Embraer Phenom 300 take off at Scottsdale Executive Airport (SDL) on Runway 21 on a busy Saturday afternoon.
Due to the high volume of aircraft traffic on this particular day, gate procedures were put into place for all IRF aircraft departing out of Scottsdale Executive. The list of airplanes in the queue to start engines and taxi reached 12 aircraft at one point (around 30 minute delay).
Definition: Gate Hold Procedure
“A procedure at selected airports that holds aircraft at the gate, or another ground location, whenever a departure delay exceeds or is expected to exceed 15 min. The sequence for departure is maintained in accordance with the initial call-up unless modified by flow-control restrictions.”
–JUMP AHEAD–
0:00 INTRO
1:03 IFR CLEARANCE
1:55 TAKEOFF
–ABOUT THE AIRCRAFT | EMBRAER PHENOM 300–
The Embraer Phenom 300 is a light jet aircraft developed by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. It can carry 7 to 9 occupants with a flying range of 1,971 nm. The Phenom 300 was the most-delivered business jet in 2013, 2014 and 2015. At the end of 2015, 320 Phenom 300s were in operation in 28 countries with close to 300,000 accumulated flight hours.
For those looking to purchase a light jet outright, the Embraer Phenom 300 is a competitive option. Reviewers including Kevin O’Leary at Forbes Business Aviation Voice have given the aircraft positive reviews, specifically praising the size of the jet’s cabin. The Embraer Phenom 300 boasts the largest space in the light jet class, and offers a large rear baggage compartment of 85 cu.ft, that can accommodate golf bags or skis. Couple this with a range of 1,971 nm (3,650 km) and you start to see why this aircraft has built a solid following.
–EMBRAER PHENOM 300 SPECS–
Range
Normal Range: 1811 nm
Max Range: 2077 nm
Service Ceiling: 45000 ft
Distances
Take off Distance: 3138 ft
Landing Distance: 3700 ft
Performance
Rate of Climb: 3335 fpm
Climb Rate One Engine Inop: 1044 fpm
Max Speed: 453 kts
Normal Cruise: 430 kts
Economy Cruise: 383 kts
Cost per Hour: $ 1,837.57
Hourly Fuel Burn (1st Hour):: 166 gal
Avionics: Prodigy Touch Flight Deck
–ABOUT SCOTTSDALE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT (SDL)–
Scottsdale Executive in Scottsdale, Arizona USA is one of the best places in the world for plane spotting business jets (also referred to as corporate jets or private jets). Some of the worlds most expensive and impressive business jets make their way to Scottsdale Airport (SDL) to land on runway 21 or runway 3. Its one of the busiest single-runway general aviation airports in the United States, with 186,514 operations (take offs and landings) in 2020, and it makes for some best plane spotting in Arizona.
Located nine miles north of Scottsdale’s downtown area and in close proximity to a wide range of world-class resorts, hotels, restaurants, and golf courses. Scottsdale Airport is an ideal choice for vacationers and business travelers. With an average median temperature of 70 degrees and an average of 360 VFR days a year, Scottsdale provides the country’s best year-around flying conditions.
Scottsdale Airport is one of the premier corporate jet facilities in the state. In 1995, the Arizona Department of Transportation presented Scottsdale with the Arizona Airport of the Year award. In addition, one of the Fixed Base Operators located at Scottsdale Airport has been rated among the top 50 by “Professional Pilots Magazine” every year since 1993.
–WATCH NEXT–
If you enjoy this video, check out some other private jet plane spotting videos below:
Cessna Citation X Takeoff | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjA4zoWk1A4
Dassault Falcon 900 Takeoff | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38fAlpk-cp8
Challenger 350 Takeoff | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WHVPp5LvBE
Gulfstream IV, Citation X, Falcon 2000X | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wje0pL3pzeA&t=17s
–FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM–
https://www.instagram.com/hometown__pilot/
–LIVE ATC PROVIDED BY–
https://www.liveatc.net/
–AIRCRAFT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY–
https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/Specifications?specid=294
https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/aircraft-overview/costs-embraer-phenom-300.html#:~:text=A%20new%20Embraer%20Phenom%20300,including%20book%20depreciation%20of%20%24875%2C500.
–MUSIC PROVIDED BY–
Song: Endless Emotion
Artist: Bensound
https://www.bensound.com