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:blue_square: Briefing Card — Stockholm Archipelago Explorer

City to Islands – Scenic Flight Adventure

:world_map: Route Overview

A 1.5‑hour scenic journey from Stockholm’s city landmarks through the island‑dotted archipelago to Linköping’s Saab Field, with a mid‑route break at Skavsta.

  • Departure: ESSB Stockholm Bromma

  • Break Stop: ESKN Skavsta (15 min)

  • Arrival: ESSL Saab Linköping

  • Total Distance: ~163 NM

  • Cruise Speed: 110 kts

  • Altitude Band: 2 000–4 000 ft

  • Estimated Duration: ~1 h 45 min (incl. break)

:national_park: Segment Highlights

Leg Location Description
1 ESSB → Stockholm City POIs Royal Opera, City Hall, Palace, Cathedral — low‑altitude city pass
2 Stockholm → Vaxholm Fortress Narrow waterways, fortress island
3 Vaxholm → Finnhamn Inner archipelago, dense islands
4 Finnhamn → Sandhamn Outer archipelago, open Baltic horizon
5 Sandhamn → Dalarö Coastal cliffs and lighthouses
6 Dalarö → Nynäshamn Ferry lanes and southern archipelago
:star: Nynäshamn → ESKN Skavsta (Break) Mid‑route stop, apron A for formation shots
7 ESKN → ESSP Kungsängen River valley and farmland
8 ESSP → Ekenäs Castle Heritage segment, open plains
9 Ekenäs → ESSL Saab Linköping arrival, Saab museum visible

:airplane: Aircraft Requirements

  • Cessna 172 Skyhawk

    • Ideal for low‑altitude sightseeing

    • Stable cruise and excellent visibility

    • Handles coastal turbulence comfortably

:warning: Operational Notes

  • Maintain 2 000–2 500 ft over city POIs

  • Climb to 3 500–4 000 ft over outer archipelago

  • Expect light turbulence near coastal cliffs

  • Avoid overflying populated islands below 1 500 ft AGL

  • Recommended late‑afternoon departure for golden‑hour lighting

:sports_medal: Event Badge — Nordic Explorer Navigator

Awarded for completing the Stockholm Archipelago Explorer route with accurate terrain‑aware navigation and stable coastal tracking.

:performing_arts: Narrative

A Cessna journey from Stockholm’s historic skyline to the island‑dotted archipelago, crossing waterways, forts, and coastal horizons before finishing at Saab Linköping — a true Nordic exploration.

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: Low & Slow: Stockholm Archipelago Explorer
Aircraft: C172
Speed: 110 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 2,000' for avoiding terrain 
Start: 19:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Distance: 163nm

Take off from Bromma(ESSB)
Track 104 deg to Royal Swedish Opera(POI11) 4.2nm
Track 247 deg to Stockholm City Hall(POI12) 0.4nm
Track 087 deg to Stockholm Palace(POI10) 0.5nm
Track 202 deg to Stockholm Cathedral(POI9) 0.1nm
Track 093 deg to Grona Lund Amusement Park(POI6) 0.8nm
Track 183 deg to Tele2 and Avicii Arenas(POI8) 1.9nm
Track 044 deg to Vaxholm Fortress(WP1) 10.7nm
Track 064 deg to Finnhamnn(WP2) 14.1nm
Track 155 deg to Sandhamn(WP3) 11.4nm
Track 229 deg to Dalaro(WP4) 18.3nm
Track 220 deg to Nynashamn(WP5) 18.9nm
Track 259 deg to Trosa Troslanda(ESTR) 14.4nm
Track 243 deg to Skavsta(ESKN) 19.6nm
Full Stop Landing at Skavsta(ESKN) +++ 15 min break +++
Take Off from Skavsta(ESKN)
Track 233 deg to Kungsangen(ESSP) 24nm
Track 211 deg to Ekenas Castle(POI6) 15.5nm
Track 273 deg to Saab(ESSL) 8.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Saab(ESSL) 

Airport Details:

Bromma(ESSB)
Elev: 22'
RW 12/30 Asphalt 6,193'

Trosa Troslanda(ESTR)
Elev: 21'
RW 12/30 Grass 2,352'

Skavsta(ESKN)
Elev: 139'
RW 08/26 Asphalt 9,474'
RW 16/34 Asphalt 6,685'

Kungsangen(ESSP)
Elev: 10'
RW 09/27 Bituminous 7,206'
RW 11/29 Grass 2,627'

Saab(ESSL)
Elev: 163'
RW 11/29 Asphalt 6,997'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:

VFR Bromma (ESSB) to Saab (ESSL).lnmpln (4.1 KB)

MSFS2024:

VFR Bromma (ESSB) to Saab (ESSL).pln (4.7 KB)

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