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

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Monday, 20 October 2025 18:31

Minutes 4

6 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

1,041 kg

Fuel

176 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

1,039 kg

Weight

174 kg

Fuel

14 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

270.6 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.37%

Pattern Score 95.71%

Departure Score 94.53%

Arrival Score 98.86%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, utilizing a takeoff distance of 247 meters, which accounted for 9% of the runway. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, lifted off at a speed of 73 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a headwind of 2 knots.

Following takeoff, the pilot entered a right-hand pattern from runway 30, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind leg was also completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 10 seconds. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 94.7 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself spanned 2 nautical miles over a period of 60 seconds.

As the pilot progressed through the pattern, a base leg turn was executed, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 41.4 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 10 seconds. The final turn was then initiated, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 37 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 30 from the south-east, heading 302.0 degrees at an altitude of 153 feet above ground level.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 52 knots, with a touchdown distance of 472 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent at -64 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.2 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a headwind of 3 knots.

The total landing distance was 866 meters, accounting for 32% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, taking approximately 4 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Average speed was 15 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 23 kt 0 kt min to max 38 kt	0		38 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.6		3.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.86 g 0.75 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.76 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 18:31:05
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:31:05
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 18:31:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 18:31:06
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 18:31:06
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 18:31:06

Departure Roll

93.6 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 247 m 9 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 73 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 247 m 9 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 73 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.12 m 2.12 m left to 0.00 m left	0.84		2.07 m
86 %	Average g force 0.38 g 0.01 g min to max 1.01 g	0.76		1.00 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 3.7 ° min to max 4.5 °	3.7		4.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.2 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 18:31:20

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 73 kt min to max 89 kt	73		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.91 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 404 fpm 319 fpm min to max 457 fpm	319		457 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	1		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 4.6 ° min to max 5.7 °	4.6		4.9 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 18:31:31

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 94 kt 88 kt min to max 99 kt	89		92 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	0.2		4.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.84 g min to max 1.05 g	0.93		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 672 fpm 458 fpm min to max 1,852 fpm	458		835 fpm
Info	Average altitude 128 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 576 ft agl	49		576 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 4.4 ° min to max 12.8 °	4.9		6.4 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 92 kt min to max 98 kt	92		93 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.9 ° 8.1 ° min to max 17.1 °	8.1		17.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.92 g min to max 1.01 g	0.93		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 930 fpm 786 fpm min to max 1,053 fpm	809		979 fpm
Info	Average altitude 777 ft agl 603 ft agl min to max 963 ft agl	603		963 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 6.0 ° min to max 7.5 °	6.3		7.0 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.5 ° -14.8 ° min to max 16.0 °	-14.8		16.0 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 92 kt min to max 103 kt	93		103 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.82 g min to max 0.97 g	0.94		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 476 fpm 5 fpm min to max 938 fpm	938		5 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,025 ft agl 978 ft agl min to max 1,043 ft agl	978		1,043 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 17.0 ° 15.9 ° min to max 18.0 °	17.2		18.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 1.1 ° min to max 6.7 °	6.7		1.1 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 94.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 94.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 104 kt min to max 109 kt	104		109 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.5 ° 9.9 ° min to max 20.7 °	16.9		9.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.91 g min to max 1.02 g	0.98		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 232 fpm 4 fpm min to max 357 fpm	4		230 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,074 ft agl 1,043 ft agl min to max 1,110 ft agl	1,043		1,110 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.1 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.1		1.6 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 60 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.5 ° -19.6 ° min to max 17.2 °	-19.6		17.2 °
100 %	Average altitude 984 ft agl 841 ft agl min to max 1,113 ft agl	1,113		841 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 88 kt min to max 116 kt	109		90 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.76 g min to max 1.08 g	0.85		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI -243 fpm -787 fpm min to max 480 fpm	193		-704 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.5 ° min to max 10.2 °	10.2		1.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -3.3 ° min to max 4.1 °	0.7		-3.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:33:32
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 18:33:42

