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EGBP
Kemble, England
Runway 26

Flight Score

94.50 %
EGBP
Kemble, England
Runway 26
13 Apr 2026 0:06 6 nm DHC-2 Beaver 4 kg
Departure Score
91.41 %
Enroute Score
96.83 %
Arrival Score
95.26 %

What went well

Touched down at -68 ft/m — a soft arrival
Touchdown 55 m in — inside the full-score zone
Threshold crossed at 5 ft and 51 kt — both inside band

What held you back

Departure Roll — Landing Lights at 0 %, Strobe Lights at 0 %, −1.60 points
Departure Climb 2 — g force 0.22 to 0.28 g at 70 %, bank angle up to 12.7 ° at 78 %, −0.94 points
Arrival Landing — g force 0.31 to 0.32 g at 75 %, Threshold speed at 51 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. at 76 %, −0.81 points

Top opportunity

Maintain a smooth pitch

Departure Roll

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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Start to finish · 8 stages, 8 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Roll 85.64Departure roll runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport. Takeoff distance 540 m 30 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 540 m30 % of runway
93 % Liftoff speed was 58 ktTarget 68 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 2.97 m2.97 m left to 0.00 m left 2.72 2.58 m
70 % Average g force 0.24 g0.22 g min to max 0.27 g 0.22 0.26 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle 8.4 °7.8 ° min to max 9.3 ° 7.8 9.2 °
Info Average bank angle 2.2 °0.1 ° min to max 3.2 ° 0.1 3.0 °

Events

Fail Landing Lights
Fail Strobe Lights
Departure Climb 1 97.09Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EGBP Cotswold Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.2 °-0.3 ° min to max 0.6 ° -0.3 0.6 °
100 % Average speed 58 kt58 kt min to max 58 kt 58 58 kt
100 % Average bank angle 1.1 °0.0 ° min to max 2.8 ° 2.8 0.9 °
71 % Average g force 0.25 g0.24 g min to max 0.30 g 0.25 0.26 g
Info Average VSI 316 fpm229 fpm min to max 377 fpm 314 250 fpm
Info Average altitude 26 ft agl0 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl 0 53 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 10.1 °8.8 ° min to max 11.4 ° 9.1 9.2 °
Departure Climb 2 91.50Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EGBP Cotswold Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.5 °-1.1 ° min to max 0.7 ° 0.6 -1.1 °
100 % Average speed 60 kt58 kt min to max 63 kt 58 62 kt
78 % Average bank angle 1.3 °0.0 ° min to max 12.7 ° 0.9 12.7 °
70 % Average g force 0.25 g0.22 g min to max 0.28 g 0.26 0.26 g
Info Average VSI 236 fpm127 fpm min to max 522 fpm 249 190 fpm
Info Average altitude 81 ft agl53 ft agl min to max 206 ft agl 53 206 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 9.4 °8.1 ° min to max 12.5 ° 9.2 9.6 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 64 ft agl · 60 kt
Info Flaps Fully Retracted 117 ft agl · 62 kt
Enroute Climb 96.97Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 642 ft asl to 800 ft asl, an increase of 158 ft in 1 minutes and covering less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 62 kt61 kt min to max 65 kt 62 61 kt
100 % Average bank angle 6.9 °0.0 ° min to max 16.1 ° 13.6 6.1 °
70 % Average g force 0.28 g0.22 g min to max 0.76 g 0.26 0.25 g
Info Average VSI 300 fpm120 fpm min to max 494 fpm 227 347 fpm
Info Average altitude 714 ft asl642 ft asl min to max 800 ft asl 642 800 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle 9.5 °7.2 ° min to max 11.3 ° 10.0 10.1 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Enroute Level 96.69Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Crudwell (Wiltshire, England) and lasted 4 minutes, covering 4 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average altitude 968 ft asl653 ft asl min to max 1,074 ft asl 806 653 ft asl
100 % Average speed 65 kt61 kt min to max 72 kt 61 62 kt
100 % Average bank angle 4.5 °0.0 ° min to max 20.6 ° 7.9 0.1 °
67 % Average g force 0.40 g0.17 g min to max 0.64 g 0.26 0.43 g
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0
Info Average pitch angle 4.6 °-2.1 ° min to max 10.4 ° 9.9 1.3 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 688 ft agl · 70 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 717 ft agl · 70 kt
Info Flaps Position 3 670 ft agl · 72 kt
Info Flaps Position 4 536 ft agl · 66 kt
Arrival Final 1 97.37Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 226 ft agl to 1 ft agl. A decrease of 225 ft in 33 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Approach angle 1.4 °0.5 ° min to max 3.1 °Target 3.0 ° 3.1 0.5 °
100 % Average speed 57 kt51 kt min to max 63 kt 62 51 kt
100 % Heading variation -0.0 °-0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° 0.0 -0.0 °
100 % Average bank angle 0.9 °0.0 ° min to max 2.5 ° 1.1 0.9 °
74 % Average g force 0.31 g0.29 g min to max 0.44 g 0.42 0.31 g
Info Average VSI -306 fpm-503 fpm min to max -103 fpm -386 -103 fpm
Info Average altitude 40 ft agl1 ft agl min to max 226 ft agl 226 1 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 5.7 °0.2 ° min to max 10.8 ° 1.3 10.8 °
00.250.50.751050100150200250Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-40-30-20-10010203040Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 92.67Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,786 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 51 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
76 % Threshold speed at 51 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kt
100 % Target 50 ft agl
100 % Perfect landing flare
100 % Heading variation -4.1 °-4.8 ° min to max -3.8 ° -4.8 -4.2 °
100 % Average bank angle 1.4 °0.0 ° min to max 2.1 ° 1.1 0.2 °
75 % Average g force 0.32 g0.31 g min to max 0.32 g 0.31 0.31 g
Info Average speed 50 kt49 kt min to max 51 kt 51 49 kt
Info Average VSI -79 fpm-100 fpm min to max -60 fpm -100 -69 fpm
Info Average altitude 5 ft agl2 ft agl min to max 6 ft agl 6 3 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 11.6 °10.7 ° min to max 12.5 ° 10.8 12.5 °
0142842567001123344657Runway Distance mLanding Height ft01428425670-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 95.74Touchdown distance was good at 53 m. Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -69 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Touchdown VSI was -69 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 53 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 49 ktTarget below 60 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 1.38 m1.33 m right -1.29 -1.38 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.3 °0.1 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.2 0.1 °
75 % Average g force 0.31 g0.31 g min to max 0.31 g 0.31 0.31 g
80 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 49 kt49 kt min to max 49 kt 49 49 kt
Info Average pitch angle 11.0 °10.4 ° min to max 12.5 ° 12.5 10.7 °

