“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.
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Key Takeaways:
- The article details the challenging yet successful process of obtaining a HondaJet HA-420 type rating through FlightSafety International, even for pilots with no prior jet experience.
- FlightSafety's training program utilizes an "operational day flow" (ODF) method, integrating desktop and full-motion simulators with scenario-based learning and highly qualified instructors.
- The HondaJet HA-420's advanced automation, including the G3000 avionics and features like emergency descent mode, simplifies pilot workload and system management, making the complex type rating more achievable.
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