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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Roll the wings level with aileron and hold bank within limits as you establish the climb.
What happened: Bank increased to 2° during the initial climb, and wings stayed over-banked at 2.5° into the next climb segment.
Watch for: Attitude indicator bank angle, aiming to keep it near wings-level
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: no landing flap set.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,353 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 346 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the departure roll from runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The aircraft, Sirius, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 243 meters, which was 9% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 68 knots, marking the start of the takeoff phase.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 16°C temperature and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 269°. The crosswind component was 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile west of Monkton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, and continued to an altitude of 4,220 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,196 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 2 miles southwest of Dunlop, East Ayrshire, Scotland. This phase lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began 1 mile south of Howwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and continued to an altitude of 1,038 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,383 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The final descent phase started overhead Faifley, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and continued to an altitude of 999 feet above sea level, a decrease of 24 feet in 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 at EGPF Glasgow International Airport, approaching from the northeast at a heading of 226.0° and at a distance of 3 nautical miles and 973 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed on runway 23, which had a length of 2,353 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 48 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 343 meters, and the touchdown speed was 36 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -78 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 15°C temperature and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270°, with a crosswind component of 1 knot and a headwind component of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 555 meters, which was 24% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The total flight distance was 33 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good weather conditions and a controlled landing.
The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed at EGPF Glasgow International Airport on runway 23. The final approach was initiated from the north east, with a heading of 226.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 973 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing, achieving a score of 99.2%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 36 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 343 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and precision throughout the approach. The touchdown rate of -78 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's ability to smoothly and safely bring the aircraft to the ground.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft through these conditions and achieve a perfect runway touchdown alignment is a testament to their skill and experience.
The total landing distance of 555 meters, which accounted for only 24% of the runway length, further highlights the pilot's exceptional landing skills. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing of the Sirius aircraft at EGPF Glasgow International Airport was a textbook example of precision and skill, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of proficiency and expertise in navigating the aircraft through challenging weather conditions and achieving a safe and smooth touchdown.
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