EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Wednesday, 06 August 2025 20:36

Minutes 6

7 nm

Fuel 3 kg

DA40-XLS

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

1,093 kg

Fuel

108 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

1,090 kg

Weight

105 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.35%

Pattern Score 93.8%

Departure Score 96.66%

Arrival Score 98.59%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The DA40-XLS aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 318 meters, which accounted for 12% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 68 knots, marking the start of the flight.

As the aircraft entered the local traffic pattern, it followed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 30. This maneuver was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds, demonstrating the pilot's proficiency in navigating the aircraft through the pattern. The right-hand pattern crosswind was also executed, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile in 46 seconds.

The flight then proceeded to the downwind turn, where the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 109.6 degrees to the runway. This was followed by the downwind leg, which was completed in 43 seconds over a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg turn was then executed, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 53.0 degrees to the runway.

The base leg was completed in 27 seconds over a distance of less than 1 nautical mile, after which the final turn was executed, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile in 60 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 30 from the south-east, heading 303.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 304 feet above ground level.

The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 50 knots. The touchdown distance was 386 meters, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -71 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway.

The flight was completed with a total distance of 7 nautical miles, taking 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight, demonstrating its efficiency. The local weather conditions remained consistent throughout the flight, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269 degrees.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Average speed was 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 9 kt 0 kt min to max 29 kt	0		29 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.7 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.6		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.16 g	1.16		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 20:36:51
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:36:51
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:36:51
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:36:51
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:36:51
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:36:51
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:36:51
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:36:51
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:36:51
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:37:01
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:38:35

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 318 m 12 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 68 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 318 m 12 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 68 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.30 m 1.59 m left to 1.71 m right	1.38		-1.71 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.2 ° min to max 5.1 °	2.3		5.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.3		1.2 °

Departure Climb 1

99.99 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 68 kt min to max 76 kt	68		76 kt
99.95 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.2		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.04 g min to max 1.08 g	1.05		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 538 fpm 336 fpm min to max 726 fpm	336		726 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	1		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 5.1 ° min to max 9.3 °	5.1		9.3 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 73 kt min to max 77 kt	76		73 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.8		2.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 934 fpm 734 fpm min to max 1,334 fpm	734		1,058 fpm
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 388 ft agl	48		388 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.4 ° 9.3 ° min to max 13.0 °	9.3		11.5 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 72 kt min to max 75 kt	73		75 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.0 ° 5.1 ° min to max 15.8 °	5.1		15.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 964 fpm 825 fpm min to max 1,129 fpm	1,082		899 fpm
Info	Average altitude 588 ft agl 420 ft agl min to max 738 ft agl	420		738 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.2 ° 9.0 ° min to max 11.8 °	11.7		9.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

94.62 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 46 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.04 %	Heading 6.8 ° -17.3 ° min to max 16.4 °	-17.3		16.4 °
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 76 kt min to max 115 kt	76		115 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.84 g min to max 1.11 g	1.02		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 338 fpm -504 fpm min to max 919 fpm	907		345 fpm
Info	Average altitude 921 ft agl 753 ft agl min to max 1,017 ft agl	753		1,017 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.5 °	15.1		19.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -2.2 ° min to max 9.6 °	9.6		1.1 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 109.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 109.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 121 kt 115 kt min to max 125 kt	115		125 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 23.8 ° 20.6 ° min to max 25.0 °	20.6		25.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.95 g min to max 1.19 g	0.95		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -297 fpm -548 fpm min to max 145 fpm	145		-168 fpm
Info	Average altitude 981 ft agl 948 ft agl min to max 1,017 ft agl	1,017		948 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -2.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.5 °

Pattern Downwind

95.57 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.23 %	Heading 7.2 ° -16.4 ° min to max 17.3 °	-16.4		17.3 °
100 %	Average altitude 974 ft agl 921 ft agl min to max 1,041 ft agl	944		1,040 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 103 kt min to max 126 kt	125		103 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.10 g	1.06		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 121 fpm -270 fpm min to max 326 fpm	-205		28 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 25.0 °	25.0		0.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -1.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	-0.9		0.2 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

96.45 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 53.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.15 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 53.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 75 kt min to max 102 kt	102		75 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 14.2 °	0.6		11.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.14 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -260 fpm -905 fpm min to max -8 fpm	-12		-905 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,005 ft agl 903 ft agl min to max 1,039 ft agl	1,039		903 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -6.5 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.0		-6.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:43:18
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:43:22

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.6 ° -18.5 ° min to max 16.7 °	-18.5		16.7 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 67 kt min to max 75 kt	75		69 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	1.04		1.04 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 737 ft agl 621 ft agl min to max 888 ft agl	888		621 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 11.8 °	11.5		1.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -6.7 ° min to max -1.5 °	-6.2		-1.5 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was 1 nm in 60 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 68 kt min to max 71 kt	70		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 9.9 °	1.4		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	1.05		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -305 fpm -539 fpm min to max -26 fpm	-349		-496 fpm
Info	Average altitude 509 ft agl 313 ft agl min to max 615 ft agl	615		313 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -3.5 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.8		-3.0 °

Arrival Final 1

98.78 %

Approaching runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 304 ft agl to 63 ft agl. A decrease of 241 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.5 °	3.8		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 68 kt min to max 70 kt	68		69 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.0 °
93.91 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.3 °	2.7		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -532 fpm -559 fpm min to max -465 fpm	-510		-527 fpm
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 63 ft agl min to max 304 ft agl	304		63 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.2 ° -3.4 ° min to max -2.6 °	-3.1		-2.9 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 30 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
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 61 kt 50 kt min to max 69 kt	69		50 kt
Info	Average VSI -297 fpm -526 fpm min to max -52 fpm	-526		-71 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl	53		4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -2.9 ° min to max 5.0 °	-2.9		5.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

97 %

Touchdown distance was good at 386 m. Touchdown speed at 50 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -71 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -71 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 386 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 50 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.14 m 1.02 m right	-0.86		-1.14 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.15 g	0.99		0.99 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 49 kt 48 kt min to max 50 kt	50		48 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 4.6 ° min to max 5.3 °	5.0		5.3 °

Takeoff on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the DA40-XLS

96.66 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 318 m using 11.62 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 68 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.59 m left to 1.71 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.99 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.95 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

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

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the DA40-XLS

Landing Score 98.59 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 30 was executed from the south east, with a heading of 303.0° at 1 nautical mile and 304 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to maintain a stable and controlled descent.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 69 knots, which is an optimal threshold speed. This indicates that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to manage the descent effectively. The touchdown distance of 386 meters was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and altitude.

The touchdown speed of 50 knots was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed the aircraft down to a safe speed before touching down. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -71 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the pilot had a high degree of control over the aircraft's descent and was able to touch down smoothly and safely.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. This minimal wind made the landing even more challenging, but the pilot was able to navigate it with ease.

Overall, the DA40-XLS aircraft's landing at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight. The pilot's exceptional skills and attention to detail resulted in a smooth and safe landing, with all parameters within the acceptable range.

98.78 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 304 ft agl to 63 ft agl. A decrease of 241 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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