Departure
Arrival
Departing from the vicinity of Cold Springs, Nevada, the Cessna CJ4 Citation initiated its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 8,166 feet above sea level to 6,826 feet above sea level, a vertical gain of 1,339 feet in just one minute. This rapid ascent covered a horizontal distance of approximately 4 nautical miles, positioning the aircraft for its subsequent descent into Reno/Stead Airport (KRTS).
As the aircraft approached the airport from the west, it began its final descent, aligning itself with runway 08. At a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold and an altitude of 1,774 feet above ground level, the aircraft was on track for a smooth touchdown. However, upon landing, the threshold speed was found to be excessively high at 133 knots, while the touchdown speed of 125 knots was also above the recommended threshold. The touchdown rate was particularly heavy, at -758 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 14 feet.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 23 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 8 knots from a direction of 49 degrees. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. The total landing distance was 2,787 feet, accounting for 38% of the runway length. Following touchdown, the aircraft's rollout alignment was found to be misaligned from the centreline by 93 feet. The flight itself was relatively short, covering a total distance of 8 nautical miles and consuming 34 pounds of fuel in the process.
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Enroute Climb
99.63 %
Enroute climb started 3 miles north west of Cold Springs (Nevada, United States). Climbing from 8,166 ft asl to 6,826 ft asl, an increase of 1,339 ft in 1 minutes and covering 4 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 176 kt 146 kt min to max 204 kt |
204 | 147 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 9.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.7 ° |
0.5 | 2.8 ° | |
| 96.29 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 0.72 g min to max 1.63 g |
0.72 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,227 fpm -4,034 fpm min to max 1,342 fpm |
-4,034 | -1,258 fpm | |
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Average altitude 7,192 ft asl 6,826 ft asl min to max 8,166 ft asl |
8,166 | 6,826 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -11.0 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
-11.0 | -4.4 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Pitot Heat Switched On at 14:12:30 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 14:12:37 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 14:12:37 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 14:12:37 |
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Landing Gear Down at 14:12:37 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 14:13:40 |
Arrival Final 4
84.01 %
Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,774 ft agl to 1,244 ft agl. A decrease of 530 ft in 16 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 46.71 % |
Approach angle 4.3 ° 4.0 ° min to max 4.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.5 | 4.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 153 kt 147 kt min to max 157 kt |
147 | 156 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 1.3 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
1.7 | 0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.7 ° |
0.5 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.86 g min to max 1.08 g |
0.96 | 1.08 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,825 fpm -2,173 fpm min to max -1,320 fpm |
-1,320 | -1,735 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,528 ft agl 1,244 ft agl min to max 1,774 ft agl |
1,774 | 1,244 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -5.9 ° -7.4 ° min to max -3.3 ° |
-4.8 | -3.3 ° |
Arrival Final 3
77.24 %
Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,219 ft agl to 966 ft agl. A decrease of 253 ft in 22 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 25.95 % |
Approach angle 4.2 ° 3.9 ° min to max 4.6 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.9 | 4.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 151 kt 150 kt min to max 156 kt |
156 | 150 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.7 | -0.2 ° | |
| 97.27 % |
Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.7 ° min to max 4.0 ° |
2.0 | 0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.77 g min to max 1.21 g |
1.20 | 1.10 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -748 fpm -1,576 fpm min to max -249 fpm |
-1,576 | -724 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,095 ft agl 966 ft agl min to max 1,219 ft agl |
1,219 | 966 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -3.8 ° min to max -0.7 ° |
-2.0 | -2.0 ° |
Arrival Final 2
72.86 %
Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 942 ft agl to 390 ft agl. A decrease of 553 ft in 23 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 9.53 % |
Approach angle 4.7 ° 3.9 ° min to max 5.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.6 | 3.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 150 kt 147 kt min to max 156 kt |
149 | 156 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.3 ° |
-0.3 | -0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
0.4 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.97 g 0.81 g min to max 1.15 g |
0.91 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,381 fpm -2,351 fpm min to max -637 fpm |
-752 | -2,146 fpm | |
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Average altitude 723 ft agl 390 ft agl min to max 942 ft agl |
