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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without 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 six checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,532 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,532 m of the 1,987 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 601 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a Cessna Citation X, registered as HeliJet (C-GHJJ), and took off from São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (SBJH) on runway 12. The aircraft taxied from the parking area to the runway in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft began its departure roll, it accelerated to a liftoff speed of 137 knots, taking off from a distance of 961 meters, which was 46% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 26°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 341°. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot.
After taking off, the aircraft climbed to a height of 44,988 feet above sea level (asl) from an initial altitude of 3,394 feet asl. This climb phase lasted for 19 minutes and covered a distance of 137 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which started 7 miles east of Lambari, Brazil, and lasted for 38 minutes, covering a distance of 325 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent phase, starting 12 miles northwest of Ecoporanga, Brazil. The descent from 44,980 feet asl to 4,851 feet asl took 20 minutes and covered a distance of 137 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 13 miles southwest of Arraial d'Ajuda Airport (SSTI), and lasted for 16 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The final descent phase began 13 miles southwest of Arraial d'Ajuda Airport, and the aircraft descended from 4,473 feet asl to 1,424 feet asl in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then lined up for a final approach to runway 10 at Porto Seguro Airport (SBPS), flying at a heading of 74.0° at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,253 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft landed on runway 10 at SBPS, which had a length of 1,987 meters. The threshold height at 64 feet agl was above the target, and the threshold speed was 124 knots. The touchdown point was 295 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 115 knots and a smooth touchdown rate of -111 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 27°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 39°. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,561 meters, which was 79% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and 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 619 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 88 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 1,180 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Citation X, registered as C-GHJJ and operated by HeliJet, successfully landed at SBPS Porto Seguro Airport on runway 10. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 74.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,253 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a smooth final approach, adhering to the standard operating procedures for the airport.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 295 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, with a speed of 115 knots. The touchdown rate was -111 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots at 39°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. These conditions contributed to a stable and predictable approach, allowing the pilot to execute a precise landing.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 1,561 meters, which is 79% of the runway length. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft during the landing phase, and the aircraft was able to stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing of the Cessna Citation X, C-GHJJ, at SBPS Porto Seguro Airport was a success, with the pilot executing a smooth and controlled approach, touchdown, and rollout. The favorable weather conditions and the pilot's skill and experience contributed to a safe and efficient landing.
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