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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 6,474 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 831 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KETB West Bend Municipal Airport. This process took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 13, with a takeoff distance of 2,393 feet, which accounted for 53% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 166 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started to ascend from 1,959 feet above sea level to 2,970 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,011 feet, in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This climb began 1 mile southeast of KETB West Bend Municipal Airport. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, lasting 2 minutes, and covering less than 1 nautical mile, starting 3 miles southeast of the airport.
The aircraft continued its ascent, climbing from 3,723 feet above sea level to 8,228 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,505 feet, in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. This climb started 3 miles northwest of 1WN2 Covered Bridge Fields Airport in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting 14 minutes, and covering 73 nautical miles, starting overhead WI62 SSS Aerodrome in Cedarburg.
As the aircraft began its descent, it started to descend from 8,997 feet above sea level to 2,508 feet above sea level, a decrease of 6,489 feet, in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles. This descent started 1 mile northwest of Elk Grove Village in Illinois. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting 6 minutes, and covering 9 nautical miles, starting 1 mile northeast of LL10 Naper Aero Club Airport in Naperville, Illinois.
The final approach to runway 27 at KARR Aurora Municipal Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 269.0°, at a distance of 4 nautical miles and 1,259 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 825 feet, a touchdown speed of 100 knots, and a touchdown rate of -303 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270°.
The total landing distance was 2,030 feet, accounting for 31% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking approximately 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 115 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 36 minutes, with no fuel consumption.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KARR Aurora Municipal Airport, achieving a score of 97.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 269.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,259 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed, registering 108 knots. This indicates that the pilot maintained a safe margin of speed to ensure a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 825 feet was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and landing.
However, the touchdown speed of 100 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate. The aircraft's rate of descent at touchdown was -303 feet per minute (fpm), which is considered firm. Despite this, the pilot maintained perfect runway alignment, ensuring a smooth and controlled rollout.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. The total landing distance of 2,030 feet was 31% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 97.6%.
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