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Maintain a smooth pitch
When Vr arrives, an abrupt near-full-scale pull, pitch overshoots, a push, and an oscillation through the first 200 ft. It feels like “this aircraft is twitchy” but the actual fault happened before liftoff. The pitch trace needs to show a clean ramp during liftoff.
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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 99 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 0.89 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cotswold Airport (EGBP), the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche began its takeoff roll on runway 26, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 68 kt in a distance of 320 m, which represented 20% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it maintained a steady pace, completing the downwind turn in a distance of 1 nm and an angle of 82.7° to the runway. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nm in 62 seconds, allowing the pilot to assess the aircraft's performance and adjust the approach as necessary. Upon entering the base leg, the aircraft turned through an angle of 27.6° to the runway, setting up for a final approach from the east. The pilot maintained a steady heading of 259.0° at an altitude of 143 ft agl, before touching down on the runway at a speed of 43 kt and a distance of 98 m, which represented 6% of the available runway length.
The landing was characterized by a perfect touchdown rate of 18 fpm and a runway touchdown alignment that was spot on. The total landing distance of 336 m, which accounted for 21% of the runway length, was well within acceptable limits. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out in perfect alignment, consuming a total of 3 kg of fuel for the 7 nm flight, which took approximately 6 minutes to complete.
The final approach to runway 26 at EGBP Cotswold Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 259.0° at 0 nm and 143 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. The threshold speed of 52 kt was well below the target, requiring the pilot to exercise caution to avoid stalling the aircraft.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 98 m was good, and the touchdown speed of 43 kt was within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of 18 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and 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 269°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 336 m, which accounted for 21% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with high precision and control, resulting in a score of 98.7%.
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