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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 1.5°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Make one smooth, continuous back-pressure through the flare to about 4.1° nose-up, holding it steady rather than pumping the elevator before touchdown.
What happened: The flare was pumped, with pitch reversing several times as the sink was most arrested at 13 ft; pumped flares like this usually carry through to a firm touchdown, which happened here at 422 fpm.
Watch for: Attitude indicator: hold a steady nose-up pitch of 4.1° through the flare, smoothly to touchdown.
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,493 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,744 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The journey commenced with the Vision Jet taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately five minutes and covered a short distance of less than one nautical mile. Departure from Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) was made on runway 19R, and the takeoff distance was 2,241 feet, which accounted for only 22% of the runway.
At lift-off, the aircraft was traveling at a speed of 97 knots. Local weather conditions during takeoff consisted of a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and winds at 6 knots from a direction of 120 degrees. With a headwind of 1 knot and a negligible crosswind, takeoff proceeded smoothly.
As the Vision Jet took to the skies, the enroute climb began approximately one mile southwest of KICT Wichita. In the ensuing 24 minutes and while covering a distance of 88 nautical miles, the aircraft's altitude increased by 29,391 feet, from 2,347 feet above sea level to 31,738 feet above sea level.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft began a level cruise approximately three miles west of Freeman Field Junction City (3JC). This phase of the flight lasted 14 minutes and covered 76 nautical miles, during which the pilots maintained the aircraft's altitude and speed to optimize fuel efficiency and ensure a smooth journey.
In preparation for landing, the enroute descent started about five miles northwest of Bernadt Airport (NE20) Steinauer. From an altitude of 31,124 feet above sea level, the aircraft descended 28,861 feet in 25 minutes and covered 69 nautical miles. This descent placed the aircraft in a suitable position for its final approach to Eppley Airfield (KOMA).
Upon commencing the final approach to runway 14R at KOMA Eppley Airfield from a heading of 144.0 degrees, the aircraft was 4 nautical miles away and 1,270 feet above ground level. Local weather conditions consisted of a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit and winds at 14 knots from a direction of 320 degrees.
Upon landing, the aircraft rolled out slightly misaligned by 23 feet from the centerline, despite having a good threshold speed of 72 knots. Total landing distance was 3,130 feet, accounting for 33% of the runway's length. The touchdown point was 1,317 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 59 knots and a firm touchdown rate of -322 feet per minute. Following a safe landing, the pilots executed a smooth runway rollout, and the aircraft taxied back to the parking area, a journey that took approximately two minutes and less than one nautical mile.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 240 nautical miles and utilized 522 pounds of fuel, while lasting for 72 minutes. This successful journey demonstrates the capabilities and efficiency of the Vision Jet in various weather conditions and demonstrates the pilots' exceptional flying skills.
The Vision Jet landed at KOMA Eppley Airfield, with a final approach initiated from the north west, heading 144.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,270 feet above ground level. The aircraft successfully landed on runway 14R, which has a length of 9,493 feet.
During the landing, the threshold height at 67 feet above ground level was found to be above the target, however, the threshold speed was maintained at 72 knots, which is considered good. The touchdown point was located at 1,317 feet beyond the touchdown zone on the runway. The touchdown speed of 59 knots was also within the acceptable range. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -322 feet per minute was firm, indicating a controlled descent.
While the landing was successful, there were some deviations from the desired parameters. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned with the centreline by 23 feet. Additionally, the local weather conditions consisted of a temperature of 79°F, winds at 14 knots from 320°, 1 knot crosswind, and a significant tailwind of 14 knots.
The total landing distance of 3,130 feet was found to be 33% of the runway length, which is a relatively short landing distance considering the aircraft's capabilities. Notably, the runway rollout alignment was extremely good, showcasing the pilot's skills and control during the landing maneuver. Overall, the Vision Jet's landing performance at KOMA Eppley Airfield met most of the parameters, with only minor deviations in the threshold height and runway alignment.
However, given the overall assessment of 87.8%, it's safe to infer the pilot is highly skilled and well trained in landing procedures. The minor deviations were likely mitigated by the pilot's expertise and adherence to standard operating procedures, resulting in a safe and controlled landing.
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