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Improve the pattern downwind leg
The 45-degrees-behind-the-wing cue assumes you can turn your head and use peripheral vision. Downwind spacing cues like "put the wingtip halfway up the strut" assume a fixed, known eyepoint. Neither survives a monitor unmodified. If you fly on a fixed monitor, stop pretending and fly a numbers-based circuit.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. 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 186 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport (EGBP), the Sirius aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 55 kt in a distance of 193 m, which accounted for 12% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt from a direction of 270°.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated efficient maneuverability, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 21 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed in 27 seconds, showcasing the pilot's skill in handling the aircraft in a variety of wind conditions. The pattern downwind turn was conducted at an angle of 84.5° to the runway, while the base leg turn was executed at an angle of 44.8°. The final approach to runway 26 was made from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 257.0° at an altitude of 179 ft above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 44 kt and a touchdown distance of 185 m, which accounted for 24% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was a perfect -12 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out in perfect alignment, consuming a total of 381 m of runway. The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the flight utilized -8 kg of fuel, indicating efficient operation.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 257.0° at 0 nm and 179 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height allowing the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled descent. The threshold speed was also well-managed, coming in at 53 kt, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 185 m, and the touchdown speed of 44 kt was also well within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -12 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34°C and a light wind of 1 kt at 35°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 381 m, which is 24% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a score of 97.8%. The pilot's ability to manage the approach and touchdown phases was exemplary, and the landing was a testament to their skill and experience.
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