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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,186 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 401 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 23R at Manchester Airport, where the Boeing 787-8 took off after covering 45% of the 1,098-meter runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 146 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 300 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 10 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from Manchester Airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and took the plane to an altitude of 39,260 feet above sea level. This climb, which lasted for 28 minutes, covered a distance of 180 nautical miles and involved an increase in altitude of 38,022 feet. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which began 96 miles north-east of Withernsea and lasted for 60 minutes. During this time, the plane covered a distance of 667 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase of the flight started 12 miles east of Mariehamn and involved a decrease in altitude from 39,037 feet to 1,723 feet above sea level. This descent, which lasted for 20 minutes, covered a distance of 141 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 22L at Helsinki Vantaa Airport, which it approached from the north-east at a heading of 237.0 degrees. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 260 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 3 knots.
The landing on runway 22L was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 122 knots and a distance of 403 meters. The touchdown rate was firm at -317 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,288 meters, which was 40% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 993 nautical miles and lasted for 111 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 11,608 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft successfully landed at EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 22L was initiated from the north east, with the aircraft heading 237.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,554 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evident from the subsequent landing performance.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 126 knots, which may be attributed to the aircraft's ability to manage its speed and maintain a stable approach. The touchdown distance of 403 meters was also within acceptable limits, suggesting that the aircraft's speed and altitude were well-managed during the final stages of the approach.
The touchdown speed of 122 knots was also good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -317 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, which is a desirable characteristic in a landing, as it suggests that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of touchdown without excessive deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 3°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 260°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. These conditions were favorable for the landing, and the aircraft's performance was not significantly impacted by the wind.
The total landing distance of 1,288 meters was 40% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled deceleration after touchdown. Overall, the landing performance of the Boeing 787-8 at EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport was excellent, with a score of 97.9%.
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