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One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,893 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 451 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 21 at Mariehamn Airport, with the ATR 72 aircraft taking off after a distance of 1,250 meters, which is 66% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 130 knots, and the aircraft climbed steadily into the air. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed, it began its enroute climb 1 mile west of Mariehamn, rising from an initial altitude of 1,011 feet above sea level to 1,479 feet above sea level. This increase in altitude of 468 feet was achieved in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The climb was smooth and efficient, with the aircraft maintaining a steady pace.
After completing the enroute climb, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 03 at Mariehamn Airport, coming in from the south at a heading of 339.0 degrees. At this point, the aircraft was 3 nautical miles from the runway and at an altitude of 1,466 feet above ground level. The approach was steady and controlled, with the aircraft maintaining a smooth descent.
The landing itself was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 451 meters. The touchdown speed was slightly higher than the target speed, at 109 knots, but the touchdown rate was good at -193 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as at takeoff, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 7 nautical miles and lasted for 4 minutes, using 44 kilograms of fuel. The flight was a testament to the efficiency and reliability of the ATR 72 aircraft, as well as the skill and expertise of the pilots involved.
The ATR 72 aircraft successfully landed at EFMA Mariehamn Airport, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The final approach to runway 03 was conducted from the south, with the aircraft heading 339.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,466 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was executed on runway 03, which has a length of 1,893 meters. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 118 kn, coming in at 119 kn. This minor deviation from the target speed did not appear to have a significant impact on the overall landing performance.
The touchdown distance of 451 meters was considered good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent throughout the landing. However, the touchdown speed of 109 kn was a little fast, suggesting that the aircraft may have been able to touch down at a slightly slower speed. The touchdown rate of -193 feet per minute (fpm) was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of touchdown smoothly.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the centerline of the runway as it touched down. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 2 kn from 270°. The crosswind component was 2 kn, while the tailwind component was 1 kn. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing performance of the aircraft. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft achieving a high score and demonstrating good control and stability throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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