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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,806 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 295 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 26 at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, EETN. The Cessna CJ4 Citation aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 114 knots in a relatively short distance of 313 meters, which accounted for only 11% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 21 knots from a direction of 246 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 19 knots.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it made a smooth entry from runway 26, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 26 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was completed in an even shorter distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 13 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a heading of 153.9 degrees.
The final approach to runway 26 was made from the east, with the aircraft flying at an altitude of 151 feet above ground level (agl) and a heading of 271.0 degrees. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 88 knots and a distance of 294 meters, which was a good indication of the pilot's skill and control. The touchdown rate was also good, at -153 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 19 knots from a direction of 250 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 18 knots. The total landing distance was 626 meters, which accounted for only 22% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained good control throughout the landing process.
In terms of the flight's overall performance, the total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, which was covered in just 3 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 32 kilograms of fuel during the flight, which was a relatively efficient use of resources. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and safely, with the pilot demonstrating good control and skill throughout the entire process.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at EETN Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, achieving a high score of 98.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 271.0° at an altitude of 151 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The final approach was executed with precision, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was 3°C, with a wind speed of 19 knots blowing from 250°. This resulted in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 18 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The aircraft's touchdown speed of 88 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown distance of 294 meters was also satisfactory.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained a good runway alignment, with a touchdown rate of -153 feet per minute. This indicates a smooth and controlled descent, which is essential for a safe landing. The total landing distance of 626 meters was only 22% of the runway length, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's speed and altitude during the landing phase.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, resulting in a high score of 98.1%.
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