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Maintain a smooth pitch
When Vr arrives, an abrupt near-full-scale pull, pitch overshoots, a push, and an oscillation through the first 200 ft. It feels like “this aircraft is twitchy” but the actual fault happened before liftoff. The pitch trace needs to show a clean ramp during liftoff.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. 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 370 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
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.
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.
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