PAIW to PAFA Flight Report - Cessna CJ4 Citation

Flight from PAIW to PAFA

Wednesday, 16 October 2024 19:28

Minutes 110

604 nm

Fuel 1,908 lbs

Cessna CJ4 Citation

Departure

Runway 36 at PAIW

Wales

Wales, Alaska, United States

Altitude

20 ft asl

Weight

13,603 lbs

Fuel

2,913 lbs

Temperature

32 °F

Wind Speed

6 kt

Wind Direction

50.0 °

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 20R at PAFA

Fairbanks Intl

Fairbanks Alaska, United States

430 ft asl

Altitude

11,695 lbs

Weight

1,005 lbs

Fuel

30 °F

Temperature

10 kt

Wind Speed

247.2 °

Wind Direction

9 kt

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.15%

Departure Score 92.34%

Enroute Score 98.87%

Arrival Score 85.23%

The flight in the Cessna CJ4 Citation began with a departure roll from runway 36 at PAIW Wales. The takeoff distance was 2,128 ft, representing 46% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 133 kn. The local weather at the time of departure indicated a temperature of 36 °F, with a wind speed of 6 kn coming from 50° direction. The crosswind was measured at 4 kn and a headwind at 4 kn.

The enroute climb commenced overhead PAIW Wales and the aircraft climbed from 1,097 ft above sea level to 43,125 ft, a total increase of 42,028 ft over a span of 20 minutes while covering a distance of 128 nm. The climb was followed by an enroute level cruise that began 10 miles west of 2AK9 Independence Creek, lasting 44 minutes and covering 356 nm.

The descent phase of the flight started 19 miles southeast of Z90 Stampede Kantishna. The aircraft descended from 42,885 ft asl to 4,596 ft asl, a decrease of 38,289 ft in 22 minutes and covering 101 nm. Another enroute level cruise segment took place 2 miles north of Fairbanks for 7 minutes spanning 6 nm before another descent starting 1 mile north of Fox, going from 4,597 ft asl to 2,862 ft asl in 5 minutes, covering 3 nm.

The landing occurred on runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl, which has a length of 10,272 ft. The aircraft was at a height of 92 ft agl with a speed of 114 kn at threshold. The touchdown happened 1,777 ft from the threshold at a speed of 109 kn and a VSI of -331 ft/m. The local weather during landing indicated a temperature of 32 °F, with a wind speed of 10 kn from 247° direction. The crosswind was 5 kn and the headwind was 9 kn. The total landing distance covered was 3,330 ft, representing 32% of the runway.

After touchdown, taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The entire flight covered a distance of 604 nm, lasted 117 minutes, and consumed 1,908 lbs of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 36 at PAIW Wales, Average speed was 12 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 26 kn	0		22 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -3.2 ° min to max -0.5 °	-1.9		-2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Battery Master On at 19:28:22
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:28:22
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:28:22
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:28:22
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:28:22
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:28:22
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 19:28:48
Info	Engine 2 Started at 19:29:07
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:32:50
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:37:23

Departure Roll

84.12 %

Departure roll runway 36 at PAIW Wales. Takeoff distance 2,128 ft 46 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 133 kn. Local weather - Temperature 36 °F. Wind 6 kn at 50 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 2,128 ft 46 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 133 kn Target 130 kn
70.59 %	Runway alignment max 36.5 ft 0.0 ft left to 36.5 ft right	-36.3		-17.6 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.17 g	1.00		1.17 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -2.7 ° min to max 3.7 °	-2.3		3.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.4 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 19:37:26
0 %	Strobe Lights at 19:37:31

Departure Climb 1

99.69 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 36 PAIW Wales.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 144 kn 134 kn min to max 154 kn	134		154 kn
98.76 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.6		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.66 g min to max 1.43 g	1.21		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 538 ft/m 268 ft/m min to max 1,053 ft/m	478		1,053 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl	1		52 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 0.6 ° min to max 6.6 °	4.1		6.6 °

