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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.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 2,002 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,002 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 671 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna 414A, then departed from runway 23 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,058 feet, which accounted for 41% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 102 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 30°F and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 250°. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 8 knots. The aircraft climbed out of KSFZ, reaching an altitude of 15,279 feet above sea level after an 11-minute climb that covered a distance of 19 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 3 miles northwest of KEXE Exeter Airport. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then commenced its descent, starting 2 miles east of Wyoming, Rhode Island. The descent from 15,395 feet to 274 feet above sea level took 4 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 278.0° at an altitude of 134 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 93 knots. The touchdown distance was 672 feet, which was considered good, and the touchdown speed was 83 knots, also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was perfect at -6 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 29°F and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 222°. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 1,367 feet, which accounted for 68% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
In conclusion, the flight covered a total distance of 29 nautical miles and lasted for 19 minutes, using a total of -519 pounds of fuel. The flight was executed with precision and control, with all phases of flight, including takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing, being carried out smoothly and efficiently.
The Cessna 414A aircraft successfully landed on runway 29 at 08R Richmond Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 278.0° at 0 nm and 134 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates a stable and controlled descent, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed admirably, with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 93 kn. This slight deviation from the target speed is not uncommon and does not appear to have had any significant impact on the landing. The touchdown distance of 672 ft was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had a good sense of the aircraft's speed and altitude.
The touchdown speed of 83 kn was also good, and the touchdown rate of -6 fpm was perfect. A negative touchdown rate indicates that the aircraft was descending at a rate of 6 feet per minute at the moment of touchdown, which is ideal for a safe and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained the aircraft's alignment with the runway throughout the approach and landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 29°F and winds of 5 kn at 222°. The crosswind component was 4 kn, while the headwind component was 3 kn. These conditions would have presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the successful landing suggests that they were well-handled.
The total landing distance of 1,367 ft was 68% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing and rollout.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities. The successful landing on a relatively short runway, despite moderate wind conditions, demonstrates a high level of proficiency and attention to detail.
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