The flight began with a departure roll from runway 27 at EGRT Bute Airfield, a small airfield located in Scotland. The aircraft, a Sirius, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 80 meters, which was 14% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 50 knots, marking the beginning of the aircraft's ascent into the air.
As the aircraft gained altitude, it entered a level cruise phase, flying overhead the location X6BU Bute in North Ayrshire, Scotland. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The local weather conditions during this time were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.
After the level cruise phase, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 27 at EGRT Bute Airfield. The approach was made from the east, with the aircraft heading towards the runway at a bearing of 254.0 degrees. At an altitude of 55.9 meters above ground level, the aircraft was just 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 50 knots, at 41 knots. The touchdown point was located very far down the runway, using more than 50% of the available runway length. However, the touchdown speed was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth, at -0.6 meters per second. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline, by 5.5 meters.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 435 meters, which was 79% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the landing phase. The local weather conditions during the landing were the same as those during the departure and level cruise phases, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.
In conclusion, the flight was a relatively short one, covering a total distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft used no fuel during the flight, and the pilot executed a smooth and controlled landing, despite the slightly misaligned touchdown position. The flight was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience in handling the Sirius aircraft.
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Departure roll runway 27 at EGRT Bute Airfield. Takeoff distance 80 m 14 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 50 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 2 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 80 m 14 % of runway |
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| 92.73 % |
Liftoff speed was 50 kn Target 60 kn |
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| 93.37 % |
Runway alignment max 4.87 m 0.00 m left to 4.87 m right |
-4.11 | -4.87 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g |
0.99 | 1.08 g | |
| 20 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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| Info |
Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -1.1 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
-1.1 | 4.8 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
0.5 | 2.6 ° | |
| Info |
Battery Master On at 22:40:21 |
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| Info |
Engine 1 Started at 22:40:21 |
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| Info |
Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:40:21 |
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| Info |
Landing Lights Switched On at 22:40:21 |
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| Info |
Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:40:21 |
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| Info |
Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:40:21 |
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| Info |
Landing Gear Down at 22:40:21 |
Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 27 EGRT Bute Airfield.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 88 % |
Heading variation 1.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
1.3 | 2.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 65 kn 51 kn min to max 74 kn |
51 | 74 kn | |
| 95.97 % |
Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 ° |
2.7 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.09 | 1.04 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 1.2 m/s 0.7 m/s min to max 2.2 m/s |
0.9 | 2.2 m/s | |
| Info |
Average altitude 3.8 m agl -0.2 m agl min to max 9.9 m agl |
-0.2 | 9.9 m agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 2.8 ° min to max 5.2 ° |
5.0 | 5.2 ° |
Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 27 EGRT Bute Airfield.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 98.62 % |
Heading variation 1.9 ° -0.7 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
2.1 | -0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 75 kn 73 kn min to max 76 kn |
74 | 73 kn | |
| 54.37 % |
Average bank angle 8.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.3 ° |
0.0 | 19.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 0.99 g min to max 1.11 g |
1.04 | 0.99 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 3.4 m/s 2.2 m/s min to max 6.3 m/s |
2.2 | 6.3 m/s | |
| Info |
Average altitude 18.3 m agl 10.1 m agl min to max 46.4 m agl |
10.1 | 46.4 m agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 5.2 ° min to max 11.5 ° |
5.2 | 10.8 ° |
Enroute level cruise started overhead X6BU Bute (North Ayrshire, Scotland) and lasted 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 142 m asl 66 m asl min to max 204 m asl |
66 | 68 m asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 65 kn 42 kn min to max 90 kn |
72 | 44 kn | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 9.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.8 ° |
19.3 | 5.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.17 g |
0.93 | 1.03 g | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -5.3 ° min to max 9.1 ° |
9.1 | 1.3 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 22:41:52 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 22:41:53 |
Approaching runway 27 at EGRT Bute Airfield from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 55.9 m agl to 13.3 m agl. A decrease of 42.7 m in 35 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.4 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.7 | 2.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 48 kn 40 kn min to max 50 kn |
44 | 50 kn | |
| 0 % |
Heading variation -6.2 ° -8.9 ° min to max -4.8 ° |
-8.9 | -4.8 ° | |
| 77.26 % |
Average bank angle 4.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.4 ° |
4.7 | 6.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g |
1.03 | 1.08 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -2.3 m/s -3.4 m/s min to max -0.0 m/s |
-1.4 | -3.0 m/s | |
| Info |
Average altitude 28.9 m agl 13.3 m agl min to max 55.9 m agl |
55.9 | 13.3 m agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -4.7 ° min to max 2.7 ° |
1.8 | -2.0 ° |
Landing on runway 27 at EGRT Bute Airfield, runway length 550 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 50 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was slightly below target at 50 kn. Target 55 kn |
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| 100 % |
Target 9.1 m agl |
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| 89 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 0 % |
Heading variation -2.2 ° -4.8 ° min to max -1.4 ° |
-4.8 | -1.4 ° | |
| 77.06 % |
Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.7 ° |
6.1 | 1.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.08 | 0.97 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 46 kn 41 kn min to max 50 kn |
50 | 41 kn | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1.1 m/s -3.0 m/s min to max -0.3 m/s |
-3.0 | -0.6 m/s | |
| Info |
Average altitude 0.2 m agl -3.9 m agl min to max 7.9 m agl |
7.9 | -3.9 m agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -3.2 ° min to max 2.5 ° |
-1.9 | 1.0 ° |
Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 41 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -0.6 m/s. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.5 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 2 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 99.48 % |
Touchdown VSI was -0.6 m/s. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 327 m Target 336 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 41 kn Target 50 kn |
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| 91.11 % |
Runway alignment max 5.49 m 5.35 m right |
-5.45 | -5.49 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.6 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g |
0.97 | 1.02 g | |
| 20 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 41 kn 40 kn min to max 41 kn |
41 | 40 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.9 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
1.0 | -0.7 ° |
Total landing distance 435 m, 79 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 84.16 % |
Landing distance 435 m 79 % of runway. |
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| 90.52 % |
Runway alignment max 5.65 m 0.00 m left to 5.65 m right |
-5.50 | -3.90 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.96 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 39 kn 31 kn min to max 43 kn |
43 | 31 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.4 ° min to max -0.6 ° |
-0.7 | -1.4 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.0 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 10 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 15 kn 3 kn min to max 35 kn |
26 | 35 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.6 ° min to max 2.3 ° |
-1.4 | 2.3 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.4 | 0.2 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g |
0.99 | 0.97 g |
The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed on runway 27 at EGRT Bute Airfield, achieving an overall score of 83.5%. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 254.0° at an altitude of 55.9 meters above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down slightly below the target threshold speed of 50 knots, registering a speed of 50 knots. However, the touchdown point was positioned very far down the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available 550-meter runway length. This indicates that the aircraft may have been slightly too slow or the approach may have been slightly too long.
The touchdown speed of 41 knots was deemed good, and the touchdown rate of -0.6 meters per second was smooth, indicating a controlled descent. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.5 meters from the centerline, which may require attention to ensure proper alignment during future approaches.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from 270°. There was no crosswind, and the aircraft was able to maintain a stable approach.
The total landing distance of 435 meters was 79% of the available runway length, which is relatively long. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and stability during the rollout phase.
Overall, while the landing was successful, there are areas for improvement, including reducing the touchdown point distance and ensuring proper alignment with the runway centerline.
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