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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed, off the runway's 3° glideslope and off the centreline.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,295 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,295 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 148 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This Learjet 35A took off from runway 06 at Teterboro Airport (KTEB) in New Jersey, taking 11 minutes to taxi from the parking area to the runway. The aircraft then began its departure roll, lifting off the ground at a speed of 136 kt after covering 589 meters, or 32% of the runway's length.
The climb took place over Little Ferry, New Jersey, where the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,009 feet above sea level to 17,407 feet above sea level, an increase of 16,398 feet over a distance of 26 nautical miles in 9 minutes. The enroute climb was relatively rapid, reaching a maximum altitude of 17,407 feet at a moderate rate.
Once the aircraft had completed its climb, it entered into a level cruise, flying 1 mile southeast of Yorktown Heights, New York. During the 7-minute cruise, the aircraft covered 43 nautical miles. After departing the cruise altitude, the aircraft began its descent, initially from an altitude of 17,352 feet above sea level to 1,497 feet above sea level, a decrease of 15,855 feet, over a distance of 26 nautical miles, in 4 minutes. The descent took place approximately 5 miles south of Branford Center, Connecticut.
The final approach to runway 10 at East Hampton Airport (KHTO) in New York from the west began 2 nautical miles away from the runway threshold at an altitude of 1,395 feet above ground level and a heading of 70 degrees. The landing conditions on runway 10, which is 1,295 meters in length, were favorable, with good threshold height and a threshold speed of 120 kt. The touchdown distance of 145 meters and the touchdown speed of 117 kt also met expectations.
However, the touchdown rate was notably heavy, standing at -894 feet per minute. Upon landing, the aircraft's runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline, though the runway rollout alignment was reported to be perfect.
Post-landing, the aircraft took 2 minutes to taxi to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance covered during the operation was 100 nautical miles, which was accomplished in 28 minutes, with 262 kilograms of fuel being consumed throughout the journey.
A Learjet 35A aircraft recently landed at KHTO Town of East Hampton Airport, showcasing a satisfactory performance despite a few minor deviations. As it entered the final approach to runway 10, the aircraft was positioned 2 nautical miles west of the runway, heading at 70.0° with an altitude of 1,395 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon reaching the airport, the pilot successfully guided the Learjet 35A down on runway 10, which is 4,287 feet long (1,295 meters). The aircraft had a good threshold height, indicating it made a smooth approach towards the touchdown point. Additionally, the threshold speed was precisely maintained at 120 knots, signifying the pilot had a good understanding of speed management during the landing process.
The touchdown distance of approximately 145 meters was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to smoothly transition from the descent phase to landing phase. The touchdown speed, at 117 knots, was also well within the expected range. However, the touchdown rate, at -894 feet per minute, was deemed to be 'very heavy,' indicating the aircraft landed with a steeper vertical descent rate than recommended. This may have contributed to the pilot's difficulty in achieving a more precise alignment with the runway centreline.
The Learjet 35A's runway touchdown position was found to be slightly misaligned with the centreline, deviating by approximately 3.4 meters. This discrepancy was likely the direct result of the aircraft's heavy touchdown rate. Furthermore, the local weather conditions, including a temperature of 16°C and winds of 2 knots from 230°, played a minor role in the landing performance, contributing a negligible crosswind and tailwind effect.
The overall landing distance, covering 604 meters or 47% of the available runway, highlighted that this was not a difficult landing from the distance and length perspective. Upon rolling out, the Learjet 35A maintained perfect alignment with the runway centreline, showcasing that despite the initial slight misalignment, the pilot successfully corrected and regained control during rollout. In conclusion, while this landing showed some minor deviations, the overall performance of the pilot and the aircraft demonstrated competence in handling the approach and landing process, even with a heavy touchdown rate.
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