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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 7,402 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 473 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 21 at KNID China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport. The F14A aircraft took off after covering a takeoff distance of 4,641 feet, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 181 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 26 knots from a direction of 199 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 10 knots and a headwind of 24 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 2 miles northeast of China Lake Acres, California. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 3,350 feet above sea level to 10,651 feet above sea level, an increase of 7,301 feet in just 2 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of 15 nautical miles during this climb. The enroute descent started 13 miles southwest of Inyokern, California, where the aircraft descended from 10,588 feet above sea level to 9,698 feet above sea level, a decrease of 890 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another enroute climb 6 miles northwest of L71 California City Mun, California City, where it climbed from 9,699 feet above sea level to 13,934 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,235 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 5 miles south of CN37 Kelso Valley Airport Mojave, where the aircraft descended from 13,608 feet above sea level to 1,981 feet above sea level, a decrease of 11,627 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 26 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another enroute climb 6 miles northeast of L91 Rio Bravo Bakersfield, where it climbed from 1,933 feet above sea level to 1,462 feet above sea level, an increase of 471 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 30R at KBFL Meadows Field was made from the southeast, heading 315.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 894 feet above ground level.
The aircraft landed on runway 30R at KBFL Meadows Field, which had a length of 7,402 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was 361 knots. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 146 knots, with a touchdown distance of 482 feet. The touchdown rate was good at -164 feet per minute, and 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 73 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 323 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 10 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,268 feet, which accounted for 31% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 86 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 18 minutes. The aircraft used -12 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The F14A aircraft successfully landed on runway 30R at KBFL Meadows Field, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its landing maneuver. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 315.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 894 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed at a suitable altitude and distance from the runway, allowing the pilot to maintain control and precision throughout the landing process.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 146 knots, which is within the recommended threshold speed for the runway. The touchdown distance of 482 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's descent and maintained a stable approach. The touchdown rate of -164 feet per minute (fpm) was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's energy and maintain a safe rate of descent.
However, there was a slight deviation from the centerline, with the runway touchdown position being 15 feet off-center. This minor misalignment may be attributed to factors such as wind or pilot error, but it did not significantly impact the overall safety or success of the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 73°F and a wind speed of 10 knots at 323°, were favorable for the landing, with a slight headwind component that may have contributed to the aircraft's stable approach.
The total landing distance of 2,268 feet was 31% of the runway length, which is a reasonable and acceptable distance for a landing of this type. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully controlled the aircraft's rotation and maintained a stable rollout. Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency and skill on the part of the pilot, with a score of 84.5% indicating a very good performance.
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