EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - PA28 Archer II

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 01:49

Minutes 6

6 nm

Fuel 0 kg

PA28 Archer II

Departure

Runway 12 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

872 kg

Fuel

58 kg

Temperature

16 °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

873 kg

Weight

58 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.37%

Pattern Score 91.18%

Departure Score 96.54%

Arrival Score 98.39%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the PA28 Archer II aircraft successfully took off with a takeoff distance of 63 meters, which is just 2% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 58 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots.

After taking off, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, navigating the circuit in a smooth and efficient manner. The left-hand pattern entry from runway 12 was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds, while the left-hand pattern crosswind leg was covered in 23 seconds. The downwind leg of the pattern was the longest, spanning 2 nautical miles in 108 seconds. The base leg turn, which involved a 45-degree angle to the runway, was completed in 1 nautical mile, while the base leg itself was covered in less than 1 nautical mile in 26 seconds. The final turn, which set the aircraft up for landing, was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 24 seconds.

The final approach to runway 12 was made from the north-west, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 121.0° and an altitude of 58.5 meters above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 51 knots and a distance of 214 meters, which is just 17% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was an excellent -0.3 meters per second, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.0 meters from the centerline.

The total landing distance was 470 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight used no fuel, indicating a highly efficient and economical operation. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled flight, efficient navigation of the circuit, and a successful landing.

Flight Map

Replay this flight in 3D — the full flight path over the terrain with every stage, event and score along the route.

Flight Stages EGPK to EGPK

Click on a stage to view more detailed information

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 63 m 2 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 63 m 2 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 58 kn Target 62 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.83 m 1.83 m left to 0.00 m left	1.52		1.83 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 2.6 ° min to max 6.0 °	2.6		6.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 01:49:54
Info	Engine 1 Started at 01:49:54
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 01:49:54
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 01:49:54
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 01:49:54
Info	Landing Gear Down at 01:49:54
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 01:49:54

Departure Climb 1

99.63 %

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kn 59 kn min to max 78 kn	59		78 kn
98.53 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.2		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.88 g min to max 1.09 g	1.07		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 1.4 m/s 0.2 m/s min to max 3.4 m/s	1.4		3.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 6.4 m agl 0.3 m agl min to max 16.4 m agl	0.3		16.4 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 4.8 ° min to max 10.4 °	6.1		10.4 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 01:49:59

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 78 kn 77 kn min to max 79 kn	78		79 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.3 °	1.0		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.90 g min to max 1.07 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 4.6 m/s 3.4 m/s min to max 5.5 m/s	3.4		5.1 m/s
Info	Average altitude 37.3 m agl 16.6 m agl min to max 114.7 m agl	16.6		114.7 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.1 ° 9.6 ° min to max 11.9 °	10.4		10.6 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 79 kn min to max 88 kn	79		88 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 13.4 ° 6.2 ° min to max 15.8 °	6.2		15.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 4.5 m/s 3.8 m/s min to max 5.3 m/s	5.3		4.2 m/s
Info	Average altitude 168.2 m agl 116.1 m agl min to max 213.7 m agl	116.1		213.7 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 7.2 ° min to max 10.7 °	10.7		7.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

55 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -23.4 ° -71.8 ° min to max 18.8 °	18.8		-71.8 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kn 86 kn min to max 89 kn	88		89 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 2.1 m/s 0.3 m/s min to max 4.1 m/s	4.1		0.3 m/s
Info	Average altitude 246.2 m agl 217.8 m agl min to max 263.6 m agl	217.8		263.6 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 18.0 ° 15.2 ° min to max 20.6 °	15.2		17.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 2.6 ° min to max 7.3 °	7.3		2.8 °

Pattern Downwind

92.06 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 108 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
82.21 %	Heading 7.7 ° -15.6 ° min to max 58.6 °	11.9		-15.6 °
91.34 %	Average altitude 277.4 m agl 225.4 m agl min to max 301.5 m agl	263.9		225.4 m agl
100 %	Average speed 79 kn 73 kn min to max 89 kn	89		75 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.14 g	1.06		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -0.3 m/s -2.1 m/s min to max 2.5 m/s	0.4		-2.0 m/s
Info	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.7 °	10.2		11.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -1.4 ° min to max 5.5 °	2.9		-0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 01:51:32
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 01:52:58

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 40.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 40.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 74 kn min to max 76 kn	75		74 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 10.6 ° 6.5 ° min to max 13.0 °	11.8		6.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.05 g	1.03		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -2.0 m/s -2.7 m/s min to max -1.2 m/s	-2.0		-1.2 m/s
Info	Average altitude 200.9 m agl 179.1 m agl min to max 223.4 m agl	223.4		179.1 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -1.2 ° min to max 1.9 °	-0.2		1.9 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -3.9 ° -30.1 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.7		-30.1 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 71 kn min to max 74 kn	72		72 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.07 g
0 %		0.0		0.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 151.5 m agl 112.2 m agl min to max 177.4 m agl	177.4		112.2 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 14.6 °	1.5		13.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -3.8 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.1		0.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 01:53:46

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 68 kn 67 kn min to max 72 kn	72		68 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.4 ° 0.9 ° min to max 14.7 °	12.8		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -2.1 m/s -2.7 m/s min to max -1.3 m/s	-2.0		-2.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 88.3 m agl 60.9 m agl min to max 110.4 m agl	110.4		60.9 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.4 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.2		0.5 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 58.5 m agl to -3.4 m agl. A decrease of 61.9 m in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.3 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.4 ° Target 3.0 °	2.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kn 59 kn min to max 67 kn	67		59 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1.5 m/s -2.5 m/s min to max -0.5 m/s	-2.4		-0.5 m/s
Info	Average altitude 9.6 m agl -3.4 m agl min to max 58.5 m agl	58.5		-3.4 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 6.8 °	0.5		6.8 °

Arrival Landing

97.64 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 59 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
90.57 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 59 kn. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 15.2 m 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 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.5		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 55 kn 51 kn min to max 59 kn	59		51 kn
Info	Average VSI -0.3 m/s -0.5 m/s min to max -0.2 m/s	-0.5		-0.3 m/s
Info	Average altitude 2.1 m agl 1.1 m agl min to max 3.0 m agl	3.0		1.1 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 6.8 ° min to max 10.3 °	6.8		10.3 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 01:55:00

Arrival Touchdown

98.91 %

Touchdown distance was good at 214 m. Touchdown speed at 51 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -0.3 m/s. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.0 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -0.3 m/s.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 214 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 51 kn Target 61 kn
92.71 %	Runway alignment max 5.05 m 4.99 m left	5.04		4.91 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.1		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.99 g min to max 1.11 g	0.99		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 50 kn 50 kn min to max 51 kn	51		50 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 9.9 ° min to max 10.3 °	10.3		10.1 °

Arrival Rollout

97 %

Total landing distance 470 m, 17 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 470 m 17 % of runway.
93.32 %	Runway alignment max 4.88 m 4.88 m left to 0.00 m left	4.88		4.32 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 49 kn 31 kn min to max 52 kn	52		31 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 2.0 ° min to max 11.3 °	10.2		2.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.4 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 01:55:07

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 22 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 24 kn 0 kn min to max 49 kn	25		49 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.6 °	2.2		2.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 01:55:37

Takeoff on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the PA28 Archer II

96.54 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 63 m using 2.29 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 58 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.83 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.63 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.53 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the PA28 Archer II

Landing Score 98.39 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Archer II aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The final approach was conducted from the north-west, heading 121.0° at 1 nautical mile and 58.5 meters above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 12, which has a length of 2,737 meters.

The threshold height was satisfactory, but the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 59 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 214 meters was considered good, and the touchdown speed of 51 knots was also within acceptable limits. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -0.3 meters per second.

Despite the good overall performance, there was a slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 5.0 meters off the centerline. This may be attributed to the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 2 knots.

The total landing distance of 470 meters was only 17% of the runway length, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the PA28 Archer II aircraft performed well during the landing at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, with only minor areas for improvement.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 58.5 m agl to -3.4 m agl. A decrease of 61.9 m in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.64 %

Landing

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 59 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

90.57 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 59 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank