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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
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 438 m touchdown sits inside 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 PA38 Tomahawk aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 421 meters, which accounted for 15% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 68 knots, and the aircraft lifted off smoothly.
As the aircraft entered the enroute level cruise, it started 1 mile west of Monkton, a location in South Ayrshire, Scotland. This phase of the flight lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The local weather conditions during this time were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270°.
The final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was initiated from the north-west, with the aircraft heading at 121.0° and at an altitude of 1,259 feet above ground level. The approach was made at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 12, which had a length of 2,737 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 63 knots. The touchdown distance was 435 meters, and the touchdown speed was 42 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was an excellent -69 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a wind of 14 knots at 158°. The crosswind was 9 knots, and the headwind was 12 knots. The total landing distance was 689 meters, which accounted for 25% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.
In conclusion, the flight was a smooth and successful one, with the aircraft performing well in terms of takeoff, enroute cruise, final approach, and landing. The total flight distance was 9 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 14 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel during the entire flight.
The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was conducted from the north-west, heading 121.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,259 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, showcasing the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 63 knots, which is an optimal threshold speed. This indicates that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft and was able to slow it down effectively before touchdown. The touchdown distance of 435 meters was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and landing.
The touchdown speed of 42 knots was another indicator of the pilot's skill, as it was well within the safe range for a PA38 Tomahawk. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -69 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating that the pilot had maintained a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a steady course and was able to align the aircraft with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 14 knots at 158°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 12 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to navigate the aircraft safely and land it with precision.
The total landing distance of 689 meters was only 25% of the runway length, which is an impressive achievement. This indicates that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft and was able to slow it down effectively after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a steady course and was able to bring the aircraft to a safe stop.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and ability to navigate the PA38 Tomahawk safely and efficiently. The combination of precise navigation, controlled descent, and smooth landing made this a truly impressive achievement.
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