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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without 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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,498 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,852 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile (nm). The aircraft, a Vision Jet, then took off from runway 35R at the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
During takeoff, the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 95 knots and covered a distance of 2,571 feet, which is just 26% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time were favorable, with a temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit and a 5-knot tailwind.
Once airborne, the Vision Jet began its enroute climb, starting over the Will Rogers World Airport and reaching an altitude of 32,037 feet in just 26 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 72 nm, demonstrating the aircraft's impressive climb capabilities. The aircraft then leveled off and continued on for 52 minutes at a cruising altitude, covering another 271 nm.
The aircraft then began its descent, initially reducing its altitude from 32,000 feet to 30,600 feet in just 2 minutes over a distance of 5 nm. A level cruise period followed, lasting just 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nm before the aircraft started its next descent. This second descent saw the aircraft drop from 30,400 feet to a mere 1,600 feet, covering a distance of 74 nm in the process.
Finally, the Vision Jet began its approach to runway 34L at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in Jackson, Mississippi. The aircraft approached from the southeast, at an altitude of 1,300 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nm from the runway.
After a successful landing on the 8,500-foot runway, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 66 knots and a point 735 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The total landing distance covered was 4,824 feet, which is just 57% of the runway length.
Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The total distance traveled during the flight was 430 nm, covering a total fuel consumption of 765 pounds.
Analysis Report: Vision Jet Landing at KJAN Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Overall, the pilot's vision jet had a decent landing at KJAN Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, scoring 83.1%. This suggests that while some areas required improvement, the pilot had a good understanding of the landing procedures and techniques. The final approach was initiated from the southeast at a heading of 338.0°, 4 nautical miles from the airport and at an altitude of 1,296 feet above ground level.
A key aspect of the pilot's performance was the threshold speed, which was maintained at a good 73 knots. This indicates that the pilot was able to manage the aircraft's speed effectively during the approach. However, some room for improvement existed with the touchdown point, which was 735 feet beyond the touchdown zone. Nonetheless, the touchdown speed of 66 kt was good, demonstrating the pilot's control over the aircraft during this phase.
Despite these positive aspects, the pilot's landing was not without its challenges. The runway touchdown alignment was reported as perfect, which is a significant achievement. However, the runway rollout alignment was significantly misaligned by 112 feet from the centreline. This could be attributed to the pilot's failure to manage the aircraft's roll during the rollout phase. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -275 fpm was classified as fair, which indicates a slight compromise on the pilot's ability to execute a smooth touchdown. Additionally, the pilot will need to focus on reducing the total landing distance, which came in at 57% of the runway length (4,824 ft).
Considering the local weather conditions, the temperature of 71°F was within a reasonable range, providing little challenge for the pilot during the landing. Overall, while the pilot required further refinement in controlling the aircraft during the rollout phase and managing the touchdown rate, the landing was still deemed successful. With continued practice and refinement of their skills, the pilot is well on their way to mastering the Vision Jet landing at KJAN Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.
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