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Keep the back pressure coming through the flare so the sink does not return at 198 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 245 fpm.
See Arrival Landing
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
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 754 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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the aircraft, a Build 406 Caravan II equipped with radar, successfully took off. The takeoff distance covered 742 meters, which accounted for 27% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 126 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 269 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 30, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in just 26 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind was slightly more challenging, requiring 2 nautical miles to complete in 60 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, which was 37.4 degrees.
The downwind leg was brief, lasting less than 1 nautical mile in just 11 seconds. The final approach to runway 12, which was located to the west, was initiated at an altitude of 795 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a heading of 109.0 degrees during the approach.
The landing on runway 12 was successful, with the touchdown point located 324 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 92 knots, and the touchdown rate was good at -184 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 265 degrees.
The total landing distance covered 1,277 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. The aircraft used 28 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, an F406 Caravan II (Radar), successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The final approach to runway 12 was initiated from the west, with the aircraft heading 109.0° at an altitude of 795 feet above ground level (agl) and 2 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 92 kt, which was slightly below the threshold speed of 104 kt. The touchdown point was located 324 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. However, the touchdown rate of -184 feet per minute (fpm) was considered good, suggesting a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 kt from 265°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, while the tailwind component was 2 kt. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,277 meters was 47% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with a high score of 94.8%. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft through the final approach and landing phases with precision and control was evident, demonstrating a high level of skill and expertise.
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