KDTW to KBUF Flight Report - Cessna CJ4 Citation

Flight from KDTW to KBUF

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 19:13

Minutes 66

241 nm

Fuel 1,176 lbs

Cessna CJ4 Citation

Departure

Runway 21R at KDTW

Detroit Metro Wayne Co

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Altitude

633 ft asl

Weight

13,603 lbs

Fuel

2,913 lbs

Temperature

69 °F

Wind Speed

13 kt

Wind Direction

273.7 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

12 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at KBUF

Buffalo Niagara Intl

Buffalo New York, United States

702 ft asl

Altitude

12,427 lbs

Weight

1,737 lbs

Fuel

55 °F

Temperature

12 kt

Wind Speed

220.0 °

Wind Direction

12 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 90.23%

Departure Score 85.26%

Enroute Score 97.49%

Arrival Score 86.42%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

87.28 %

Touchdown

89.65 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 109 kt.

Flare

49.11 %

Very poor landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

65.91 %

Touchdown rate was firm at -374 ft/m.

Impact

91.43 %

Speed

93.03 %

Touchdown speed at 107 kt was a little fast.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown point was 409 ft beyond the touchdown zone.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

100 %

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Flight Stages KDTW to KBUF

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Departure Taxi

46.07 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
22.67 %	Average speed 27 kn 0 kn min to max 37 kn	0		8 kn
42.5 %	Average speed turning corners 15 kn max 22 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -2.6 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		-1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:13:20
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:13:20
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:13:20
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:13:20
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:13:31
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:13:32
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:13:33
Info	Engine 2 Started at 19:13:57
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:14:04
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 19:14:07
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:15:15
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:21:35
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:21:41
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:22:04

Departure Roll

94.93 %

Departure roll runway 21R at KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co. Takeoff distance 25,155 ft 296 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 142 kn. Local weather - Temperature 69 °F. Wind 13 kn at 273 °. Crosswind: 12 kn Headwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Takeoff distance 25,155 ft 296 % of runway
99.63 %	Liftoff speed was 142 kn Target 130 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 11.3 ft 4.9 ft left to 6.4 ft right	-6.3		3.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.21 g	1.00		1.21 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.2 ° min to max 5.0 °	-1.7		5.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.0 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 19:22:30

Departure Climb 1

93.89 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 21R KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 144 kn 142 kn min to max 146 kn	142		146 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.1		1.6 °
38.86 %	Average g force 1.97 g 1.26 g min to max 2.32 g	1.26		1.76 g
Info	Average VSI 1,215 ft/m 658 ft/m min to max 1,743 ft/m	658		1,743 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	0		43 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.9 ° 5.7 ° min to max 17.0 °	5.7		14.0 °

Departure Climb 2

96.02 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 21R KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 149 kn 146 kn min to max 156 kn	146		156 kn
92.08 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.0 °	1.5		5.0 °
80 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.77 g min to max 1.60 g	1.60		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 2,567 ft/m 1,869 ft/m min to max 3,613 ft/m	1,869		3,613 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 116 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 384 ft agl	48		384 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.1 ° 10.9 ° min to max 14.4 °	13.3		13.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:22:58
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:22:59

Departure Climb 3

95.39 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 21R KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 179 kn 158 kn min to max 208 kn	158		208 kn
79.24 %	Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 9.9 °	5.7		9.8 °
95.43 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.67 g min to max 1.13 g	0.89		1.13 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,624 ft/m 1,869 ft/m min to max 3,582 ft/m	3,582		2,450 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 721 ft agl 444 ft agl min to max 975 ft agl	444		975 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 6.2 ° min to max 13.7 °	13.7		8.2 °

