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Settle the descent rate
See Arrival Approach
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 10 stages, 8 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: 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: sink rate 1,378 fpm, more than the glideslope needed, glideslope 5.8° against the runway's 3°, centreline 5.5° off, against a 1° limit and speed 8 kt SLOW on the reference speed of 67 kt.
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 147 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, a Cessna 172 took to the skies from runway 26, accelerating down the 304-meter stretch to achieve liftoff at a speed of 66 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from the west. As the aircraft cleared the airport, it began its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 677 feet above sea level to 510 feet in just one minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The climb phase was followed by a steady descent towards runway 08 at Cotswold Airport, with the aircraft approaching from the west at a heading of 79.0 degrees and an altitude of 88 feet above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 30 knots and a touchdown distance of 144 meters, representing just 13% of the runway's 1,618-meter length. The touchdown rate was also notable, with a smooth descent of -139 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the aircraft's rollout was perfectly aligned with the runway.
The flight's performance was impressive, with the Cessna 172 demonstrating its agility and responsiveness. The total landing distance of 210 meters was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's capabilities. Notably, the flight used a minimal amount of fuel, with a total consumption of 0 kilograms. The total flight distance was a mere 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 2 minutes. Overall, the flight was a success, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions.
The final approach to runway 08 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 79.0° at 0 nm and 88 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 42 kt, well below the target to avoid stalling. The aircraft touched down smoothly at a speed of 30 kt, with a touchdown distance of 144 m, demonstrating good control and a well-executed landing.
The touchdown characteristics were noteworthy, with a smooth touchdown rate of -139 fpm and a very good runway touchdown alignment. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34 °C and a gentle wind of 2 kt at 53°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, while the headwind component was 2 kt, providing a favorable wind condition for the landing. The total landing distance of 210 m, representing 13% of the runway length, was well within acceptable limits.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with perfect alignment along the centreline. The aircraft's ability to maintain control and stability during the rollout phase was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience. Overall, the landing was scored at 98.2%, a testament to the pilot's proficiency and the aircraft's performance. The landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach, touchdown, and rollout, with all phases of the landing being executed with precision and control.
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