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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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 228 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 0.27 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, the DHC-2 Beaver lifted off runway 08 after a takeoff distance of 864 meters, utilizing 53% of the available runway. The aircraft achieved liftoff speed of 70 knots, clearing the ground with ease. Under local weather conditions of 20°C temperature and a gentle 3-knot wind from 232°, the pilot navigated the aircraft to a safe altitude.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 568 feet above sea level to 478 feet, a net increase of 90 feet in just one minute. This climb was achieved while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The climb profile demonstrated a satisfactory rate of ascent, allowing the aircraft to efficiently utilize its available altitude. Following the climb, the pilot initiated the final approach to runway 26, aligning the aircraft with the runway at a heading of 261.0° and an altitude of 58 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 57 knots and a touchdown distance of 203 meters. The touchdown rate of 31 feet per minute was well within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following touchdown, the pilot maintained good control, allowing the aircraft to roll out along the runway with minimal deviation. The total landing distance of 585 meters, representing 36% of the available runway, was satisfactory. The flight concluded with a total distance of 2 nautical miles, utilizing 3 minutes of flight time and 36 kilograms of fuel.
The approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 261.0° at 0 nm and 58 ft above ground level. The good threshold height allowed for a smooth transition into the landing phase. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 62 kt, indicating a slight delay in the touchdown process.
As the aircraft touched down, it demonstrated good touchdown characteristics, with a distance of 203 m and a speed of 57 kt. The touchdown rate of 31 fpm was perfect, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 585 m, which accounted for 36% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with high precision, resulting in a score of 97.7%.
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