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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 4,975 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,975 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,070 ft 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 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Once on the runway, the aircraft departed from runway 26 at KSXU Santa Rosa, following Route 66. The takeoff distance was 1,840 feet, which accounted for 43% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 90 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 76°F and wind blowing at 27 knots from 209 degrees. The crosswind was 23 knots, while the headwind was 14 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead Santa Rosa, New Mexico. It climbed from an altitude of 5,616 feet above sea level to 10,091 feet, an increase of 4,475 feet, in just 3 minutes and covering a distance of 10 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 6 miles north of KTAS Santa Rosa Airport. This phase of the flight lasted 5 minutes and covered 27 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 11 miles southeast of Las Vegas, New Mexico. It descended from 10,042 feet to 8,522 feet, a decrease of 1,521 feet, in 2 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 3 miles southeast of KLVS Las Vegas Municipal Airport. This phase of the flight lasted 5 minutes and covered 6 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 20 at KLVS Las Vegas Municipal Airport was made from the northeast, heading 220.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,337 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 20 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a distance of 1,067 feet. The touchdown speed was 66 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -120 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 68°F and wind blowing at 29 knots from 230 degrees. The crosswind was 8 knots, while the headwind was 28 knots.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 56 nautical miles and took 20 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 166 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Vision Jet successfully completed a landing at KLVS Las Vegas Municipal Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft began its final approach to runway 20 from the north-east, heading 220.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,337 feet above ground level (agl).
As the Vision Jet descended onto the runway, it demonstrated a high degree of precision and control. The touchdown speed of 66 knots was well within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The aircraft's touchdown rate of -120 feet per minute (fpm) was also impressive, as it showed a gentle and stable touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains stable and on course during the touchdown phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 68°F and a wind speed of 29 knots from 230°. The crosswind component was relatively low at 8 knots, while the headwind component was significant at 28 knots. Despite these challenging wind conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown, demonstrating exceptional skill and expertise.
The threshold speed of 83 knots was well above the target speed, indicating that the pilot had sufficient time to react and adjust the aircraft's descent rate if necessary. The touchdown distance of 1,067 feet was also within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled and stable touchdown.
Overall, the Vision Jet's landing at KLVS Las Vegas Municipal Airport was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight operations. The pilot's exceptional skills and adherence to standard operating procedures ensured a smooth and successful touchdown, despite challenging wind conditions.
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