EGPK to X6BU Flight Report - Sirius

Flight from EGPK to X6BU

Friday, 03 January 2025 20:55

Minutes 19

23 nm

Fuel 4 kg

Sirius

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

413 kg

Fuel

51 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 09 at X6BU

Bute

North Ayrshire, Scotland

48 ft asl

Altitude

409 kg

Weight

47 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

294.2 °

Wind Direction

-4 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.98%

Departure Score 98.92%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 95.01%

The flight began with the departure roll from runway 30 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, EGPK. The aircraft, Sirius, took off with a takeoff distance of 161 meters, which was 6% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 56 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 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, a location in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The climb began at an altitude of 316 meters above sea level and increased to 338 meters in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities.

Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 14 minutes and covered a distance of 20 nautical miles. This phase of the flight allowed the aircraft to maintain a steady altitude and speed, conserving fuel and minimizing the risk of fatigue.

As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent overhead EGRT Bute Airfield Rothesay, a location in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The descent started at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level and decreased to 42 meters in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. This controlled descent ensured a safe and smooth landing.

The final approach to runway 09 at X6BU Bute was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 85 degrees at an altitude of 25.8 meters above ground level. The landing was made on a runway with a length of 480 meters, and the threshold height was good. The threshold speed at 44 knots was well below the target, requiring the pilot to exercise caution to avoid stalling.

The touchdown distance was good at 102 meters, and the touchdown speed at 40 knots was also satisfactory. The touchdown rate was perfect at -0.2 meters per second, and the runway touchdown alignment was 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 4 knots from a direction of 294 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 4 knots.

The total landing distance was 273 meters, which was 57% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 23 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 19 minutes. The aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Average speed was 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 2.25 g 0.01 g min to max 4.20 g	0.17		0.01 g
Info	Battery Master On at 20:55:16
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:55:16
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:55:16
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:55:16
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:55:16
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:55:16
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:56:53
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:56:53
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 20:56:53
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 20:56:53
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:56:53
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 20:56:54
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:56:59
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:56:59
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:56:59
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:56:59
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:56:59

Departure Roll

96 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 161 m 6 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 56 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 161 m 6 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 56 kn Target 60 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.75 m 0.71 m left to 0.04 m right	0.04		-0.04 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.05 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -0.5 ° min to max 4.4 °	-0.5		4.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.6 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kn 57 kn min to max 74 kn	57		74 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.10 g	1.06		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 2.9 m/s 1.9 m/s min to max 3.6 m/s	1.9		3.6 m/s
Info	Average altitude 7.0 m agl 0.5 m agl min to max 15.6 m agl	0.5		15.6 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 4.5 ° min to max 7.6 °	4.5		7.6 °

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.6		1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kn 74 kn min to max 79 kn	74		77 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.4		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.95 g min to max 1.14 g	1.07		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 5.4 m/s 3.6 m/s min to max 8.7 m/s	3.6		8.6 m/s
Info	Average altitude 33.4 m agl 15.9 m agl min to max 118.6 m agl	15.9		118.6 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 7.7 ° min to max 13.4 °	7.7		13.0 °

Departure Climb 3

99.68 %

Departure climb to 304.8 m agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -1.7 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		-1.7 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 75 kn min to max 94 kn	77		88 kn
98.42 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.8		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.77 g min to max 1.19 g	0.99		1.01 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 4.4 m/s -2.1 m/s min to max 8.7 m/s	8.6		2.8 m/s
Info	Average altitude 249.0 m agl 127.1 m agl min to max 299.1 m agl	127.1		299.1 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° -3.8 ° min to max 13.2 °	13.1		3.5 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland). Climbing from 316 m asl to 338 m asl, an increase of 22.2 m in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 89 kn 86 kn min to max 94 kn	87		94 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.5		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.85 g min to max 1.10 g	0.97		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 0.8 m/s -0.6 m/s min to max 2.8 m/s	2.8		0.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 327 m asl 316 m asl min to max 338 m asl	316		338 m asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -2.5 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		-2.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile west of Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland) and lasted 14 minutes, covering 20 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 296 m asl 196 m asl min to max 356 m asl	338		299 m asl
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 60 kn min to max 107 kn	95		60 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.8 °	0.6		2.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.73 g min to max 1.20 g	1.04		1.04 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -4.3 ° min to max 4.2 °	-1.9		2.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:13:58
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:14:01

