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Departure
Lower the nose and add power to raise climb speed to 117 kt.
What happened: Climb speed was 103 kt against a target of 117 kt, running 14 kt slow through the climb.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator against the climb target of 117 kt.
Arrival
Keep the back pressure coming once the flare is established, holding the attitude instead of letting the nose drop.
What happened: Sink came back after the flare had arrested it, and that pattern usually carries the touchdown long - here it landed at 3,133 ft against the 1,500 ft aim point.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a steady, shallow rate through the flare with no renewed sink before touchdown
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,152 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,152 ft of the 8,990 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 3,133 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY), the Vision Jet began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 20 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 11, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 8,990-foot-long runway. The takeoff distance of 2,309 feet accounted for only 23% of the available runway length, demonstrating the aircraft's efficient performance. Liftoff occurred at a speed of 100 knots, marking the beginning of the climb phase.
As the aircraft climbed from an initial altitude of 995 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 30,012 feet, it covered a distance of 77 nautical miles in 22 minutes. The climb phase was characterized by a steady increase in altitude, with the aircraft reaching its cruising altitude in a relatively short period. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude of 30,012 feet for 18 minutes while covering a distance of 94 nautical miles. The descent phase began 18 miles south of Cameron, Louisiana, and lasted 26 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 29,991 feet to 1,242 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 113 nautical miles.
Upon approaching George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH), the aircraft initiated its final approach to runway 26R, aligning itself with the runway from the east. The landing was characterized by a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 82 knots. The touchdown point was 1,705 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 68 knots and an excellent touchdown rate of -68 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The total flight distance was 297 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 85 minutes and a fuel consumption of 565 pounds.
The final approach to runway 26R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from the east, heading 270.0° at 4 nm and 1,143 ft above ground level (agl), was executed with good approach quality. The aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent throughout the approach, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The threshold speed of 82 kt was also satisfactory, indicating a well-coordinated and controlled approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited good characteristics, with a touchdown speed of 68 kt that was within the recommended range. The touchdown rate of -68 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 82°F and a wind of 8 kt at 170°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The total landing distance of 4,824 ft, which accounted for 54% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 88.5%. The Vision Jet's performance during the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases was impressive, with only minor deviations from optimal performance.
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