EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - PA38 Tomahawk

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 19:37

Minutes 12

16 nm

Fuel -40 kg

PA38 Tomahawk

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

709 kg

Fuel

43 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 12 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

704 kg

Weight

83 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 98.99%

Departure Score 97.48%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99.5%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the PA38 Tomahawk aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 282 meters, which is 10% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 66 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.

As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Monkton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, at an altitude of 804 feet above sea level. The climb was steep, with an increase of 959 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a cruise phase, first at 2 miles south of Troon, where it remained for 2 minutes, covering another 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 3 miles southwest of Troon, and descended from 1,928 feet to 1,478 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.

The aircraft then leveled off again, this time at 5 miles west of Troon, and remained in this cruise phase for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was made from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 126.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,300 feet above ground level.

The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 431 meters. The touchdown speed was 43 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -62 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots.

The total flight distance was 16 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 12 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -40 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Average speed was 16 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 23 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.95 g 0.04 g min to max 1.01 g	0.04		1.01 g
Info	Battery Master On at 19:37:00
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:37:00
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:37:00
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:37:00
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:37:00
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:37:00
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:37:00
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:37:24
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:37:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 19:37:25
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:37:25
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:37:25
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:37:41
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:37:41
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 19:37:44
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 19:37:44
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 19:37:44
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:37:45
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:37:45
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:37:45
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 19:37:45
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:44:14
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:44:14

Departure Roll

96 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 282 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 66 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 282 m 10 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 66 kt Target 58 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.19 m 2.06 m left to 1.12 m right	-1.12		0.58 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.11 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -1.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	-1.0		2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.1 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 66 kt min to max 76 kt	66		76 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 298 fpm 258 fpm min to max 361 fpm	297		290 fpm
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	1		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 2.2 ° min to max 4.1 °	2.2		4.1 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:44:48

Departure Climb 2

99.86 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 76 kt min to max 84 kt	76		84 kt
99.42 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.9		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.95 g min to max 1.10 g	1.10		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 586 fpm 297 fpm min to max 893 fpm	297		704 fpm
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 366 ft agl	46		366 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 2.8 ° min to max 7.0 °	4.2		4.6 °

Departure Climb 3

94.07 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 79 kt min to max 84 kt	84		83 kt
70.34 %	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 13.3 °	1.6		13.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.01 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 832 fpm 609 fpm min to max 1,055 fpm	784		797 fpm
Info	Average altitude 562 ft agl 380 ft agl min to max 724 ft agl	380		724 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 3.7 ° min to max 6.6 °	5.2		5.6 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland). Climbing from 804 ft asl to 1,763 ft asl, an increase of 959 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 82 kt min to max 89 kt	82		88 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.1 °	13.6		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 581 fpm 406 fpm min to max 993 fpm	794		497 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,308 ft asl 804 ft asl min to max 1,763 ft asl	804		1,763 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.3 ° min to max 6.0 °	5.5		2.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles south of Troon (South Ayrshire, Scotland) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,881 ft asl 1,771 ft asl min to max 1,979 ft asl	1,771		1,970 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 88 kt min to max 103 kt	88		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.8		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -1.8 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.2		-1.6 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles south west of Troon (South Ayrshire, Scotland). Descent from 1,928 ft asl to 1,478 ft asl, a decrease of 451 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 103 kt 99 kt min to max 108 kt	107		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.9 °	1.3		6.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -287 fpm -675 fpm min to max 160 fpm	-358		-6 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,713 ft asl 1,477 ft asl min to max 1,928 ft asl	1,928		1,478 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.0 ° -5.4 ° min to max -0.5 °	-3.6		-1.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles west of Troon (South Ayrshire, Scotland) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,506 ft asl 1,355 ft asl min to max 1,570 ft asl	1,478		1,355 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 101 kt 95 kt min to max 104 kt	103		101 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.6 °	6.5		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.12 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -4.9 ° min to max 1.4 °	-1.4		-2.2 °

