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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.
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.
At the 500 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 4,987 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,987 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 615 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 20C at KBNA Nashville International Airport. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, took off with a takeoff distance of 739 feet, which was 9% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 138 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 89 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 334 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a tailwind of 5 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 2 miles south of KBNA. The climb started from an altitude of 1,496 feet above sea level and continued to an altitude of 20,077 feet above sea level, an increase of 18,581 feet in just 8 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 33 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was a significant portion of the flight, showcasing the aircraft's ability to efficiently gain altitude.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered its enroute level cruise phase, which started 4 miles northwest of 2TN8 Soggy Bottom Airport. This phase lasted for 35 minutes and covered a distance of 237 nautical miles. The cruise phase was a period of steady flight, allowing the aircraft to maintain a consistent altitude and speed.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 4 miles north of Hays, North Carolina. The descent started from an altitude of 20,070 feet above sea level and continued to an altitude of 2,196 feet above sea level, a decrease of 17,874 feet in just 13 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 57 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase was a critical portion of the flight, requiring precise control to ensure a safe and controlled descent.
The final approach to runway 13 at KSIF Rockingham County NC Shiloh Airport was made from the northwest, heading 125.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,490 feet above ground level. The landing was made on a runway with a length of 4,987 feet, and the threshold height was good. However, the threshold speed was well above the target speed at 103 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 613 feet, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 98 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -261 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 12 feet from the centerline. At the time of landing, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 333 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 6 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,090 feet, which was 42% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took just 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 333 nautical miles and took 62 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 2,887 pounds of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a successful demonstration of the Cessna CJ4 Citation's capabilities, showcasing its ability to efficiently climb, cruise, and descend while maintaining precise control throughout the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KSIF Rockingham County NC Shiloh Airport, achieving a score of 96.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 125.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,490 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with good control, and the aircraft touched down on runway 13, which has a length of 4,987 feet.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 103 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 98 knots was slightly faster than desired. The touchdown distance of 613 feet was considered good, and the touchdown rate of -261 feet per minute (fpm) was fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 12 feet from the centerline, which may require some adjustments in the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 86°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from 333°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, and the tailwind component was 6 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 2,090 feet was 42% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and alignment during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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