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Add power on final to hold 55 kt across the threshold.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 36 kt, 19 kt below VREF, and low energy like this usually carries through to a firm touchdown at 173 fpm.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 55 kt at the threshold
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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
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 12 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport (EGBP), the Robin CAP10 began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 64 kt in a distance of 223 m, which accounted for 14% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of maneuverability, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 18 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed in a similar timeframe, with the aircraft maintaining a stable heading and altitude. The pattern downwind turn was characterized by a distance of 1 nm and an angle to the runway of 79.7°, while the downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nm in 65 seconds. The base leg turn and subsequent base leg were completed in 2 nm and less than 1 nm, respectively, with the final turn being executed in 42 seconds.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 26, aligning itself with the runway heading of 260.0° at an altitude of 130 ft agl. The landing was characterized by a touchdown speed of 35 kt and a touchdown distance of 10 m, which was well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -153 fpm was also satisfactory, and the runway touchdown alignment was deemed very good. The total landing distance was 47 m, accounting for only 3% of the available runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out perfectly, using a total of 2 kg of fuel for the 6 nm flight, which took approximately 5 minutes to complete.
The aircraft touched down on runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 260.0°, at 0 nm and 130 ft above ground level. The threshold height was good, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 36 kt was achieved, indicating a well-executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft displayed good touchdown characteristics, with a distance of 10 m and a speed of 35 kt. The touchdown rate of -153 fpm was also within acceptable limits, 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 light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The rollout phase was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 47 m, representing only 3% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was deemed highly satisfactory, with a score of 99.1%. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing.
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