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Add power on final to hold 71 kt across the threshold.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 60 kt, 11 kt below VREF, and low energy like this usually carries through to a firm touchdown at 160 fpm.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 71 kt at the threshold
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 16 stages, 14 in the score
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 5.7° off, against a 1° limit.
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 69 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport (EGBP), the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 74 kt in a distance of 520 m, which accounted for 32% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 16 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt from the west.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a swift and precise turn, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 19 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was similarly efficient, taking 23 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, which covered a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 67.2° to the runway. The downwind leg itself measured 2 nm and took 64 seconds to complete. Following the base leg turn, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26, aligning itself with the runway at a height of 63 ft above ground level (agl) and a heading of 260.0°.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 57 kt and a distance of 67 m, which represented 12% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was an impressive -86 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was excellent. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out perfectly, using a total distance of 200 m. The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the aircraft consumed no fuel during the flight, which took approximately 4 minutes to complete.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east, heading 260.0 °, was executed with precision. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 63 ft agl to a good threshold height, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown. The threshold speed was a little below the target at 60 kt, but this did not compromise the overall quality of the landing.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 67 m, and the touchdown speed of 57 kt was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -86 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 52 °, contributed to a stable and predictable environment for the landing.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment on the runway. The total landing distance of 200 m, which accounted for only 12% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and control. Overall, the landing was executed to a very high standard, with a score of 99.6% reflecting the precision and control demonstrated throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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