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 41.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 41.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 91 kt min to max 95 kt	91		92 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.6 ° 6.0 ° min to max 17.9 °	6.0		17.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.93 g min to max 0.99 g	0.93		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -529 fpm -769 fpm min to max -318 fpm	-769		-388 fpm
Info	Average altitude 737 ft agl 681 ft agl min to max 815 ft agl	815		681 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -3.4 ° min to max -0.7 °	-3.4		-1.5 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.9 ° -17.8 ° min to max 15.4 °	-17.8		15.4 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 92 kt min to max 94 kt	92		94 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.93 g min to max 1.01 g	0.94		1.01 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 620 ft agl 561 ft agl min to max 674 ft agl	674		561 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 17.8 ° 17.1 ° min to max 18.4 °	18.3		17.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -3.4 ° min to max -1.8 °	-1.8		-2.9 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 86 kt min to max 94 kt	94		87 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.6 °	18.5		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.82 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI -605 fpm -864 fpm min to max -194 fpm	-568		-654 fpm
Info	Average altitude 382 ft agl 163 ft agl min to max 541 ft agl	541		163 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.3 ° -5.0 ° min to max -0.3 °	-1.7		-3.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 18:34:34

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 153 ft agl to 42 ft agl. A decrease of 111 ft in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.5 °	2.9		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 82 kt min to max 87 kt	87		82 kt
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 1.4 °	0.1		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.90 g min to max 0.97 g	0.92		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -486 fpm -649 fpm min to max -370 fpm	-649		-370 fpm
Info	Average altitude 71 ft agl 42 ft agl min to max 153 ft agl	153		42 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -3.6 ° min to max -1.0 °	-3.6		-1.0 °

Arrival Landing

99.88 %

Landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.51 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.3		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.89 g min to max 1.18 g	0.93		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 68 kt 52 kt min to max 82 kt	82		52 kt
Info	Average VSI -146 fpm -367 fpm min to max -30 fpm	-367		-64 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 29 ft agl	29		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -1.0 ° min to max 6.0 °	-1.0		6.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.45 %

Touchdown distance was good at 472 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -64 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.2 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 4 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -64 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 472 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kt Target below 62 kt
99.41 %	Runway alignment max 3.21 m 2.96 m right	-2.73		-3.21 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		1.3 °
90.86 %	Average g force 0.51 g 0.18 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.18 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 52 kt 51 kt min to max 52 kt	52		51 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 6.0 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.0		6.5 °

Arrival Rollout

96.11 %

Total landing distance 866 m, 32 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 866 m 32 % of runway.
94.34 %	Runway alignment max 5.47 m 0.87 m left to 4.60 m right	-3.26		-1.33 m
86.57 %	Average g force 0.24 g 0.03 g min to max 0.75 g	0.15		0.73 g
Info	Average speed 50 kt 31 kt min to max 57 kt	57		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 2.8 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.5		2.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kt 15 kt min to max 27 kt	27		15 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.0		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.96 g 0.85 g min to max 1.02 g	0.85		1.02 g

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

94.53 %

93.6 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 247 m using 9.04 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 73 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

2.12 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

86 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

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

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

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

Landing Score 98.86 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The aircraft approached the runway from the south east, aligning itself with the runway 30 at a heading of 302.0°. At an altitude of 153 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the pilot executed a precise final approach, showcasing excellent control and situational awareness.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed admirably, with a threshold speed well above the target at 82 knots. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and was able to maintain a safe speed during the landing. The touchdown distance of 472 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's energy and touch down smoothly.

The touchdown speed of 52 knots was also good, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed the aircraft down to a safe speed during the landing. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -64 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and touch down with minimal impact.

However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 3.2 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment may be attributed to factors such as wind or pilot error, but it did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 270°. The crosswind was minimal at 2 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots, which may have contributed to the slight deviation in the runway touchdown position.

In terms of the overall landing distance, the aircraft traveled 866 meters, which is approximately 32% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's energy and touched down smoothly.

Finally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and bring it to a safe stop. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and proficiency in operating the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 153 ft agl to 42 ft agl. A decrease of 111 ft in 12 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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