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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
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.
Touched down 643 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The Cessna C182 aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 63 kt. The takeoff distance was 50 m, which is 2% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb overhead Monkton, a location in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The climb started from an altitude of 217 ft above sea level and reached a height of 279 ft asl, an increase of 63 ft in just 2 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of less than 1 nm during this climb phase.
The final approach to runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was initiated from the south east, with the aircraft heading 301.0° at an altitude of 221 ft above ground level. The approach was made at 0 nm from the runway threshold, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
The landing on runway 30 was executed smoothly, with the touchdown point located 202 m beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 54 kt, which is considered good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -111 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The total landing distance was 1,094 m, which is 40% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from 270°.
The total flight distance was 2 nm, and the flight duration was 4 minutes. The aircraft used 9 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the aircraft performing well in the given weather conditions.
The Cessna C182 aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, achieving a score of 90.3%. The final approach was conducted from the south east, heading 301.0° at 0 nm and 221 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach to runway 30 was executed with precision, with the touchdown point located 202 m beyond the touchdown zone.
The landing performance was satisfactory, with a touchdown speed of 54 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -111 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt at 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more manageable. The runway length of 2,737 m provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.
The total landing distance of 1,094 m was 40% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 90.3%.
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