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

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Friday, 24 October 2025 20:24

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Explorer

Departure

Runway 12 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

479 kg

Fuel

33 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

-2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 12 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

478 kg

Weight

32 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.36%

Pattern Score 85%

Departure Score 96.25%

Arrival Score 98.83%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 12 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, EGPK. The aircraft, an Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Explorer, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 38 knots. The takeoff distance was a mere 36 meters, which is just 1% of the runway's length.

As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it made a left-hand pattern entry from runway 12. This maneuver was completed in under 1 nautical mile in just 19 seconds. The pilot then executed a left-hand pattern crosswind turn, again covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind leg, where it turned at an angle of 49.8 degrees to the runway. This turn covered a distance of 1 nautical mile.

The downwind leg itself was 3 nautical miles long and took 113 seconds to complete. The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which covered a distance of 1 nautical mile and had an angle of 11.4 degrees to the runway. With the aircraft now aligned with the runway, the pilot began the final approach from the north-west, heading 121.0 degrees at an altitude of 220 feet above ground level.

The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 22 knots. The touchdown distance was a respectable 384 meters, which is just 16% of the runway's length. The touchdown rate was also perfect, at -41 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop with perfect runway rollout alignment.

The total landing distance was 443 meters, and the aircraft used a mere 1 kilogram of fuel for the entire flight. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in just 5 minutes. Overall, the flight was a textbook example of a well-executed landing, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the maneuver.

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Departure Roll

98.76 %

Departure roll runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 36 m 1 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 38 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 36 m 1 % of runway
100 %	Average speed 34 kt 30 kt min to max 38 kt	30		38 kt
93.79 %	Runway alignment max 4.75 m 4.75 m left to 0.00 m left	4.68		4.73 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 4.1 ° min to max 6.1 °	4.1		6.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:24:54
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:24:54
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:24:54
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:24:54
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:24:54
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:24:54
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:24:54

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 48 kt 39 kt min to max 54 kt	39		54 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.99 g min to max 1.08 g	1.05		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 633 fpm 358 fpm min to max 878 fpm	358		878 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl	1		53 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 6.1 ° min to max 11.6 °	6.1		11.4 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 63 kt 54 kt min to max 80 kt	54		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.8 °	1.0		3.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.94 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 983 fpm 773 fpm min to max 1,187 fpm	884		1,106 fpm
Info	Average altitude 249 ft agl 54 ft agl min to max 768 ft agl	54		768 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.9 ° 6.1 ° min to max 11.3 °	11.3		8.4 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 79 kt min to max 98 kt	80		98 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.0 ° 6.8 ° min to max 24.3 °	6.8		24.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 417 fpm -244 fpm min to max 1,135 fpm	1,126		-237 fpm
Info	Average altitude 901 ft agl 797 ft agl min to max 943 ft agl	797		914 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -0.9 ° min to max 8.6 °	8.6		-0.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

55 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -22.4 ° -66.1 ° min to max 14.6 °	14.6		-66.1 °
100 %	Average speed 102 kt 100 kt min to max 104 kt	100		104 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.99 g min to max 1.18 g	1.18		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 190 fpm -167 fpm min to max 429 fpm	-167		-128 fpm
Info	Average altitude 950 ft agl 912 ft agl min to max 983 ft agl	912		976 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 25.5 ° 23.8 ° min to max 27.1 °	24.4		27.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.3		0.6 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

100 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 49.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 49.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 104 kt min to max 106 kt	105		104 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 21.9 ° 7.1 ° min to max 29.7 °	28.0		7.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 1.11 g min to max 1.15 g	1.12		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI -20 fpm -112 fpm min to max 239 fpm	-112		239 fpm
Info	Average altitude 972 ft agl 969 ft agl min to max 976 ft agl	974		976 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.7 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.8		3.2 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 113 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.3 ° -18.0 ° min to max 58.6 °	-10.7		-18.0 °
100 %	Average altitude 979 ft agl 643 ft agl min to max 1,098 ft agl	985		643 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 68 kt min to max 108 kt	103		72 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.72 g min to max 1.12 g	1.08		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -171 fpm -1,364 fpm min to max 754 fpm	433		-1,128 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.1 °	1.6		12.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -9.6 ° min to max 4.9 °	3.9		-6.9 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:28:03

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 11.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 11.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 57 kt 45 kt min to max 72 kt	72		50 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 18.6 °	12.7		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -397 fpm -1,056 fpm min to max 222 fpm	-1,056		-236 fpm
Info	Average altitude 366 ft agl 223 ft agl min to max 625 ft agl	625		223 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -6.3 ° min to max 3.8 °	-6.3		-0.6 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 220 ft agl to 21 ft agl. A decrease of 199 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 46 kt 44 kt min to max 50 kt	50		44 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -380 fpm -502 fpm min to max -226 fpm	-226		-346 fpm
Info	Average altitude 63 ft agl 21 ft agl min to max 220 ft agl	220		21 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -3.1 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.8		-0.5 °

Arrival Landing

98.33 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 44 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 34 kt 22 kt min to max 44 kt	44		22 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
93.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.8		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 34 kt 22 kt min to max 44 kt	44		22 kt
Info	Average VSI -122 fpm -345 fpm min to max 31 fpm	-345		-41 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 36 ft agl	36		8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° -0.5 ° min to max 9.9 °	-0.5		9.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

97 %

Touchdown distance was good at 384 m. Touchdown speed 22 kt. Touchdown rate was perfect at -41 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -41 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 384 m Target 457 m
100 %	Average speed 21 kt 20 kt min to max 22 kt	22		20 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.97 m 1.95 m left	1.94		1.91 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		0.99 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 21 kt 20 kt min to max 22 kt	22		20 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 10.5 ° 9.9 ° min to max 10.8 °	9.9		10.8 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 443 m, 16 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 443 m 16 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.89 m 1.89 m left to 0.00 m left	1.89		0.49 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 32 kt 30 kt min to max 33 kt	33		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 10.6 ° min to max 11.3 °	10.7		11.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 16 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 30 kt 28 kt min to max 33 kt	30		33 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 2.5 ° min to max 11.3 °	11.3		2.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.99 g

Takeoff on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Explorer

96.25 %

98.76 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 36 m using 1.31 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 38 kn

Alignment

93.79 %

4.75 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 12 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 12 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 Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen: Explorer

Landing Score 98.83 %

Landing Summary

The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a lightweight, single-engine aircraft, successfully landed at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) on runway 12. The pilot's final approach was from the north-west, aligning with the runway at a heading of 121.0°. At an altitude of 220 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the aircraft was in a stable position for landing.

The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 22 knots. This speed was well within the threshold speed of 44 knots, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 384 meters was also satisfactory, with the aircraft coming to rest within a reasonable distance from the runway threshold.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing. The aircraft's touchdown rate of -41 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.

The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway centerline. This was also reflected in the runway rollout alignment, which was perfect. The total landing distance of 443 meters was only 16% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled landing. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and control of the aircraft.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 220 ft agl to 21 ft agl. A decrease of 199 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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