“Airspeed alive. Eighty knots. V1. Rotate,” I said as I rolled down Runway 18C at Memphis International Airport in HondaJet N420HB. Immediately after rotation — boom! One engine failed. “Lots of right rudder. Heading bug centered. Positive rate, gear up. Pitch for V2. Push FLC. Altitude check, autopilot on. Continue climb to 2,000 feet. Select 140 knots, flaps up past 130.” My hands were sweating as I went through the step-by-step procedures that would help keep me alive in this extreme scenario.
FlightSafety’s HondaJet Training
Key Takeaways:
- FlightSafety International's HondaJet HA-420 type rating program effectively uses an "operational day flow" (ODF) concept, integrating flight scenarios and desktop simulators from day one, led by highly qualified and patient instructors.
- The HondaJet's advanced automation (e.g., G3000, FADEC, EDM) simplifies complex systems, allowing pilots to focus on flight control, but the training demands rigorous adherence to procedures and overcoming "lazy pilot" habits.
- The intensive simulator training prepares pilots for a challenging check ride, held to ATP standards, which, despite high stress and continuous problem-solving in emergency scenarios, is achievable for pilots new to jets thanks to comprehensive instruction.
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