VILK to VEGK Flight Report - Cessna CJ4 Citation

Flight from VILK to VEGK

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:25

Minutes 49

164 nm

Fuel -801 kg

Cessna CJ4 Citation

Departure

Runway 27 at VILK

Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Altitude

400 ft asl

Weight

6,170 kg

Fuel

1,321 kg

Temperature

41 °C

Wind Speed

11 kt

Wind Direction

290.0 °

Headwind

10 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 29 at VEGK

Gorakhpur AB

Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh, India

259 ft asl

Altitude

6,971 kg

Weight

2,122 kg

Fuel

39 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

251.6 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 86.98%

Departure Score 94.65%

Enroute Score 89.21%

Arrival Score 72.51%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

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Flight Image — Flight from VILK to VEGK in the Cessna CJ4 Citation on Thu 16-May-24 08:51. Altitude 14,214 ft agl, Heading 60.6 °, Speed 302 kt. Enroute climb 5 miles north east of Malihabad (Uttar Pradesh, India).

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Flight Stages VILK to VEGK

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Departure Taxi

88.5 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 17 minutes and covered 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kn 0 kn min to max 24 kn	0		8 kn
96.25 %	Average speed turning corners 13 kn max 17 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.2 ° min to max 11.8 °	11.8		-1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 04:25:46
Info	Engine 2 Started at 04:25:46
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 04:25:46
Info	Landing Gear Down at 04:25:46
Info	Parking Brake On at 04:25:46
Info	Engine 1 Started at 04:26:45
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 04:27:32
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 04:27:32
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 04:27:32
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 04:27:40
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 04:28:49
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 04:28:59
Info	Parking Brake Off at 04:38:08
Info	Parking Brake On at 04:38:19
Info	Parking Brake Off at 04:38:20
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 04:41:48
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 04:41:56
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 04:41:57
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 04:42:07
0 %	Taxi Lights at 04:42:39

Departure Roll

91.4 %

Departure roll runway 27 at VILK Lucknow. Takeoff distance 7,908 m 306 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 123 kn. Local weather - Temperature 41 °C. Wind 11 kn at 290 °. Crosswind: 4 kn Headwind: 10 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Takeoff distance 7,908 m 306 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 123 kn Target 130 kn
82 %	Runway alignment max 8.05 m 7.99 m left to 0.07 m right	0.09		7.52 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -2.1 ° min to max 6.6 °	-2.0		6.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 04:44:09
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 04:45:13
Info	Parking Brake Off at 04:46:11
0 %	Landing Lights at 04:44:03

Departure Climb 1

99.17 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27 VILK Lucknow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.3		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 129 kn 123 kn min to max 133 kn	123		133 kn
99.87 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.2		2.0 °
92 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.82 g min to max 1.39 g	1.11		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI 699 ft/m 517 ft/m min to max 761 ft/m	517		718 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	0		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 5.5 ° min to max 9.9 °	7.2		9.1 °

Departure Climb 2

98.75 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27 VILK Lucknow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	-0.1		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 133 kn min to max 142 kn	133		138 kn
95 %	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.9 °	2.1		3.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 0.89 g min to max 1.22 g	1.16		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 1,279 ft/m 729 ft/m min to max 3,149 ft/m	729		3,149 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 93 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 370 ft agl	45		370 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 9.2 ° min to max 16.4 °	9.2		15.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 04:46:39
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 04:46:41

Departure Climb 3

95.46 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 27 VILK Lucknow.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.7 ° 1.1 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.1		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 151 kn 148 kn min to max 154 kn	148		154 kn
80.71 %	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 1.2 ° min to max 9.3 °	2.4		9.3 °
93.14 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.63 g min to max 1.04 g	0.94		0.93 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 3,366 ft/m 2,778 ft/m min to max 3,725 ft/m	3,124		2,778 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 709 ft agl 422 ft agl min to max 984 ft agl	422		984 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.2 ° 11.4 ° min to max 17.3 °	15.3		11.7 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 04:46:52
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 04:46:52

