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EGPK
Prestwick, Scotland
Runway 30

Flight Score

94.52 %
EGPK
Prestwick, Scotland
Runway 30
26 Jul 2025 0:04 5 nm PA38 Tomahawk
Departure Score
95.33 %
Pattern Score
93.33 %
Arrival Score
94.89 %

What went well

Touched down at -71 ft/m — a soft arrival
Touchdown 495 m in — inside the full-score zone
Straight touchdown — 0.85 m off the centreline, no bounce

What held you back

Arrival Landing — Landing and flare profile at 68 %, −1.58 points
Pattern Downwind Turn — Angle to runway (45 degrees) 108.3 °. at 0 %, −1.43 points
Departure Climb 2 — scored 90.00 %, −1.11 points

Top opportunity

Work on the flare

Arrival Landing

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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Start to finish · 14 stages, 13 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Average speed was 0 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 2 kt0 kt min to max 14 kt 0 14 kt
Info Average pitch angle -0.8 °-1.3 ° min to max 0.0 ° 0.0 -1.1 °
Info Average bank angle 0.1 °0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° 0.0 0.1 °
Info Average g force 0.72 g0.07 g min to max 1.00 g 0.07 1.00 g

Events

Info Landing Gear Down 3 ft agl
Info Parking Brake Off 3 ft agl
Info Landing Lights Switched Off 3 ft agl
Info Landing Gear Up 3 ft agl
Info Parking Brake On 3 ft agl
Info Landing Lights Switched On 3 ft agl · 2 kt
Info Landing Gear Down 3 ft agl · 2 kt
Info Pitot Heat Switched On 3 ft agl · 2 kt
Info Parking Brake Off 3 ft agl · 2 kt
Info Flaps Position 1 3 ft agl · 2 kt
Departure Roll 96.00Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 293 m 11 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 293 m11 % of runway
100 % Liftoff speed was 58 ktTarget 58 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 1.56 m0.00 m left to 1.56 m right -1.20 -1.56 m
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.99 g min to max 1.12 g 1.00 1.12 g
80 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle -0.6 °-1.2 ° min to max 4.0 ° -1.1 3.9 °
Info Average bank angle 0.3 °0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.2 0.3 °
Departure Climb 1 100.00Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation 0.2 °0.1 ° min to max 0.4 ° 0.4 0.2 °
100 % Average speed 68 kt58 kt min to max 73 kt 58 73 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.6 °0.0 ° min to max 1.6 ° 0.3 0.5 °
100 % Average g force 1.02 g0.91 g min to max 1.11 g 1.11 1.03 g
Info Average VSI 301 fpm126 fpm min to max 576 fpm 126 576 fpm
Info Average altitude 17 ft agl1 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl 1 47 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 3.0 °1.1 ° min to max 5.6 ° 3.8 5.6 °
Departure Climb 2 90.00Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 72 kt69 kt min to max 73 kt 73 73 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.8 °0.0 ° min to max 4.9 ° 0.6 4.9 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.84 g min to max 1.10 g 1.03 1.01 g
Info Average VSI 714 fpm543 fpm min to max 1,043 fpm 581 543 fpm
Info Average altitude 131 ft agl48 ft agl min to max 424 ft agl 48 424 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 6.4 °4.2 ° min to max 9.2 ° 5.7 4.3 °

