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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,929 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 415 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KPIR Pierre Regional Airport took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation X, registered as M-EGWD, then began its departure roll on runway 25, utilizing 32% of the available runway length to achieve a takeoff distance of 666 meters. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 138 knots, taking advantage of the 14-knot headwind and minimal crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed away from Pierre, it began its enroute climb 1 mile northeast of the airport, ascending from 2,681 feet above sea level to 38,415 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 86 nautical miles. The climb was characterized by a significant increase in altitude, with a total ascent of 35,734 feet. Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 7 minutes and covering 60 nautical miles, before beginning its descent towards KONL O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field. The descent from 38,976 feet to 17,915 feet in 11 minutes and covering 83 nautical miles was followed by another brief level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 11 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its final descent towards KLNK Lincoln Airport.
The final approach to runway 18 at KLNK Lincoln Airport was executed from the north, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 180.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,268 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 109 knots and a touchdown rate of -197 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 1,110 meters, utilizing 28% of the available runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 279 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 53 minutes and a fuel consumption of 699 kilograms.
The Cessna Citation X, registered as M-EGWD, successfully executed a precise final approach to runway 18 at KLNK Lincoln Airport from the north. The aircraft's heading was 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,268 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height allowing the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled descent.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the threshold speed was well within the acceptable range at 118 knots. The touchdown distance of 415 meters was also satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 109 knots was consistent with the desired rate. The touchdown rate of -197 feet per minute was within the normal range, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
Following touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect centerline alignment during the rollout phase, demonstrating excellent control and stability. The total landing distance of 1,110 meters was 28% of the runway length, indicating a safe and efficient landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 29°C and a headwind of 11 knots, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing. Overall, the landing was scored at 99.5%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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