Enroute Climb

98.8 %

Enroute climb started overhead VILK Lucknow Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh, India). Climbing from 1,479 ft asl to 17,819 ft asl, an increase of 16,340 ft in 6 minutes and covering 15 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 226 kn 159 kn min to max 274 kn	159		274 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 17.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 33.2 °	11.8		0.2 °
88 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.68 g min to max 1.46 g	1.04		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 3,100 ft/m -80 ft/m min to max 4,021 ft/m	2,709		39 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 9,459 ft asl 1,479 ft asl min to max 17,819 ft asl	1,479		17,819 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° -0.1 ° min to max 12.8 °	12.7		-0.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 04:47:01
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 04:47:01
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 04:48:44
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 04:51:40

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 7 miles east of VIBL Bakshi Ka Talab Bakshi Ka Talab (Uttar Pradesh, India) and lasted 17 minutes, covering 73 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 17,817 ft asl 17,811 ft asl min to max 17,832 ft asl	17,831		17,813 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 291 kn 282 kn min to max 303 kn	282		289 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.7		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.4 °

Enroute Descent

58.86 %

Enroute descent started 9 miles south east of Mankapur (Uttar Pradesh, India). Descent from 17,812 ft asl to 2,005 ft asl, a decrease of 15,807 ft in 11 minutes and covering 57 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 257 kn 220 kn min to max 301 kn	289		220 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 6.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.3 °	0.1		32.3 °
88.57 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.78 g min to max 1.45 g	1.03		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI -1,246 ft/m -2,053 ft/m min to max 115 ft/m	-20		-200 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 8,234 ft asl 2,005 ft asl min to max 17,814 ft asl	17,812		2,005 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -4.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	-0.4		-1.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:10:51
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:10:51
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:13:51
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:13:51
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:14:18
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:14:18
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 05:16:30
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 05:19:15
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:20:56
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:20:56
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 05:15:49

Enroute Level 2

99.2 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead VEGK Gorakhpur AB Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh, India) and lasted 7 minutes, covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,962 ft asl 1,921 ft asl min to max 2,015 ft asl	1,999		1,957 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 149 kn 124 kn min to max 223 kn	218		146 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 33.0 °	33.0		1.0 °
92 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.69 g min to max 1.39 g	1.04		0.95 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -5.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	-2.3		-0.9 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 05:21:51
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 05:27:35
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 05:27:36
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 05:27:38
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 05:28:03
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 05:28:03

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started overhead VEGK Gorakhpur AB Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh, India).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 152 kn 132 kn min to max 165 kn	148		132 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 14.7 °	0.3		8.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.77 g min to max 1.13 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -894 ft/m -2,073 ft/m min to max -352 ft/m	-400		-2,073 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,575 ft asl 946 ft asl min to max 1,950 ft asl	1,950		946 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -7.7 ° min to max 0.8 °	-0.5		-7.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 05:28:35
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 05:28:50
Info	Landing Gear Down at 05:28:56
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 05:28:58
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 05:29:11
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 05:29:18
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 05:29:18

Arrival Final 1

76.27 %

Approaching runway 29 at VEGK Gorakhpur AB from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 655 ft agl to 182 ft agl. A decrease of 473 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
13.74 %	Approach angle 6.7 ° 5.9 ° min to max 9.4 ° Target 3.0 °	6.3		9.4 °
100 %	Average speed 128 kn 119 kn min to max 134 kn	133		119 kn
83.2 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.9 °
84.43 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.8 °	6.2		8.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.88 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -1,356 ft/m -2,092 ft/m min to max -863 ft/m	-2,092		-1,237 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 390 ft agl 182 ft agl min to max 655 ft agl	655		182 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.6 ° -8.0 ° min to max -1.6 °	-8.0		-2.5 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 05:29:28

Arrival Landing

44.14 %

Landing on runway 29 at VEGK Gorakhpur AB, runway length 2,740 m. Threshold height at 157 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 118 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 118 kn. Target 110 kn
0 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
82.8 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.5 °
58.58 %	Average bank angle 5.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.9 °	4.8		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.92 g min to max 1.18 g	1.04		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 102 kn 90 kn min to max 118 kn	118		90 kn
Info	Average VSI -357 ft/m -1,264 ft/m min to max -45 ft/m	-1,264		-66 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 34 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 157 ft agl	157		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° -1.6 ° min to max 9.2 °	-1.6		9.2 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:29:54
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:29:56
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:29:57

