Departing from Cotswold Airport, Kemble, in Gloucestershire, England, the Sirius aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26. The aircraft accelerated down the 1,220-meter runway, utilizing 75% of its available length, before lifting off at a speed of 58 knots. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from a direction of 269°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into the enroute climb phase, ascending from an initial altitude of 514 feet above sea level to 461 feet, a net gain of 53 feet over a period of one minute. This climb phase covered a distance of 2 nautical miles, demonstrating a steady and controlled rate of ascent. The aircraft continued to climb, eventually reaching its cruising altitude.
Upon approaching Cotswold Airport for landing, the Sirius aircraft touched down on runway 26, a 1,618-meter-long surface. The touchdown speed of 42 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -2 feet per minute was ideal. However, the aircraft's touchdown point was slightly offset from the centerline, by 3.2 meters. The total landing distance of 713 meters, representing 44% of the available runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out to a stop, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total flight distance of 3 nautical miles was completed in just 2 minutes, with no fuel being consumed during the flight.
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Departure roll runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport. Takeoff distance 1,220 m 75 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 98.4 % |
Takeoff distance 1,220 m 75 % of runway |
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| 100 % |
Liftoff speed was 58 kt Target 60 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.81 m 0.00 m left to 0.81 m right |
-0.55 | -0.81 m | |
| 95.43 % |
Average g force 0.36 g 0.34 g min to max 0.43 g |
0.43 | 0.36 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.9 ° |
1.5 | 3.9 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 19:20:02 |
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Engine 1 Started at 19:20:02 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:20:02 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 19:20:02 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:20:02 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:20:02 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:20:02 |
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Landing Gear Activated at 19:20:02 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:20:02 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 19:20:02 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 26 EGBP Cotswold Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.0 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 70 kt 58 kt min to max 80 kt |
58 | 80 kt | |
| 79.05 % |
Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.0 ° |
0.3 | 10.0 ° | |
| 96.29 % |
Average g force 0.49 g 0.37 g min to max 0.56 g |
0.37 | 0.55 g | |
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Average VSI 395 fpm 319 fpm min to max 460 fpm |
319 | 460 fpm | |
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Average altitude 19 ft agl -2 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl |
-1 | 46 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 4.0 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
4.0 | 5.3 ° | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:20:07 |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 26 EGBP Cotswold Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | -0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 83 kt 80 kt min to max 85 kt |
80 | 85 kt | |
| 36 % |
Average bank angle 19.5 ° 10.4 ° min to max 26.3 ° |
10.4 | 26.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.61 g 0.55 g min to max 0.71 g |
0.55 | 0.71 g | |
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Average VSI 589 fpm 464 fpm min to max 659 fpm |
464 | 630 fpm | |
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Average altitude 63 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 84 ft agl |
47 | 84 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.6 ° 4.6 ° min to max 6.3 ° |
5.3 | 4.6 ° |
Enroute climb started overhead EGBP Cotswold Airport Kemble (Gloucestershire, England). Climbing from 514 ft asl to 461 ft asl, an increase of 53 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 73 kt 62 kt min to max 108 kt |
85 | 62 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 22.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 34.0 ° |
26.6 | 18.8 ° | |
| 86.57 % |
Average g force 0.29 g 0.03 g min to max 1.13 g |
0.71 | 0.06 g | |
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Average VSI -145 fpm -508 fpm min to max 624 fpm |
624 | -373 fpm | |
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Average altitude 518 ft asl 461 ft asl min to max 643 ft asl |
514 | 461 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -1.5 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
4.5 | 1.7 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Landing on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport, runway length 1,618 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 62 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was well above target at 62 kt. Target 55 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 74.7 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-0.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| 57.16 % |
Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.3 ° |
18.3 | 2.7 ° | |
| 86.86 % |
Average g force 0.07 g 0.04 g min to max 0.12 g |
0.06 | 0.06 g | |
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Average speed 52 kt 42 kt min to max 62 kt |
62 | 42 kt | |
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Average VSI -32 fpm -368 fpm min to max 78 fpm |
-368 | -2 fpm | |
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Average altitude 21 ft agl 14 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl |
43 | 20 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 1.6 ° min to max 10.0 ° |
1.8 | 9.2 ° |
Touchdown point was 183 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 42 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -2 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.2 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -2 fpm. |
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| 84.57 % |
Touchdown distance was 598 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 42 kt Target below 54 kt |
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| 99.53 % |
Runway alignment max 3.18 m 2.71 m left |
3.17 | 1.87 m | |
| 91.57 % |
Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 ° |
2.7 | 0.8 ° | |
| 87.14 % |
Average g force 0.06 g 0.05 g min to max 0.07 g |
0.06 | 0.05 g | |
| 40 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 41 kt 41 kt min to max 42 kt |
42 | 41 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 8.2 ° min to max 10.3 ° |
9.2 | 8.4 ° |
Total landing distance 713 m, 44 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 713 m 44 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 2.75 m 1.79 m left to 0.96 m right |
1.79 | -0.09 m | |
| 87.14 % |
Average g force 0.31 g 0.05 g min to max 1.62 g |
0.05 | 1.62 g | |
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Average speed 41 kt 36 kt min to max 42 kt |
41 | 36 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -1.2 ° min to max 8.5 ° |
8.5 | -1.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.9 | 0.4 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 17 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 21 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt |
28 | 40 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
-1.1 | 0.9 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.16 g 0.99 g min to max 1.76 g |
1.76 | 1.00 g |
The approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport was executed with precision, with a good threshold height allowing for a controlled descent. The threshold speed, however, was above the target at 62 kt, indicating a slightly steeper than desired approach angle. Despite this, the touchdown point was 183 m beyond the touchdown zone, a relatively minor deviation.
The touchdown characteristics were commendable, with a speed of 42 kt and a rate of -2 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.2 m from the centreline, a minor deviation that could be improved upon. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 713 m, accounting for 44% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining a straight course along the centreline. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of proficiency, earning a score of 90.9%.
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