EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Pioneer

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Monday, 27 October 2025 19:49

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Pioneer

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

484 kg

Fuel

38 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

483 kg

Weight

37 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 90.69%

Pattern Score 94.71%

Departure Score 96.10%

Arrival Score 81.27%

The flight in question was conducted in an Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a pioneering aircraft known for its exceptional performance. The departure roll took place on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, with a takeoff distance of just 35 meters, which is only 1% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 49 knots, demonstrating its impressive acceleration capabilities.

The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots, which presented a moderate challenge for the pilot. Despite these conditions, the aircraft performed exceptionally well, showcasing its stability and maneuverability.

The flight pattern began with a right-hand entry onto the runway, with the aircraft completing this maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in just 26 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind was completed in an impressive 19 seconds, further demonstrating the aircraft's agility. The pilot then executed a smooth pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway.

As the aircraft continued its pattern, it flew a downwind leg of 2 nautical miles in 58 seconds, followed by a base leg turn that covered a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The final turn was completed in just 47 seconds, setting the stage for a smooth final approach.

The final approach was conducted from the south-east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 302.0 degrees at an altitude of 294 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 30 was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 37 knots and a distance of 450 meters. The touchdown rate was an impressive -88 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.

The local weather conditions remained the same during the landing, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 2 knots, presenting a moderate challenge for the pilot. Despite these conditions, the aircraft performed exceptionally well, with a total landing distance of 543 meters, which is only 20% of the runway's length.

The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a straight line. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in just 5 minutes. The aircraft used a mere 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight, demonstrating its exceptional efficiency. Overall, the flight was a testament to the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen's impressive performance capabilities and its ability to handle challenging weather conditions.

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Departure Roll

99.26 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 35 m 1 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 49 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 35 m 1 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 49 kt Target 42 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.84 m 0.84 m left to 0.00 m left	0.47		0.84 m
92.57 %	Average g force 0.26 g 0.24 g min to max 0.33 g	0.33		0.27 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 3.3 ° min to max 5.7 °	3.3		5.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.3		1.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:49:15
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:49:15
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:49:15
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:49:15
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:49:15
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:49:15
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:49:15

Departure Climb 1

99.34 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 58 kt 49 kt min to max 66 kt	49		66 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		1.0 °
93.43 %	Average g force 0.34 g 0.27 g min to max 0.40 g	0.27		0.40 g
Info	Average VSI 557 fpm 329 fpm min to max 695 fpm	329		695 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	1		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 5.7 ° min to max 8.7 °	5.7		8.5 °

Departure Climb 2

89.71 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 70 kt 66 kt min to max 77 kt	66		70 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.4 °	1.0		4.4 °
97.14 %	Average g force 0.53 g 0.40 g min to max 0.89 g	0.40		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 1,023 fpm 698 fpm min to max 1,986 fpm	698		1,232 fpm
Info	Average altitude 201 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 803 ft agl	51		803 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 8.5 ° min to max 17.2 °	8.5		10.4 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 71 kt min to max 100 kt	71		100 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.0 ° 5.5 ° min to max 20.9 °	5.5		20.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 0.90 g min to max 1.48 g	0.90		1.45 g
Info	Average VSI 390 fpm -90 fpm min to max 1,191 fpm	1,191		-90 fpm
Info	Average altitude 953 ft agl 833 ft agl min to max 987 ft agl	833		980 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -0.6 ° min to max 10.1 °	10.1		-0.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

99.26 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.8 ° -31.4 ° min to max 19.8 °	-14.7		19.8 °
100 %	Average speed 106 kt 101 kt min to max 108 kt	101		106 kt
92.57 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.91 g min to max 1.38 g	1.38		1.16 g
Info	Average VSI -19 fpm -164 fpm min to max 225 fpm	-99		-76 fpm
Info	Average altitude 973 ft agl 964 ft agl min to max 978 ft agl	978		974 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.8 °	19.8		14.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	-0.4		-0.5 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

69.71 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 108.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 108.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 102 kt min to max 106 kt	106		102 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.9 ° 15.0 ° min to max 18.3 °	15.0		16.5 °
97.14 %	Average g force 0.87 g 0.40 g min to max 1.16 g	1.16		0.40 g
Info	Average VSI -90 fpm -185 fpm min to max -32 fpm	-75		-185 fpm
Info	Average altitude 962 ft agl 948 ft agl min to max 973 ft agl	973		948 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.1		-0.4 °

Pattern Downwind

96.74 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 58 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.0 ° -19.1 ° min to max 13.4 °	-19.1		13.4 °
93.9 %	Average altitude 922 ft agl 905 ft agl min to max 945 ft agl	945		913 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 78 kt min to max 102 kt	101		78 kt
85.71 %	Average g force 0.39 g 0.00 g min to max 0.64 g	0.36		0.00 g
Info	Average VSI -35 fpm -186 fpm min to max 109 fpm	-184		-186 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.6 °	13.6		8.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.6 ° min to max 2.3 °	-0.1		0.1 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

98.37 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 49.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 49.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 78 kt min to max 80 kt	78		79 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.5 ° 10.0 ° min to max 13.1 °	11.1		11.8 °
83.71 %	Average g force 0.03 g -0.07 g min to max 0.17 g	-0.04		0.17 g
Info	Average VSI -352 fpm -490 fpm min to max -221 fpm	-276		-299 fpm
Info	Average altitude 844 ft agl 793 ft agl min to max 903 ft agl	903		793 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.8 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.3		-1.2 °

