Departure
Arrival
This flight was conducted in a DA40-XLS aircraft, which took off from a location near Monkton in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The enroute climb began from an altitude of 71 feet above sea level and reached a height of 363 feet above sea level, resulting in a vertical gain of 292 feet over a period of 2 minutes. During this climb, the aircraft covered a horizontal distance of 2 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Glasgow Prestwick Airport, it began its final approach to runway 12 from the north-west. At this point, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 303 feet above ground level and was 1 nautical mile away from the runway. The aircraft was heading in a direction of 122.0 degrees at this time.
The landing on runway 12 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 45 knots. The touchdown distance was 305 meters, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was also excellent, at -78 feet per minute, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a stable and accurate approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. There was a slight tailwind of 1 knot, but it did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing.
The total landing distance was 562 meters, which was only 21% of the runway length. This indicates that the pilot had maintained a high degree of control and precision during the approach and landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled descent throughout the landing.
In terms of the overall flight, the total distance traveled was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -2 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating a relatively efficient use of resources.
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Enroute Climb
100 %
Enroute climb started overhead Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland). Climbing from 71 ft asl to 363 ft asl, an increase of 292 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 76 kt 70 kt min to max 84 kt |
74 | 74 kt | |
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Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.6 ° |
1.2 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average g force 1.03 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g |
1.00 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI 340 fpm -690 fpm min to max 1,569 fpm |
302 | -410 fpm | |
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Average altitude 325 ft asl 71 ft asl min to max 569 ft asl |
71 | 363 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.8 ° -5.0 ° min to max 14.9 ° |
6.1 | -3.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 21:10:53 |
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Engine 1 Started at 21:10:53 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 21:10:53 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:10:53 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:10:53 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:10:53 |
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Landing Gear Down at 21:10:53 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:11:31 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 21:11:40 |
Arrival Final 1
99.07 %
Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 303 ft agl to 16 ft agl. A decrease of 287 ft in 32 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Approach angle 2.3 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.4 | 1.6 ° | |
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Average speed 69 kt 65 kt min to max 73 kt |
73 | 65 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.0 ° | |
| 95.33 % |
Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
2.5 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g |
0.98 | 1.02 g | |
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Average VSI -510 fpm -601 fpm min to max -396 fpm |
-427 | -396 fpm | |
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Average altitude 70 ft agl 16 ft agl min to max 303 ft agl |
303 | 16 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -4.2 ° min to max -0.7 ° |
-3.3 | -0.7 ° |
Arrival Landing
100 %
Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt. Target 70 kt |
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Target 50 ft agl |
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Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
0.3 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.02 | 1.02 g | |
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Average speed 55 kt 45 kt min to max 65 kt |
65 | 45 kt | |
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Average VSI -188 fpm -394 fpm min to max -63 fpm |
-394 | -78 fpm | |
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Average altitude 15 ft agl 7 ft agl min to max 31 ft agl |
31 | 7 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -0.6 ° min to max 8.5 ° |
-0.6 | 8.5 ° | |
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Stall Warning Activated at 21:14:04 |
Arrival Touchdown
97 %
Touchdown distance was good at 305 m. Touchdown speed at 45 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -78 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Touchdown VSI was -78 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 305 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 45 kt Target below 66 kt |
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Runway alignment max 1.75 m 1.56 m left |
1.32 | 1.75 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.04 g 0.97 g min to max 1.17 g |
1.02 | 0.99 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 44 kt 42 kt min to max 45 kt |
45 | 42 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 8.6 ° 8.2 ° min to max 8.9 ° |
8.5 | 8.9 ° |
Arrival Rollout
100 %
Total landing distance 562 m, 21 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 562 m 21 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 2.09 m 2.09 m left to 0.00 m left |
1.76 | 2.09 m | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g |
0.98 | 1.01 g | |
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Average speed 47 kt 30 kt min to max 50 kt |
50 | 30 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 1.8 ° min to max 9.0 ° |
9.0 | 1.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Stall Warning Deactivated at 21:14:08 |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 20 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 23 kt 0 kt min to max 50 kt |
24 | 50 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.5 ° min to max 2.4 ° |
1.7 | 2.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.0 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 0.71 g 0.36 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.01 | 0.36 g | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:14:35 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:14:44 |
The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, achieving a high score of 99.0%. The final approach was conducted from the north-west, heading 122.0° at 1 nautical mile and 303 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 12.
The runway at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport has a length of 2,737 meters, providing a safe margin for the aircraft's landing. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 65 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement.
The touchdown distance of 305 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 45 knots was also within acceptable limits. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was an excellent -78 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and its occupants.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 562 meters was only 21% of the runway length, demonstrating the aircraft's excellent braking performance and control.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway after touchdown and continued to follow the centerline. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance, and it is clear that the DA40-XLS is a capable and reliable aircraft.
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