Enroute Climb

78.51 %

Enroute climb started overhead KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co Detroit (Michigan, United States). Climbing from 1,664 ft asl to 13,316 ft asl, an increase of 11,652 ft in 3 minutes and covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 224 kn 171 kn min to max 252 kn	212		195 kn
71.28 %	Average bank angle 23.4 ° 0.6 ° min to max 54.4 °	9.4		19.8 °
0 %	Average g force 1.14 g 0.22 g min to max 3.51 g	1.13		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI 4,165 ft/m -651 ft/m min to max 10,441 ft/m	2,726		-599 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 7,802 ft asl 1,664 ft asl min to max 13,356 ft asl	1,664		13,316 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.3 ° -2.8 ° min to max 27.8 °	8.7		0.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:23:32
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 19:23:32
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 19:23:32
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:23:33
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 19:23:38
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 19:23:48
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:24:28
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 19:24:40
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:24:43
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:25:10
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 19:25:11
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:25:40
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:25:50

Enroute Level

98.91 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Woodhaven (Michigan, United States) and lasted 1 minutes, covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 13,231 ft asl 13,144 ft asl min to max 13,332 ft asl	13,308		13,332 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 205 kn 196 kn min to max 214 kn	196		211 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 21.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 31.9 °	24.2		4.6 °
89.14 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.97 g min to max 1.44 g	1.07		0.97 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.5 ° min to max 3.2 °	-0.1		1.9 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:26:18

Enroute Climb 2

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of Gibraltar (Michigan, United States). Climbing from 13,391 ft asl to 35,044 ft asl, an increase of 21,652 ft in 10 minutes and covering 54 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 207 kn 165 kn min to max 228 kn	211		177 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.5 °	6.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.75 g min to max 1.22 g	1.01		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 1,881 ft/m 148 ft/m min to max 4,200 ft/m	566		148 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 20,313 ft asl 13,391 ft asl min to max 35,044 ft asl	13,391		35,044 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 1.5 ° min to max 9.1 °	1.7		1.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:36:34

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles east of CYCK Chatham-Kent Chatham (Ontario, Canada) and lasted 5 minutes, covering 37 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 35,058 ft asl 35,049 ft asl min to max 35,063 ft asl	35,052		35,049 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 241 kn 184 kn min to max 266 kn	184		251 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		-0.2 °
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 19:41:18
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 19:41:24

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 8 miles north west of Lake Erie (, Canada). Descent from 35,046 ft asl to 4,012 ft asl, a decrease of 31,033 ft in 21 minutes and covering 120 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 256 kn 211 kn min to max 286 kn	248		211 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 31.7 °	0.5		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.80 g min to max 1.22 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -1,324 ft/m -3,426 ft/m min to max -23 ft/m	-24		-479 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 17,212 ft asl 4,012 ft asl min to max 35,046 ft asl	35,046		4,012 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -5.8 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:42:35
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:45:03
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 19:45:03
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:48:08
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:49:04
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 19:53:32
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 19:53:51
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:02:52

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles east of NK87 Merkle Clarence Center (New York, United States) and lasted 6 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 3,954 ft asl 3,840 ft asl min to max 3,977 ft asl	3,971		3,840 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 138 kn 120 kn min to max 200 kn	200		141 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 11.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 28.1 °	0.8		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.82 g min to max 1.15 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° -0.5 ° min to max 6.0 °	0.2		0.9 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:09:26
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:09:46

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles east of NK87 Merkle Clarence Center (New York, United States). Descent from 3,738 ft asl to 2,142 ft asl, a decrease of 1,596 ft in 3 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 121 kn 111 kn min to max 144 kn	143		120 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.5 °	1.4		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.78 g min to max 1.20 g	1.00		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI -668 ft/m -1,186 ft/m min to max -405 ft/m	-625		-406 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,565 ft asl 2,142 ft asl min to max 3,738 ft asl	3,738		2,142 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -3.6 ° min to max 3.8 °	0.5		3.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:10:00
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:10:09
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 20:11:51
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 20:12:08
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 20:12:08
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Deactivated at 20:12:09
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 20:12:16

Enroute Climb 3

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Clarence Center (New York, United States). Climbing from 2,142 ft asl to 2,392 ft asl, an increase of 250 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 105 kn 96 kn min to max 119 kn	119		109 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.5 °	0.4		3.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.20 g	1.20		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 465 ft/m -119 ft/m min to max 1,003 ft/m	-119		549 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,274 ft asl 2,142 ft asl min to max 2,392 ft asl	2,142		2,392 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.5 ° 5.9 ° min to max 10.7 °	5.9		7.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 20:12:40
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 20:12:42
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 20:12:49

