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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,017 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 310 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight departed from Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO) in Oklahoma, where the aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 22. The takeoff distance of 2,490 feet, which covered 50% of the runway, was achieved at a liftoff speed of 141 knots. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 64°F and a light wind of 2 knots from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Stillwater Regional Airport, it reached an altitude of 14,244 feet above sea level in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 23 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 14 minutes and covered 103 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started overhead OK89 Stuart Ranch Airport in Oklahoma, and continued until it reached an altitude of 2,376 feet above sea level in 8 minutes, covering 43 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 17 at Cox Field (KPRX) was initiated from the north, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 179.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,103 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 17 at Cox Field was successful, with a touchdown distance of 305 feet and a touchdown speed of 102 knots. The touchdown rate was slightly higher than desired at -499 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance of 1,856 feet, which accounted for 31% of the runway, was achieved with a good runway rollout alignment. The flight concluded with a taxiing time of less than 1 minute and a total flight distance of 182 nautical miles, which was completed in 36 minutes with no fuel consumption.
The aircraft, C750, successfully executed a final approach to runway 17 at KPRX Cox Field from the north, aligning with the runway at 4 nm and 1,103 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a heading of 179.0° and a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 104 kt, indicating a slight deviation from optimal conditions.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 305 ft, and the touchdown speed of 102 kt was within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown rate was hard at -499 fpm, suggesting a slightly aggressive descent. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating precise control and coordination from the pilot. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F and a light wind of 2 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The aircraft's total landing distance of 1,856 ft, which accounted for 31% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phases of the landing. Overall, the landing was scored 97.0%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and skill displayed by the pilot.
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