Departure
Arrival
This flight was conducted in an Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a lightweight aircraft designed for exploration and adventure. The flight began with an enroute climb from a starting altitude of 52 feet above sea level (asl) to a height of 980 feet asl. This climb was achieved in just 2 minutes, resulting in an impressive increase of 929 feet. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 1 nautical mile (nm).
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, where it maintained a steady altitude and speed for 2 minutes. This cruise phase covered a distance of 2 nm, showcasing the aircraft's efficiency and stability.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The approach was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 106.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nm from the runway. At an altitude of 292 feet above ground level (agl), the aircraft was in a good position to begin its descent.
The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 31 knots. The touchdown distance was a respectable 381 meters, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -42 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had expertly guided the aircraft onto the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots from the northwest. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, and the tailwind was 2 knots, providing a gentle boost to the aircraft's speed.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 4 nm and lasted for 7 minutes, consuming a relatively small amount of fuel at 1 kg. Overall, this flight demonstrated the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen's capabilities as a reliable and efficient aircraft for exploration and adventure.
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Enroute Climb
98.77 %
Enroute climb started overhead Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland). Climbing from 52 ft asl to 980 ft asl, an increase of 929 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 68 kt 55 kt min to max 100 kt |
55 | 100 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 4.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.3 ° |
0.3 | 21.2 ° | |
| 87.71 % |
Average g force 0.25 g 0.07 g min to max 0.59 g |
0.19 | 0.58 g | |
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Average VSI 601 fpm -296 fpm min to max 1,264 fpm |
222 | -96 fpm | |
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Average altitude 326 ft asl 52 ft asl min to max 1,012 ft asl |
52 | 980 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.4 ° -2.0 ° min to max 12.0 ° |
7.0 | -0.4 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 19:49:12 |
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Engine 1 Started at 19:49:12 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 19:49:12 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:49:12 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:49:12 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:49:12 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:49:12 |
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Parking Brake On at 19:49:12 |
Enroute Level
100 %
Enroute level cruise started overhead Monkton (South Ayrshire, Scotland) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 837 ft asl 347 ft asl min to max 1,084 ft asl |
979 | 347 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 93 kt 58 kt min to max 108 kt |
100 | 58 kt | |
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Average bank angle 8.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.8 ° |
15.8 | 11.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.89 g 0.52 g min to max 1.31 g |
0.64 | 0.54 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -7.6 ° min to max 5.5 ° |
0.0 | -0.3 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 19:52:33 |
Arrival Final 1
73.86 %
Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 292 ft agl to 16 ft agl. A decrease of 276 ft in 38 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 84.06 % |
Approach angle 2.3 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.6 | 1.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 53 kt 52 kt min to max 56 kt |
56 | 53 kt | |
| 0 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -4.3 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-4.3 | 0.1 ° | |
| 88.23 % |
Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.5 ° |
4.8 | 0.6 ° | |
| 94 % |
Average g force 0.35 g 0.29 g min to max 0.46 g |
0.46 | 0.33 g | |
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Average VSI -360 fpm -669 fpm min to max -195 fpm |
-195 | -298 fpm | |
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Average altitude 67 ft agl 16 ft agl min to max 292 ft agl |
292 | 16 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -4.5 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.7 | -0.2 ° |
Arrival Landing
97.7 %
Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 52 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 42 kt 31 kt min to max 53 kt |
52 | 31 kt | |
| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 93.33 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
0.6 | 1.0 ° | |
| 87.43 % |
Average g force 0.19 g 0.06 g min to max 0.33 g |
0.33 | 0.06 g | |
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Average speed 42 kt 31 kt min to max 53 kt |
52 | 31 kt | |
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Average VSI -90 fpm -297 fpm min to max -7 fpm |
-297 | -42 fpm | |
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Average altitude 14 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 31 ft agl |
31 | 8 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.7 ° -0.2 ° min to max 9.4 ° |
-0.2 | 9.4 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
96.34 %
Touchdown distance was good at 381 m. Touchdown speed 31 kt. Touchdown rate was perfect at -42 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 -42 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 381 m Target 457 m |
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Average speed 30 kt 29 kt min to max 31 kt |
31 | 29 kt | |
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Runway alignment max 1.69 m 1.62 m left |
1.68 | 1.59 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
1.0 | 1.7 ° | |
| 86.86 % |
Average g force 0.05 g 0.04 g min to max 0.06 g |
0.06 | 0.04 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 30 kt 29 kt min to max 31 kt |
31 | 29 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 9.4 ° min to max 11.3 ° |
9.4 | 10.9 ° |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 17 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 20 kt 0 kt min to max 30 kt |
30 | 24 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 11.8 ° |
10.9 | 2.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
1.7 | 0.5 ° | |
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Average g force 0.41 g 0.02 g min to max 1.01 g |
0.04 | 0.99 g | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:53:58 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 19:54:12 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:54:19 |
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Parking Brake Off at 19:59:12 |
The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen, a single-engine, two-seat aircraft, successfully landed at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) on runway 12. The pilot's final approach was initiated from the west, heading 106.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 292 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe altitude above the runway threshold.
Upon reaching the threshold speed of 52 knots, the pilot initiated the landing sequence. The touchdown distance of 381 meters was deemed good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable approach and controlled the aircraft's descent. The touchdown speed of 31 knots was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's energy and rate of descent.
The touchdown rate of -42 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying that the pilot achieved a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and aligned approach to the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the tailwind component was 2 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing.
Overall, the landing was executed smoothly and safely, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft's approach and touchdown. The Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen's performance in this scenario was satisfactory, with a score of 89.3%.
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