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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five 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.
The 382 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) commenced with a roll on runway 30, with the Sierra C24R aircraft accelerating to liftoff speed of 75 kt in a distance of 474 m, representing 17% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 15 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt from 269 °, resulting in a minimal crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a swift and efficient turn, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 33 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was equally impressive, with a distance of less than 1 nm covered in 18 seconds. The pattern downwind turn, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees, was executed at a distance of 1 nm, while the downwind leg itself spanned 2 nm in 53 seconds. The base leg turn, with an angle to the runway of 19.4 °, was completed in 1 nm, setting the stage for a precise final approach to runway 30 from the south-east.
The final approach and landing were executed flawlessly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 59 kt and a distance of 382 m, representing 14% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate of -31 fpm was ideal, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance of 721 m, or 26% of the runway length, was well within acceptable limits. Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out in perfect alignment, consuming a total of 5 nm of distance and 5 kg of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, Sierra C24R, commenced its final approach to runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from the south east, aligning with the runway heading of 301.0° at 0 nm and 111 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 74 kt, indicating a slight increase in power application during the final stages of the approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft displayed good characteristics, with a touchdown distance of 382 m and a touchdown speed of 59 kt, both of which were within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -31 fpm was perfect, demonstrating precise control and a smooth transition from the approach to the landing phase. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a light wind of 3 kt at 225°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 721 m, which accounted for 26% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was highly successful, with a score of 99.9% reflecting the high level of precision and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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