942 | 390 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -5.0 ° -8.3 ° min to max -1.3 ° |
-3.6 | -7.0 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Activated at 14:15:15 |
Arrival Final 1
97.83 %
Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 356 ft agl to 18 ft agl. A decrease of 338 ft in 18 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 89.91 % |
Approach angle 3.3 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.7 | 2.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 140 kt 133 kt min to max 156 kt |
156 | 133 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.3 | 0.0 ° | |
| 99.27 % |
Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.1 ° |
2.4 | 1.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.15 g |
1.12 | 1.10 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,101 fpm -2,047 fpm min to max -472 fpm |
-2,047 | -1,132 fpm | |
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Average altitude 90 ft agl 18 ft agl min to max 356 ft agl |
356 | 18 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -5.9 ° min to max -0.8 ° |
-5.9 | -4.0 ° | |
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GPWS Warning Deactivated at 14:15:28 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 14:15:43 |
Arrival Landing
59.08 %
Landing on runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead, runway length 7,350 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 133 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 6.89 % |
Threshold speed was excessively high at 133 kt. Target 90 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 32.32 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 92.76 % |
Average bank angle 3.3 ° 1.5 ° min to max 5.3 ° |
1.5 | 1.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.13 g 1.01 g min to max 1.24 g |
1.09 | 1.24 g | |
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Average speed 129 kt 125 kt min to max 133 kt |
133 | 125 kt | |
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Average VSI -981 fpm -1,123 fpm min to max -758 fpm |
-1,123 | -758 fpm | |
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Average altitude 25 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl |
50 | 6 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -4.7 ° min to max -1.5 ° |
-4.1 | -1.5 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
74.76 %
Touchdown distance was good at 664 ft. Touchdown speed at 125 kt was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -758 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 14 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 23 °F. Wind 8 kt at 49 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 5 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 77.32 % |
Touchdown VSI was -758 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 664 ft Target 1,500 ft |
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| 22.76 % |
Speed at touchdown 125 kt Target below 89 kt |
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| 95.54 % |
Runway alignment max 14.0 ft 12.8 ft left |
11.8 | 14.0 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.6 | 0.5 ° | |
| 90.86 % |
Average g force 1.20 g 1.00 g min to max 1.82 g |
1.24 | 1.00 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 122 kt 120 kt min to max 125 kt |
125 | 120 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.6 ° min to max -1.0 ° |
-1.5 | -1.3 ° |
Arrival Rollout
58.6 %
Total landing distance 2,787 ft, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 93 ft from centreline.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 2,787 ft 38 % of runway. |
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| 8.01 % |
Runway alignment max 92.8 ft 92.8 ft left to 0.0 ft left |
14.1 | 69.0 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 110 kt 64 kt min to max 120 kt |
120 | 64 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -1.8 ° min to max -1.3 ° |
-1.4 | -1.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.1 ° |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 37 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 32 kt 5 kt min to max 59 kt |
59 | 5 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -1.7 ° min to max -1.4 ° |
-1.4 | -1.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.9 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 0.99 g |
The aircraft touched down on runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead, with a slightly misaligned touchdown position, 14 ft off the centreline. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height, but the threshold speed was excessively high at 133 kt, indicating a potential for a long rollout. The touchdown speed of 125 kt was also excessively fast, contributing to a very heavy touchdown rate of -758 fpm.
The aircraft's performance during the touchdown phase was notable for its short touchdown distance of 664 ft, which was good considering the runway length of 7,350 ft. However, the high touchdown speed and heavy touchdown rate suggest that the pilot may have been unable to fully utilize the available runway length. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 23 °F and a headwind of 5 kt, may have contributed to the high touchdown speed.
The rollout phase was marked by a misaligned runway alignment, with the aircraft deviating 93 ft from the centreline. The total landing distance of 2,787 ft, which accounted for 38% of the runway length, was acceptable but could have been improved with a more optimal approach and touchdown. Overall, the landing performance scored 72.6%, indicating room for improvement in terms of approach and touchdown quality.
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