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Hold the approach speed
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,596 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 997 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 Longitude, then departed from runway 18R at Tulsa International Airport (KTUL). The takeoff distance was 2,764 feet, which is 45% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 154 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of KTUL, it encountered local weather conditions of 63°F temperature and a 2-knot wind at 269°. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 0 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile south of KTUL and reached an altitude of 9,995 feet above sea level (asl) from an initial altitude of 1,655 ft asl. This climb of 8,340 feet took 3 minutes and covered 6 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started overhead Turley Airport (KTUY) in Oklahoma. This phase lasted for 52 minutes and covered a distance of 277 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 2 miles southwest of Glenvil, Nebraska. The descent from 10,010 ft asl to 3,113 ft asl, a decrease of 6,897 feet, took 6 minutes and covered 26 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 31 at Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI) was made from the southeast, heading 315.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,265 feet above ground level (agl). The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 59°F temperature and a 2-knot wind at 270°, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot.
The landing on runway 31 at KGRI was successful, with a threshold speed of 103 knots and a touchdown speed of 99 knots. The touchdown distance was 998 feet, which is 41% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was excellent at -92 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 2,732 feet.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 316 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 68 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Longitude successfully landed at KGRI Central Nebraska Regional Airport, achieving a high score of 93.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 315.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,265 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a threshold speed of 103 knots being well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 998 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 99 knots was within the desired parameters, and the touchdown rate of -92 feet per minute (fpm) was exceptional, showcasing the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 2,732 feet, which accounted for 41% of the runway length, was also noteworthy, demonstrating the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the landing and rollout phases. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the Cessna Longitude's capabilities, showcasing a high level of precision and control.
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