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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 4,989 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,989 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,104 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 18 at K06 Greater Beardstown, a small airport in Illinois, United States. The Cessna CJ4 Citation aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 1,931 feet, which was 48% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 145 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 62°F and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed out of K06, it began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile south of the airport. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,494 feet above sea level to 20,013 feet in just 9 minutes, covering a distance of 35 nautical miles. This impressive climb was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft leveled off and began its enroute level cruise. This phase of the flight lasted 41 minutes and covered a distance of 246 nautical miles, with the aircraft flying overhead KSPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois. The cruise was a stable and efficient phase of the flight, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a steady pace.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started overhead 2OH6 Smith Field Airport in Troy, Ohio. The descent was steep, with the aircraft descending from 19,513 feet to 7,992 feet in just 8 minutes, covering a distance of 27 nautical miles. This rapid descent was followed by another level cruise phase, which lasted 8 minutes and covered 17 nautical miles.
The final descent phase began 2 miles south of 0OH7 Apple Airport in Piqua, Ohio, and was a steep descent from 7,991 feet to 2,360 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. This final descent set the stage for the aircraft's approach to runway 07 at KEDJ Bellefontaine Regional Airport.
The final approach was a smooth and stable phase of the flight, with the aircraft flying from the southwest at a heading of 69.0 degrees and an altitude of 1,246 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway with a touchdown speed of 96 knots, which was good, and a touchdown rate of -150 feet per minute, which was also good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the aircraft rolled out of the runway with a perfect alignment.
The total landing distance was 2,243 feet, which was 45% of the runway length. The aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 349 nautical miles, and the flight used 0 pounds of fuel, indicating a highly efficient and fuel-conserving flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KEDJ Bellefontaine Regional Airport, achieving a remarkable score of 99.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 69.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,246 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 07, which has a length of 4,989 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 106 knots was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed during the final stages of the approach.
The touchdown distance of 1,103 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 96 knots was also good. The touchdown rate of -150 feet per minute (fpm) was within the desired range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showing that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance of 2,243 feet was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was under control as it slowed down after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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