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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks at 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 2,484 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 892 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was conducted by the Black Square Starship N45FL, a high-performance aircraft. The pre-flight preparations were swift, with taxiing from the parking area to the runway taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile.
As the aircraft departed from runway 03 at EFRO Rovaniemi Airport, it achieved a liftoff speed of 125 knots. The takeoff distance was 1,115 meters, which accounted for 37% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at a direction of 60 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile northeast of EFRO Rovaniemi Airport and involved a significant ascent from 1,517 feet above sea level to 32,544 feet above sea level. This increase in altitude was achieved in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 86 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a level cruise that started 3 miles southeast of Haukipudas and lasted for 40 minutes, covering a distance of 182 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase began 5 miles southeast of Virrat and involved a descent from 32,504 feet above sea level to 3,440 feet above sea level. This decrease in altitude was achieved in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 72 nautical miles. The descent was followed by a series of level cruises and descents, with the final level cruise starting 7 miles southwest of Oripaeae and lasting for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26 at EFTU Turku Airport was conducted from the east, with the aircraft heading 264.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,294 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed on runway 26, which had a length of 2,484 meters. The threshold height at 61 feet above ground level was above the target, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 124 knots.
The touchdown point was 462 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 88 knots and a smooth touchdown rate of -102 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.2 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 4 knots at a direction of 349 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 0 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,402 meters, which accounted for 56% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The post-landing taxiing to the parking area took 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In summary, the flight was a complex and challenging operation that involved multiple phases of climb, cruise, and descent. The aircraft performed well, with a smooth and controlled landing executed on runway 26 at EFTU Turku Airport. The total flight distance was 387 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 99 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 394 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, Black Square Starship N45FL, successfully landed at EFTU Turku Airport on runway 26. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 264.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,294 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's performance during the landing was satisfactory, with a touchdown speed of 88 knots, which is within the acceptable range.
However, there were some minor issues during the landing. The threshold height at 61 feet agl was above the target, indicating that the aircraft may have been slightly higher than desired when reaching the runway threshold. Additionally, the threshold speed was well above the target at 124 knots, suggesting that the aircraft may have been descending too quickly or may have been experiencing a higher-than-expected airspeed.
The touchdown point was 462 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively significant deviation. This may be attributed to the aircraft's slightly misaligned runway touchdown position, which was off-centerline by 5.2 meters. Despite this, the touchdown rate was smooth at -102 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 349°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance was 1,402 meters, which is 56% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down and stop within a reasonable distance.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, and the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, while there were some minor issues during the landing, the aircraft's performance was satisfactory, and the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a safe stop within a reasonable distance.
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