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Get the gear down before the gate
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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 8 stages, 8 scored
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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: seven 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. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 500 ft gate: gear still up, no landing flap set, wings 14° of bank, against a 10° limit and speed 152 kt FAST on the reference speed of 111 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,438 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 391 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Cessna Aircraft Field, the CJ4 Citation taxied down runway 17 and began its takeoff roll. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 109 kt in a relatively short distance of 992 m, which accounted for 87% of the available runway length. As the aircraft lifted off, it transitioned into a steady climb, with the pilot maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
En route, the CJ4 Citation continued its climb from 2,414 ft above sea level to 3,274 ft, a vertical gain of 860 ft in just 1 minute. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly reach its desired cruising altitude, covering a distance of 3 nm in the process. The aircraft then leveled off and continued on its planned route, eventually beginning its descent for landing at Beech Factory Airport. The final approach was initiated from the south, with the aircraft descending from 1,794 ft above ground level at a heading of 359.0°, approximately 3 nm from the runway threshold.
The CJ4 Citation touched down on runway 01 at Beech Factory Airport, with a touchdown distance of 391 m, which was considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 110 kt was slightly higher than the recommended threshold speed, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. Despite this, the touchdown rate of -52 fpm was excellent, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 7 nm, and the aircraft used 22 kg of fuel during the 2-minute flight.
The aircraft touched down on runway 01 at KBEC Beech Factory Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, despite a slightly high threshold speed of 125 kt. The pilot maintained a good threshold height, allowing for a smooth transition into the touchdown phase. The aircraft's descent was well-controlled, with a touchdown distance of 391 m, which was within acceptable limits.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly too fast at 110 kt, but the touchdown rate of -52 fpm was excellent, indicating a controlled and stable landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway's centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 28 °C and a gentle tailwind of 5 kt, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The overall performance of the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 92.8%. While there were some minor deviations from optimal performance, such as the high threshold speed and touchdown speed, the pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities were sufficient to ensure a safe and controlled landing. The aircraft's ability to maintain a perfect centerline alignment and excellent touchdown rate were notable highlights of the landing.
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