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Get the gear down sooner
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 4,054 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 312 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a Vision Jet aircraft, departing from runway 36 at A20 Sun Valley with a takeoff distance of 583 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 92 knots, achieved in moderate conditions, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and wind at 1 knot from 270 degrees.
Upon departure, the aircraft began to climb, reaching a height of 4,528 feet above sea level over Bullhead City, Arizona. The initial climb rate was impressive, with an increase of 3,116 feet in 3 minutes, while covering 6 nautical miles. This initial climb was followed by several enroute descents and ascents, where the aircraft navigated through various altitudes and locations, including Mohave Valley, Arizona Village, KEED Needles Airport, Chemehuevi Valley, Big River Airport, and Mesa Verde.
The enroute climbs and descents displayed varying rates, with the largest descent from 7,290 feet to 3,442 feet above sea level in 3 minutes, covering 12 nautical miles. In contrast, a level cruise phase existed between 7 miles south west of Chemehuevi Valley, covering 7 nautical miles in 2 minutes.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft continued to climb from 3,382 feet to 4,326 feet above sea level in 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles. Following this, a level cruise phase, lasting 6 minutes, covered 26 nautical miles. The flight then descended and climbed again in subsequent phases, each resulting in varying altitudes and locations.
In the final stages of the flight, the aircraft approached runway 21R at KNYL Yuma International Airport, flying from the north east with a heading of 222.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles. Local weather conditions remained relatively calm, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and wind at 1 knot from 270 degrees.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down with a distance of 311 meters, exceeding the threshold by 57 feet and with a speed of 74 knots, slightly higher than target. The touchdown rate was exceptional, with a -96 feet per minute descent. Runway touchdown alignment was precise, and the total landing distance of 407 meters accounted for 10% of the runway length.
Overall, the flight showcased an effective use of altitude and location as the Vision Jet aircraft efficiently navigated through various regions of its route. While minor discrepancies existed in landing speed and performance, the overall landing distance, rate, and rollout alignment demonstrated impressive handling, resulting in a successful landing on runway 21R.
On this specific landing, the Vision Jet, a high-performance jet, executed a flawless approach and landing at KNYL Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma runway 21R. The aircraft began its final approach from the north-east, aligning with a heading of 222.0° at a height of 232 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The Vision Jet demonstrated exceptional control during its descent, with the final approach path culminating in a touchdown on the runway. The threshold height came in slightly above the target at 57 feet AGL, and the threshold speed exceeded expectations at 84 knots, which is unusually high. The runway is 4,054 meters in length, providing ample area for the aircraft to touch down and roll out.
The Vision Jet's touchdown speed of 74 knots was a bit faster than recommended, however, the touchdown rate of -96 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent. This demonstrates the aircraft's ability to touch down smoothly and maintain control during the landing process. With the wind conditions at 1 knot from the west-north-west, and a temperature of 15°C, the landing distance was impressive at 407 meters, which translates to only 10% of the runway.
Following touchdown, the Vision Jet continued to showcase its exceptional handling by maintaining perfect runway rollout alignment. This ability to maintain accurate alignment with the runway during the rollout phase indicates a high degree of control and stability, especially given the aircraft's advanced capabilities and performance. Overall, this landing showcased the Vision Jet's exceptional handling and performance capabilities, and highlights the expertise of the pilot executing the landing.
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