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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: 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 2,982 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 490 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxiing process from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, then departed from runway 30 at ESSB Stockholm-Bromma Airport. The takeoff distance was 846 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 137 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 16 knots at a direction of 310 degrees.
The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 16 knots. As the aircraft took off, it began its enroute climb, starting approximately 1 mile south of Tensta in Stockholm County, Sweden. The climb was from an initial altitude of 1,120 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 34,358 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,238 feet in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 119 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, starting 48 miles east of Sandarne in Gaevleborg County, Sweden. This phase lasted for 18 minutes and covered a distance of 139 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 18 miles northwest of Replot in Pohjanmaa, Finland. The descent was from an altitude of 34,274 feet above sea level to 28,563 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,712 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 11 miles north of Replot in Pohjanmaa, Finland. This phase lasted for 56 minutes and covered a distance of 121 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 18 miles west of Hailuoto in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland. The descent was from an altitude of 27,592 feet above sea level to 2,163 feet above sea level, a decrease of 25,429 feet in 18 minutes, covering a distance of 93 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 03 at EFRO Rovaniemi Airport was from the southwest, with a heading of 37.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,526 feet above ground level, and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown point 73 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was -196 feet per minute, also good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of -11 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 9 knots at a direction of 11 degrees.
The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 1,378 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 2 minutes and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The total flight distance was 493 nautical miles, taking 128 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,103 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at EFRO Rovaniemi Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 37.0°, approximately 4 nautical miles away and at an altitude of 1,526 feet above ground level.
Upon reaching the final approach, the pilots maintained a steady descent, ensuring a smooth touchdown on the runway. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 137 knots was achieved, indicating a well-executed approach. The touchdown point was located 73 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation but still within acceptable limits.
The touchdown speed of 129 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -196 feet per minute was good, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -11°C and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 11°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilots successfully managed the aircraft, ensuring a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 1,378 meters was 46% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilots were able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilots' skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics. The successful landing at EFRO Rovaniemi Airport, despite challenging weather conditions, highlights the importance of proper training, preparation, and adherence to standard operating procedures in ensuring safe and controlled flight operations.
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