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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,544 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 502 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT), the Vision Jet initiated its departure roll on runway 28, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 98 kt within a distance of 783 meters, which was 50% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a climb, reaching a maximum altitude of 16,569 feet above sea level (asl) as it traversed the Tennessee and North Carolina landscape. The enroute climb phase was notable for its steep ascent, with the aircraft gaining 14,479 feet in just 11 minutes, covering a distance of 36 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the Vision Jet entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 16,408 feet asl for 7 minutes while covering 33 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent phase, initiated overhead Hayesville, North Carolina, where the aircraft descended from 16,569 feet asl to 3,444 feet asl in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 43 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 23 at Heaven's Landing Airport (GE99) was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 220.0° at 2 nautical miles and 717 feet above ground level (agl).
The Vision Jet touched down on runway 23 at GE99, with a touchdown point located 127 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 102 kt was slightly above the recommended threshold speed, while the touchdown rate of -275 feet per minute was considered fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance of 1,011 meters was 64% of the available runway length, with the runway rollout alignment being very good. The Vision Jet consumed a total of -224 kg of fuel during the 30-minute flight, covering a distance of 115 nautical miles.
The Vision Jet touched down on runway 23 at GE99 Heaven's Landing Airport, completing a final approach from the north east at a heading of 220.0°, 2 nautical miles from the threshold and at an altitude of 717 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height allowing for a smooth transition to the landing phase. However, the threshold speed was excessively high at 111 knots, indicating a potential for a longer landing roll.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown point was 127 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed of 102 knots was too fast. The touchdown rate of -275 feet per minute was fair, but the high touchdown speed contributed to a longer landing roll. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 meters from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22°C and a light headwind of 1 knot, did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,011 meters was 64% of the runway length, indicating a relatively long landing roll. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent path along the centreline. Overall, the landing performance was satisfactory, with a score of 92.5%. While there were some areas for improvement, such as the high threshold speed and touchdown speed, the pilot demonstrated good control and handling of the aircraft throughout the landing phase.
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