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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,284 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 291 m 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 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The Honda Jet accelerated down the 3,284-meter runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 123 knots in a distance of 515 meters, which accounted for 16% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of -0°C and a wind speed of 34 knots from a direction of 330°, resulting in a crosswind of 17 knots and a headwind of 30 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, rising from an initial altitude of 995 feet above sea level to 1,911 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was achieved in a relatively short period, demonstrating the aircraft's capabilities in terms of climb performance.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed for 9 minutes as it covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. This cruise phase was initiated 1 mile south of Buzovna, a location within the Baku City area of Azerbaijan.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 35 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport, descending from an altitude of 1,296 feet above ground level (agl) while heading in a southerly direction. The aircraft maintained a steady airspeed and altitude during this phase, preparing for touchdown.
The landing itself was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 93 knots and a distance of 290 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The touchdown rate was slightly higher than ideal, at -430 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were identical to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 0°C and a wind speed of 34 knots from a direction of 330°.
Following touchdown, the aircraft underwent a rollout phase, during which it deviated slightly from the centerline, by 11.2 meters. Despite this minor deviation, the overall landing performance was considered good, with the aircraft using a total distance of 504 meters to come to a stop.
In terms of overall flight performance, the Honda Jet demonstrated its capabilities in terms of climb, cruise, and landing. The aircraft covered a total distance of 14 nautical miles during the flight, using a total of 8 kilograms of fuel. This performance was achieved in a relatively short period of 14 minutes, highlighting the aircraft's efficiency and maneuverability.
The Honda Jet successfully landed at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport, achieving a score of 92.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 359.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,296 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 0°C and wind speeds of 34 knots at 330°.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 35, which has a length of 3,284 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was maintained at 114 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 290 meters was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 93 knots was well within the recommended range. However, the touchdown rate was slightly hard, at -430 feet per minute (fpm), which may indicate a slight overcorrection by the pilot.
Despite the hard touchdown rate, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach. The local weather conditions, including a headwind of 30 knots and a crosswind of 17 knots, were taken into account by the pilot, who successfully managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 504 meters was only 15% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled landing. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.2 meters from the centerline, which may indicate a slight deviation from the intended path during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft during the approach and touchdown phases.
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