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Keep the approach speed on target
See Arrival Landing
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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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 seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,690 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,698 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 04 at KASN Talladega Municipal Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,542 feet, which accounted for 26% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 135 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, while the tailwind was 1 knot. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile northeast of KASN Talladega Municipal Airport, rising from an altitude of 1,565 feet above sea level to 14,298 feet above sea level in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile southeast of White Plains, Alabama, and lasted for 37 minutes, covering a distance of 218 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 2 miles southeast of Lockhart, South Carolina, descending from an altitude of 14,993 feet above sea level to 1,997 feet above sea level in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 34 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36R at KCLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 356.0 degrees at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,257 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 36R, which had a length of 8,690 feet. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was too high at 110 knots.
The touchdown point was 282 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 95 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -96 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, while the headwind was 0 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,808 feet, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 278 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 58 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36R. The aircraft scored an impressive 98.0% on its final approach and landing. The pilot navigated the aircraft from the south, heading 356.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,257 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the pilot achieved a good threshold height, but unfortunately, the threshold speed was too high at 110 knots. This indicates that the pilot may have been able to slow down the aircraft more efficiently before touching down. The touchdown point was 282 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively safe distance but could be improved upon.
The touchdown speed of 95 knots was a little fast, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to reduce the rate of descent. However, the touchdown rate of -96 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance of 2,808 feet was 32% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and was able to bring it to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, the landing was a success, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills and judgment in navigating the aircraft to a safe touchdown.
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