UBBB to UBBB Flight Report - Cessna CJ4 Citation

Flight from UBBB to UBBB

Sunday, 16 March 2025 07:20

Minutes 11

14 nm

Fuel 59 kg

Cessna CJ4 Citation

Departure

Runway 35 at UBBB

Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Baku, Baku City, Azerbaijan

Altitude

-3 ft asl

Weight

6,163 kg

Fuel

1,314 kg

Temperature

9 °C

Wind Speed

6 kt

Wind Direction

140.0 °

Headwind

-5 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 35 at UBBB

Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Baku Baku City, Azerbaijan

-3 ft asl

Altitude

6,104 kg

Weight

1,255 kg

Fuel

9 °C

Temperature

6 kt

Wind Speed

140.0 °

Wind Direction

-5 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.75%

Departure Score 92.82%

Enroute Score 97.00%

Arrival Score 91.44%

The flight began with a quick taxiing process from the parking area to the runway, taking less than 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The takeoff distance was 482 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 118 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were a temperature of 10°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 140°.

As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile north-east of UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The climb started from an altitude of 1,049 feet above sea level and reached 1,997 feet above sea level, an increase of 948 feet, in just 2 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then began 1 mile west of Qala, a nearby city in Baku, Azerbaijan, and lasted for 6 minutes, covering another 4 nautical miles.

As the aircraft approached the end of its journey, it began its final approach to runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from the south. The aircraft was heading 353.0° at an altitude of 1,163 feet above ground level, and was 4 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions at this time were a temperature of 9°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 140°.

The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 202 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 92 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -22 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.7 meters from the centreline.

The total landing distance was 1,226 meters, which accounted for 37% of the runway length. The total flight distance was 14 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 11 minutes. The aircraft used 59 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a successful and controlled operation, with a smooth takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 9 kt 2 kt min to max 13 kt	2		11 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kt max 13 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -2.2 ° min to max -1.8 °	-2.2		-1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 07:20:54
Info	Engine 1 Started at 07:20:54
Info	Engine 2 Started at 07:20:54
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 07:20:54
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 07:20:54
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 07:20:54
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 07:20:54
Info	Landing Gear Down at 07:20:54
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 07:20:54
0 %	Taxi Lights at 07:21:11

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Average speed was 11 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 16 kt 5 kt min to max 40 kt	11		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -2.3 ° min to max -1.9 °	-2.0		-2.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 07:21:33

Departure Roll

93.57 %

Departure roll runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Takeoff distance 482 m 15 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 118 kt. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 6 kt at 140 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Tailwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 482 m 15 % of runway
99.81 %	Liftoff speed was 118 kt Target 130 kt
93.06 %	Runway alignment max 6.60 m 1.64 m left to 4.95 m right	0.27		-4.95 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		1.10 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -2.1 ° min to max 5.4 °	-2.0		5.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 07:21:50
0 %	Strobe Lights at 07:21:51

Departure Climb 1

95.45 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 35 UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.8 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 131 kt 119 kt min to max 142 kt	119		142 kt
81.79 %	Average bank angle 4.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 8.9 °	0.3		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.96 g min to max 1.20 g	1.13		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 725 fpm 489 fpm min to max 955 fpm	489		955 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 54 ft agl	1		54 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 5.5 ° min to max 7.4 °	5.7		7.4 °

Departure Climb 2

99.73 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 35 UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 150 kt 142 kt min to max 178 kt	142		178 kt
98.92 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.8		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.78 g min to max 1.13 g	1.11		0.85 g
Info	Average VSI 1,385 fpm 968 fpm min to max 2,291 fpm	968		1,989 fpm
Info	Average altitude 115 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 386 ft agl	55		386 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 7.0 ° min to max 8.4 °	7.4		7.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 07:22:06
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 07:22:11

Departure Climb 3

85.34 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 35 UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.5 ° 1.1 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.1		2.3 °
100 %	Average speed 204 kt 186 kt min to max 217 kt	186		217 kt
26.71 %	Average bank angle 10.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 29.8 °	1.6		29.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.93 g min to max 1.18 g	1.06		1.18 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,645 fpm 1,837 fpm min to max 3,171 fpm	1,837		3,171 fpm
Info	Average altitude 705 ft agl 445 ft agl min to max 999 ft agl	445		999 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.6 ° 7.5 ° min to max 9.4 °	7.5		9.4 °

Enroute Climb

94.71 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport Baku (Baku City, Azerbaijan). Climbing from 1,049 ft asl to 1,997 ft asl, an increase of 948 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 210 kt 191 kt min to max 232 kt	218		196 kt
88.84 %	Average bank angle 22.3 ° 2.0 ° min to max 45.6 °	33.1		12.4 °
91.71 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.21 g min to max 1.52 g	1.20		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 808 fpm -1,084 fpm min to max 3,454 fpm	3,290		6 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,766 ft asl 1,049 ft asl min to max 1,997 ft asl	1,049		1,997 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -3.8 ° min to max 9.7 °	9.6		1.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 07:22:38
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 07:23:43
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 07:23:44
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 07:23:44

Enroute Level

99.3 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile west of Qala (Baku City, Azerbaijan) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.65 %	Average altitude 1,876 ft asl 1,173 ft asl min to max 2,001 ft asl	1,997		1,173 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 177 kt 110 kt min to max 207 kt	196		110 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.2 °	18.1		6.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.88 g min to max 1.41 g	1.02		0.97 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -9.7 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.9		-0.8 °
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 07:26:22
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 07:26:26
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 07:26:30
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 07:27:04
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 07:27:04
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 07:28:01
Info	Landing Gear Down at 07:28:34
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 07:28:50
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 07:29:02
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 07:29:14
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 07:29:20