Enroute Level 4

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Clarence Center (New York, United States) and lasted less than 1 minute. , covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,458 ft asl 2,373 ft asl min to max 2,505 ft asl	2,400		2,373 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 115 kn 109 kn min to max 130 kn	109		130 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.1 °	4.8		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.83 g min to max 1.12 g	0.96		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -3.0 ° min to max 9.6 °	7.2		-3.0 °

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started overhead Clarence Center (New York, United States).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 133 kn 132 kn min to max 134 kn	132		134 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.1		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.02 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -1,094 ft/m -1,136 ft/m min to max -1,033 ft/m	-1,136		-1,033 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,336 ft asl 2,319 ft asl min to max 2,354 ft asl	2,354		2,319 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -2.8 ° min to max -1.7 °	-2.8		-1.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival Final 4

83.1 %

Approaching runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,626 ft agl to 1,281 ft agl. A decrease of 345 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
46.42 %	Approach angle 3.9 ° 3.8 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		3.9 °
100 %	Average speed 131 kn 117 kn min to max 136 kn	135		117 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
95.89 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.6		3.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.78 g min to max 1.25 g	1.10		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -775 ft/m -1,620 ft/m min to max -90 ft/m	-902		-882 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,456 ft agl 1,281 ft agl min to max 1,626 ft agl	1,626		1,281 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -5.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	-1.0		-4.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:13:50

Arrival Final 3

92.02 %

Approaching runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,243 ft agl to 555 ft agl. A decrease of 688 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
79.29 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.9 ° Target 3.0 °	3.9		2.5 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kn 101 kn min to max 115 kn	115		101 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.1 °
91.19 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.3 °	6.3		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.80 g min to max 1.19 g	1.01		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI -1,180 ft/m -1,708 ft/m min to max -625 ft/m	-1,103		-625 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 884 ft agl 555 ft agl min to max 1,243 ft agl	1,243		555 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -7.8 ° min to max 3.0 °	-3.9		3.0 °

Arrival Final 2

88.91 %

Approaching runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 548 ft agl to 353 ft agl. A decrease of 195 ft in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
68.9 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.3 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.5		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 101 kn 98 kn min to max 104 kn	100		104 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.3 °
91.19 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.3 °	2.7		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.09 g	0.93		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -321 ft/m -809 ft/m min to max 147 ft/m	-496		-367 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 436 ft agl 353 ft agl min to max 548 ft agl	548		353 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 5.8 °	0.8		0.7 °

Arrival Final 1

96.82 %

Approaching runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 348 ft agl to 80 ft agl. A decrease of 268 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
84.11 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 111 kn 104 kn min to max 112 kn	104		109 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.81 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI -481 ft/m -967 ft/m min to max -222 ft/m	-352		-276 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 127 ft agl 80 ft agl min to max 348 ft agl	348		80 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -3.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.1		2.2 °

Arrival Landing

87.28 %

Landing on runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl, runway length 7,571 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 109 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 109 kn. Target 110 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
49.11 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.88 g min to max 1.15 g	1.09		1.15 g
Info	Average speed 108 kn 107 kn min to max 109 kn	109		107 kn
Info	Average VSI -254 ft/m -395 ft/m min to max -170 ft/m	-267		-374 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 31 ft agl 10 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	47		10 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -0.8 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.3		1.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

89.65 %

Touchdown point was 409 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 107 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -374 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 58 °F. Wind 12 kn at 219 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 12 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
65.91 %	Touchdown VSI was -374 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,365 ft Target 1,500 ft
93.03 %	Speed at touchdown 107 kn Target 99 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 6.2 ft 4.6 ft left	6.2		2.2 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.6		1.7 °
91.43 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.60 g min to max 1.34 g	1.15		0.61 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 105 kn 102 kn min to max 107 kn	107		102 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -3.7 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.4		-3.7 °