Departure Climb 2

99.65 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 36 PAIW Wales.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 158 kn 154 kn min to max 163 kn	154		163 kn
98.61 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.3		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.23 g 0.98 g min to max 1.31 g	1.10		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 1,663 ft/m 1,069 ft/m min to max 3,889 ft/m	1,069		3,889 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 99 ft agl 53 ft agl min to max 343 ft agl	53		343 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 6.8 ° min to max 16.6 °	6.8		16.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:37:49
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:37:50

Departure Climb 3

85.89 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 36 PAIW Wales.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 2.0 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.2		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 167 kn 164 kn min to max 168 kn	164		167 kn
29.47 %	Average bank angle 17.6 ° 5.4 ° min to max 28.8 °	5.4		28.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.79 g min to max 1.35 g	0.88		0.79 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 4,710 ft/m 3,970 ft/m min to max 5,743 ft/m	3,992		5,567 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 677 ft agl 411 ft agl min to max 986 ft agl	411		986 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 19.3 ° 15.9 ° min to max 23.4 °	15.9		19.9 °

Enroute Climb

94.34 %

Enroute climb started overhead PAIW Wales Wales (Alaska, United States). Climbing from 1,097 ft asl to 43,125 ft asl, an increase of 42,028 ft in 20 minutes and covering 128 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 209 kn 166 kn min to max 290 kn	166		184 kn
89.42 %	Average bank angle 8.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 45.3 °	30.3		0.1 °
85.71 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.51 g min to max 2.00 g	0.83		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 3,045 ft/m -36 ft/m min to max 7,579 ft/m	5,266		31 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 23,598 ft asl 1,097 ft asl min to max 43,125 ft asl	1,097		43,125 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° -0.6 ° min to max 21.7 °	18.6		1.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:38:29
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 19:38:29
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:38:31
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 19:38:34
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:38:39
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 19:38:39
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:38:53
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:43:54
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:45:27
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:57:09

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 10 miles west of 2AK9 Independence Creek Independence Creek (Alaska, United States) and lasted 44 minutes, covering 356 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 43,014 ft asl 42,920 ft asl min to max 43,128 ft asl	43,128		42,921 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 204 kn 186 kn min to max 206 kn	186		203 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.8 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.2		0.6 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:42:14

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 19 miles south east of Z90 Stampede Kantishna (Alaska, United States). Descent from 42,885 ft asl to 4,596 ft asl, a decrease of 38,289 ft in 22 minutes and covering 101 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 230 kn 203 kn min to max 261 kn	203		217 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.9 °	0.3		12.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.60 g min to max 1.44 g	0.91		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -1,640 ft/m -3,547 ft/m min to max 38 ft/m	-648		-23 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 24,789 ft asl 4,596 ft asl min to max 42,885 ft asl	42,885		4,596 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -5.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.6		0.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:44:51
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:45:47
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:50:47
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:51:04
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:55:02
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:55:29
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 21:03:22

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles north of Fairbanks (Alaska, United States) and lasted 7 minutes, covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 4,602 ft asl 4,595 ft asl min to max 4,614 ft asl	4,596		4,600 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 204 kn 201 kn min to max 217 kn	217		206 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 16.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 32.6 °	9.9		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.96 g min to max 1.24 g	1.03		1.03 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.1 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 21:10:51

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile north of Fox (Alaska, United States). Descent from 4,597 ft asl to 2,862 ft asl, a decrease of 1,735 ft in 5 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 190 kn 126 kn min to max 206 kn	204		131 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 16.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.7 °	0.0		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.93 g min to max 1.26 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -323 ft/m -703 ft/m min to max 44 ft/m	-136		-623 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 3,820 ft asl 2,862 ft asl min to max 4,597 ft asl	4,597		2,862 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -2.6 ° min to max 1.2 °	-0.6		-1.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:14:01
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:14:02
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 21:14:07
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 21:14:26
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 21:14:26
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 21:14:50
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 21:14:50

