Discover Finland - Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi
This captivating journey will immerse you in the beauty and intrigue of Finland as you fly deep into its interior and make your way north all the way to the Arctic Circle. During this flight, you’ll lay your eyes on and explore a diverse multitude of sights, including small towns, gorgeous vistas of forests, lakes, and rivers, and feats of modern design.
You’ll be in the cockpit of a CubCrafters XCub, the ideal airplane for this adventure as you’ll want to fly low and slow to take close looks at all of the incredible sights.
Assistance on the trip will be available in the form of a 'Back on Track' button on the VFR Map -- however, be advised that using this will disable achievements tied to the activity.
Total Legs: 9 Total Distance: 426 Total Time(125kts): 3 hours 24 minutes
Leg 1
Lappeenranta to Savonlinna
Leg Distance: 62.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.
Lappeenranta(EFLP) to Puumala(POI1)
Distance: 28.72NM Bearing: 350° 14 minutes
Take off from Lappeenranta Airport and fly north for 29 nautical miles to the town of Puumala, which lies deep in the gorgeous Finnish Lakeland.
Puumala(POI1) to Olavinlinna(POI2)
Distance: 29NM Bearing: 33° 14 minutes
Turn northeast and fly for 29 nautical miles over beautiful forests and lakes to Olavinlinna, a castle on a small island that is the northernmost stone fortress still standing in the world.
Olavinlinna(POI2) to Savonlinna(EFSA)
Distance: 4.92NM Bearing: 2° 2 minutes
Land at the small Savonlinna Airport, just 4.9 nautical miles away from the castle.
Leg 2
Savonlinna to Varkaus
Leg Distance: 34.14 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.
Savonlinna(EFSA) to Tiemassaari(POI3)
Distance: 27.77NM Bearing: 288° 13 minutes
From Savonlinna Airport, fly 28 nautical miles northwest over lakes and stands of trees to the tiny village of Tiemassaari.
Tiemassaari(POI3) to Varkaus(EFVR)
Distance: 6.37NM Bearing: 256° 3 minutes
Land at Varkaus Airport, which lies at the northern edge of Joroisselkä Lake.