Arrival Rollout

85.01 %

Total landing distance 2,971 ft, 39 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,971 ft 39 % of runway.
88.91 %	Runway alignment max 20.0 ft 20.0 ft left to 0.0 ft left	0.7		20.0 ft
0 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.35 g min to max 3.18 g	1.37		0.35 g
Info	Average speed 70 kn 37 kn min to max 89 kn	89		37 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° -8.2 ° min to max 39.2 °	-3.0		-8.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.7 °	1.3		0.1 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 20:16:02
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 20:16:03

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 33 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 23 kn 0 kn min to max 58 kn	26		9 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -3.0 ° min to max 11.4 °	11.4		-2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:16:40
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:19:23

Arrival Taxi

68.57 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
22.67 %	Average speed 19 kn 2 kn min to max 37 kn	11		8 kn
98.75 %	Average speed turning corners 10 kn max 17 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.4 ° min to max -1.4 °	-2.1		-2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		0.3 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:23:36
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 20:23:46
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 20:23:47
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 20:23:51
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 20:23:53
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 20:23:54
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 20:23:55

Takeoff on runway 21R at KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

85.26 %

46.07 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 4 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

22.67 %

Turn Speed

42.5 %

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

94.93 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 25,155 ft using 295.7 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

99.63 %

Liftoff speed was 142 kn - Target 130 kn

Alignment

100 %

4.9 ft left to 6.4 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

93.89 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 21R KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

38.86 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

96.02 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 21R KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

92.08 %

80 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

95.39 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 21R KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

79.24 %

95.43 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl in the Cessna CJ4 Citation

Landing Score 89.69 %

Landing Summary

Overall, your aircraft landing score of 89.7% is a solid result, indicating that you have a strong foundation in your piloting skills. Let's dive into the specific areas where improvements can be made in order to achieve even better landing scores in the future.

During the Approach Phase, it's important to focus on maintaining a stable glideslope alignment. This involves careful monitoring and adjustments to ensure that you are on the correct path for a smooth touchdown. By paying close attention to your glideslope alignment, you can improve your overall approach and set yourself up for a successful landing.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's great to see that your threshold height was good. However, there were some issues with the landing flare. It's crucial to master the timing and technique of the landing flare in order to achieve a smoother touchdown. Practice this aspect of your landing technique to improve your overall performance in this phase.

In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was noted as hard and your speed was slightly above target. Additionally, the touchdown point was beyond the designated zone and the runway touchdown position was off-center. These factors indicate a need for better control and precision during the touchdown phase. Focus on managing your speed and descent rate to ensure a smooth and precise touchdown within the designated zone and centerline.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, runway alignment was off-center. To improve your alignment during rollout, pay close attention to your centerline positioning and make the necessary adjustments to ensure a straight and accurate rollout.

Overall, while there are areas for improvement, your landing score of 89.7% is a testament to your skills as a pilot. By focusing on the specific areas mentioned above and dedicating time to practice and refine your techniques, you can elevate your landing performance and achieve even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your piloting abilities.

83.1 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,626 ft agl to 1,281 ft agl. A decrease of 345 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

46.42 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

46.42 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

95.89 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

92.02 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,243 ft agl to 555 ft agl. A decrease of 688 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

79.29 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

79.29 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

91.19 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

88.91 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 548 ft agl to 353 ft agl. A decrease of 195 ft in 38 seconds.

Glideslope

68.9 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

68.9 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

91.19 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

96.82 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 348 ft agl to 80 ft agl. A decrease of 268 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

84.11 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

84.11 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

87.28 %

Landing

Landing on runway 23 at KBUF Buffalo Niagara Intl, runway length 7,571 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 109 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 109 kt. Target 110 kt

Flare

49.11 %

Very poor landing flare

Centreline ft

100 %

Bank °

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Pitch °

Info

Descent Rate fpm

Info

89.65 %

Touchdown

65.91 %

Touchdown rate was firm at -374 ft/m.

Speed

93.03 %

Touchdown speed at 107 kt was a little fast. Target below 99 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown point was 409 ft beyond the touchdown zone.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.7 °

91.43 %

G 1.00 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

85.01 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 2,971 ft, 39 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Distance

100 %

Landing distance 2,971 ft using 39.24 % of runway

Alignment

88.91 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

0 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

68.57 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

22.67 %

Turn Speed

98.75 %

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

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