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 1 mile north of Fox (Alaska, United States).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 135 kn 130 kn min to max 139 kn	132		130 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -661 ft/m -724 ft/m min to max -578 ft/m	-641		-641 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,289 ft asl 1,717 ft asl min to max 2,851 ft asl	2,851		1,717 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -2.7 ° min to max -0.5 °	-1.0		-1.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:15:55

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,273 ft agl to 977 ft agl. A decrease of 296 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 127 kn 123 kn min to max 130 kn	130		123 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.5		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -616 ft/m -671 ft/m min to max -526 ft/m	-642		-526 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,123 ft agl 977 ft agl min to max 1,273 ft agl	1,273		977 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-1.2		-0.8 °

Arrival Final 3

99.61 %

Approaching runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 956 ft agl to 651 ft agl. A decrease of 305 ft in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 120 kn 113 kn min to max 125 kn	124		113 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
98.03 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.9		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -561 ft/m -643 ft/m min to max -414 ft/m	-626		-526 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 801 ft agl 651 ft agl min to max 956 ft agl	956		651 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.9 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.8		-1.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:18:02
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:18:03
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:18:18

Arrival Final 2

99.28 %

Approaching runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 642 ft agl to 355 ft agl. A decrease of 287 ft in 35 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.3 °
100 %	Average speed 109 kn 106 kn min to max 113 kn	113		110 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
96.38 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.1		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.09 g	1.07		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -481 ft/m -590 ft/m min to max -376 ft/m	-531		-429 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 500 ft agl 355 ft agl min to max 642 ft agl	642		355 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	-0.3		0.5 °

Arrival Final 1

85.15 %

Approaching runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 349 ft agl to 108 ft agl. A decrease of 241 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
36.4 %	Approach angle 4.2 ° 3.3 ° min to max 6.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		6.4 °
100 %	Average speed 111 kn 109 kn min to max 114 kn	110		114 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.2 °
89.33 %	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 7.5 °	4.9		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.84 g min to max 1.11 g	0.93		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -476 ft/m -726 ft/m min to max -272 ft/m	-406		-583 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 235 ft agl 108 ft agl min to max 349 ft agl	349		108 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -2.4 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.8		-1.2 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 21:19:21

Arrival Landing

54.37 %

Landing on runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl, runway length 10,272 ft. Threshold height at 92 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was good at 114 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 114 kn. Target 110 kn
17.47 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.60 g min to max 1.30 g	0.99		0.70 g
Info	Average speed 114 kn 109 kn min to max 116 kn	114		109 kn
Info	Average VSI -538 ft/m -834 ft/m min to max -139 ft/m	-554		-302 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 40 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 92 ft agl	92		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -4.5 ° min to max 1.4 °	-1.3		-4.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

76.9 %

Touchdown point was 1,021 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 109 knwas fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -302 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 32 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 32 °F. Wind 10 kn at 247 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 9 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.05 %	Touchdown VSI was -302 ft/m.
90.77 %	Touchdown distance was 1,777 ft Target 1,500 ft
88.09 %	Speed at touchdown 109 kn Target 99 kn
75.6 %	Runway alignment max 32.0 ft 24.6 ft right	-15.2		-32.0 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.4		1.2 °
84.86 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.14 g min to max 2.03 g	0.70		0.97 g
20 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 99 kn 90 kn min to max 109 kn	109		91 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -2.7 ° -15.6 ° min to max 4.3 °	-4.3		-3.2 °

Arrival Rollout

76.5 %

Total landing distance 3,330 ft, 32 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 54 ft from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 3,330 ft 32 % of runway.
50.7 %	Runway alignment max 54.4 ft 0.0 ft left to 54.4 ft right	-32.3		-27.5 ft
86.86 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.37 g min to max 1.96 g	1.64		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 66 kn 51 kn min to max 77 kn	77		51 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -9.1 ° min to max 6.3 °	-1.7		-2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.4 °	0.3		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 38 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 28 kn 0 kn min to max 48 kn	48		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -2.5 ° min to max -1.5 °	-2.5		-2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:20:06
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:20:07

