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Slow the descent speed
See Enroute Descent
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 500 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 10,048 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,300 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a short journey that took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a DC Designs F4J, was then cleared for departure from runway 03L at KLSV Nellis Air Force Base. The takeoff distance was 3,926 feet, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 218 knots, with a local temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots at 49 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the base, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KLSV Nellis Air Force Base. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 2,864 feet above sea level to 6,580 feet, an increase of 3,716 feet in just one minute. The aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles during this climb. The local weather conditions remained relatively consistent, with a temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots at 49 degrees.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 3 miles east of KLSV Nellis Air Force Base. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 6,532 feet above sea level to 2,982 feet, a decrease of 3,550 feet in 3 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of 7 nautical miles during this descent. The local weather conditions remained relatively consistent, with a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots at 48 degrees.
The final approach to runway 03R at KLSV Nellis Air Force Base was made from the southwest, with the aircraft heading at 41.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 1,141 feet above ground level. The aircraft was 4 nautical miles from the runway at this point.
The landing was made on runway 03R, which had a length of 10,048 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed at 195 knots. The touchdown point was 990 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 164 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -136 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 4,523 feet, which accounted for 45% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions remained relatively consistent, with a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots at 48 degrees.
The total flight distance was 15 nautical miles, and the flight took 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used -14 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The DC Designs F4J VF-84 aircraft successfully landed at KLSV Nellis Air Force Base, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The final approach to runway 03R was initiated from the southwest, with a heading of 41.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,141 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evidenced by the good threshold height and the perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 164 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -136 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent. The threshold speed was slightly above the target, at 195 knots, but this did not compromise the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown point was 990 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance, indicating a high degree of accuracy in the pilot's control of the aircraft.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 55°F and a wind speed of 7 knots at 48°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 7 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the approach and landing. The total landing distance was 4,523 feet, which is 45% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, this landing was executed with a high degree of skill and precision, resulting in a score of 96.5%.
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