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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 4,956 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,956 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,073 ft touchdown sits inside 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 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 27 at KARR Aurora Municipal Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,862 feet, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 145 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of 1 knot was present. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile east of Big Rock, Illinois, and ascended from 1,712 feet above sea level to 15,001 feet above sea level, an increase of 13,289 feet, in 6 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 2 miles north of Wasco, Illinois, and lasted for 25 minutes, covering 143 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent overhead Van Strien Airport Lowell, Michigan, and descended from 15,001 feet above sea level to 2,592 feet above sea level, a decrease of 12,409 feet, in 11 minutes and covering 29 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise resumed 2 miles northeast of Stanton, Michigan, and lasted for 6 minutes, covering 12 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 09 at KAMN Gratiot Community Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 90.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,251 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 09, which had a length of 4,956 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 103 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 1,075 feet, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 93 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -75 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 1 knot from 270°. There was no crosswind, but a tailwind of 1 knot was present. The total landing distance was 2,068 feet, which accounted for 42% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. 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 202 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 53 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KAMN Gratiot Community Airport, achieving a score of 99.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 90.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,251 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the runway's length of 4,956 feet and the local weather conditions.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed, however, was above the target speed, coming in at 103 knots. This may have been due to the pilot's decision to prioritize a safe and controlled approach over achieving the optimal speed. The touchdown distance of 1,075 feet was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and speed.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly higher than desired, reaching 93 knots. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -75 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showing that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance of 2,068 feet was 42% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and direction after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot executing a precise and controlled approach, touchdown, and rollout.
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