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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,404 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,726 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 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna CJ4 Citation, then departed from runway 31 at KLEE Leesburg International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,420 feet, which is 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 128 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started at 1 mile west of Silver Lake, Florida, and reached an altitude of 20,866 feet above sea level, increasing by 19,747 feet in 9 minutes and covering 39 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise began 1 mile south of 35FA Rimes Lakecrest Airport Cross Creek, Florida, and lasted for 47 minutes, covering 307 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its descent 2 miles northwest of Acworth, Georgia, and descended from 20,861 feet to 3,966 feet above sea level, a decrease of 16,894 feet in 10 minutes and covering 51 nautical miles. Another level cruise started 4 miles south of Chickamauga, Georgia, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. The descent continued 1 mile southeast of Chickamauga, and the aircraft descended from 3,515 feet to 1,977 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,538 feet in 2 minutes and covering 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 02 at KCHA Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) was made from the south, heading 17.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,292 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 02, which is 7,404 feet long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 100 knots.
The touchdown point was 278 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 91 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -148 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were a temperature of 89 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind of 1 knot at 35 degrees. The crosswind was 0 knots, and the headwind was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 2,872 feet, which is 39% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 413 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 81 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation successfully landed at KCHA Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) with a score of 97.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 17.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,292 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed smoothly on runway 02, which has a length of 7,404 feet.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 100 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 91 knots was a bit faster than desired. Despite this, the touchdown rate was smooth at -148 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 89°F and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 35°. The crosswind was negligible, and the headwind was minimal at 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance was 2,872 feet, which is 39% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot's skills and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach and landing phases. The score of 97.8% reflects the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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