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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 4,787 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,787 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 438 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) took approximately 6 minutes, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 19, utilizing 65% of the available runway length to achieve liftoff at a speed of 152 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 42°F, with a light headwind of 1 knot and a calm crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile north of Alexandria, Virginia. The climb phase saw the aircraft ascend from an initial altitude of 983 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 38,009 feet, a vertical gain of 37,025 feet over a distance of 111 nautical miles. This climb phase was completed in 19 minutes. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 97 minutes and covered a distance of 708 nautical miles. The descent phase began approximately 2 miles east of Gateway, Florida, and saw the aircraft descend from 38,023 feet to 1,249 feet above sea level, a vertical loss of 36,774 feet over a distance of 138 nautical miles. This descent phase was completed in 25 minutes.
The final approach to runway 09 at Key West International Airport (KEYW) was initiated from the west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 89.0° at an altitude of 1,238 feet above ground level. The landing was completed on the 4,787-foot runway, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 127 knots and a touchdown distance of 443 feet. The total landing distance was 2,644 feet, utilizing 55% of the available runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 964 nautical miles, with the flight duration totaling 149 minutes and the aircraft consuming 11,107 pounds of fuel.
The aircraft touched down on runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport with a good threshold height, allowing for a smooth transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. The threshold speed was well-managed at 129 kt, indicating a controlled descent and a high degree of pilot proficiency. The touchdown distance of 443 ft was within acceptable limits, demonstrating a good balance between speed and control.
However, the touchdown speed of 127 kt was slightly above the optimal range, resulting in a hard touchdown rate of -420 fpm. This may have put some stress on the aircraft's landing gear and could be an area for improvement in future landings. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway's centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 81 °F and a gentle headwind of 4 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The rollout phase was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 2,644 ft, which accounted for 55% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was considered a success, with a score of 97.1% reflecting the high degree of pilot proficiency and the aircraft's performance.
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