pitch trace needs to show a clean ramp during liftoff.
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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 55 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 0.31 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, the DHC-2 Beaver began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 58 kt within 541 meters, which accounted for 33% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off into a calm local environment, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from a direction of 269 °.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from an initial altitude of 642 ft above sea level to 800 ft, achieving a vertical gain of 158 ft in just 1 minute. This climb was accomplished while covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude for 4 minutes as it traversed 4 nautical miles north of Crudwell, Wiltshire. The final approach phase commenced 1 nautical mile east of the airport, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 226 ft above ground level while heading towards runway 26.
The DHC-2 Beaver touched down on runway 26 with a touchdown distance of 53 meters, achieving a touchdown speed of 49 kt and a descent rate of -69 ft per minute. The aircraft's alignment with the runway was precise, and the threshold speed of 51 kt was well below the target, indicating a controlled approach. The flight, which covered a total distance of 6 nautical miles, utilized 4 kg of fuel and was completed within 6 minutes.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east, heading 260.0° at 1 nm and 226 ft agl, was executed with precision. The aircraft, a DHC-2 Beaver, maintained a stable and controlled descent throughout the approach, with a good threshold height achieved. The threshold speed of 51 kt was well below the target, necessitating careful control to avoid stalling the aircraft.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 53 m was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 49 kt was within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -69 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. 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 overall performance of the approach and landing was highly satisfactory, with a final score of 97.6%. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the maneuver, and the aircraft responded well to control inputs. The landing was a testament to the pilot's ability to adapt to changing conditions and execute a precise and controlled touchdown.
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