Takeoff

85.64 %
100.00Takeoff roll540 m · 30 %
93.36Liftoff speed57 kt
100.00Runway alignment2.58 m L
OkBounce on takeoffNone
97.09Rate of climb316 ft/m
Takeoff weight1,708 kg
Airfield elevation420 ft asl
Wind270° · 1 kn · 0 kn cross

Approach

97.37 %
Not assessed1,000 ft gateNot recorded
Not assessed500 ft gateNot recorded
100.00Threshold height5 ft
75.81Threshold speed51 kt
100.00Centreline offset1.46 m R
Flare 100.00Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

95.74 %
100.00Touchdown point55 m
100.00Centreline at touchdown1.38 m R
100.00Sink rate-68 ft/m
74.86Touchdown force0.31 G
FailBounces1
Landing weight1,703 kg
Airfield elevation423 ft asl
Wind270° · 1 kn

The stabilisation gates

Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.

Six checks, two gates1,000 ft500 ft
Gear down
Landing flap
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
0.5 nm 213 ft 0.09° L −8 kt
THR 6 ft 0.58 m R −19 kt

Touchdown on EGBP 26

Past threshold
55 m
Off centreline
1.38 mR
Sink rate
-68 ft/m
Impact
0.31G

Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.

5 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 5 ft, down at 55 m

Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,786 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,0001,500 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 55 m past threshold CLEARED

The 55 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 0.31 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.

Runway used 55 m of 1,786 m · 3 %

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Flight narrative

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.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport in the De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
91.41 %
85.64 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport. Takeoff distance 540 m 30 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 540 m using 30.25 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
93.36 %
Liftoff speed was 58 kn - Target 68 kn
Alignment
100 %
2.97 m left to 0.00 m left
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
0 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
0 %
Switched On
G
69.71 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
60 55 50
Bank °
Info
4 2 0
Pitch °
Info
10 8.5 7
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,750-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
97.09 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EGBP Cotswold Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
60 55 50
Bank °
100 %
3 1.5 0
G
70.86 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
12 10 8
Climb Rate fpm
Info
400 200 0
91.5 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EGBP Cotswold Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
70 60 50
Bank °
78.11 %
13 6.5 0
G
69.71 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
13 11 8
Climb Rate fpm
Info
600 300 0
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,75003570105140175 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.050.10.140.190.240100200 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.050.10.140.190.24-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport in the De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
Landing Score 95.26 %
Landing Summary

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.

97.37 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 226 ft agl to 1 ft agl. A decrease of 225 ft in 33 seconds.
Glideslope
100 %
Excellent glideslope alignment
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
100 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
63 56 50
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
100 %
3 1.5 0
G
73.71 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-104 -352 -600
00.250.50.751050100150200250 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-40-30-20-10010203040 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
92.67 %
Landing
Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,786 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 51 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
75.81 %
Threshold speed at 51 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kt
Flare
100 %
Perfect landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
99.7 %
3 1.5 0
G
74.86 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
51 46 40
Pitch °
Info
13 12 10
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-60 -80 -100
0142842567001123344657 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
01428425670-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
95.74 %
Touchdown
Touchdown distance was good at 53 m. Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -69 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown rate was smooth at -102 ft/m.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good. Target below 60 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown distance was good at 53 m.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.3 °
G
74.86 %
G 0.31 g
Bounce
80 %
Bounce Detected
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