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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 1.0° 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 1,800 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 248 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, Kemble, Gloucestershire, England, the Robin CAP10 began its takeoff roll on runway 26. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 65 kt in a relatively short distance of 386 m, which accounted for 24% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt from the west.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into the enroute climb phase, ascending from 945 ft above sea level to 795 ft asl, an increase of 150 ft in just 1 minute. This climb rate of 150 ft per minute was achieved while covering a distance of 2 nm. The aircraft then began its descent for the final approach to runway 08, which was aligned from the west at a heading of 82.0°. The aircraft was at an altitude of 355 ft above ground level and 1 nm from the runway threshold.
The Robin CAP10 touched down on runway 08 with a touchdown speed of 35 kt, resulting in a touchdown distance of 245 m. The touchdown rate was an impressive -51 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The aircraft's alignment with the runway was excellent, and the rollout was also very good. The total landing distance was 339 m, accounting for just 21% of the available runway length. The flight, which covered a total distance of 3 nm, was completed in 4 minutes, with no fuel being consumed.
The final approach to runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport was executed from the west, with the aircraft heading 82.0° at 1 nm and 355 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. The threshold speed of 42 kt was maintained, allowing for a controlled descent onto the runway.
As the aircraft touched down, the touchdown distance was good at 245 m, with a touchdown speed of 35 kt. The touchdown rate was excellent at -51 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The aircraft rolled out on the runway, maintaining a very good alignment. The total landing distance was 339 m, which represented 21% of the runway length. This was a satisfactory performance, considering the runway length of 1,618 m. Overall, the landing was scored 96.9%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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