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Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
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 248 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in an Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen aircraft, a lightweight and versatile plane. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than a nautical mile. The departure roll began on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, and the takeoff distance was a mere 83 meters, which is just 3% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 37 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots blowing from the west. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots. Following the departure roll, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern from runway 30, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile in just 123 seconds.
As the aircraft continued its left-hand pattern, it encountered a crosswind of 1 knot, which it navigated in a mere 34 seconds. The final approach to runway 12 was made from the north-west, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 117.0 degrees and an altitude of 253 feet above ground level, approximately 1 nautical mile from the runway.
The landing on runway 12 was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 25 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 245 meters, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -70 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a high degree of precision and control during the landing process. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius and a wind of 5 knots blowing from the west.
The total landing distance was 363 meters, which is just 13% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after touchdown. The total flight distance was a mere 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used no fuel during the flight, suggesting a high degree of efficiency and minimal energy expenditure.
The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a pioneering aircraft, successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, showcasing its impressive capabilities. The final approach to runway 12 was initiated from the north-west, with the aircraft heading 117.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 253 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's design.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 25 knots, which was well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 245 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The aircraft's rate of descent was particularly impressive, with a negative rate of -70 feet per minute, demonstrating excellent control and stability.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were moderate, with a temperature of 8°C and a gentle wind of 5 knots from 242°. The crosswind component was minimal at 5 knots, while the tailwind component was slightly stronger at 3 knots. Despite these conditions, the aircraft's landing performance was unaffected, with the pilot expertly navigating the aircraft to a perfect touchdown.
The total landing distance of 363 meters was a mere 13% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was flawless, with the aircraft maintaining its alignment with the runway centerline throughout the rollout phase. Overall, this landing was a testament to the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen's capabilities and the pilot's exceptional skills, making it a truly impressive achievement.
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