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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 2,746 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 251 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Vision Jet taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Departure roll took place on runway 35L at KRNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, with the aircraft taking off after covering 17% of the runway, which was 465 meters. The takeoff speed was 82 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 359 degrees. The crosswind was negligible, while the headwind was 1 knot. As the aircraft lifted off, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead Sparks, Nevada. The climb from 5,454 feet above sea level to 7,330 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,876 feet, took 2 minutes and covered 4 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 1 mile southwest of KRNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, with the aircraft descending from 7,319 feet above sea level to 5,308 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,011 feet, in 3 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise began overhead Reno, Nevada, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 1 nautical mile.
The aircraft then began another enroute climb, this time from 5,434 feet above sea level to 6,234 feet above sea level, an increase of 801 feet, in 2 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 2 miles southwest of KRNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, with the aircraft descending from 6,238 feet above sea level to 5,034 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,204 feet, in 2 minutes and covering 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 35R at KRNO Reno Tahoe International Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 352.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 599 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 35R took place, with the aircraft covering 14% of the runway, which was 381 meters. The touchdown speed was 62 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -73 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 359 degrees. The crosswind was negligible, while the headwind was 1 knot. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.3 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 381 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was very good.
The aircraft then began taxiing to the parking area, a process that took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 17 nautical miles, taking 15 minutes, and the aircraft used 23 kilograms of fuel.
The Vision Jet has successfully landed at KRNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, achieving a score of 96.6%. The aircraft began its final approach to runway 35R from the south, heading 352.0° at 1 nautical mile and 599 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth transition into the landing phase.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a threshold speed of 73 knots being achieved. The touchdown distance of 250 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent. The touchdown speed of 62 knots was also satisfactory, indicating a gentle and controlled landing.
One notable aspect of the landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -73 feet per minute (fpm). This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent, minimizing the impact on the aircraft's landing gear. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.3 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments to the pilot's approach and landing technique.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 28°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 359°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was minimal at 1 knot. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 381 meters was 14% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Vision Jet's landing at KRNO Reno Tahoe International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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