Arrival Touchdown

79.05 %

Touchdown point was 782 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 90 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -66 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 13.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 40 °C. Wind 4 kn at 251 °. Crosswind: 3 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.29 %	Touchdown VSI was -66 ft/m.
0 %	Touchdown distance was 1,209 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 90 kn Target 99 kn
63.19 %	Runway alignment max 13.15 m 12.86 m left	13.15		12.60 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.97 g min to max 1.15 g	0.97		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 89 kn 89 kn min to max 90 kn	90		89 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 9.6 ° 9.2 ° min to max 9.7 °	9.2		9.7 °

Arrival Rollout

80.88 %

Total landing distance 1,951 m, 71 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 14.7 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,951 m 71 % of runway.
57.5 %	Runway alignment max 14.71 m 14.71 m left to 0.00 m left	12.54		2.06 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 85 kn 48 kn min to max 91 kn	91		48 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° -2.1 ° min to max 9.7 °	9.7		-1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.8		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 05:30:07
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:30:08
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 05:30:11
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 05:30:14

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 27 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 26 kn 10 kn min to max 44 kn	44		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -2.2 ° min to max -1.7 °	-1.9		-1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		0.99 g

Arrival Taxi

82.2 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
68 %	Average speed 13 kn 0 kn min to max 30 kn	9		0 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 10 kn max 15 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -2.1 ° min to max -1.8 °	-1.9		-1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 05:33:17
Info	Parking Brake On at 05:35:36
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 05:36:05
0 %	Taxi Lights at 05:32:49
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 05:36:53
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 05:36:54
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 05:37:03
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 05:37:03
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 05:37:03

Takeoff on runway 27 at VILK Lucknow in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

94.65 %

88.5 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 17 minutes and covered 4 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

96.25 %

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

91.4 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 7,908 m using 306.32 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 123 kn - Target 130 kn

Alignment

82 %

7.99 m left to 0.07 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.17 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 27 VILK Lucknow.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.87 %

92 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.75 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 27 VILK Lucknow.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

95 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

95.46 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 27 VILK Lucknow.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

80.71 %

93.14 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 29 at VEGK Gorakhpur AB in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

Landing Score 70.08 %

Landing Summary

Overall, the aircraft landing score of 70.1% indicates that there were some areas of improvement in the approach, landing, and rollout phases of the landing. While there were some issues identified during the evaluation, it is important to recognize the positive aspects as well as areas for improvement.

During the Approach Phase, it was noted that the descent path was above the glideslope limit and the speed was slightly above target. It is essential for pilots to maintain a stable descent path and speed to ensure a smooth and safe landing. Going forward, it would be beneficial to focus on maintaining the correct descent path and speed during the approach phase to improve overall performance.

In the Landing Phase, there were multiple areas that were highlighted for improvement. The threshold height was excessively over target, the landing flare was very poor, and there were issues with landing heading and bank angle stability. These aspects are crucial for a successful landing, and it is important to prioritize training and practice to enhance skills in these areas. By working on improving the landing flare, heading, and bank angle stability, pilots can strive for a more precise and controlled landing in future flights.

Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, it was noted that the touchdown rate was excellent and the speed was on target. However, the touchdown point was beyond the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was off-center. These findings suggest the need for increased attention to accurately positioning the aircraft for touchdown. By focusing on achieving the correct touchdown point and aligning with the runway centerline, pilots can enhance their precision and overall performance during landings.

In the Rollout Phase, it was observed that the runway alignment was off-center. Maintaining proper runway alignment is crucial for a safe rollout and taxiing after landing. By practicing correct alignment techniques and focusing on centerline guidance, pilots can improve their ability to navigate the runway accurately.

Overall, while the evaluation identified areas for improvement in the landing score, it is important to approach these findings with a positive mindset and use them as learning opportunities for growth and development. By acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses highlighted in the assessment, pilots can work towards enhancing their skills and striving for improved performance in future landings. With dedication, practice, and a focus on continuous improvement, pilots can aim for smoother, more precise landings in their flights ahead.

76.27 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 29 at VEGK Gorakhpur AB from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 655 ft agl to 182 ft agl. A decrease of 473 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

13.74 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

83.2 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

13.74 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

83.2 %

Bank

84.43 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

44.14 %

Landing

Landing on runway 29 at VEGK Gorakhpur AB, runway length 2,740 m. Threshold height at 157 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 118 kn.

Height

0 %

Threshold height at 157 ft agl was excessively over target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 118 kt. Target 110 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

82.8 %

Bank