24th Congress of International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, 29 August-3, September 2004, Yokohama, Japan
Paper ICAS 2004-4.10.1 (I.L.)

INITIAL FLIGHT TESTING OF THE HONDAJET

M. Fujino, K. Mahiko, K. Hosono, Y. Yoshizaki
Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina 27409, USA

Keywords: Flight Test

The HondaJet is an advanced, lightweight, business jet featuring an extra large cabin, high fuel efficiency, and high cruise speed compared to existing small business jets. A flight-test program was started in December 2003. Initially, system function tests, such as landing-gear and flap operation as well as pressurization, were performed. The handling qualities were evaluated and preliminary performance testing was conducted. The handling-qualities data are in good agreement with analytical results.

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