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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,800 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 240 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, located in Gloucestershire, England, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza began its takeoff roll on runway 26. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 79 kt in a relatively short distance of 369 meters, which accounted for 23% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from the west.
After clearing the airport, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet above ground level. This brief enroute phase lasted for just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 08, descending from the south-west at a heading of 41.0°. The pilot maintained a good threshold height, and the touchdown speed of 71 kt was slightly below the target value. The aircraft landed smoothly, with a touchdown distance of 243 meters, which represented 27% of the available runway length.
The landing was characterized by a good touchdown speed of 62 kt and a fair touchdown rate of -205 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the aircraft rolled out in a straight line, maintaining perfect alignment. The total landing distance was 438 meters, and the pilot used a total of 1 kg of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The flight was completed in 2 minutes, demonstrating the aircraft's efficiency and maneuverability.
The final approach to runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the south west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 41.0° at 0 nm and 108 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 71 kt.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 243 m, and the touchdown speed of 62 kt was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -205 fpm was fair, indicating a slight loss of control during the touchdown phase. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 438 m, which accounted for 27% of the runway length, was reasonable. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 91.6%, reflecting a good performance with some minor areas for improvement.
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