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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,493 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,722 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 27 at KARR Aurora Municipal Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,339 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 138 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 60°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of 2 knots was present. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile east of Big Rock, Illinois, and ascended from an altitude of 1,670 feet above sea level to 20,010 feet above sea level, a total increase of 18,340 feet, in 8 minutes and covering a distance of 35 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase started overhead IL07 Taylor Airport Amboy, Illinois, and lasted for 40 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 260 nautical miles. The descent phase began 4 miles northwest of New Market, Iowa, and involved a decrease in altitude from 19,933 feet above sea level to 2,262 feet above sea level, a total decrease of 17,671 feet, in 13 minutes and covering a distance of 60 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 32L at KOMA Eppley Airfield was made from the southeast, heading 325.0°, at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,267 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 32L, which had a length of 9,493 feet. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was too high at 112 knots. The touchdown point was 326 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was too fast at 105 knots. However, the touchdown rate was good at -153 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°, with a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 3,028 feet, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 361 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 67 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 2,913 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KOMA Eppley Airfield, achieving a score of 96.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 325.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,267 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 326 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is considered acceptable. However, the threshold speed was slightly higher than optimal at 112 knots, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown speed of 105 knots was also slightly faster than recommended, which could have resulted in a slightly longer rollout.
Despite these minor issues, the touchdown rate was satisfactory at -153 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance of 3,028 feet was 32% of the available runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and proficiency.
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