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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,494 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 503 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Longitude, then departed from runway 17 at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI). The takeoff distance was 1,909 feet, which accounted for 27% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 127 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started to ascend from 2,321 feet above sea level to 7,509 feet above sea level, an increase of 5,188 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles. This enroute climb began 1 mile east of Grand Island, Nebraska. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 2 miles northwest of the Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field (KAUH) in Aurora, Nebraska. This cruise phase lasted for 26 minutes and covered a distance of 102 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent from 7,490 feet above sea level to 2,256 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,234 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles. This enroute descent started 1 mile northeast of Modale, Iowa. The final approach to runway 14L at Eppley Airfield (KOMA) was made from the northwest, heading 144.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,262 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 14L was successful, with a touchdown distance of 498 feet, which was 17% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 102 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -80 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees, with a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 139 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 40 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Longitude successfully landed on runway 14L at KOMA Eppley Airfield, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 144.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,262 feet above ground level (agl). This approach angle and distance allowed the pilots to maintain a safe and controlled descent.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 105 knots, which is within the recommended threshold speed range. The touchdown distance of 498 feet was also well within the acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown speed of 102 knots was slightly below the threshold speed, further emphasizing the pilots' ability to manage the aircraft's descent and speed.
The landing rate of -80 feet per minute (fpm) was exceptional, demonstrating the pilots' expertise in controlling the aircraft's descent and ensuring a safe and gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained a consistent and accurate approach path.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the tailwind component was negligible at 1 knot. These conditions allowed the pilots to maintain a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance of 1,465 feet was only 17% of the runway length, which is an impressive achievement. This indicates that the pilots were able to maintain a high degree of control and precision throughout the landing, resulting in a short and efficient rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, further emphasizing the pilots' expertise and attention to detail.
Overall, the Cessna Longitude's landing on runway 14L at KOMA Eppley Airfield was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight operations. The pilots demonstrated exceptional skills and adherence to standard operating procedures, resulting in a smooth and efficient landing.
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