Arrival Final 4

94.6 %

Approaching runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,163 ft agl to 877 ft agl. A decrease of 286 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 106 kt min to max 111 kt	110		107 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.8 ° -0.4 ° min to max 1.4 °	-0.4		0.9 °
73 %	Average bank angle 5.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 13.0 °	6.4		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -584 fpm -878 fpm min to max -320 fpm	-755		-320 fpm
Info	Average altitude 998 ft agl 877 ft agl min to max 1,163 ft agl	1,163		877 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -1.5 ° min to max 2.6 °	-0.5		2.2 °

Arrival Final 3

99.78 %

Approaching runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 872 ft agl to 663 ft agl. A decrease of 210 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 107 kt min to max 112 kt	107		112 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		-0.0 °
98.92 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.5		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -410 fpm -526 fpm min to max -294 fpm	-294		-447 fpm
Info	Average altitude 774 ft agl 663 ft agl min to max 872 ft agl	872		663 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.7		0.7 °

Arrival Final 2

94.41 %

Approaching runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 655 ft agl to 393 ft agl. A decrease of 262 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
81.36 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.7 °
100 %	Average speed 112 kt 111 kt min to max 115 kt	112		115 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.1		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -521 fpm -792 fpm min to max -381 fpm	-462		-538 fpm
Info	Average altitude 536 ft agl 393 ft agl min to max 655 ft agl	655		393 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.9		-0.5 °

Arrival Final 1

91.37 %

Approaching runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 383 ft agl to 56 ft agl. A decrease of 327 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
57.4 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.7		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 105 kt min to max 115 kt	115		105 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
99.46 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.6 °	1.2		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.12 g	0.98		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -710 fpm -1,006 fpm min to max -560 fpm	-560		-563 fpm
Info	Average altitude 130 ft agl 56 ft agl min to max 383 ft agl	383		56 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max 2.9 °	-0.7		2.9 °

Arrival Landing

73.77 %

Landing on runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport, runway length 3,284 m. Threshold height at 62 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 105 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 105 kt. Target 95 kt
84.6 %	Target 50 ft agl
10.47 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.7		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 99 kt 92 kt min to max 105 kt	105		92 kt
Info	Average VSI -340 fpm -601 fpm min to max 11 fpm	-558		-22 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 62 ft agl	62		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 1.9 ° min to max 6.3 °	3.0		5.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.12 %

Touchdown point was 202 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 92 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -22 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 6 kt at 140 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Tailwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -22 fpm.
80.9 %	Touchdown distance was 632 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 92 kt Target below 93 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.93 m 1.68 m left	1.93		1.38 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.00 g min to max 1.18 g	1.00		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 91 kt 91 kt min to max 92 kt	92		91 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 5.8 ° min to max 5.9 °	5.9		5.8 °

Arrival Rollout

89.01 %

Total landing distance 1,226 m, 37 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.7 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,226 m 37 % of runway.
75.58 %	Runway alignment max 11.06 m 1.31 m left to 9.75 m right	1.31		-0.48 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 88 kt 53 kt min to max 94 kt	94		53 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° -2.2 ° min to max 6.1 °	5.9		-2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 26 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 30 kt 12 kt min to max 47 kt	47		12 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -2.3 ° min to max -2.2 °	-2.2		-2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.99 g

Takeoff on runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

92.82 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

93.57 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 482 m using 14.67 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

99.81 %

Liftoff speed was 118 kn - Target 130 kn

Alignment

93.06 %

1.64 m left to 4.95 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95.45 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 35 UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

81.79 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.73 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 35 UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.92 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

85.34 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 35 UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

26.71 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

Landing Score 87.82 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna CJ4 Citation aircraft successfully landed at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport, achieving an overall score of 87.8%. The final approach to runway 35 was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 353.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,163 feet above ground level (agl).

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway, with the touchdown point located 202 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 92 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -22 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in aligning the aircraft with the runway.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 140°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the tailwind component was 5 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's descent and landing.

However, there were a few areas for improvement. The threshold height at 62 feet agl was above the target, indicating that the pilot may have been able to maintain a lower altitude during the final approach. Additionally, the threshold speed of 105 knots was well above the target, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to reduce the aircraft's speed during the final approach.

The total landing distance of 1,226 meters was 37% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.7 meters from the centerline, indicating that the pilot may have been able to maintain a more precise alignment during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and control during the final approach and landing phases. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in terms of maintaining a lower threshold height and reducing the threshold speed during the final approach.

94.6 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,163 ft agl to 877 ft agl. A decrease of 286 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

73 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.78 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 872 ft agl to 663 ft agl. A decrease of 210 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.92 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

94.41 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 655 ft agl to 393 ft agl. A decrease of 262 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

81.36 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

81.36 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

91.37 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 383 ft agl to 56 ft agl. A decrease of 327 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

57.4 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

57.4 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

99.46 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

73.77 %

Landing

Landing on runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport, runway length 3,284 m. Threshold height at 62 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 105 kt.

Height

84.6 %

Threshold height at 62 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 105 kt. Target 95 kt

Flare

10.47 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank