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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,732 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 300 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Honda Jet taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Milan Malpensa International Airport, taking approximately 8 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 35R, with the aircraft lifting off after a takeoff distance of 1,034 meters, which was 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 125 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 23°C temperature and a wind speed of 9 knots at 70 degrees. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile southwest of Casorate Sempione, Italy, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,774 feet above sea level to 16,341 feet above sea level, an increase of 14,567 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase started overhead Cogliate, Italy, and lasted for 21 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 80 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began approximately 4 miles west of Muestair, Switzerland, where the aircraft descended from an altitude of 16,140 feet above sea level to 5,953 feet above sea level, a decrease of 10,187 feet in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 21 at Samedan Airport, Switzerland, was made from the northeast, heading 211.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 353 feet above ground level. The landing took place on a runway with a length of 1,732 meters, and the threshold height was good. The threshold speed was also good at 108 knots, while the touchdown distance was 302 meters, and the touchdown speed was 102 knots, both of which were good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -84 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at Samedan Airport were 15°C temperature and a wind speed of 14 knots at 219 degrees. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was 13 knots. The total landing distance was 1,285 meters, which was 74% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 117 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 45 minutes, during which the aircraft used 374 kilograms of fuel.
The Honda Jet successfully landed at LSZS Samedan Airport, achieving a high score of 96.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 211.0° at 1 nautical mile and 353 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon landing on runway 21, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a good threshold height and speed of 108 knots. The touchdown distance of 302 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 102 knots was also good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The touchdown rate of -84 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, as it indicates a very gentle and controlled touchdown. This is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's design and performance capabilities. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were moderate, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 14 knots from 219°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 13 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to maintain control and execute a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,285 meters was 74% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent, and had executed a precise and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process.
Overall, the Honda Jet's landing at LSZS Samedan Airport was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The pilot's skill and experience, combined with the aircraft's design and performance capabilities, resulted in a smooth and controlled landing.
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