Arrival Taxi

90.05 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 7 kn 0 kn min to max 13 kn	6		3 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 6 kn max 8 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -2.2 ° min to max -1.8 °	-2.1		-1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.1 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 21:21:36
0 %	Taxi Lights at 21:22:00

Takeoff on runway 36 at PAIW Wales in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

92.34 %

84.12 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 36 at PAIW Wales. Takeoff distance 2,128 ft 46 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 133 kn. Local weather - Temperature 36 °F. Wind 6 kn at 50 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 4 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 2,128 ft using 46.23 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 133 kn - Target 130 kn

Alignment

70.59 %

0.0 ft left to 36.5 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.69 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 36 PAIW Wales.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.76 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.65 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 36 PAIW Wales.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.61 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

85.89 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 36 PAIW Wales.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

29.47 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

Landing Score 73.23 %

Landing Summary

It seems that there were multiple areas for improvement during the aircraft landing, leading to an overall score of 73.2%. Let's break down each phase of the landing and discuss how it could be improved.

During the Approach Phase, there was a poor descent path above the glideslope limit. This indicates that the aircraft was descending too steeply or too shallowly, which can lead to difficulties in establishing a stable approach. To improve this phase, the pilots should ensure they are closely monitoring the descent rate and adjusting as necessary to stay within the glideslope limit.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is concerning that the threshold height was significantly above the target. This suggests that the aircraft was too high upon approaching the runway. Additionally, a very poor landing flare was noted, which can result in a hard touchdown. To address these issues, the pilots should focus on maintaining a stable approach and carefully executing the landing flare to ensure a smooth touchdown.

In the Touchdown Phase, there were several discrepancies that need attention. The touchdown rate was hard, indicating that the aircraft landed with excessive force. The speed was also above the target, which can make it challenging to control the aircraft during touchdown. Furthermore, the touchdown point was 1021 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which can impact runway utilization and create safety risks. To improve this phase, the pilots should work on executing smoother landings, maintaining the appropriate speed, and aiming to touch down within the designated zone.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 54 ft from the centerline. This deviation from the centerline can create challenges with taxiing and may impact the overall safety of the landing. Pilots should focus on maintaining proper alignment during the rollout phase to ensure the aircraft stays on the designated path.

Overall, there are clear areas for improvement in each phase of the aircraft landing. By focusing on maintaining a stable approach, executing smooth landings, and paying close attention to alignment, pilots can work towards achieving a higher landing score in the future. Encouragement and practice can help pilots enhance their skills and proficiency in executing successful landings.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,273 ft agl to 977 ft agl. A decrease of 296 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.61 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 956 ft agl to 651 ft agl. A decrease of 305 ft in 32 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.03 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.28 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 642 ft agl to 355 ft agl. A decrease of 287 ft in 35 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.38 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

85.15 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 349 ft agl to 108 ft agl. A decrease of 241 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

36.4 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

36.4 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

89.33 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

54.37 %

Landing

Landing on runway 20R at PAFA Fairbanks Intl, runway length 10,272 ft. Threshold height at 92 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was good at 114 kn.

Height

17.47 %

Threshold height at 92 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 114 kt. Target 110 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

76.9 %

Touchdown

93.05 %

Touchdown rate was firm at -331 ft/m.

Speed

88.09 %

Touchdown speed at 109 kt was fast. Target below 99 kn

Distance

90.77 %

Touchdown point was 1,021 ft beyond the touchdown zone.

Alignment

75.6 %

Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 32 ft from centreline.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.6 °

84.86 %

G 0.98 g

Bounce

20 %

Bounce Detected

76.5 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 3,330 ft, 32 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 54 ft from centreline.

100 %

Landing distance 3,330 ft using 32.42 % of runway

Alignment

50.7 %

Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 54 ft from centreline.

86.86 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

90.05 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Landing Lights

1 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

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