Pattern Base Leg

98.91 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.8 ° -18.4 ° min to max 15.7 °	-18.4		15.7 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 68 kt min to max 82 kt	79		68 kt
89.14 %	Average g force 0.43 g 0.12 g min to max 0.79 g	0.20		0.72 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 704 ft agl 610 ft agl min to max 786 ft agl	786		610 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.1 ° 0.9 ° min to max 11.4 °	10.6		6.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -5.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	-1.6		-3.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:52:35

Pattern Final Turn

99.97 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 47 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 54 kt 48 kt min to max 67 kt	67		48 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.3 ° 1.2 ° min to max 8.8 °	6.8		2.7 °
99.71 %	Average g force 0.62 g 0.49 g min to max 0.95 g	0.74		0.67 g
Info	Average VSI -383 fpm -705 fpm min to max -159 fpm	-440		-184 fpm
Info	Average altitude 419 ft agl 298 ft agl min to max 603 ft agl	603		298 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -6.6 ° min to max 0.4 °	-2.8		-0.9 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:52:55

Arrival Final 1

82.02 %

Approaching runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 294 ft agl to 103 ft agl. A decrease of 191 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
10.96 %	Approach angle 4.8 ° 4.2 ° min to max 5.5 ° Target 3.5 °	4.3		5.5 °
100 %	Average speed 48 kt 46 kt min to max 51 kt	48		46 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.3		0.3 °
98.29 %	Average g force 0.54 g 0.44 g min to max 0.74 g	0.68		0.44 g
Info	Average VSI -301 fpm -429 fpm min to max -234 fpm	-234		-280 fpm
Info	Average altitude 162 ft agl 103 ft agl min to max 294 ft agl	294		103 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -3.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	-2.1		-0.6 °

Arrival Landing

50.29 %

Landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Threshold height at 92 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 46 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
84.91 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 46 kt. Target 34 kt
17.4 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.3		0.1 °
94.29 %	Average g force 0.41 g 0.30 g min to max 0.45 g	0.44		0.30 g
Info	Average speed 45 kt 37 kt min to max 47 kt	46		37 kt
Info	Average VSI -273 fpm -334 fpm min to max -88 fpm	-282		-88 fpm
Info	Average altitude 42 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 92 ft agl	92		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -1.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	-0.6		4.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

93.41 %

Touchdown distance was good at 450 m. Touchdown speed at 37 kt was fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -88 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -88 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 450 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 37 kt Target below 31 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.47 m 2.29 m right	-2.46		-2.05 m
94.23 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.1		2.6 °
94 %	Average g force 0.30 g 0.29 g min to max 0.30 g	0.30		0.29 g
60 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 35 kt 34 kt min to max 37 kt	37		34 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 4.8 ° min to max 6.2 °	4.8		5.7 °

Arrival Rollout

99.34 %

Total landing distance 543 m, 20 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 543 m 20 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.01 m 0.00 m left to 2.01 m right	-2.01		-0.16 m
93.43 %	Average g force 0.35 g 0.27 g min to max 0.59 g	0.28		0.59 g
Info	Average speed 33 kt 30 kt min to max 35 kt	35		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 2.5 ° min to max 5.6 °	5.6		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.3 °	2.7		0.5 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 28 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 29 kt 28 kt min to max 32 kt	29		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.60 g 0.57 g min to max 0.61 g	0.60		0.57 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:54:37

Takeoff on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Pioneer

96.1 %

99.26 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 35 m using 1.28 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 49 kn - Target 42 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.84 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

92.57 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.34 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

93.43 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

89.71 %

Climb 2

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

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

97.14 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Pioneer

Landing Score 81.27 %

Landing Summary

The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a pioneering aircraft, successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport on runway 30. The aircraft approached the runway from the south east, heading 302.0° at an altitude of 294 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The landing was executed with a high degree of precision, as evident from the very good runway touchdown alignment.

However, there were some areas of concern during the landing. The threshold height at 92 ft agl was significantly above the target, indicating that the aircraft may have been higher than desired when reaching the runway threshold. Additionally, the threshold speed was excessively high at 46 kt, which could have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and potentially led to a longer landing roll.

Despite these issues, the touchdown distance was good at 450 meters, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and touch down relatively close to the runway threshold. However, the touchdown speed of 37 kt was fast, which could have resulted in a longer landing roll and potentially increased the risk of overrunning the runway. On the other hand, the touchdown rate of -88 fpm was excellent, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of landing smoothly.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 2 kt at 270°. The crosswind was minimal at 1 kt, which reduced the risk of the aircraft being blown off course during the landing. The total landing distance of 543 meters was 20% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop relatively quickly after touchdown.

The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and direction during the landing roll. Overall, while there were some areas of concern during the landing, the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen demonstrated its ability to land safely and efficiently at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

82.02 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 294 ft agl to 103 ft agl. A decrease of 191 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

10.96 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

10.96 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

98.29 %

Descent Rate

Info

50.29 %

Landing

Landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Threshold height at 92 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 46 kt.

Height

17.4 %

Threshold height at 92 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

84.91 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 46 kt. Target 34 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank