EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - M500

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Saturday, 06 September 2025 07:42

Minutes 7

6 nm

Fuel 14 kg

M500

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

1,910 kg

Fuel

197 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 12 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

1,896 kg

Weight

184 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 86.95%

Pattern Score 76.07%

Departure Score 93.25%

Arrival Score 91.54%

The flight took to the skies in an M500 aircraft, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at a rapid pace, covering less than one nautical mile in less than a minute. Departing Glasgow Prestwick Airport's runway 30, the M500 accelerated to a takeoff speed of 112 knots, requiring just 879 meters, or 32% of the runway, to achieve liftoff. The local weather conditions were characterized by a mild temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind blowing at just 1 knot in a northerly direction.

As the M500 lifted off the ground, it entered a left-hand traffic pattern, making its way to the initial approach point and then transitioning to a crosswind segment. The distance covered during these segments was short, taking less than one nautical mile in 107 and 18 seconds, respectively. Subsequently, the aircraft began its downwind turn, following an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, and maintaining a steady altitude of 530 feet above ground level.

As the M500 reached the turning point, it initiated its final approach, heading towards runway 12 at an intersection point two nautical miles away and at an altitude of 530 feet. The aircraft's approach speed was notably high at 107 knots, exceeding its target threshold speed. As a result, the M500 landed well beyond the designated touchdown zone, touching down at a distance of approximately 511 meters from the threshold, at a speed of 81 knots. Fortunately, the aircraft's touchdown rate was well within the acceptable limits at -32 feet per minute, and its runway alignment was impeccable.

Following the landing, the M500 transitioned to a smooth rollout, staying perfectly aligned with the runway. Throughout the entire landing sequence, the aircraft operated in mild winds of 1 knot at 270 degrees, which, on this occasion, created a 1-knot tailwind. Overall, the M500's total landing distance was 1,613 meters, accounting for 59% of the runway's length. After touching down, the aircraft taxied to a stop, utilizing a total of 14 kilograms of fuel in the process, while clocking up a flight distance of six nautical miles in seven minutes.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.19 g 1.19 g min to max 1.19 g	1.19		1.19 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.8 °	-0.8		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 07:42:05
Info	Engine 1 Started at 07:42:05
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 07:42:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 07:42:05
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 07:42:05
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 07:42:05
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 07:42:05
Info	Landing Gear Down at 07:42:05
Info	Parking Brake On at 07:42:05
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 07:42:05
Info	Parking Brake Off at 07:42:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 07:42:13
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 07:42:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 07:42:15
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 07:42:15
Info	Parking Brake On at 07:42:15
0 %	Taxi Lights at 07:42:05

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Average speed was 16 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 16 kt 0 kt min to max 30 kt	0		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -1.6 ° min to max -1.5 °	-1.6		-1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 07:42:28
Info	Parking Brake Off at 07:42:30
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 07:42:30

Departure Roll

93.01 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 879 m 32 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 112 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 879 m 32 % of runway
65.07 %	Liftoff speed was 112 kt Target 90 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.46 m 1.14 m left to 1.32 m right	0.45		1.14 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.08 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.6 ° min to max 1.5 °	-1.3		1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		1.4 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 112 kt min to max 124 kt	112		124 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.6		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.11 g	1.08		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 390 fpm 260 fpm min to max 532 fpm	260		532 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	1		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.9 °	1.6		3.9 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 126 kt 124 kt min to max 135 kt	124		135 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.0 °	1.0		5.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.80 g min to max 1.11 g	1.06		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 864 fpm 392 fpm min to max 1,741 fpm	538		392 fpm
Info	Average altitude 111 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 367 ft agl	47		367 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 2.8 ° min to max 8.7 °	3.9		3.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 07:43:14
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 07:43:20

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 107 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 134 kt 112 kt min to max 149 kt	137		112 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 20.0 °	6.7		16.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.80 g min to max 1.20 g	1.04		1.16 g
Info	Average VSI 282 fpm -942 fpm min to max 2,146 fpm	399		617 fpm
Info	Average altitude 927 ft agl 380 ft agl min to max 1,258 ft agl	380		886 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° -2.3 ° min to max 9.7 °	3.3		6.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 07:43:57
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 07:45:13

Pattern Crosswind

58.21 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
7.13 %	Heading -18.9 ° -40.3 ° min to max 12.8 °	12.8		-40.3 °
100 %	Average speed 102 kt 98 kt min to max 110 kt	110		104 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.13 g	1.13		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 209 fpm -784 fpm min to max 1,115 fpm	825		-784 fpm
Info	Average altitude 993 ft agl 902 ft agl min to max 1,031 ft agl	902		958 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 16.1 ° 1.9 ° min to max 24.8 °	19.4		2.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° -1.8 ° min to max 8.9 °	7.7		-1.6 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 2.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 2.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 103 kt 99 kt min to max 108 kt	105		108 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.3 ° 1.9 ° min to max 12.2 °	1.9		6.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.15 g	0.94		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -641 fpm -1,050 fpm min to max -320 fpm	-856		-743 fpm
Info	Average altitude 744 ft agl 542 ft agl min to max 930 ft agl	930		542 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -3.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	-2.7		-1.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 07:45:40

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 530 ft agl to 342 ft agl. A decrease of 189 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 105 kt min to max 109 kt	108		106 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.6		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -371 fpm -703 fpm min to max -203 fpm	-703		-672 fpm
Info	Average altitude 439 ft agl 342 ft agl min to max 530 ft agl	530		342 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -1.6 ° min to max 0.7 °	-1.2		-1.6 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 330 ft agl to 34 ft agl. A decrease of 296 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 106 kt min to max 108 kt	106		107 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.4		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -634 fpm -718 fpm min to max -584 fpm	-697		-584 fpm
Info	Average altitude 91 ft agl 34 ft agl min to max 330 ft agl	330		34 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.7 ° min to max -0.6 °	-1.6		-0.6 °

Arrival Landing

72.7 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 107 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
90.82 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 107 kt. Target 90 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 95 kt 81 kt min to max 107 kt	107		81 kt
Info	Average VSI -147 fpm -582 fpm min to max 19 fpm	-582		-32 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 11 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	48		11 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max 4.1 °	-0.6		3.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

85 %

Touchdown point was 511 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 81 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at -32 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -32 fpm.
0 %	Touchdown distance was 942 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 81 kt Target below 80 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.43 m 0.33 m left	0.43		0.21 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.00 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 81 kt 80 kt min to max 81 kt	81		80 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 1.4 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		1.4 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,613 m, 59 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,613 m 59 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 5.17 m 2.81 m left to 2.37 m right	0.19		1.45 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 74 kt 43 kt min to max 83 kt	83		43 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -1.2 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 29 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 31 kt 0 kt min to max 81 kt	41		81 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.0		-1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 07:48:14

Takeoff on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the M500

93.25 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

93.01 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 879 m using 32.13 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

65.07 %

Liftoff speed was 112 kn - Target 90 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.14 m left to 1.32 m right

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 30 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 30 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 M500

Landing Score 89.43 %

Landing Summary

A comprehensive examination of the landing by aircraft M500 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) has been conducted, analyzing the approach and landing phases. The final approach was carried out from the northwest, heading towards runway 12, with the aircraft positioned 2 nautical miles and at an altitude of 530 feet above ground level (agl).

Upon approaching the runway, the pilot maintained a steady heading of 120.0°, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold height, which is a critical parameter in determining whether the aircraft is aligned correctly with the runway, was reported to be good.

However, the threshold speed was found to be well above the target speed, reaching 107 knots (kt). This may indicate a slight hesitation in the pilot's decision to touch down, possibly resulting from a higher-than-expected approach speed.

The touchdown point, measuring 511 meters beyond the touchdown zone, suggests that the aircraft touched down slightly short of the intended point. Moreover, the touchdown speed of 81 kt was considered a little fast, exceeding the recommended limit. Despite this, the touchdown rate of -32 feet per minute (fpm) was reported as perfect, demonstrating excellent control over the descent.

Additionally, the pilots successfully maintained perfect runway alignment during takeoff. Local weather conditions on the day of the landing included a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt at 270°, with negligible crosswind or tailwind components.

The total landing distance of 1,613 meters, covering 59% of the available runway, was considered sufficient. Importantly, the runway rollout alignment was reported as perfect, indicating that the pilots effectively brought the aircraft to a stop without any deviation from the runway centerline.

Overall, while there were some minor discrepancies in this landing, the pilots demonstrated a high degree of control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases, ultimately resulting in a safe and successful touchdown.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 530 ft agl to 342 ft agl. A decrease of 189 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 330 ft agl to 34 ft agl. A decrease of 296 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

72.7 %

Landing

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 107 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

90.82 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 107 kt. Target 90 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank