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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
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.
The 458 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Sirius aircraft departed from runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The takeoff distance was 57 meters, which was 2% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 56 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 16°C with a wind speed of 2 knots coming from 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft started climbing 1 mile west of Mossblown in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The aircraft climbed from 185 meters above sea level to 72 meters above sea level, an increase of 112.2 meters in less than 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was from the southeast, with the aircraft heading at 333.0° at 0 nautical miles and 54.1 meters above ground level.
The landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was smooth, with a runway length of 2,737 meters. The threshold height and speed were good, with the touchdown point being 86 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 38 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -0.1 meters per second. The runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather at the time of landing was 15°C with a wind speed of 2 knots coming from 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 729 meters, which was 27% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, taking 2 minutes and using 0 kilograms of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 91.4% indicates a fairly strong performance, with room for improvement in certain areas. Starting with the Approach Phase, it is noted that there were some issues with the descent path being above the glideslope limit and poor heading alignment. These are important aspects of the approach that can greatly impact the overall landing. However, the threshold speed of 53 kn was good, showing good control over the aircraft's speed during this phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there were some positive aspects such as good threshold height and excellent landing flare. These are key elements in ensuring a smooth and safe landing. However, there were also areas that require attention, such as poor landing heading and poor bank angle stability during landing. Improving these aspects can help enhance the overall quality of the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is commendable that the touchdown rate was perfect at -0.1 m/s, indicating a smooth touchdown. The touchdown speed of 38 kn was also good, showing good control over the aircraft during this critical phase. However, it is noted that the touchdown point was 86 m beyond the touchdown zone, which indicates a need for better precision in touchdown location. On a positive note, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating good accuracy in alignment with the runway.
In conclusion, while the aircraft landing score of 91.4% is a strong result, there are areas that can be improved to further enhance the overall landing performance. By focusing on aspects such as descent path, heading alignment, landing heading, bank angle stability, and touchdown precision, pilots can work towards achieving even higher scores in future landings. It is important to acknowledge the strengths while also identifying areas for growth, as continuous improvement is key in aviation safety and proficiency. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in all phases of the landing process.
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