EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 22:33

Minutes 6

6 nm

Fuel 4 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

1,045 kg

Fuel

180 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

1,041 kg

Weight

176 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.34%

Departure Score 98.26%

Enroute Score 100.00%

Arrival Score 93.75%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, successfully took off after covering a distance of 219 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway. The liftoff speed was recorded at 68 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.

As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb overhead Monkton, a location in South Ayrshire, Scotland. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,055 feet above sea level to 1,092 feet, representing an increase of 37 feet over a period of 2 minutes. The climb covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft's performance during this phase was satisfactory, with a smooth and steady climb.

Upon approaching the destination airport, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The approach was made from the north-west, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 117.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,031 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The approach was characterized by good visibility and stable weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.

The landing was executed successfully, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 46 knots. The touchdown distance was recorded at 361 meters, which was considered good. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target speed, but the touchdown rate was perfect at -31 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.

Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out on the runway, maintaining a very good alignment. The total landing distance was 716 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway. The aircraft's performance during the landing phase was satisfactory, with a smooth and controlled touchdown and rollout.

In conclusion, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled departure, climb, and landing. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with good visibility and stable weather conditions throughout the flight. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

100 %

Touchdown

99.71 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 73 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -34 ft/m.

Impact

94.29 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 361 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

100 %

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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 11 kt 0 kt min to max 30 kt	0		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.9		3.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.81 g 0.26 g min to max 1.01 g	0.26		0.88 g
Info	Battery Master On at 22:33:57
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:33:57
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:33:57
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:33:57
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:33:57
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:33:57
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:33:57
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 22:33:57
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:33:57
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 22:33:59
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:33:59
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 22:33:59
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:33:59
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:33:59
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 22:34:01
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:34:07
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:34:07
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:34:07
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:34:07
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 22:34:08
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 22:34:08
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:34:08
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:34:08
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:34:12
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:34:12
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:34:12
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:34:12
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:34:12
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:34:13
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 22:34:13
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:34:13

Departure Roll

93.6 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 219 m 8 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 68 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 219 m 8 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 68 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.57 m 1.57 m left to 0.00 m left	1.08		1.57 m
86 %	Average g force 0.39 g 0.01 g min to max 1.06 g	0.72		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 3.4 ° min to max 5.6 °	3.6		5.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.1		2.2 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 22:34:39

Departure Climb 1

99.69 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 69 kt min to max 97 kt	69		97 kt
98.76 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.87 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 225 fpm 131 fpm min to max 446 fpm	295		446 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	1		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 3.2 ° min to max 6.4 °	5.7		5.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 22:34:49

Departure Climb 2

99.97 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 92 kt min to max 100 kt	97		92 kt
99.87 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.6		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.82 g min to max 1.08 g	1.04		0.82 g
Info	Average VSI 893 fpm 456 fpm min to max 1,891 fpm	456		1,124 fpm
Info	Average altitude 101 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 384 ft agl	46		384 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 5.3 ° min to max 12.5 °	5.3		6.9 °

Departure Climb 3

99.79 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.1 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.9		1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 93 kt min to max 104 kt	93		102 kt
98.95 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.5		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.84 g min to max 1.01 g	0.84		0.95 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 986 fpm 428 fpm min to max 1,532 fpm	931		769 fpm
Info	Average altitude 662 ft agl 397 ft agl min to max 963 ft agl	397		963 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 3.6 ° min to max 9.5 °	5.7		5.2 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland). Climbing from 1,055 ft asl to 1,092 ft asl, an increase of 37 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 85 kt min to max 113 kt	103		86 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.0 °	0.6		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.84 g min to max 1.08 g	0.96		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 32 fpm -793 fpm min to max 948 fpm	797		-575 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,388 ft asl 1,055 ft asl min to max 1,609 ft asl	1,055		1,092 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -4.7 ° min to max 6.3 °	5.6		-3.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:37:08
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:37:17
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 22:37:32
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 22:37:51

Arrival Final 3

85.83 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,031 ft agl to 855 ft agl. A decrease of 176 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
56.2 %	Approach angle 3.9 ° 3.8 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		4.0 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 80 kt min to max 86 kt	86		80 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.7 ° -1.1 ° min to max -0.3 °	-1.1		-0.3 °
94.86 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.9 °	1.7		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.88 g min to max 1.01 g	0.95		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI -482 fpm -642 fpm min to max -280 fpm	-554		-642 fpm
Info	Average altitude 944 ft agl 855 ft agl min to max 1,031 ft agl	1,031		855 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.0 ° -4.3 ° min to max -1.6 °	-3.5		-4.3 °

Arrival Final 2

78.52 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 843 ft agl to 360 ft agl. A decrease of 483 ft in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
28.79 %	Approach angle 3.9 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.1 ° Target 3.0 °	4.0		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 81 kt min to max 82 kt	81		82 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
99.43 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.93 g min to max 0.96 g	0.94		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -741 fpm -854 fpm min to max -585 fpm	-670		-846 fpm
Info	Average altitude 613 ft agl 360 ft agl min to max 843 ft agl	843		360 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.8 ° -5.3 ° min to max -3.7 °	-4.2		-5.2 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 334 ft agl to -2 ft agl. A decrease of 336 ft in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.5 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 73 kt min to max 83 kt	83		73 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.5		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.88 g min to max 1.20 g	0.96		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI -579 fpm -828 fpm min to max -121 fpm	-805		-121 fpm
Info	Average altitude 54 ft agl -2 ft agl min to max 334 ft agl	334		-2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -5.3 ° min to max 1.7 °	-4.8		1.2 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 73 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 73 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.7		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.89 g min to max 0.99 g	0.90		0.93 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 46 kt min to max 73 kt	73		46 kt
Info	Average VSI -41 fpm -114 fpm min to max 6 fpm	-114		-31 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 13 ft agl	13		7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 1.2 ° min to max 6.0 °	1.2		6.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.71 %

Touchdown distance was good at 361 m. Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -31 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 -31 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 361 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 46 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.80 m 2.69 m left	2.80		2.52 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.6 °
94.29 %	Average g force 0.58 g 0.30 g min to max 0.93 g	0.93		0.30 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 45 kt 44 kt min to max 46 kt	46		44 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 5.8 ° min to max 6.0 °	6.0		5.9 °

Arrival Rollout

98.42 %

Total landing distance 716 m, 26 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 716 m 26 % of runway.
98.84 %	Runway alignment max 3.36 m 3.36 m left to 0.00 m left	2.47		3.36 m
89.43 %	Average g force 0.31 g 0.13 g min to max 0.80 g	0.28		0.78 g
Info	Average speed 49 kt 30 kt min to max 54 kt	54		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 3.3 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.0		3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 8 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kt 4 kt min to max 49 kt	27		49 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.5 ° min to max 4.0 °	2.5		4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 0.89 g 0.52 g min to max 1.05 g	0.82		0.52 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:40:36

Takeoff on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

98.26 %

93.6 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 219 m using 8 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 68 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.57 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

86 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.69 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

98.76 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

99.97 %

Climb 2

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

99.87 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

99.79 %

Climb 3

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

98.95 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 99.53 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 117.0°, approximately 2 nautical miles away and at an altitude of 1,031 feet above ground level.

Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down with a speed of 73 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. However, this minor deviation did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 361 meters was well within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed.

The touchdown speed of 46 knots was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's energy and brought it to a safe and controlled stop. The touchdown rate of -31 feet per minute was perfect, signifying that the aircraft had landed smoothly and without any excessive deceleration.

The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a consistent and accurate approach to the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.

The total landing distance of 716 meters, which accounted for only 26% of the runway length, was impressive, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control in bringing the aircraft to a safe stop. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.

Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and ability to handle the aircraft with precision and control, even in the face of minor deviations from the target speed. The successful landing at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was a result of careful planning, precise execution, and a deep understanding of the aircraft's performance characteristics.

85.83 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,031 ft agl to 855 ft agl. A decrease of 176 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

56.2 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

56.2 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

94.86 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

78.52 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 843 ft agl to 360 ft agl. A decrease of 483 ft in 38 seconds.

Glideslope

28.79 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

28.79 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

99.43 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 334 ft agl to -2 ft agl. A decrease of 336 ft in 32 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 73 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 73 kt. Target 68 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °