YMEN to YBMA Flight Report - Cessna Citation X | Silver Orange Turquoise

Flight from YMEN to YBMA

Saturday, 11 October 2025 15:53

Minutes 159

1,091 nm

Fuel 2,224 kg

Cessna Citation X | Silver Orange Turquoise

Departure

Runway 17 at YMEN

Melbourne Essendon Airport

Essendon Fields, State of Victoria, Australia

Altitude

249 ft asl

Weight

13,962 kg

Fuel

3,662 kg

Temperature

22 °C

Wind Speed

23 kt

Wind Direction

300.0 °

Headwind

-12 kt

Crosswind

19 kt

Arrival

Runway 16 at YBMA

Mount Isa Airport

Mount Isa State of Queensland, Australia

1,106 ft asl

Altitude

11,737 kg

Weight

1,438 kg

Fuel

38 °C

Temperature

10 kt

Wind Speed

40.0 °

Wind Direction

-6 kt

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.34%

Departure Score 99.84%

Enroute Score 99.88%

Arrival Score 98.29%

The flight in question was operated by a Cessna Citation X aircraft, which is a high-performance business jet. The aircraft took off from Melbourne Essendon Airport (YMEN) on runway 17, with a takeoff distance of 1,006 meters, which is 67% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 138 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 25 knots from a direction of 300 degrees.

The crosswind component was 21 knots, while the tailwind component was 13 knots. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 49,707 feet above sea level (asl) in 28 minutes, covering a distance of 171 nautical miles. This climb phase started overhead Essendon North, a location in the state of Victoria, Australia.

After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 94 minutes and covered a distance of 749 nautical miles. This phase started 1 mile north of Nyah, another location in the state of Victoria, Australia. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 5 miles south of Boulia Airport (YBOU) in the state of Queensland, Australia. The descent phase was characterized by a decrease in altitude from 51,279 feet asl to 11,654 feet asl, covering a distance of 129 nautical miles in 18 minutes.

The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. This phase started 9 miles south east of Healy, a location in the state of Queensland, Australia. The aircraft then began its descent again, which started 9 miles south east of Healy. The descent phase was characterized by a decrease in altitude from 11,654 feet asl to 3,621 feet asl, covering a distance of 24 nautical miles in 5 minutes.

The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. This phase started 11 miles north of Mount Isa Airport (YBMA) in the state of Queensland, Australia. The aircraft then began its final descent, which started 8 miles north east of Mount Isa Airport. The descent phase was characterized by a decrease in altitude from 3,408 feet asl to 2,405 feet asl, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles in 2 minutes.

The final approach to runway 16 at Mount Isa Airport was made from the north, with a heading of 168.0 degrees and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on the runway, which had a length of 2,569 meters. The threshold height at 58 feet agl was slightly above the target, and the threshold speed was 126 knots.

The touchdown point was 320 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 116 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -58 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 40 degrees.

The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the tailwind component was 6 knots. The total landing distance was 1,425 meters, which is 55% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, which took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The total flight distance was 1,091 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 159 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 2,224 kilograms of fuel during

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kt 0 kt min to max 19 kt	0		8 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kt max 15 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -1.6 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.6		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 15:53:52
Info	Engine 2 Started at 15:53:52
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:53:52
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:53:52
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 15:53:52
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 15:53:52
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 15:53:52
Info	Landing Gear Down at 15:53:52
Info	Parking Brake On at 15:53:52
Info	Engine 1 Started at 15:54:32
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 15:55:10
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 15:55:57
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 15:55:58
Info	Parking Brake Off at 15:56:14
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 15:56:17
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:01:22
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:01:26

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 17 at YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport, Average speed was 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kt 8 kt min to max 11 kt	8		11 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.8		-0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.4		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

99.5 %

Departure roll runway 17 at YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport. Takeoff distance 1,006 m 67 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 138 kt. Local weather - Temperature 22 °C. Wind 25 kt at 300 °. Crosswind: 21 kt Tailwind: 13 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,006 m 67 % of runway
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 0 kt min to max 138 kt	0		138 kt
97.51 %	Runway alignment max 4.58 m 0.85 m left to 3.73 m right	0.49		-3.73 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.1 ° min to max 6.5 °	-1.0		6.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.2		1.3 °

Departure Climb 1

99.8 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 17 YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 141 kt 138 kt min to max 143 kt	138		143 kt
99.21 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.4		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.35 g 1.10 g min to max 1.44 g	1.10		1.37 g
Info	Average VSI 711 fpm 169 fpm min to max 1,316 fpm	169		1,316 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	0		43 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.7 ° 6.9 ° min to max 14.7 °	6.9		14.7 °

Departure Climb 2

99.91 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 17 YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 142 kt 139 kt min to max 143 kt	143		139 kt
99.66 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.23 g 0.98 g min to max 1.35 g	1.35		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 2,046 fpm 1,396 fpm min to max 3,259 fpm	1,396		3,259 fpm
Info	Average altitude 106 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 350 ft agl	47		350 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 16.0 ° 14.8 ° min to max 17.0 °	14.8		16.9 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 16:02:26
Info	Landing Gear Up at 16:02:26

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 17 YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 138 kt 135 kt min to max 141 kt	137		141 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.5		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.78 g min to max 1.04 g	0.96		1.04 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,738 fpm 2,532 fpm min to max 3,295 fpm	3,295		2,576 fpm
Info	Average altitude 668 ft agl 403 ft agl min to max 930 ft agl	403		930 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.1 ° 13.0 ° min to max 16.3 °	16.3		14.8 °

Enroute Climb

99.18 %

Enroute climb started overhead Essendon North (State of Victoria, Australia). Climbing from 1,237 ft asl to 49,707 ft asl, an increase of 48,470 ft in 28 minutes and covering 171 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 219 kt 130 kt min to max 301 kt	141		192 kt
97.94 %	Average bank angle 7.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 41.0 °	2.6		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.85 g min to max 1.35 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 1,895 fpm -88 fpm min to max 4,464 fpm	2,688		-88 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23,217 ft asl 1,237 ft asl min to max 49,707 ft asl	1,237		49,707 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 18.9 °	15.5		2.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 16:03:51
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:04:06
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:06:19
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:30:13

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north of Nyah (State of Victoria, Australia) and lasted 94 minutes, covering 749 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 50,537 ft asl 49,703 ft asl min to max 51,272 ft asl	49,703		51,272 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 215 kt 192 kt min to max 217 kt	192		215 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.7 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.9		1.6 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 5 miles south of YBOU Boulia Airport Boulia (State of Queensland, Australia). Descent from 51,279 ft asl to 11,654 ft asl, a decrease of 39,625 ft in 18 minutes and covering 129 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 265 kt 200 kt min to max 303 kt	215		296 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.7 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.80 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -2,087 fpm -3,469 fpm min to max 110 fpm	51		-2,016 fpm
Info	Average altitude 32,605 ft asl 11,654 ft asl min to max 51,279 ft asl	51,279		11,654 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -4.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.5		-3.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:06:11

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 9 miles south east of Healy (State of Queensland, Australia) and lasted 5 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 11,654 ft asl 11,654 ft asl min to max 11,654 ft asl	11,654		11,654 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 296 kt 296 kt min to max 296 kt	296		296 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 1.01 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -3.8 ° -3.8 ° min to max -3.8 °	-3.8		-3.8 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 9 miles south east of Healy (State of Queensland, Australia). Descent from 11,654 ft asl to 3,621 ft asl, a decrease of 8,034 ft in 5 minutes and covering 24 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 233 kt 201 kt min to max 296 kt	296		201 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.5 °	0.1		22.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.16 g	1.01		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI -1,547 fpm -2,016 fpm min to max -1,131 fpm	-2,016		-1,522 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6,303 ft asl 3,621 ft asl min to max 11,654 ft asl	11,654		3,621 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -3.8 ° min to max -1.8 °	-3.8		-2.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 18:33:00
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:33:56
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 18:34:01

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 11 miles north of YBMA Mount Isa Airport Mount Isa (State of Queensland, Australia) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 3,413 ft asl 3,379 ft asl min to max 3,576 ft asl	3,576		3,407 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 175 kt 156 kt min to max 200 kt	200		165 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.0 ° 1.2 ° min to max 23.0 °	20.5		17.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.97 g min to max 1.20 g	1.10		1.04 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -2.4 ° min to max 2.5 °	-1.9		1.4 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:34:16
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 18:34:35

Enroute Descent 3

100 %

Enroute descent started 8 miles north east of YMOL Mount Isa Airport Mount Isa (State of Queensland, Australia). Descent from 3,408 ft asl to 2,405 ft asl, a decrease of 1,003 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 173 kt 152 kt min to max 179 kt	166		152 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.8 °	18.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -668 fpm -1,468 fpm min to max 265 fpm	61		-887 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,993 ft asl 2,405 ft asl min to max 3,441 ft asl	3,408		2,405 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -3.9 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.3		-2.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:36:14
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:37:18
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 18:37:23
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 18:37:26

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,281 ft agl to 944 ft agl. A decrease of 338 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 138 kt 129 kt min to max 150 kt	150		129 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.97		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -895 fpm -991 fpm min to max -632 fpm	-920		-632 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,104 ft agl 944 ft agl min to max 1,281 ft agl	1,281		944 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.8 ° min to max -0.7 °	-2.8		-1.0 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 934 ft agl to 592 ft agl. A decrease of 342 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 127 kt 121 kt min to max 129 kt	129		121 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -788 fpm -1,121 fpm min to max -610 fpm	-610		-702 fpm
Info	Average altitude 754 ft agl 592 ft agl min to max 934 ft agl	934		592 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -2.9 ° min to max 0.6 °	-1.3		0.5 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 579 ft agl to 314 ft agl. A decrease of 265 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 122 kt 118 kt min to max 124 kt	120		118 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.1		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -646 fpm -935 fpm min to max -186 fpm	-717		-186 fpm
Info	Average altitude 437 ft agl 314 ft agl min to max 579 ft agl	579		314 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.5		4.0 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 18:38:43

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 312 ft agl to 56 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 125 kt 118 kt min to max 126 kt	118		126 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.8		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.85 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -681 fpm -828 fpm min to max -125 fpm	-125		-702 fpm
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 56 ft agl min to max 312 ft agl	312		56 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.4 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		0.2 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 18:38:55
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 18:38:59
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:39:12

Arrival Landing

90.86 %

Landing on runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport, runway length 2,569 m. Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was 126 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 123 kt 116 kt min to max 127 kt	126		116 kt
94.09 %	Target 50 ft agl
69.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 123 kt 116 kt min to max 127 kt	126		116 kt
Info	Average VSI -334 fpm -716 fpm min to max -48 fpm	-704		-58 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 11 ft agl min to max 58 ft agl	58		11 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.4 °	0.2		4.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

95.43 %

Touchdown point was 320 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed 116 kt. Touchdown rate was excellent at -58 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 38 °C. Wind 10 kt at 40 °. Crosswind: 8 kt Tailwind: 6 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -58 fpm.
69.33 %	Touchdown distance was 738 m Target 457 m
100 %	Average speed 115 kt 115 kt min to max 116 kt	116		115 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.32 m 1.23 m right	-1.32		-1.07 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 115 kt 115 kt min to max 116 kt	116		115 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 4.2 ° min to max 4.3 °	4.3		4.2 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,425 m, 55 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,425 m 55 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.72 m 1.86 m left to 1.87 m right	-1.03		-1.32 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 118 kt 67 kt min to max 126 kt	126		67 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° -1.2 ° min to max 4.4 °	4.2		-0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.6		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 13 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kt 4 kt min to max 61 kt	61		4 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.8 °	-0.8		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 18:40:03
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 18:40:04
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 18:40:12
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:40:13

Arrival Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 4 kt 2 kt min to max 5 kt	4		2 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -0.9 ° min to max -0.8 °	-0.8		-0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 18:41:25
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 18:41:49
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:42:15

Takeoff on runway 17 at YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport in the Cessna Citation X | Silver Orange Turquoise

99.84 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.5 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,006 m using 66.7 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 138 kn

Alignment

97.51 %

0.85 m left to 3.73 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.8 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 17 YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.21 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.91 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 17 YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.66 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 17 YMEN Melbourne Essendon Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport in the Cessna Citation X | Silver Orange Turquoise

Landing Score 96.57 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna Citation X, a high-performance business jet, successfully landed at YBMA Mount Isa Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to safety protocols. The aircraft, painted in a vibrant color scheme of silver, orange, and turquoise, achieved a score of 96.6% for this landing, a testament to the crew's expertise.

As the Citation X approached the runway from the north, heading 168.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,281 feet above ground level (agl), the pilots demonstrated precise control and navigation. The aircraft's final approach to runway 16 was executed flawlessly, with the touchdown point located 320 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone. This slight deviation from the target zone is not uncommon, especially considering the challenging weather conditions.

The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a scorching temperature of 38°C and moderate winds of 10 knots at 40°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the tailwind component was 6 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilots maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent.

The touchdown speed of 116 knots was slightly below the target threshold speed of 126 knots, indicating a well-executed flare and touchdown. The touchdown rate of -58 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating the crew's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and maintain control.

The total landing distance of 1,425 meters, which accounted for 55% of the runway length, was a respectable achievement considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, showcasing the pilots' expertise in managing the aircraft's speed and direction during the critical phase of landing.

Overall, this landing was a testament to the Cessna Citation X's capabilities and the exceptional piloting skills of the crew. The high score of 96.6% reflects the crew's attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to navigate challenging weather conditions.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,281 ft agl to 944 ft agl. A decrease of 338 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 934 ft agl to 592 ft agl. A decrease of 342 ft in 25 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 579 ft agl to 314 ft agl. A decrease of 265 ft in 25 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 312 ft agl to 56 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

90.86 %

Landing

Landing on runway 16 at YBMA Mount Isa Airport, runway length 2,569 m. Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was 126 kt.

Height

94.09 %

Threshold height at 58 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was 126 kt.

Flare

69.33 %

Fair landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank