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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 5,055 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 587 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 28 at KHYX Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,382 feet, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 142 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of 2 knots was present. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile west of the airport, rising from an altitude of 1,572 feet above sea level to 19,990 feet above sea level, an increase of 18,418 feet in 7 minutes and covering a distance of 33 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 3 miles north of KAMN Gratiot Community Airport and lasted for 16 minutes, covering a distance of 108 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 26 miles southeast of WN03 Van Der Vaart Airport, descending from 19,978 feet above sea level to 3,057 feet above sea level, a decrease of 16,921 feet in 11 minutes and covering a distance of 54 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, this time starting 2 miles north of Addison and lasting for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. It then entered another level cruise, starting 2 miles southeast of Mayville and lasting for 1 minute, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 26 at KUNU Dodge County Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 260.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,287 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 26 was successful, with the touchdown distance being good at 589 feet. The touchdown speed was 102 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. The touchdown rate was good at -173 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 2 knots from a direction of 270°, with no crosswind and a headwind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,825 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 211 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 46 minutes. The aircraft used 1,457 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KUNU Dodge County Airport, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 260.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,287 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning the aircraft with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 26, which has a length of 5,055 feet. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was above the target speed of 107 knots. This indicates that the pilot maintained a safe margin of speed during the approach. The touchdown distance of 589 feet was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
However, the touchdown speed of 102 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a slightly higher rate of descent. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -173 feet per minute (fpm) was still within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight headwind of 2 knots. The pilot's ability to adapt to these conditions and maintain a perfect runway touchdown alignment is a testament to their skill and experience.
The total landing distance of 1,825 feet was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot executed a smooth and controlled landing, with minimal excess speed or distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Cessna CJ4 Citation's landing at KUNU Dodge County Airport was a success, with the pilot executing a precise and controlled approach, touchdown, and rollout. The high score of 98.6% reflects the pilot's exceptional skill and experience in landing the aircraft safely and efficiently.
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