MSFS 2024 · General Aviation
Honda HA-420 HondaJet (FlightFX) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Climb Speed | 210 KIAS until M0.57 | Manual's climb profile, held to the service ceiling. The IAS/Mach transition usually happens around 31,000 ft |
| Cruise Schedule (E2 Mode / FMS SPD) | 270 kts / M0.720 | Set automatically and held until the next phase of flight when AT is armed and SPD mode is FMS |
| V1 / VR / V2 / Vfto | Per the Initialization V-Speeds page | Get From Sim populates them from internal look-up tables. The manual's tutorial flight rotates at 113 kts |
| Flap Retraction | No less than 130 KIAS | Tutorial value - retract when clear of obstacles |
| Approach Speed Steps (E2 Mode) | 250 kts below 10,000 ft, 200 kts below 300 AGL within 10 nm | Automatic with E2 Mode and FMS speed management |
| Vref | Per the Speed Bugs page | Press Get From Sim to sync the weights, then All On. In E2 Mode the FMS reduces to Vap once gear and final flaps are down |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Start | Throttle from CUT OFF to the IDLE detent after pressing START. Idle is around 23 percent N1 and 52 percent N2 |
| Taxi Break-Out | Around 30-35 percent N1 on the real jet depending on weight, about 40 percent in the simulation |
| Takeoff | T/O detent - the FADEC calculates and applies maximum takeoff thrust |
| Climb | MCT detent, set past 2,500 ft MSL (1,500 ft AGL) |
| Cruise | MCT achieves 420 kts TAS at 31,000 ft |
| Landing | Idle at 50 ft AGL, touch down with minimal flare |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| UP | Any | Cruise / Climb. Retract at no less than 130 KIAS after takeoff |
| TO/APPR | Not published in the vendor document | Takeoff, and set at the approach checklist before the IAF |
| LANDING | Not published in the vendor document | Set on final approach, then target VREF |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Control | FADEC - it keeps the start parameters within limits, expect STARTER then IGN with throttle mode START in cyan |
| Start Time | About 20 seconds per engine |
| Idle | Around 23 percent N1 and 52 percent N2 |
| Generators | Come on automatically once the engines are running, which disconnects the simulated GPU |
| Battery Voltage (before start) | Above 23.5 volts |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Ceiling | 43,000 ft |
| True Airspeed at 31,000 ft | 420 kts TAS at MCT - where the HA420 gets its name |
| Avionics | Garmin G3000 with integrated checklists, two GTC touch controllers and an EIS |
| Autopilot Disconnect | 200 ft AGL or the minimums, whichever is higher. In E2 Mode the autothrottle disconnects at the same point |
| Braking After Touchdown | Maintain braking to 40 kts. In E2 Mode the spoilers auto-deploy on brake application and auto-stow at 30 kts |
| Engine Anti-Ice | One of the few systems with no NORM mode - it must be selected manually |
| Exterior Lights | NORM is automatic (magenta on the synoptic); ON or OFF is manual (cyan) |
| Transition Altitude (tutorial) | 18,000 ft - set STD BARO on the PFD and 29.92 inHg on the standby |