to KRTS Flight Report - Cessna CJ4 Citation

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Thursday, 19 March 2026 16:33

Minutes 7

23 nm

Fuel 73 lbs

Cessna CJ4 Citation

Departure

Altitude

3,118 ft agl

Weight

12,438 lbs

Fuel

1,748 lbs

Arrival

Runway 08 at KRTS

Reno/Stead

Reno Nevada, United States

5,030 ft asl

Altitude

12,365 lbs

Weight

1,675 lbs

Fuel

23 °F

Temperature

8 kt

Wind Speed

50.0 °

Wind Direction

5 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 83.12%

Pattern Score 54.11%

Enroute Score 91.32%

Arrival Score 74.93%

Aircraft operations commenced from the vicinity of Cold Springs, Nevada, with the initial enroute climb phase initiated 3 miles northwest of the location. The aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 8,624 feet above sea level to 8,525 feet, a net increase of 100 feet, within a 1-minute timeframe, while covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This climb phase was characterized by a moderate rate of ascent, allowing the aircraft to reach a suitable cruising altitude.

Following the enroute climb, the aircraft transitioned into the enroute descent phase, initiated 1 mile west of Cold Springs. The descent from 8,554 feet to 6,655 feet, a decrease of 1,899 feet, was accomplished within a 3-minute period, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a right-hand pattern, with a remarkably short entry distance of less than 1 nautical mile achieved within 12 seconds. Subsequently, the aircraft transitioned into the enroute level cruise phase, initiated 1 mile southwest of the Reno/Stead airport, and maintained a steady altitude for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.

The final approach phase was conducted to runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead, with the aircraft approaching from the west at a heading of 101.0°, 2 nautical miles from the threshold, and 1,186 feet above ground level. However, the landing was characterized by several deviations from optimal performance, including an excessively high threshold speed of 142 knots and a touchdown speed of 115 knots, which was too fast. The touchdown point was also located beyond 50% of the available runway length, resulting in a total landing distance of 5,846 feet, which accounted for 80% of the runway. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile within a 4-minute timeframe. The total flight distance was 23 nautical miles, with a fuel consumption of 73 pounds, and a flight duration of 7 minutes.

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Enroute Climb

98.89 %

Enroute climb started 3 miles north west of Cold Springs (Nevada, United States). Climbing from 8,624 ft asl to 8,525 ft asl, an increase of 100 ft in 1 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 198 kt 189 kt min to max 209 kt	196		189 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 16.4 °	15.8		16.4 °
88.86 %	Average g force 1.14 g 0.72 g min to max 1.89 g	0.72		1.23 g
Info	Average VSI 288 fpm -2,619 fpm min to max 2,619 fpm	-214		1,257 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8,389 ft asl 8,155 ft asl min to max 8,624 ft asl	8,624		8,525 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -5.2 ° min to max 7.9 °	-1.9		5.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 16:33:04
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:33:04
Info	Engine 2 Started at 16:33:04
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:33:04
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 16:33:25
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:33:34
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:33:34

Enroute Descent

77.5 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile west of Cold Springs (Nevada, United States). Descent from 8,554 ft asl to 6,655 ft asl, a decrease of 1,899 ft in 3 minutes and covering 11 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.73 %	Average speed 221 kt 172 kt min to max 282 kt	187		271 kt
55.08 %	Average bank angle 29.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 62.5 °	18.6		0.3 °
75.71 %	Average g force 1.24 g 0.69 g min to max 2.35 g	1.19		1.58 g
Info	Average VSI -289 fpm -8,381 fpm min to max 5,009 fpm	1,599		-7,843 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8,109 ft asl 6,655 ft asl min to max 8,887 ft asl	8,554		6,655 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -18.1 ° min to max 9.5 °	6.5		-13.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 16:36:24
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 16:36:35
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 16:37:23
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 16:36:23
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 16:37:22

