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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.
At the 1,000 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 5,702 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,402 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 25 at KDUJ DuBois Regional Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,377 feet, which accounted for 43% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 137 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 270°. This resulted in a headwind of 3 knots and a negligible crosswind of 1 knot. The aircraft began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile southwest of KDUJ DuBois Regional Airport, rising from an altitude of 2,592 feet above sea level to 22,963 feet above sea level. This climb, which covered a distance of 31 nautical miles, took 8 minutes and involved an increase of 20,372 feet in altitude.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 4 miles west of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania. This phase lasted for 56 minutes and covered a distance of 387 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 2 miles north of Hutsonville, Illinois. The descent, which covered a distance of 63 nautical miles, took 16 minutes and involved a decrease of 20,603 feet in altitude, from 22,991 feet above sea level to 2,388 feet above sea level.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 10 miles northwest of 19IS Skillet Fork Farm Airport Wayne City, Illinois. This phase lasted for only 2 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 at KMVN Mount Vernon Outland Airport, approaching from the northeast at a heading of 230.0° and at an altitude of 1,294 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 23 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 97 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,405 feet. The touchdown rate was good at -155 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 270°, resulting in a headwind of 2 knots and a crosswind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,464 feet, which accounted for 43% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking from the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 492 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 87 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 2,913 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at Mount Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) with a score of 99.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 230.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,294 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft touched down on runway 23, which has a length of 5,702 feet.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was above the target speed of 105 knots. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown distance of 1,405 feet was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's energy and touch down smoothly.
However, the touchdown speed of 97 knots was slightly faster than the desired speed, which may indicate that the pilot could have applied more gentle control inputs during the final approach. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -155 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating that the aircraft's descent was controlled and stable.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a light wind of 3 knots from 270°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 2 knots each, which further contributed to the smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 2,464 feet was 43% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control over the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the pilot's skills were evident throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 99.1% reflects the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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