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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 7.2 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
See Departure Roll
Arrival
Keep the back pressure coming through the flare so the sink does not return at 122 fpm.
What happened: The flare arrested the sink, but then the sink returned before touchdown.
Watch for: Watch the VSI in the flare and keep arrested sink from returning before touchdown at 147 fpm.
See Arrival Landing
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
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.
Touched down 565 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the aircraft, a C408 SkyCourier Cargo, successfully took off after covering a distance of 497 meters, which accounted for 18% of the runway. The liftoff speed was recorded at 100 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible headwind or crosswind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 91 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind maneuver was completed in under 1 nautical mile in just 19 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to execute a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a turn angle of 1.0 degrees. The downwind leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 14 seconds.
The final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was initiated from the north-west, with the aircraft heading 119.0 degrees at an altitude of 731 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 12, which had a length of 2,737 meters, was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was recorded at 105 knots, which was well above the target speed.
The touchdown point was located 134 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 84 knots and a touchdown rate of -161 feet per minute, both of which were considered good. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 228 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 996 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in 5 minutes, and the aircraft used a total of -65 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The C408 SkyCourier Cargo aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The aircraft was loaded and achieved a score of 97.4%, indicating a nearly flawless performance.
As the aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, it maintained a heading of 119.0° at an altitude of 731 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. This precise navigation allowed the aircraft to establish a stable approach trajectory, setting it up for a smooth landing.
Upon landing on runway 12, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a threshold speed that was well above the target at 105 knots. This ensured a safe and controlled descent, minimizing the risk of any potential issues during the landing phase.
The touchdown point was located 134 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, was still within a manageable distance. The touchdown speed of 84 knots was good, and the rate of descent at -161 feet per minute was also satisfactory. These factors combined to produce a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 228°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, and the tailwind component was even less at 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a stable and predictable flight path, making the landing even more successful.
The total landing distance of 996 meters was 36% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. This was a testament to the aircraft's excellent braking performance and the pilot's skillful control during the rollout phase. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the C408 SkyCourier Cargo's landing at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was a success, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of aspects, including navigation, control, and braking. The high score of 97.4% reflected the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, making this landing a notable achievement in aviation.
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