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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,197 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 799 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna CJ4 Citation began with a 17-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at CYYC Calgary International Airport. The departure took place from runway 08 at CYYC with a takeoff distance of 2,209 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway length. The aircraft achieved liftoff at a speed of 124 knots, amidst local weather conditions indicating a temperature of 54°F and winds blowing at 8 knots from 149°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
The enroute climb commenced 1 mile southeast of CYYC Calgary International Airport, with the aircraft ascending from 4,638 feet above sea level to 27,468 feet above sea level, covering a total distance of 10 nautical miles in 6 minutes. Subsequently, the level cruise phase of the flight began 5 miles southeast of CYBW Springbank Calgary, lasting 4 minutes and covering a distance of 25 nautical miles.
Another climb phase took place 13 miles southwest of CKY8 Arkayla Springs, with the aircraft climbing from 28,193 feet above sea level to 43,317 feet above sea level, covering a total distance of 62 nautical miles in 11 minutes. This was followed by a 23-minute level cruise segment that commenced 18 miles west of CBL6 Radium Hot Springs in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles.
The descent phase of the flight began 14 miles southeast of CAL3 Douglas Lake, with the aircraft descending from 43,167 feet above sea level to 1,810 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles in 28 minutes. The flight concluded with a landing on runway 26R at CYVR Vancouver International Airport, where the runway length was 9,197 feet. The touchdown occurred 798 feet from the threshold, with a speed of 103 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -178 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 2,900 feet, which accounted for 32% of the total runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking area in less than 1 nautical mile, taking 3 minutes to complete. The total flight distance covered was 379 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 101 minutes. Additionally, the flight consumed 1,643 pounds of fuel during the journey. Local weather conditions at the destination indicated a temperature of 59°F, with winds blowing at 9 knots from 260°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 9 knots.
Wow, what an impressive landing score of 99.8%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing to see where this successful outcome stems from.
During the Approach Phase, the aircraft showed exceptional glideslope alignment, indicating precision and accuracy in maintaining the correct descent path towards the runway. This is crucial for setting up a smooth and stable landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the aircraft exhibited a good threshold height, allowing for a timely and controlled descent towards the runway. Additionally, the perfect landing flare indicates that the pilot executed a flawless transition from descent to flare, ensuring a gentle touchdown on the runway.
In the Touchdown Phase, the aircraft's touchdown rate was good, suggesting a well-timed and controlled descent onto the runway. Although the speed was slightly above target, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position were both very good, indicating a successful touchdown within the designated area of the runway.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the aircraft's runway alignment was only 10 ft from the centerline, showcasing exceptional precision in maintaining the correct alignment during the rollout after touchdown.
Overall, this landing score of 99.8% reflects a high level of proficiency and skill in each phase of the landing process. With such impressive performance, it is clear that the pilot's dedication to precision and attention to detail paid off in achieving a near-perfect landing. Congratulations on a job well done!
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