Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
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.
Read more in Descent PlanningStart to finish · 18 stages, 16 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,793 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,316 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 23 at the Akron Canton Regional Airport (KCAK). The takeoff distance was 2,583 feet, which was 32% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 159 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 61°F and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and took it to an altitude of 18,016 feet. This climb phase covered a distance of 32 nautical miles and took 9 minutes to complete, with an increase in altitude of 15,762 feet. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 55 minutes and covered a distance of 341 nautical miles. This phase took the aircraft 2 miles west of Niles, Ohio.
The enroute descent phase began 8 miles southwest of Saranac Lake, New York, and took the aircraft from an altitude of 17,249 feet to 1,572 feet. This descent phase covered a distance of 48 nautical miles and took 12 minutes to complete, with a decrease in altitude of 15,677 feet. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 15 at the Burlington International Airport (KBTV), which was located to the northwest.
The final approach was made at a heading of 131.0°, 4 nautical miles from the runway, and at an altitude of 1,236 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 15, which was 7,793 feet long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 102 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 1,317 feet, and the touchdown speed was 90 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -63 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the departure airport, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and there was a tailwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance was 2,281 feet, which was 29% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was quickly taxiing to the parking area, taking less than a minute and covering less than a nautical mile.
Overall, the flight was a smooth and efficient one, with a total distance of 426 nautical miles and a total flight time of 82 minutes. The aircraft used no fuel during the flight, indicating a high level of efficiency.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KBTV Burlington International Airport, achieving a score of 99.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 131.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,236 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was 59°F, with a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots. The pilot effectively managed these conditions, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 102 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 1,317 feet and a touchdown speed of 90 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -63 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision.
The total landing distance was 2,281 feet, which is only 29% of the runway length. This is a testament to the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's speed and descent rate. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the Cessna CJ4 Citation's landing at KBTV Burlington International Airport was a success, with the pilot executing a precise and controlled approach, touchdown, and rollout. The aircraft's performance was impressive, and the pilot's skills were evident throughout the landing process.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values