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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 6.7°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Reduce power to re-establish a normal three degree glidepath on final.
What happened: On final at the four-mile point, the approach angle was steeper than the target glidepath.
Watch for: VSI against a stable descent rate matching the glidepath angle
See Arrival Final 4
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.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: off the runway's 3° glideslope.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,988 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,094 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight took place on a Vision Jet aircraft, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) took 11 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles (nm).
From runway 01L at KSFO, the aircraft successfully took off, covering a takeoff distance of 2,334 feet, which accounted for 32% of the runway length. The takeoff speed was 98 knots (kt). The local weather conditions included a temperature of 68°F, with a 5-knot wind blowing from a direction of 159°, resulting in 4 kt of crosswind and 4 kt of tailwind.
Following a smooth departure, the aircraft began its en route climb, passing over KSFO and climbing from an altitude of 809 feet above sea level (asl) to 30,591 ft asl. This climb, which covered a distance of 88 nm in 25 minutes, resulted in an increase of 29,782 feet in altitude.
After completing the climb, the aircraft entered into a 56-minute level cruise, starting 5 miles south of Vanderford Ranch Company Airport (CA73). During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 313 nm at a steady altitude.
As the flight continued, the aircraft began its initial descent, starting 10 miles south of Holley, Oregon, and descending from 29,759 ft asl to 4,553 ft asl. This descent took 15 minutes to complete, covering a distance of 62 nm. Subsequent to this descent, the aircraft made brief level cruise, which lasted 7 minutes and covered 19 nm, beginning 2 miles south east of Mulino, Oregon.
The final descent of the flight occurred 1 mile north of Schmidt Airport (6OR7), where the aircraft descended from 3,958 ft asl to 1,823 ft asl in just 4 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nm.
Next, the aircraft started its final approach to runway 28R at Portland International Airport (KPDX) from the south east, heading 297.0° at an altitude of 3 nm and 1,785 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 28R, a runway length of 7,988 ft. The threshold elevation was good, with a threshold speed of 75 kt also being met. The aircraft touched down at a touchdown speed of 63 kt, with a touchdown distance of 1,093 ft.
The local weather conditions at KPDX included a temperature of 72°F, with a wind blowing at 8 kt from a direction of 290°, resulting in 1 kt of crosswind and 8 kt of headwind. The total landing distance was 1,791 ft, accounting for 22% of the runway length. The aircraft rolled out perfectly aligned on the runway.
After landing, the aircraft began its taxiing process from the runway to the parking area, which took 10 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nm.
This Vision Jet flight completed a distance of 498 nm in a total flying time of 127 minutes. The aircraft consumed 796 pounds of fuel throughout the journey.
The Vision Jet successfully completed a landing at Portland International Airport (KPDX) on runway 28R. The approach to the runway was carried out from a southeasterly direction, aligning with the runway threshold. At an altitude of 1,785 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway, the aircraft was at a bearing of 297.0 degrees.
The landing was executed at a speed of 75 knots, exceeding the standard threshold speed, demonstrating a controlled approach. The touchdown distance was 1,093 feet, indicating a smooth landing process. Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained a speed of 63 knots, showing a good braking efficiency. The rate of descent was also remarkably smooth, with a negative speed difference of 109 feet per minute (fpm).
Weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 72°F and a moderate headwind of 8 knots from a bearing of 290 degrees. The impact of the crosswind, which measured 1 knot, was virtually negligible. Consequently, the pilot had a stable and predictable approach, enabling a smooth touchdown.
It's worth noting that the entire landing sequence was accomplished within 22% of the runway length, totaling 1,791 feet from touch down to the complete stop of the aircraft. Upon landing, the aircraft maintained perfect runway alignment, showcasing excellent control throughout the process. The subsequent rollout, which involves the aircraft's gradual slowing down on the runway, was also perfectly aligned, indicating precise control during the braking phase. Overall, this landing was an example of exemplary piloting skills and thorough preparation, culminating in a smooth and predictable touchdown.
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