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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 · 8 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: centreline 15.3° 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 1,786 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 105 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport, a Kodiak 100 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 67 kt. The aircraft lifted off the ground after covering 45% of the 733 m runway, a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's capabilities. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from Cotswold Airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb, ascending from 748 ft to 1,048 ft in a short 1-minute period, covering a distance of 2 nm. The climb was characterized by a steady increase in altitude, with the aircraft reaching its cruising altitude in a relatively short time. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude of 1,048 ft as it flew over Crudwell, Wiltshire. This phase lasted for 3 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 4 nm.
As the aircraft began its final approach to runway 26 at Cotswold Airport, it aligned itself with the runway, heading 260.0° and descending from 103 ft above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 52 kt and a distance of 104 m. The touchdown rate was perfect at -35 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The aircraft's performance was impressive, considering the favorable weather conditions, with a total flight distance of 6 nm and a fuel consumption of 9 kg. The entire flight lasted 4 minutes, a testament to the aircraft's efficiency and the pilot's skill.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east, heading 260.0°, commenced at 0 nm and 103 ft above ground level. The aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent, with a good approach quality that set the stage for a successful landing. The threshold height was well-managed, allowing the pilot to maintain a safe margin above the runway surface.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown speed of 52 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown distance of 104 m was good, indicating a controlled and smooth touchdown. The touchdown rate of -35 fpm was perfect, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The threshold speed was a little below the target at 57 kt, but this did not have a significant impact on the overall landing performance.
The rollout phase was uneventful, with the aircraft maintaining a stable and controlled speed. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a smooth and stable landing. Overall, the landing performance was excellent, with a score of 99.8% reflecting the high degree of precision and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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