EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Explorer

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Friday, 24 October 2025 20:16

Minutes 5

4 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Explorer

Departure

EGPK

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

479 kg

Fuel

34 kg

Arrival

Runway 12 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

479 kg

Weight

33 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 98.1%

Enroute Score 99.18%

Arrival Score 97.01%

The flight in question was conducted in an Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a lightweight aircraft designed for exploration and adventure. The flight began with an enroute climb from a starting altitude of 47 feet above sea level (asl) to a height of 959 ft asl, a significant increase of 912 ft in just 2 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 1 nautical mile (nm), demonstrating the aircraft's impressive rate of ascent.

Following the initial climb, the aircraft transitioned into an enroute level cruise phase, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nm. This phase was initiated 1 mile north east of Monkton, a location in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The cruise phase allowed the aircraft to maintain a steady altitude and speed, likely in preparation for the final approach to the destination airport.

The final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was conducted from the north west, with the aircraft heading at 121.0° at a distance of 1 nm from the runway threshold. At an altitude of 316 ft above ground level (agl), the aircraft was in a suitable position to begin its descent. The approach was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude relative to the runway.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 12, which has a length of 2,737 meters. The touchdown distance was satisfactory at 360 meters, and the touchdown speed was a relatively low 28 knots. The touchdown rate was also impressive, with a rate of -36 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the final approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, while the tailwind component was 2 kt. These conditions were favorable for the flight, allowing the aircraft to land safely and efficiently.

In terms of performance, the flight was notable for its fuel efficiency, with the aircraft using only 1 kg of fuel to cover a total distance of 4 nm. The flight duration was 5 minutes, indicating a high level of efficiency and performance from the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen. Overall, the flight was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating its capabilities in terms of climb rate, cruise speed, and landing performance.

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Enroute Climb

98.89 %

Enroute climb started overhead Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland). Climbing from 47 ft asl to 959 ft asl, an increase of 912 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 56 kt min to max 115 kt	56		113 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.1 °	1.1		30.1 °
88.86 %	Average g force 0.33 g 0.11 g min to max 1.11 g	0.24		0.31 g
Info	Average VSI 590 fpm -626 fpm min to max 1,826 fpm	55		308 fpm
Info	Average altitude 345 ft asl 47 ft asl min to max 1,045 ft asl	47		959 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° -3.1 ° min to max 15.4 °	4.2		2.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 20:16:42
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:16:42
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:16:42
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:16:42
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:16:42
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:16:42
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:16:42

Enroute Level

99.47 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north east of Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.67 %	Average altitude 928 ft asl 365 ft asl min to max 1,253 ft asl	965		371 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 56 kt min to max 112 kt	112		56 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 31.3 °	30.5		1.6 °
95.71 %	Average g force 0.88 g 0.35 g min to max 1.29 g	0.35		0.69 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -10.5 ° min to max 6.0 °	2.8		0.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:19:27

Arrival Final 1

92.43 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 316 ft agl to 28 ft agl. A decrease of 288 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
65.56 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.3 ° min to max 4.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.9		2.3 °
100 %	Average speed 51 kt 48 kt min to max 62 kt	56		48 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.4		1.9 °
93.14 %	Average g force 0.35 g 0.26 g min to max 0.77 g	0.70		0.26 g
Info	Average VSI -397 fpm -807 fpm min to max -98 fpm	-98		-404 fpm
Info	Average altitude 83 ft agl 28 ft agl min to max 316 ft agl	316		28 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -6.7 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.2 °

Arrival Landing

99.29 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 47 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 39 kt 28 kt min to max 48 kt	47		28 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
99.62 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.9		0.1 °
86.57 %	Average g force 0.15 g 0.03 g min to max 0.26 g	0.26		0.03 g
Info	Average speed 39 kt 28 kt min to max 48 kt	47		28 kt
Info	Average VSI -139 fpm -401 fpm min to max -1 fpm	-401		-36 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	43		7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° -0.2 ° min to max 12.0 °	-0.2		12.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.31 %

Touchdown distance was good at 360 m. Touchdown speed 28 kt. Touchdown rate was perfect at -36 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 -36 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 360 m Target 457 m
100 %	Average speed 27 kt 26 kt min to max 28 kt	28		26 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.98 m 1.66 m left	1.98		1.28 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.6 °
86.29 %	Average g force 0.03 g 0.02 g min to max 0.03 g	0.03		0.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 27 kt 26 kt min to max 28 kt	28		26 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 13.0 ° 12.0 ° min to max 13.7 °	12.0		13.7 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 24 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 25 kt 22 kt min to max 27 kt	27		24 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 2.1 ° min to max 13.8 °	13.8		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.6		0.6 °
Info	Average g force 0.06 g 0.01 g min to max 0.64 g	0.02		0.63 g

Takeoff on runway at in the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Explorer

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Explorer

Landing Score 97.01 %

Landing Summary

The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a lightweight, single-engine aircraft, successfully landed at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) on runway 12. The pilot's final approach was initiated from the north-west, aligning with the runway at a heading of 121.0°, approximately 1 nautical mile away from the threshold. At an altitude of 316 feet above ground level (agl), the aircraft was in a stable position for landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision, with a touchdown distance of 360 meters. This is a relatively short distance, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed was recorded at 28 knots, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing. The touchdown rate, measured at -36 feet per minute (fpm), was also perfect, signifying a gentle and controlled impact with the runway.

The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and accurate approach. The local weather conditions at the time of 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 did not significantly affect the landing.

Overall, the landing was deemed successful, with a score of 97.0%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and controlled approach, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory. The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen's lightweight design and single-engine configuration made it well-suited for the landing conditions, and the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently was commendable.

92.43 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 316 ft agl to 28 ft agl. A decrease of 288 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

65.56 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

65.56 %

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