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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,791 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,125 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna CJ4 Citation began with a 10-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at RJOO Osaka International Airport. The departure roll was on runway 14R, with a takeoff distance of 1,982 ft, which was approximately 20% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 131 knots. The local weather at the time of departure included a temperature of 66 °F, with a wind speed of 6 knots coming from 60°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
After takeoff, the enroute climb started overhead RJOO Osaka International Airport, climbing from 1,051 ft above sea level to 24,315 ft, covering a distance of 13 nm in 4 minutes. The level cruise phase began 1 mile southeast of Kobe and lasted 11 minutes, covering 76 nm.
The enroute descent commenced 6 miles west of Soja, descending from 23,506 ft to 6,411 ft in 9 minutes and covering 48 nm. Another level cruise segment began 13 miles northeast of Hiroshima, lasting 2 minutes and covering 6 nm. The next descent phase started 10 miles west of RJOA Hiroshima Airport, descending from 5,991 ft to 2,576 ft in 3 minutes and covering 8 nm.
The landing was on runway 10 at RJOA Hiroshima Airport, with a runway length of 9,791 ft. The aircraft was at a height of 67 ft above ground level at the threshold, with a speed of 116 knots. The touchdown occurred 1,126 ft from the threshold, at a speed of 107 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -550 ft/m. The weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 62 °F, with a 1 knot tailwind and no crosswind.
The total landing distance was 3,382 ft, which accounted for 35% of the runway. After landing, a 2-minute taxi from the runway to the parking area concluded the flight. The total flight distance covered was 157 nm, with a duration of 48 minutes and fuel usage of 866 lbs.
First of all, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 82.2%! While there were some areas for improvement, you should feel proud of your overall performance.
Let's break down each phase of the landing to understand where the opportunities lie for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, it was noted that the descent path was above the glideslope limit and the speed was slightly above target. To rectify this, focus on maintaining the correct descent path and speed to ensure a smooth transition into the Landing Phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height was above target and the landing flare was very poor. Improving the approach angle and timing your flare correctly can help achieve a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was heavy and the speed was slightly above target. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position were not optimal. Working on controlling the rate of descent and ensuring alignment with the touchdown zone can lead to a more precise touchdown.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was off by 66 ft from the centreline. Paying attention to maintaining alignment with the runway centreline during rollout will improve overall landing accuracy.
Overall, by focusing on maintaining the correct descent path, approach angle, flare timing, and alignment with the runway, you can work towards achieving a higher landing score. Keep practicing and paying attention to these key areas, and your landing performance will continue to improve. Great job on your current score, and keep up the good work!
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