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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,737 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 660 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a M500 aircraft, departing from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) on runway 30. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll, taking off with a takeoff distance of 1,188 meters, which accounted for 43% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 114 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees. The crosswind and headwind were both 1 knot, resulting in a negligible impact on the flight. The enroute climb started overhead Monkton, a location in South Ayrshire, Scotland, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 636 feet above sea level to 593 feet above sea level, an increase of 43 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was conducted from the north-west, with the aircraft heading at 138.0 degrees at an altitude of 528 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 96 knots. The touchdown point was 228 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 78 knots and a perfect touchdown rate of -32 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The total landing distance was 1,388 meters, accounting for 51% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind were both 1 knot, resulting in a negligible impact on the flight.
The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, taking approximately 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 12 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating an efficient use of resources. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and safely, with a perfect touchdown rate and alignment.
The aircraft in question, a M500, successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its operation. The final approach to runway 12 was initiated from the north-west, with the aircraft heading 138.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 528 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway, with the threshold height being satisfactory. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 96 kt, indicating a minor deviation from the optimal landing speed. Despite this, the touchdown point was 228 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively acceptable margin.
The touchdown speed of 78 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -32 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 1 kt from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive.
The total landing distance of 1,388 meters was 51% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, resulting in a smooth and efficient rollout.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability throughout the entire landing process. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control.
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