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

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Saturday, 21 February 2026 22:59

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 3 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

1,048 kg

Fuel

183 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 12 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

1,046 kg

Weight

180 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.39%

Pattern Score 87.72%

Departure Score 95.83%

Arrival Score 99.61%

The flight was conducted in a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche aircraft. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, with a takeoff distance of 365 meters, which is 13% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 65 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind component. The aircraft then entered a right-hand pattern from runway 30, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile in 39 seconds.

As the aircraft continued in the right-hand pattern, it encountered a crosswind from runway 30, which it navigated in 6 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was covered in 6 seconds. The base leg turn was made at an angle of 145.2 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg was then completed in 3 seconds.

The final turn was executed at a distance of 3 nautical miles in 117 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, which was located to the north-west. The approach was made at a heading of 124.0 degrees, at an altitude of 306 feet above ground level, and at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway.

The landing on runway 12 was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was also good at 71 knots. The touchdown distance was 368 meters, which was considered good. The touchdown speed was 43 knots, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -60 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight took 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.9 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 22:59:09
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:59:09
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:59:09
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:59:09
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:59:09
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:59:09
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:59:09
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 22:59:09
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:59:09
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 22:59:15
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:59:15
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 22:59:15
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:59:15
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:59:15
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:59:16
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:59:16
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 22:59:16
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 22:59:16
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:59:21
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:59:21
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:59:21
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:59:21
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:59:22
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 22:59:22
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:59:22
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:59:22
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:59:25

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Average speed was 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kt 0 kt min to max 26 kt	0		26 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.6		3.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.96 g 0.86 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.92 g

Departure Roll

93.6 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 365 m 13 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 65 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 365 m 13 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 65 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.17 m 0.61 m left to 1.55 m right	0.59		-1.54 m
86 %	Average g force 0.41 g 0.01 g min to max 0.98 g	0.80		0.98 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.7		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		0.9 °
0 %	Strobe Lights at 23:00:29

Departure Climb 1

99.73 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 65 kt min to max 80 kt	65		80 kt
98.92 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.9		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.91 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 455 fpm 242 fpm min to max 712 fpm	242		712 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 39 ft agl	1		39 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 3.2 ° min to max 6.6 °	3.2		6.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 23:00:39

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 71 kt min to max 82 kt	80		81 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.7		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.58 g min to max 1.17 g	0.97		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 983 fpm 508 fpm min to max 1,829 fpm	720		850 fpm
Info	Average altitude 147 ft agl 40 ft agl min to max 503 ft agl	40		503 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 4.1 ° min to max 13.5 °	6.7		7.0 °

Pattern Entry

99.91 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 39 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 80 kt min to max 95 kt	81		92 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 26.1 °	8.7		26.1 °
99.14 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.47 g min to max 1.07 g	0.94		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 632 fpm 319 fpm min to max 1,043 fpm	947		617 fpm
Info	Average altitude 767 ft agl 530 ft agl min to max 950 ft agl	530		950 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 1.2 ° min to max 8.2 °	7.7		4.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.1 ° -12.6 ° min to max 14.9 °	-12.6		14.9 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 92 kt min to max 93 kt	92		93 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g	0.95		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 455 fpm 298 fpm min to max 635 fpm	635		298 fpm
Info	Average altitude 985 ft agl 960 ft agl min to max 1,006 ft agl	960		1,006 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 27.5 ° 26.1 ° min to max 29.4 °	26.1		29.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.5		1.6 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 77.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 77.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 94 kt min to max 99 kt	94		99 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 29.3 ° 28.3 ° min to max 30.1 °	29.6		29.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.03		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 146 fpm 9 fpm min to max 263 fpm	263		158 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,019 ft agl 1,010 ft agl min to max 1,024 ft agl	1,010		1,024 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.3 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		1.0 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.4 ° -15.9 ° min to max 15.8 °	-15.9		15.8 °
100 %	Average altitude 1,038 ft agl 1,027 ft agl min to max 1,047 ft agl	1,027		1,047 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 101 kt 100 kt min to max 103 kt	100		103 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.04 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 193 fpm 73 fpm min to max 257 fpm	230		73 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 32.6 ° 30.2 ° min to max 34.2 °	30.2		34.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		-0.4 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

62.68 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 145.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 145.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 106 kt 104 kt min to max 108 kt	104		108 kt
75.61 %	Average bank angle 35.6 ° 34.5 ° min to max 36.4 °	34.5		36.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.08 g min to max 1.12 g	1.08		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -79 fpm -152 fpm min to max 23 fpm	23		-152 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,045 ft agl 1,040 ft agl min to max 1,047 ft agl	1,047		1,040 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.4 ° min to max -0.6 °	-0.6		-1.4 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 3 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.4 ° -7.8 ° min to max 10.7 °	-7.8		10.7 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 109 kt min to max 111 kt	109		111 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.13 g min to max 1.16 g	1.13		1.16 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,033 ft agl 1,030 ft agl min to max 1,038 ft agl	1,038		1,030 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 37.2 ° 36.6 ° min to max 37.8 °	36.6		37.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.4		-1.0 °

Pattern Final Turn

81.43 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was 3 nm in 117 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 81 kt min to max 112 kt	111		86 kt
58.72 %	Average bank angle 12.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 39.4 °	38.1		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.66 g min to max 1.19 g	1.16		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -358 fpm -974 fpm min to max 645 fpm	-27		-432 fpm
Info	Average altitude 768 ft agl 312 ft agl min to max 1,076 ft agl	1,029		312 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -6.3 ° min to max 2.3 °	-0.8		-2.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 23:02:36
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 23:02:47

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 306 ft agl to 289 ft agl. A decrease of 17 ft in 3 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 84 kt min to max 85 kt	85		84 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.89 g min to max 0.93 g	0.92		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -296 fpm -366 fpm min to max -236 fpm	-366		-236 fpm
Info	Average altitude 298 ft agl 289 ft agl min to max 306 ft agl	306		289 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.2 ° min to max -1.6 °	-2.2		-1.6 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 285 ft agl to 5 ft agl. A decrease of 280 ft in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.8 ° 0.9 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 71 kt min to max 84 kt	83		71 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.5		2.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.87 g min to max 1.08 g	0.88		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI -497 fpm -653 fpm min to max -172 fpm	-249		-172 fpm
Info	Average altitude 61 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 285 ft agl	285		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -4.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	-2.0		1.0 °

Arrival Landing

98.76 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 71 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 71 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
95.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
98.48 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.6		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.85 g min to max 1.02 g	0.92		0.89 g
Info	Average speed 57 kt 43 kt min to max 71 kt	71		43 kt
Info	Average VSI -64 fpm -170 fpm min to max 22 fpm	-170		-60 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 14 ft agl	14		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° 1.1 ° min to max 7.6 °	1.1		7.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.69 %

Touchdown distance was good at 368 m. Touchdown speed at 43 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -60 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -60 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 368 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 43 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.57 m 0.40 m left	0.57		0.21 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		0.5 °
93.71 %	Average g force 0.57 g 0.28 g min to max 0.89 g	0.89		0.28 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 42 kt 41 kt min to max 43 kt	43		41 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 7.6 ° min to max 8.3 °	7.6		8.3 °

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

95.83 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

93.6 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 365 m using 13.32 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 65 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.61 m left to 1.55 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

86 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.73 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.92 %

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 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 99.48 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, aligning itself with the designated heading of 124.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 306 feet above ground level (agl).

Upon reaching the runway threshold, the pilot executed a precise touchdown, achieving a speed of 71 knots, which is well within the recommended threshold speed. This indicates a high level of control and precision during the final stages of the approach. The touchdown distance of 368 meters was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and maintain a stable approach.

The touchdown speed of 43 knots was another notable aspect of the landing, as it was well within the recommended range. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's energy and maintained a stable approach throughout. The touchdown rate of -60 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft aligning itself precisely with the centerline of the runway. This is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing, and the pilot was able to execute a smooth and controlled touchdown despite the minimal crosswind and tailwind.

Overall, the landing of the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight operations. The pilot's exceptional skills and adherence to standard operating procedures resulted in a 99.5% score, a testament to their expertise and professionalism.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 306 ft agl to 289 ft agl. A decrease of 17 ft in 3 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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