Arrival Final 4

99.16 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,300 ft agl to 1,062 ft agl. A decrease of 238 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 98 kt min to max 100 kt	100		99 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -1.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-1.0 °
95.78 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.6 °	0.8		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -415 fpm -533 fpm min to max -141 fpm	-162		-418 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,191 ft agl 1,062 ft agl min to max 1,300 ft agl	1,300		1,062 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -4.4 ° min to max -2.0 °	-2.0		-3.6 °

Arrival Final 3

98.44 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,055 ft agl to 694 ft agl. A decrease of 361 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.3 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		3.3 °
100 %	Average speed 97 kt 94 kt min to max 99 kt	99		98 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.2 °	-1.0		-0.2 °
92.22 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.9 °	4.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -614 fpm -881 fpm min to max -301 fpm	-417		-832 fpm
Info	Average altitude 889 ft agl 694 ft agl min to max 1,055 ft agl	1,055		694 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.7 ° -6.4 ° min to max -2.6 °	-3.6		-6.0 °

Arrival Final 2

99.58 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 681 ft agl to 318 ft agl. A decrease of 363 ft in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 77 kt min to max 98 kt	98		77 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
97.89 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	0.4		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -585 fpm -802 fpm min to max -274 fpm	-802		-651 fpm
Info	Average altitude 506 ft agl 318 ft agl min to max 681 ft agl	681		318 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.8 ° -6.1 ° min to max -2.9 °	-5.8		-5.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:55:25
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:55:29

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 295 ft agl to 23 ft agl. A decrease of 272 ft in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 66 kt min to max 76 kt	76		69 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.06 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -390 fpm -727 fpm min to max -272 fpm	-703		-420 fpm
Info	Average altitude 75 ft agl 23 ft agl min to max 295 ft agl	295		23 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -5.4 ° min to max -0.9 °	-5.4		-2.2 °

Arrival Landing

99.83 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt. Target 62 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
99.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.17 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 57 kt 43 kt min to max 69 kt	69		43 kt
Info	Average VSI -165 fpm -420 fpm min to max -40 fpm	-420		-62 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 38 ft agl	38		8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -2.2 ° min to max 6.1 °	-2.2		6.1 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 431 m. Touchdown speed at 43 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -62 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -62 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 431 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 43 kt Target below 48 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.60 m 2.54 m left	2.60		2.47 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.02 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 43 kt 42 kt min to max 43 kt	43		42 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 6.0 ° min to max 6.1 °	6.1		6.1 °

Takeoff on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the PA38 Tomahawk

97.48 %

96 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 282 m using 10.31 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 66 kn - Target 58 kn

Alignment

100 %

2.06 m left to 1.12 m right

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.86 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.42 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

94.07 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

70.34 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the PA38 Tomahawk

Landing Score 99.94 %

Landing Summary

The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, achieving a near-perfect score of 99.9%. The final approach was conducted from the north-west, aligning with the runway 12 threshold at a heading of 126.0°, approximately 4 nautical miles away and at an altitude of 1,300 feet above ground level.

Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision, touching down on the runway with a distance of 431 meters. This is a good indication of the pilot's skill and ability to manage the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 43 knots was also within acceptable limits, further emphasizing the pilot's proficiency.

One notable aspect of the landing was the threshold speed, which was well above the target speed at 69 knots. This suggests that the pilot may have been taking a more cautious approach to ensure a safe and controlled landing. However, this did not compromise the overall quality of the landing, as the touchdown distance and speed were both good.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the tailwind component was 2 knots, which is relatively insignificant. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.

Overall, the PA38 Tomahawk aircraft's landing at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience. The excellent touchdown rate of -62 feet per minute and the very good runway touchdown alignment further demonstrate the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and control its movements during the landing phase.

99.16 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,300 ft agl to 1,062 ft agl. A decrease of 238 ft in 33 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

95.78 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.44 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,055 ft agl to 694 ft agl. A decrease of 361 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %