EGCW to EGCW Flight Report - AMERICAN CHAMPION SCOUT: LIONS 26 ANALOG

Flight from EGCW to EGCW

Friday, 22 August 2025 07:58

Minutes 3

2 nm

Fuel 1 kg

AMERICAN CHAMPION SCOUT: LIONS 26 ANALOG

Departure

Runway 04 at EGCW

Welshpool Airport

Welshpool, Sir Powys, Wales

Altitude

233 ft asl

Weight

831 kg

Fuel

97 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 22 at EGCW

Welshpool Airport

Welshpool Sir Powys, Wales

233 ft asl

Altitude

830 kg

Weight

96 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 98.47%

Departure Score 96.27%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99.15%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 04 at EGCW Welshpool Airport, a small airfield located in Welshpool, Sir Powys, Wales. The aircraft, an American Champion Scout, successfully took off with a takeoff distance of 44 meters, which accounted for only 5% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was a relatively modest 34 knots, indicating a gentle and controlled ascent.

As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a light wind of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable and steady climb. The enroute climb began overhead the airport, where the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 477 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 653 feet, an increase of 176 feet in just 1 minute. This impressive climb rate covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

As the aircraft approached the end of its flight, it began its final approach to runway 22 at EGCW Welshpool Airport, coming in from the north-east at a heading of 214.0 degrees. The aircraft was at an altitude of 409 feet above ground level and was approximately 1 nautical mile from the runway. The pilot expertly guided the aircraft onto the runway, where it landed with a touchdown distance of 66 meters. The touchdown speed was a respectable 36 knots, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -82 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The landing was further enhanced by the perfect runway touchdown alignment, which ensured that the aircraft remained on course and avoided any potential issues with the landing gear. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a light wind of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable and steady approach.

In total, the flight covered a distance of 2 nautical miles and lasted for 3 minutes, during which the aircraft consumed 1 kilogram of fuel. The flight was a testament to the pilot's skill and expertise, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 04 at EGCW Welshpool Airport, Average speed was 24 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 36 kt 1 kt min to max 46 kt	46		21 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 12.1 ° 11.2 ° min to max 12.7 °	11.7		11.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.7		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.88 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		0.88 g
Info	Battery Master On at 07:58:10
Info	Engine 1 Started at 07:58:10
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 07:58:10
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 07:58:10
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 07:58:10
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 07:58:10
Info	Landing Gear Down at 07:58:10
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 07:58:10

Departure Roll

99.54 %

Departure roll runway 04 at EGCW Welshpool Airport. Takeoff distance 44 m 5 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 34 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 44 m 5 % of runway
100 %	Average speed 29 kt 15 kt min to max 34 kt	15		34 kt
97.7 %	Runway alignment max 3.68 m 0.00 m left to 3.68 m right	-2.98		-3.68 m
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.89 g min to max 1.03 g	0.89		1.03 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 12.2 ° 11.6 ° min to max 14.0 °	11.6		14.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.6		0.8 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 07:59:06

Departure Climb 1

99.4 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 EGCW Welshpool Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 47 kt 34 kt min to max 59 kt	34		59 kt
97.61 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.8		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.83 g min to max 1.15 g	1.05		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 529 fpm 374 fpm min to max 639 fpm	374		418 fpm
Info	Average altitude 25 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	0		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.5 ° 8.0 ° min to max 17.2 °	14.2		8.0 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 07:59:07
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 07:59:11

Departure Climb 2

89.86 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 EGCW Welshpool Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.38 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.3		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 59 kt min to max 85 kt	59		83 kt
60.08 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.2 °	0.9		17.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	0.96		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI 400 fpm 364 fpm min to max 1,074 fpm	416		1,074 fpm
Info	Average altitude 78 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 216 ft agl	48		216 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 4.8 ° min to max 11.2 °	7.9		11.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 07:59:12

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead EGCW Welshpool Airport Welshpool (Sir Powys, Wales). Climbing from 477 ft asl to 653 ft asl, an increase of 176 ft in 1 minutes and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 60 kt 43 kt min to max 82 kt	82		43 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 23.3 °	17.8		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.84 g min to max 1.14 g	1.14		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 174 fpm -816 fpm min to max 2,158 fpm	1,235		-582 fpm
Info	Average altitude 792 ft asl 477 ft asl min to max 955 ft asl	477		653 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° -0.5 ° min to max 20.5 °	12.6		2.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 07:59:45
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 08:00:08
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 08:00:35

Arrival Final 1

97.46 %

Approaching runway 22 at EGCW Welshpool Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 409 ft agl to 9 ft agl. A decrease of 400 ft in 49 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.7 %	Approach angle 1.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	4.0		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 49 kt 41 kt min to max 52 kt	44		41 kt
95.6 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.6		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.1		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	0.96		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -360 fpm -796 fpm min to max -196 fpm	-640		-204 fpm
Info	Average altitude 68 ft agl 9 ft agl min to max 409 ft agl	409		9 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 0.9 ° min to max 8.4 °	2.0		8.4 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 22 at EGCW Welshpool Airport, runway length 808 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 41 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 39 kt 36 kt min to max 41 kt	41		36 kt
100 %	Target 44 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 39 kt 36 kt min to max 41 kt	41		36 kt
Info	Average VSI -147 fpm -204 fpm min to max -82 fpm	-204		-82 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 8 ft agl	8		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.2 ° 8.5 ° min to max 11.2 °	8.5		11.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 66 m. Touchdown speed 36 kt. Touchdown rate was excellent at -82 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -82 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 66 m Target 422 m
100 %	Average speed 35 kt 35 kt min to max 36 kt	36		35 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.63 m 0.60 m left	0.62		0.54 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.0		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 35 kt 35 kt min to max 36 kt	36		35 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 12.1 ° 11.2 ° min to max 12.6 °	11.2		12.6 °

Takeoff on runway 04 at EGCW Welshpool Airport in the AMERICAN CHAMPION SCOUT: LIONS 26 ANALOG

96.27 %

99.54 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

73.46 %

Roll distance of 44 m using 5.43 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 34 kn

Alignment

97.7 %

0.00 m left to 3.68 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.4 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04 EGCW Welshpool Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

89.86 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04 EGCW Welshpool Airport.

Heading

99.38 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

60.08 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 22 at EGCW Welshpool Airport in the AMERICAN CHAMPION SCOUT: LIONS 26 ANALOG

Landing Score 99.15 %

Landing Summary

The American Champion Scout, registration LIONS 26 ANALOG, successfully landed at EGCW Welshpool Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with the heading of 214.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 409 feet above ground level (agl).

As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it demonstrated a smooth and controlled touchdown. The threshold speed of 41 knots was achieved, indicating a well-executed approach. The touchdown distance of 66 meters was also impressive, considering the runway length of 808 meters. This suggests that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to bring it in for a precise landing.

The touchdown speed of 36 knots was slightly lower than the threshold speed, which is a good indication of a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -82 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot from the west (270°). The crosswind and headwind components were negligible, making the landing even more impressive. Overall, the landing of the American Champion Scout, LIONS 26 ANALOG, was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.

97.46 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 22 at EGCW Welshpool Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 409 ft agl to 9 ft agl. A decrease of 400 ft in 49 seconds.

Glideslope

91.7 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

95.6 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

91.7 %

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