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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,806 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 416 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This particular flight was a significant operation involving a commercial aircraft, specifically an Airbus A321. As it began moving from its parking spot to the runway, it took approximately 8 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. After completing taxiing, the aircraft set off on departure roll from runway 04R at EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport, an airstrip with its own unique characteristics.
Once airborne, it started its takeoff roll, utilizing part of the runway's 1,032 meters for an efficient lift-off, with a takeoff speed of 148 knots. Local weather conditions were somewhat chilly, with a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius, along with winds blowing at 12 knots from a direction of 19 degrees. This resulted in a significant headwind that would impact the aircraft's performance throughout the flight.
The aircraft's enroute climb commenced above Helsinki Vantaa Airport, and it successfully ascended to an altitude of 10,332 feet over a distance of 13 nautical miles within 4 minutes, an impressive feat. The climb from 1,153 feet to 10,332 feet was an increase of 9,179 feet, with a steep gradient. After the climb, it entered into a short, 5-minute level cruise phase, during which it covered 31 nautical miles to the south east of Oestersundom. Thereafter, it started its enroute descent phase 10 miles north of Rohuneeme, gradually losing altitude from 10,372 feet to 1,421 feet within the same 4-degree minute span but with a longer, 20-nautical-mile distance.
The aircraft continued on to its final approach, landing on runway 08 at EETN Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport from the west. A key highlight of this leg was the aircraft was heading at 90.0 degrees for 4 nautical miles before reaching a height of 1,266 feet, which is the altitude at which it began its descent. Upon reaching the airport, the conditions presented a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and winds at 12 knots from a direction of 60 degrees, making crosswinds and headwinds more significant compared to those during takeoff.
After making a smooth touchdown at a speed of 132 knots on runway 08 at EETN Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, an airstrip that featured 2,806 meters of runway length, the aircraft displayed a touchdown distance of 419 meters - relatively in sync with average performance. The local weather was favorable with a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius as at touchdown, a little warm to that at takeoff. The aircraft had a little faster touch down speed with some considerable crosswind as well as head winds. The touchdown rate was a mere -214 feet per minute, which could have been more manageable under ideal circumstances. However this was still a very efficient touchdown and good alignment was observed at the runway.
Following the smooth touchdown, the aircraft successfully utilized the remaining runway for its rollout alignment, which was extremely good, a true reflection of its overall efficiency throughout the flight. The entire landing distance was just 1,315 meters, which equated to 47 percent of the runway's total length. Finally, it taxied to its parking spot from the runway in 7 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles, concluding an eventful flight.
In total, this particular flight achieved a remarkable distance of 74 nautical miles, all within 35 minutes, utilizing 1,430 kilograms of fuel for its operation. In essence, it demonstrated excellent performance under the conditions.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed on runway 08 at EETN Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, achieving a commendable score of 98.8%. The aircraft navigated the final approach path from the west, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 90.0 °, approximately 4 nautical miles away and at an altitude of 1,266 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot's control over the aircraft's descent allowed for a precise touchdown on the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed exceeded the target speed, reaching 140 knots. However, despite this variance, the touchdown distance of 419 meters was deemed satisfactory. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was slightly higher than optimal but not detrimental to the overall landing performance. The aircraft's vertical descent speed at touchdown was measured at -214 feet per minute (fpm), which, while not the most efficient, still demonstrated a safe and controlled landing.
The crosswind and headwind conditions on the runway, measured at 6 and 10 knots respectively, did not significantly affect the landing. In fact, the aircraft took advantage of the headwind to reduce its groundspeed and improve control. The total landing distance of 1,315 meters, covering less than half the runway (47%), was a good testament to the pilot's skill in guiding the aircraft through the landing phase.
Once on the ground, the aircraft achieved a good rollout alignment, with minimal deviation from the intended path. This precise control during the initial stages of the landing ensured a safe and efficient exit from the runway.
Overall, the Airbus A321's successful landing on runway 08 at EETN Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport marked a seamless and controlled landing, with minor areas for improvement noted.
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