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Improve the pattern downwind leg
The 45-degrees-behind-the-wing cue assumes you can turn your head and use peripheral vision. Downwind spacing cues like "put the wingtip halfway up the strut" assume a fixed, known eyepoint. Neither survives a monitor unmodified. If you fly on a fixed monitor, stop pretending and fly a numbers-based circuit.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
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 542 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna 310R, then departed from runway 12 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK). The takeoff distance was 533 meters, which accounted for 19% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 95 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 16°C with a wind speed of 1 knot from 273°.
After departing from runway 12, the aircraft entered a right-hand pattern, which involved a turn from the runway to the downwind leg. The distance covered during this turn was less than 1 nautical mile, and it took 104 seconds to complete. The aircraft then made a right-hand pattern crosswind turn, which took 12 seconds to complete and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The aircraft then began its downwind turn, which involved a turn of 45 degrees to align with the runway. The distance covered during this turn was 2 nautical miles, and the angle to the runway was 3.0 degrees. The downwind leg itself was short, taking only 13 seconds to complete and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 30 at EGPK was made from the south-east, with a heading of 303.0° and an altitude of 785 feet above ground level (agl). The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 20°C with a wind speed of 3 knots from 231°.
The landing on runway 30 was successful, with a touchdown point 110 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 85 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was -156 feet per minute (fpm), which was also good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The total landing distance was 1,046 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The aircraft used no fuel during the flight, and the total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, taking 4 minutes to complete.
The Cessna 310R aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft's final approach to runway 30 was conducted from the south east, aligning with a heading of 303.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 785 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down 110 meters beyond the touchdown zone. This slight overrun was likely due to the aircraft's slightly above-target threshold speed of 98 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 85 knots was well within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -156 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, suggesting that the aircraft's rate of descent was well-managed.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 231°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 3 knots and a headwind of 1 knot, which did not significantly impact the aircraft's approach or landing.
The total landing distance of 1,046 meters was 38% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, suggesting that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively to bring the aircraft to a stop.
Overall, the Cessna 310R's landing at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing procedure, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the entire process. The 98.8% score achieved by the aircraft is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities.
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