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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
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 486 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 aircraft, an ATR 72, taking off in a distance of 128 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 120 knots, and the aircraft quickly gained altitude. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 130 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 3 knots.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 21, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in just 38 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was even quicker, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a turn angle of 4.1 degrees.
The final approach to runway 03 was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 18.0 degrees at an altitude of 676 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 03 was smooth, with the aircraft touching down 61 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 105 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -66 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at takeoff, with a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 130 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 9 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots. The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight took 3 minutes to complete, using 19 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight demonstrated excellent handling and control, with a smooth and precise landing.
The ATR 72 aircraft successfully landed at EFMA Mariehamn Airport, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The final approach was conducted from the south, heading 18.0° at an altitude of 676 feet above ground level (agl) and 2 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course, aligning perfectly with the runway for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 61 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 105 knots was well within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -66 feet per minute (fpm) was also excellent, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 2°C and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 130°. This resulted in a crosswind component of 9 knots and a tailwind component of 3 knots. Despite these conditions, the aircraft's touchdown alignment with the runway was perfect, showcasing the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating challenging weather conditions.
The threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 116 knots, which may have contributed to the touchdown point being beyond the designated zone. Nevertheless, the overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot's handling of the landing were impressive, resulting in a high score of 99.3%.
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