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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 4,978 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,978 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,822 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 33 at KBTV Burlington International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,907 feet, which accounted for 24% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 146 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots. The aircraft successfully took off and began its enroute climb, which started overhead Winooski, Vermont. The climb involved an increase in altitude from 1,335 feet above sea level to 17,985 feet above sea level, a total increase of 16,650 feet, over a distance of 33 nautical miles, and took approximately 8 minutes.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 8 miles south of the High Banks Farm Landing Area Airport in Saranac, New York. This phase of the flight lasted for 74 minutes and covered a distance of 453 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 7 miles west of Midland, Michigan. The descent involved a decrease in altitude from 17,998 feet above sea level to 3,080 feet above sea level, a total decrease of 14,918 feet, over a distance of 49 nautical miles, and took approximately 11 minutes.
The enroute descent was followed by a brief level cruise phase, which started 3 miles southeast of the Home Acres Sky Ranch Airport in Lake City, Michigan. This phase of the flight lasted for 4 minutes and covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 25 at KCAD Wexford County Airport, approaching from the northeast at a heading of 246.0° and at an altitude of 1,270 feet above ground level, 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 410 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 90 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -73 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 characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,877 feet, which accounted for 58% of the runway. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 551 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 107 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KCAD Wexford County Airport, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 246.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,270 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 25, which has a length of 4,978 feet. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 103 knots. This indicates that the pilot maintained control and managed the aircraft's descent effectively. The touchdown point was 410 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance, suggesting a well-executed landing.
The touchdown speed of 90 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -73 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 2,877 feet was 58% of the 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 and smoothly transitioned from the landing phase to the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, resulting in a high score of 98.8%.
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