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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 8,192 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 729 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Cessna CJ4 Citation took off from runway 28 at KDLZ Delaware Municipal Airport, located in Delaware, Ohio, United States. The aircraft's departure roll was smooth, and it lifted off the ground at a speed of 141 knots. The takeoff distance covered 1,384 feet, which was approximately 33% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were favorable, with a temperature of 64°F and a gentle headwind of 1 knot.
After taking off, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile west of the airport. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,955 feet above sea level to 8,509 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise that followed lasted for 13 minutes and covered a distance of 70 nautical miles, with the aircraft flying at a steady altitude.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile west of Copley, Ohio. The descent was gradual, with the aircraft descending from 8,504 feet to 2,994 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off and flew for another 2 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles, before beginning its final approach to runway 23 at KCAK Akron Canton Regional Airport.
The final approach was executed from the north-east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 227.0° and an altitude of 1,318 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 95 knots and a touchdown distance of 721 feet. The touchdown rate was also good, at -177 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 1,881 feet, which was approximately 23% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle headwind of 1 knot. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking just 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 115 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 31 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used zero pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KCAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, aligning itself with the designated heading of 227.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,318 feet above ground level.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the pilot executed a smooth touchdown, with the aircraft's speed slightly below the target threshold speed of 102 knots, registering at 101 knots. This slight deviation from the target speed did not compromise the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 721 feet was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach.
The touchdown speed of 95 knots was also satisfactory, and the rate of descent at -177 feet per minute was well within the acceptable range. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,881 feet, which accounted for only 23% of the runway length, was impressive, demonstrating the pilot's skill in executing a precise and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process, ensuring a safe and stable rollout.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, with a score of 98.8% indicating an exceptionally high level of performance. The successful execution of the landing, despite a slight deviation from the target threshold speed, highlights the pilot's ability to adapt to changing circumstances and maintain a high level of proficiency.
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