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead EGRT Bute Airfield Rothesay (North Ayrshire, Scotland). Descent from 300 m asl to 42 m asl, a decrease of 257.4 m in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 52 kn 50 kn min to max 59 kn	59		50 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 4.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.9 °	2.6		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.10 g	1.02		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI -1.9 m/s -4.4 m/s min to max 0.7 m/s	0.6		-0.9 m/s
Info	Average altitude 186 m asl 42 m asl min to max 301 m asl	300		42 m asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -7.4 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.3		-1.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival Final 1

99.39 %

Approaching runway 09 at X6BU Bute from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 25.8 m agl to -4.0 m agl. A decrease of 29.8 m in 31 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.9 ° Target 3.0 °	1.6		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 45 kn 43 kn min to max 50 kn	50		44 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.5 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		-0.4 °
96.96 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	1.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.08 g	0.96		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -1.2 m/s -1.9 m/s min to max -0.0 m/s	-1.6		-1.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 9.4 m agl -4.0 m agl min to max 25.8 m agl	25.8		-4.0 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -2.4 ° min to max 3.7 °	-2.4		2.9 °

Arrival Landing

95.63 %

Landing on runway 09 at X6BU Bute, runway length 480 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 44 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
82.53 %	Threshold speed at 44 kn was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 55 kn
100 %	Target 7.9 m agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.4		-0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	1.08		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 42 kn 40 kn min to max 44 kn	44		40 kn
Info	Average VSI -0.3 m/s -1.0 m/s min to max -0.1 m/s	-1.0		-0.2 m/s
Info	Average altitude 2.2 m agl 2.0 m agl min to max 2.4 m agl	2.4		2.0 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	3.0		4.1 °

Arrival Touchdown

85 %

Touchdown distance was good at 102 m. Touchdown speed at 40 kn was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -0.2 m/s. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 4 kn at 294 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Tailwind: 4 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -0.2 m/s.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 102 m Target 312 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 40 kn Target 50 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.11 m 1.87 m right	-2.11		-1.51 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.95 g min to max 1.17 g	1.02		1.01 g
0 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 38 kn 36 kn min to max 40 kn	40		36 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 4.1 ° min to max 6.3 °	4.1		5.3 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 273 m, 57 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 273 m 57 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.06 m 2.56 m left to 1.50 m right	-1.50		2.56 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 39 kn 30 kn min to max 43 kn	43		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 5.3 °	5.3		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 6 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kn 0 kn min to max 30 kn	30		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.4 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.2		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Sirius

98.92 %

96 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 161 m using 5.88 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 56 kn - Target 60 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.71 m left to 0.04 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 15.2 m agl from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.68 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 304.8 m agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.42 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 09 at X6BU Bute in the Sirius

Landing Score 95.01 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed at X6BU Bute with a high score of 95.0%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 85.0° at an altitude of 25.8 meters above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, as evident from the good threshold height and touchdown distance of 102 meters.

The touchdown speed of 40 knots was well within the target range, and the touchdown rate of -0.2 meters per second was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, showcasing the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft accurately.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots from 294°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the tailwind component was 4 knots, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.

The total landing distance of 273 meters was 57% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skills and control. The high score of 95.0% is a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance.

99.39 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 09 at X6BU Bute from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 25.8 m agl to -4.0 m agl. A decrease of 29.8 m in 31 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.96 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.63 %

Landing

Landing on runway 09 at X6BU Bute, runway length 480 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 44 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

82.53 %

Threshold speed at 44 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 55 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank