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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: 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 82 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 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26. With a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, the aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 52 kt in a relatively short distance of 753 m, which accounted for 47% of the runway's length. The climb phase commenced shortly after, as the aircraft transitioned from the ground to the enroute climb configuration, ascending from an initial altitude of 642 ft above sea level to 624 ft asl, a gain of 19 ft in just 1 minute, while covering less than 1 nm.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its final approach to runway 08 at Cotswold Airport, descending from an altitude of 196 ft above ground level. The approach was conducted from the south-west, with a heading of 67.0°, and the aircraft maintained a steady state, awaiting the optimal moment to touch down on the runway. The landing was executed successfully, with a touchdown speed of 35 kt and a smooth touchdown rate of -138 fpm. The aircraft's alignment with the runway was perfect, and the total landing distance of 156 m, which accounted for just 10% of the runway's length, was well within acceptable limits.
The aircraft's performance during the landing phase was impressive, with a threshold speed of 39 kt, which was well below the target speed to avoid stalling. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing phase. The total flight distance of 2 nm was completed in just 4 minutes, and the aircraft consumed a relatively small amount of fuel, approximately 3 kg. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the aircraft performing well within its capabilities.
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 67.0° at 0 nm and 196 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed of 39 kt was slightly below the target, necessitating caution to avoid stalling the aircraft.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 78 m was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 35 kt was within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -138 fpm was smooth, indicating a well-controlled descent. 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 wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 156 m, which accounted for only 10% of the runway length, was impressive. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 93.6%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the crew.
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