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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,664 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 454 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where the aircraft took off from runway 09L. After a taxiing time of 11 minutes that covered 2 nautical miles, the Cessna Longitude started its departure roll. The takeoff distance required was 654 meters, which represents 18% of the runway. Upon reaching liftoff speed of 130 knots, the aircraft began its climb, initially from a height of 2,039 feet above sea level (asl) to an elevation of 45,192 feet asl, representing an increase of 43,153 feet over a distance of 145 nautical miles in 22 minutes.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft leveled off over Valley Falls, South Carolina, where it remained for 38 minutes covering a distance of 312 nautical miles. From this point, the aircraft began its descent over Colonial Beach, Virginia, reducing altitude from 45,562 feet asl to 13,391 feet asl over a distance of 110 nautical miles in 16 minutes. This was followed by a brief level cruise phase above Greenville, Delaware, before descending again at Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, dropping from 13,364 feet asl to 7,250 feet asl over a distance of 26 nautical miles in 5 minutes.
The aircraft continued its journey with level flight phases above various points, including Flemington, New Jersey, Lance Airport, and Mendham, before starting its final descent at Airmont, New York. The descent from 2,466 feet asl to 1,964 feet asl over a distance of 4 nautical miles in 2 minutes marked the end of its significant descent phase. The aircraft finally began its final approach to runway 19 at Teterboro Airport, a heading of 183.0°, from the north.
After a level flight phase above Westwood, New Jersey, the aircraft touched down on runway 19, with a touchdown distance of 454 meters, which was within the desired range. The aircraft's touchdown speed was slightly high at 110 knots, but the touchdown rate was spot on at -38 feet per minute (fpm). Although the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 14.7 meters from the centerline, the actual performance was considered satisfactory.
The entire flight, from start to finish, covered a distance of 686 nautical miles, took 118 minutes, and consumed 1,674 kilograms of fuel. Taxiing to the parking from the runway lasted a mere 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Overall, the flight was completed safely, despite minor deviations from ideal performance.
The Cessna Longitude performed a successful landing at KTEB Teterboro Airport, despite some minor deviations from optimal parameters. The aircraft began its final approach from the north, heading 183° at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway and an altitude of 1,265 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft effectively used the runway's length, which measured 1,664 meters, as the landing was completed within a safe margin.
Upon landing, the aircraft exhibited an excessive speed, exceeding the target threshold speed by about 10 knots at 123 kt. Nevertheless, this speed allowed for a smooth touchdown. The actual touchdown distance of 454 meters was deemed adequate. However, the touchdown speed, at 110 kt, was slightly above the recommended standard. This may have been due to various factors such as wind, aircraft weight, or pilot preference.
One notable aspect of this landing was the aircraft's rate of descent. At a rate of -38 feet per minute (fpm), the Cessna Longitude landed precisely, which indicates the pilot's exceptional proficiency and control over the aircraft during the approach and landing phases.
The aircraft did experience misalignments during the landing phase. The runway centerline was initially misaligned at touchdown by approximately 14.7 meters. This discrepancy was also observed during the runway rollout phase, with the aircraft drifting 18.0 meters off the centerline. These deviations could be attributed to factors such as wind, pilot error, or the pilot's decision to prioritize a relatively smoother landing over precise alignment with the centerline.
Under the prevailing local weather conditions, characterized by a temperature of 17 °C, the landing seemed uneventful, with no adverse weather-related effects observed. The total landing distance was approximately 1,303 meters, which equated to roughly 78% of the runway's length. Overall, the Cessna Longitude's landing performance demonstrated a commendable level of proficiency, while the deviations highlighted areas for potential improvement in the pilot's approach and landing techniques.
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