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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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 13 stages, 12 scored
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: gear still up and sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,134 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,134 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 44 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from KCEA Cessna Aircraft Field was uneventful, with the Cessna CJ4 Citation rolling down runway 17 and lifting off at a speed of 112 kt. The aircraft utilized 88% of the available runway length, covering a distance of 993 m before becoming airborne. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 29 °C and a gentle headwind of 5 kt from the north.
As the CJ4 Citation transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began to ascend from 2,372 ft above sea level to 3,490 ft, a gain of 1,118 ft in just 1 minute. This climb was initiated overhead KIAB McConnell Air Force Base, marking the beginning of the aircraft's journey. Following a brief level cruise phase, during which the CJ4 Citation maintained a steady altitude of 3,490 ft for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 7 nm, the aircraft began its descent towards KAAO Colonel James Jabara Airport. The descent phase saw the CJ4 Citation decrease in altitude from 4,759 ft to 2,562 ft, a drop of 2,197 ft in 2 minutes, while covering a distance of 8 nm.
The final approach to runway 17 at KCEA Cessna Aircraft Field was executed from the north, with the CJ4 Citation maintaining a heading of 189.0 ° at 3 nm and 1,172 ft above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway with a touchdown distance of 44 m, slightly above the target, and at a speed of 101 kt, which was considered fast. The touchdown rate was an impressive -92 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The CJ4 Citation utilized 63 kg of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a total distance of 20 nm and lasted 7 minutes.
The Cessna CJ4 Citation touched down on runway 17 at KCEA Cessna Aircraft Field with a score of 99.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 189.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,172 feet above ground level. The final approach was characterized by good quality, with a stable and controlled descent. The threshold height was well-managed, and the aircraft touched down at a speed that was slightly above the target threshold speed of 101 kt, at 102 kt.
The touchdown distance of 44 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 101 kt was slightly fast. However, the touchdown rate of -92 feet per minute was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 28°C and a headwind of 5 kt at 190°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component of 1 kt.
The rollout phase was uneventful, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout. The overall performance of the aircraft was impressive, with a score of 99.3% reflecting the high level of skill and precision displayed by the pilot. The landing was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise, with all phases of the landing, from approach to rollout, executed flawlessly.
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