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Monitor your speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
Start to finish · 9 stages, 7 scored
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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.
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 174 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza rolled down runway 26, accelerating to liftoff speed of 75 kt in 355 meters, which accounted for 22% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off smoothly, taking advantage of the 1 kt headwind and minimal crosswind. As it departed the airport, the crew began their enroute climb, ascending from 626 ft above sea level to 539 ft asl in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The climb phase was completed overhead Kemble, a nearby location in Gloucestershire, England. From there, the crew initiated the final approach to runway 08 at Cotswold Airport, aligning the aircraft with the runway at a heading of 78.0° and an altitude of 112 ft above ground level. The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 57 kt and a distance of 172 meters, which was 21% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was smooth at -132 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The post-landing phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft rolling out perfectly on the runway. The total landing distance of 344 meters was well within the acceptable range, and the crew was able to complete the flight with minimal fuel consumption, using only 0 kg of fuel. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the entire flight took approximately 2 minutes to complete. The crew's performance was exemplary, taking advantage of the favorable weather conditions to execute a smooth and efficient flight.
The final approach to runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 78.0° at 0 nm and 112 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 62 kt. Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown distance was good, with the aircraft touching down at 172 m from the threshold.
The touchdown characteristics were also noteworthy, with a smooth touchdown rate of -132 fpm and a speed of 57 kt. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34 °C and a light wind of 1 kt at 53°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each.
The overall landing performance was impressive, with a total landing distance of 344 m, representing just 21% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision during the post-landing phase. The score of 94.5% reflects the high standard of the landing, with only minor deviations from the target threshold speed.
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