Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Improve the pattern downwind leg
Spacing cues are relative to your eyepoint, so two simmers with different FOV settings following the same wingtip cue fly patterns half a mile different in width, and a wide FOV compresses depth so the runway on base looks further away than it is, biasing you towards a late turn. Pick a camera position and FOV, save it, and never change it, because every judgement you calibrate is calibrated to that picture.
Read more in Pattern WorkStart to finish · 10 stages, 10 scored
Events
Events
Events
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
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 54 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, the DHC-2 Beaver began its takeoff roll on runway 08, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 65 kt in 1,030 meters, which represented 64% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle tailwind of 1 kt from 270 °. As the aircraft lifted off, it transitioned into a steady climb, eventually entering a right-hand traffic pattern.
The pilot navigated the right-hand pattern with precision, completing the entry turn in 41 seconds and covering a distance of less than 1 nm. The crosswind leg was executed smoothly, taking 49 seconds to cover 1 nm. The downwind turn was initiated at an angle of 29.9 ° to the runway, with the aircraft covering a distance of 3 nm before beginning the downwind leg. This phase of the flight was completed in 13 seconds, with the aircraft aligning itself for the final approach to runway 26. The pilot maintained a heading of 261.0 ° and descended to an altitude of 206 ft above ground level (agl) before initiating the final approach.
The DHC-2 Beaver touched down on runway 26 with a touchdown distance of 53 meters, a speed of 52 kt, and a rate of descent of -151 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's speed to avoid stalling. The total flight distance was 8 nm, covering a distance of 6 nm in 6 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 6 kg of fuel during the flight. The local weather conditions remained favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from 269 °.
The final 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 206 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, the threshold speed of 54 kt was well below the target, necessitating careful control to avoid stalling.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft displayed good characteristics, with a touchdown distance of 53 m and a speed of 52 kt. The touchdown rate of -151 fpm was also within acceptable limits. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of skill and control during the final stages of the approach. 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 rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout. The overall performance of the landing was outstanding, with a final score of 98.8% reflecting the high standard of flying demonstrated. The combination of good approach quality, precise touchdown, and controlled rollout resulted in a safe and efficient landing on the 1,618 m runway at EGBP Cotswold Airport.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values