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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,275 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 442 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The CRJ900 flight began at CYVR Vancouver International Airport, where the aircraft taxied from the parking area to the runway in 8 minutes, covering 2 nm. The departure roll took place on runway 08R, with a takeoff distance of 1,396 m, representing 43% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 157 kn, and local weather conditions included a temperature of 8 °C, with a 12 kn wind coming from 80 ° resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 11 kn.
The enroute climb started overhead CAM9 Vancouver International Seaplane Base, climbing from 1,017 ft asl to 34,170 ft asl, an increase of 33,153 ft in 10 minutes and covering 116 nm. The level cruise phase began 17 miles north of Lillooet and lasted 34 minutes, covering 657 nm. The descent phase commenced 32 miles north of CYHY Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport, descending from 32,557 ft asl to 2,239 ft asl, a decrease of 30,318 ft in 9 minutes and covering 82 nm.
Another level cruise phase began 10 miles north of CYZF Yellowknife International Airport and lasted 2 minutes, covering 6 nm. The final approach to runway 16 at CYZF Yellowknife International Airport was executed from the north, heading 176.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,024 ft agl. The landing on runway 16 had a threshold height slightly above target at 55 ft agl, with a good threshold speed of 139 kn. The touchdown distance was good at 443 m, with a slightly fast touchdown speed of 128 kn and a smooth touchdown rate of -137 ft/m. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 9.0 m from the centreline. Local weather at the time included a temperature of -19 °C, with a 7 kn wind coming from 80 ° resulting in a crosswind of 7 kn and a tailwind of 1 kn. The total landing distance was 1,140 m, representing 50% of the runway, and the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.0 m from the centreline.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 870 nm, taking 67 minutes and using 3,984 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 90.3% indicates a mostly successful landing, with room for improvement in certain areas of the approach, landing, and touchdown phases.
During the Approach Phase, it is noted that there was a poor descent path above the glideslope limit and poor heading alignment. These factors can impact the overall smoothness and precision of the landing. However, the threshold speed of 139 knots was good, showing proper control of the aircraft's speed during approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the slightly above target threshold height of 55 feet above ground level suggests a need for better altitude management during descent. Despite this, the perfect landing flare demonstrates good control and technique during the final moments before touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the smooth touchdown rate of -137 feet per minute is commendable, indicating a gentle and controlled impact with the runway. However, the slightly fast touchdown speed of 128 knots may have contributed to the touchdown distance being a little long at 443 meters. Additionally, the misalignment by 9.0 meters from the centerline suggests a need for improved precision in runway positioning.
Overall, while there were areas of improvement identified in the landing analysis, it is important to recognize the positive aspects such as the good threshold speed, smooth touchdown rate, and proper landing flare. With continued practice and focus on addressing the areas for improvement, future landings can be even more successful and precise. Keep up the good work and strive for continual advancement in your landing skills.
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