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This flight was conducted in a DA40-XLS aircraft, which took off from a location near Monkton in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The enroute climb began from an altitude of 58 feet above sea level and reached a height of 352 feet above sea level, resulting in a vertical gain of 294 feet over a period of 2 minutes. During this climb, the aircraft covered a horizontal distance of 2 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Glasgow Prestwick Airport, it began its final approach to runway 12 from the north-west. At this point, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 292 feet above ground level and was 1 nautical mile away from the runway. The aircraft was heading in a direction of 122.0 degrees at this time.
The landing on runway 12 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 50 knots. The touchdown distance was 303 meters, which was a good indication of the pilot's skill and control. The touchdown rate was also excellent, with the aircraft descending at a rate of -59 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 21 knots from a direction of 184 degrees. The crosswind component was 19 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots. Despite these challenging conditions, the pilot was able to maintain a good threshold height and threshold speed of 69 knots.
The total landing distance was 552 meters, which was only 20% of the runway length. This indicates that the pilot had maintained a high degree of control and precision throughout the approach and landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a straight line.
In terms of the overall flight, the total distance traveled was 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 39 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a successful demonstration of the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance.
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Enroute climb started overhead Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland). Climbing from 58 ft asl to 352 ft asl, an increase of 294 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 79 kt 73 kt min to max 87 kt |
73 | 77 kt | |
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Average bank angle 4.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.6 ° |
0.7 | 0.6 ° | |
| 94.57 % |
Average g force 0.61 g 0.31 g min to max 1.22 g |
0.31 | 0.96 g | |
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Average VSI 328 fpm -692 fpm min to max 1,578 fpm |
57 | -438 fpm | |
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Average altitude 284 ft asl 58 ft asl min to max 569 ft asl |
58 | 352 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.0 ° -5.0 ° min to max 14.9 ° |
5.3 | -3.4 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 21:19:18 |
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Engine 1 Started at 21:19:18 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 21:19:18 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:19:18 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:19:18 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:19:18 |
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Landing Gear Down at 21:19:18 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:19:59 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 21:20:08 |
Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 292 ft agl to 16 ft agl. A decrease of 277 ft in 29 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.3 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.4 | 1.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 73 kt 70 kt min to max 77 kt |
77 | 70 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.0 ° | |
| 95.23 % |
Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
2.4 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.84 g 0.74 g min to max 0.96 g |
0.96 | 0.74 g | |
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Average VSI -506 fpm -602 fpm min to max -390 fpm |
-463 | -390 fpm | |
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Average altitude 72 ft agl 16 ft agl min to max 292 ft agl |
292 | 16 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -4.2 ° min to max -0.7 ° |
-3.3 | -0.7 ° |
Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 69 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 69 kt. Target 70 kt |
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Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
0.2 | 0.6 ° | |
| 97.43 % |
Average g force 0.56 g 0.41 g min to max 0.74 g |
0.74 | 0.41 g | |
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Average speed 60 kt 50 kt min to max 69 kt |
69 | 50 kt | |
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Average VSI -174 fpm -386 fpm min to max -47 fpm |
-386 | -59 fpm | |
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Average altitude 15 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 31 ft agl |
31 | 7 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -0.6 ° min to max 8.5 ° |
-0.6 | 8.5 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 303 m. Touchdown speed at 50 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -59 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 21 kt at 184 °. Crosswind: 19 kt Headwind: 9 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Touchdown VSI was -59 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 303 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 50 kt Target below 66 kt |
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Runway alignment max 1.75 m 1.56 m left |
1.31 | 1.75 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.1 ° | |
| 96.57 % |
Average g force 0.40 g 0.38 g min to max 0.41 g |
0.41 | 0.38 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 50 kt 49 kt min to max 50 kt |
50 | 49 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 8.6 ° 8.2 ° min to max 8.9 ° |
8.5 | 8.9 ° |
Total landing distance 552 m, 20 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 552 m 20 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 1.92 m 1.92 m left to 0.00 m left |
1.76 | 1.92 m | |
| 94.57 % |
Average g force 0.36 g 0.31 g min to max 0.52 g |
0.37 | 0.46 g | |
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Average speed 45 kt 33 kt min to max 48 kt |
48 | 33 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 1.9 ° min to max 9.0 ° |
9.0 | 1.9 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 19 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 20 kt 13 kt min to max 26 kt |
26 | 13 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 1.6 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
1.7 | 1.6 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 0.53 g 0.47 g min to max 0.62 g |
0.47 | 0.62 g |
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the north-west, aligning with the runway 12 threshold at a heading of 122.0°, 1 nautical mile away and at an altitude of 292 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's performance during the landing was impressive, with a good threshold height and speed of 69 knots. This indicates that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled approach, allowing for a smooth touchdown. The touchdown distance of 303 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were moderate, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 21 knots from 184°. This resulted in a crosswind of 19 knots and a headwind of 9 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the approach. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -59 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft down to the runway surface in a controlled and stable manner, minimizing the risk of damage or injury. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach.
The total landing distance of 552 meters was only 20% of the runway length, which is an excellent result. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, minimizing the risk of overrunning the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the pilot, with excellent control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases. The DA40-XLS aircraft performed well, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the landing.
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