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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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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 3,952 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,952 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 927 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 18R at Tulsa International Airport (KTUL). The takeoff distance was 2,045 feet, which accounted for 33% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 148 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of KTUL, it encountered local weather conditions of 64°F temperature and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. The crosswind component was 1 knot, while the headwind component was 0 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile southwest of KTUL and continued for 8 minutes, covering a distance of 22 nautical miles and an altitude increase of 15,801 feet from 1,703 feet above sea level to 17,504 feet above sea level.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 87 minutes and covered a distance of 540 nautical miles. This phase began 2 miles east of the OK37 Dog Iron Ranch Airport in Oologah, Oklahoma. The aircraft then started its enroute descent 1 mile southwest of the IN34 Rush Strip in Peru, Indiana. The descent phase lasted for 11 minutes, during which the aircraft decreased its altitude from 16,616 feet above sea level to 1,727 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 35 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 27 at Three Rivers Municipal Dr Haines Airport (KHAI) was made from the east, with a heading of 270.0° at 4 nautical miles and 898 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on a runway length of 3,952 feet, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was slightly below the target speed at 104 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 926 feet, and the touchdown speed was 95 knots, which was considered good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -236 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 59°F temperature and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, with a crosswind component of 0 knots and a headwind component of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 1,960 feet, which accounted for 50% of the runway length. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 603 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 113 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at the Three Rivers Municipal Dr Haines Airport (KHAI) on runway 27. The aircraft's final approach was from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 898 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, achieving a score of 98.2% for the landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed, coming in at 104 knots. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance of 926 feet was well within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 95 knots was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
One area for improvement noted in the report was the touchdown rate, which was fair at -236 feet per minute (fpm). While this is not a critical issue, it suggests that the pilot may have been able to achieve a more gradual touchdown. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well-centered on the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from the east. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,960 feet was 50% of the runway length, which is a good indication of the aircraft's performance and the pilot's skill. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and precision throughout the landing.
Overall, the Cessna CJ4 Citation's landing at KHAI was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision. While there were some minor areas for improvement, the landing was well-executed and safe.
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