Arrival Crosswind

54.11 %

Right hand pattern entry. Distance was less than 1 nm in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading 193.8 ° 180.6 ° min to max 211.9 °	180.6		211.9 °
0 %	Average altitude 1,403 ft agl 1,310 ft agl min to max 1,549 ft agl	1,518		1,549 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 268 kt 252 kt min to max 276 kt	274		252 kt
Info	Average VSI -769 fpm -6,802 fpm min to max 2,903 fpm	-6,802		2,903 fpm
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -10.3 ° min to max 5.7 °	-10.3		5.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 29.2 ° 9.2 ° min to max 41.2 °	9.2		41.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.61 g 1.39 g min to max 1.81 g	1.80		1.41 g
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 16:37:36
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 16:37:27

Enroute Level

97.59 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south west of 4SD Reno/Stead Reno (Nevada, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 6,945 ft asl 6,268 ft asl min to max 7,254 ft asl	6,683		6,268 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 192 kt 153 kt min to max 245 kt	245		165 kt
94.34 %	Average bank angle 24.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 42.8 °	41.9		4.1 °
98.57 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.63 g min to max 1.55 g	1.42		0.97 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -15.6 ° min to max 7.5 °	6.3		-10.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:38:47
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:38:47

Arrival Final 3

95.16 %

Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,186 ft agl to 988 ft agl. A decrease of 198 ft in 4 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.87 %	Approach angle 6.3 ° 6.1 ° min to max 6.5 ° Target 3.0 °	6.5		6.1 °
100 %	Average speed 168 kt 166 kt min to max 169 kt	166		169 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.8 ° 0.6 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.6 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -3,007 fpm -3,085 fpm min to max -2,918 fpm	-3,085		-2,918 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,087 ft agl 988 ft agl min to max 1,186 ft agl	1,186		988 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -10.0 ° -10.3 ° min to max -9.7 °	-10.3		-9.8 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 16:39:19

Arrival Final 2

86.89 %

Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 940 ft agl to 361 ft agl. A decrease of 579 ft in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
62.09 %	Approach angle 4.8 ° 3.4 ° min to max 5.9 ° Target 3.0 °	5.9		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 174 kt 170 kt min to max 177 kt	170		177 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.5 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		-0.5 °
91.32 %	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 1.6 ° min to max 6.2 °	1.6		6.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.88 g min to max 1.21 g	0.88		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -3,405 fpm -3,680 fpm min to max -2,937 fpm	-2,937		-3,248 fpm
Info	Average altitude 651 ft agl 361 ft agl min to max 940 ft agl	940		361 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -11.4 ° -12.5 ° min to max -10.1 °	-10.5		-10.7 °

Arrival Final 1

93.35 %

Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 308 ft agl to 154 ft agl. A decrease of 154 ft in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
68.77 %	Approach angle 3.8 ° 2.2 ° min to max 7.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		7.8 °
100 %	Average speed 162 kt 143 kt min to max 178 kt	178		143 kt
98 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.5		-0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 1.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.72 g min to max 1.40 g	1.01		0.75 g
Info	Average VSI -665 fpm -3,218 fpm min to max 396 fpm	-3,218		-448 fpm
Info	Average altitude 181 ft agl 154 ft agl min to max 308 ft agl	308		154 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -10.2 ° min to max 2.5 °	-10.2		-2.8 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 16:39:35

Arrival Landing

24.04 %

Landing on runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead, runway length 7,350 ft. Threshold height at 173 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 142 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 142 kt. Target 90 kt
0 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.3		-0.1 °
90.45 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.1 °	3.7		5.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.71 g min to max 1.25 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 127 kt 115 kt min to max 142 kt	142		115 kt
Info	Average VSI -365 fpm -1,436 fpm min to max 459 fpm	-699		-244 fpm
Info	Average altitude 46 ft agl 28 ft agl min to max 173 ft agl	173		34 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -4.4 ° min to max 5.7 °	-2.0		1.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

