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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.
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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,989 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,914 ft past the threshold — beyond 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 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 07 at KCAD Wexford County Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,062 feet, which accounted for 41% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 154 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile south east of Haring, Michigan, and ascended from an altitude of 2,121 feet above sea level to 8,511 feet above sea level, an increase of 6,390 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile east of Le Roy, Michigan, and lasted for 16 minutes, covering a distance of 72 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 2 miles north of Caledonia, Michigan, and descended from 8,498 feet above sea level to 2,993 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,505 feet in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 25 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise was restarted 4 miles east of Dowling, Michigan, and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23R at KBTL Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field was made from the north east, heading 223.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,234 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 23R, which had a length of 9,989 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 109 knots. The touchdown point was 541 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 94 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was also good at -197 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 15 feet from the centerline. 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 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 2,994 feet, which accounted for 30% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 126 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 38 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KBTL Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field, achieving a high score of 94.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 223.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,234 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 23R, which has a length of 9,989 feet. The threshold speed was also good, reaching 109 knots. The touchdown point was 541 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly off-center but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 94 knots was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -197 feet per minute (fpm) was also within the desired range, signifying a gentle and stable landing.
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 269°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even smoother. The total landing distance of 2,994 feet was 30% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
One minor issue was the runway touchdown position, which was slightly misaligned by 15 feet from the centerline. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the landing, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. Overall, the Cessna CJ4 Citation demonstrated excellent landing skills, and the pilot's expertise was evident in the smooth and controlled touchdown.
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