71.9 %

Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 115 kt was too fast. Touchdown rate was fair at -244 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 23 °F. Wind 8 kt at 49 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.03 %	Touchdown VSI was -244 fpm.
0 %	Touchdown distance was 3,850 ft Target 1,500 ft
51.71 %	Speed at touchdown 115 kt Target below 88 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 9.4 ft 7.7 ft right	-6.6		-9.4 ft
56.04 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.21 g 0.99 g min to max 1.50 g	0.99		1.17 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 114 kt 114 kt min to max 115 kt	115		114 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.9		1.3 °

Arrival Rollout

60.16 %

Total landing distance 5,846 ft, 80 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 68 ft from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
81.85 %	Landing distance 5,846 ft 80 % of runway.
35.64 %	Runway alignment max 89.0 ft 21.1 ft left to 67.9 ft right	-9.9		-63.2 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.13 g	1.13		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 105 kt 63 kt min to max 115 kt	115		63 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -1.9 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		-1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.6 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 23 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kt 13 kt min to max 58 kt	58		14 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.1 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.9		-1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

93 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
92.5 %	Average speed 30 kt 3 kt min to max 32 kt	14		32 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 6 kt max 10 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -2.3 ° min to max -1.7 °	-1.8		-2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:40:53
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:40:56
20 %	Landing Lights at 16:41:44

Takeoff on runway at in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

Landing on runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

Landing Score 62.37 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft touched down on runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead, a 7,350-foot-long runway, after a final approach from the west. The approach quality was compromised by an excessively high threshold height of 173 feet above ground level, exceeding the target by a significant margin. This was accompanied by a threshold speed of 142 knots, also exceeding the target. The aircraft's touchdown point was located beyond the midpoint of the runway, utilizing more than 50% of the available length. The touchdown speed of 115 knots was too fast, and the touchdown rate of -244 feet per minute was only fair.

The aircraft's alignment with the runway during touchdown was very good, with the runway touchdown alignment being well within acceptable limits. However, the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 23°F and a headwind of 5 knots, may have contributed to the high threshold speed and touchdown speed. The total landing distance of 5,846 feet was 80% of the runway length, indicating a relatively long rollout. The runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 68 feet from the centreline, which may have been due to the aircraft's high speed and long touchdown point.

The overall performance of the landing was scored at 62.4%, indicating room for improvement. The excessive threshold height and speed, combined with the long touchdown point and high touchdown speed, contributed to the low score. However, the good runway touchdown alignment and fair touchdown rate were positive aspects of the landing. To improve the score, the pilot should focus on reducing the threshold height and speed, and achieving a more optimal touchdown point and speed.

95.16 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,186 ft agl to 988 ft agl. A decrease of 198 ft in 4 seconds.

Glideslope

83.87 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

83.87 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

86.89 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 940 ft agl to 361 ft agl. A decrease of 579 ft in 10 seconds.

Glideslope

62.09 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

62.09 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

91.32 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

93.35 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 308 ft agl to 154 ft agl. A decrease of 154 ft in 16 seconds.

Glideslope

68.77 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

98 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

68.77 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

98 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

24.04 %

Landing

Landing on runway 08 at KRTS Reno/Stead, runway length 7,350 ft. Threshold height at 173 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 142 kt.

Height

0 %

Threshold height at 173 ft agl was excessively over target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

0 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 142 kt. Target 90 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

90.45 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

71.9 %

Touchdown

95.03 %

Touchdown rate was fair at -244 ft/m.

Speed

51.71 %

Touchdown speed at 115 kt was too fast. Target below 88 kn

Distance

0 %

Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bank

56.04 %

Bank angle 2.3 °

100 %

G 1.21 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

60.16 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 5,846 ft, 80 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 68 ft from centreline.

81.85 %

Landing distance 5,846 ft using 79.54 % of runway

Alignment

35.64 %

Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 68 ft from centreline.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

93 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Landing Lights

20 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

92.5 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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