Events

Info Bounce during liftoff 101 ft agl · 74 kt
Info Flaps Fully Retracted 306 ft agl · 74 kt
Pattern Entry 100.00Right hand pattern entry from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 16 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 76 kt74 kt min to max 80 kt 74 80 kt
100 % Average bank angle 16.3 °6.6 ° min to max 21.7 ° 6.6 21.3 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g1.01 g min to max 1.06 g 1.03 1.06 g
Info Average VSI 695 fpm428 fpm min to max 909 fpm 555 428 fpm
Info Average altitude 548 ft agl447 ft agl min to max 634 ft agl 447 634 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 4.9 °2.2 ° min to max 6.7 ° 4.6 2.2 °
Pattern Crosswind 100.00Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading 2.3 °-12.6 ° min to max 17.1 ° -12.6 17.1 °
100 % Average speed 80 kt75 kt min to max 84 kt 81 80 kt
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.85 g min to max 1.12 g 1.05 1.00 g
Info Average VSI 669 fpm177 fpm min to max 1,179 fpm 395 177 fpm
Info Average altitude 786 ft agl640 ft agl min to max 908 ft agl 640 908 ft agl
Info Average bank angle 6.7 °0.0 ° min to max 20.3 ° 20.3 13.6 °
Info Average pitch angle 4.2 °0.7 ° min to max 7.9 ° 1.8 0.9 °
Pattern Downwind Turn 70.00Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 108.3 °.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
0 % Angle to runway (45 degrees) 108.3 °.
100 % Average speed 83 kt80 kt min to max 86 kt 80 86 kt
100 % Average bank angle 16.3 °14.2 ° min to max 17.4 ° 14.2 14.9 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g0.94 g min to max 1.08 g 1.02 1.06 g
Info Average VSI 76 fpm-74 fpm min to max 166 fpm 136 -4 fpm
Info Average altitude 920 ft agl910 ft agl min to max 926 ft agl 910 923 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 0.1 °-1.5 ° min to max 1.2 ° 0.8 -0.5 °
Pattern Downwind 96.80Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 54 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading -1.6 °-19.1 ° min to max 13.1 ° -19.1 13.1 °
89 % Average altitude 901 ft agl839 ft agl min to max 925 ft agl 924 839 ft agl
100 % Average speed 88 kt76 kt min to max 93 kt 86 76 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.85 g min to max 1.08 g 1.06 1.04 g
Info Average VSI -86 fpm-436 fpm min to max 85 fpm 43 -385 fpm
Info Average bank angle 3.3 °0.0 ° min to max 13.1 ° 13.1 11.3 °
Info Average pitch angle -1.1 °-2.9 ° min to max 0.2 ° -0.3 -1.4 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 734 ft agl · 82 kt
Pattern Base Leg Turn 86.53Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 61.2 °.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
55 % Angle to runway (45 degrees) 61.2 °.
100 % Average speed 71 kt70 kt min to max 75 kt 75 70 kt
100 % Average bank angle 13.6 °12.0 ° min to max 14.2 ° 12.0 14.1 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.96 g min to max 1.11 g 1.11 1.01 g
Info Average VSI -302 fpm-400 fpm min to max -154 fpm -317 -400 fpm
Info Average altitude 803 ft agl764 ft agl min to max 835 ft agl 835 764 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -1.1 °-1.9 ° min to max 0.6 ° 0.2 -1.9 °
Pattern Base Leg 100.00Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading 3.7 °-18.0 ° min to max 15.7 ° -18.0 15.7 °
100 % Average speed 69 kt67 kt min to max 70 kt 70 67 kt
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.95 g min to max 1.03 g 1.02 0.98 g
0 % 0 0 fpm
Info Average altitude 615 ft agl435 ft agl min to max 757 ft agl 757 435 ft agl
Info Average bank angle 4.7 °0.2 ° min to max 13.8 ° 13.8 11.5 °
Info Average pitch angle -4.1 °-6.6 ° min to max -2.1 ° -2.1 -6.6 °

Events

Info Flaps Position 2 407 ft agl · 74 kt
Pattern Final Turn 100.00Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 69 kt67 kt min to max 71 kt 67 70 kt
100 % Average bank angle 8.9 °0.8 ° min to max 17.8 ° 13.2 0.8 °
100 % Average g force 1.03 g0.94 g min to max 1.09 g 1.00 1.01 g
Info Average VSI -719 fpm-1,260 fpm min to max -349 fpm -957 -455 fpm
Info Average altitude 229 ft agl107 ft agl min to max 418 ft agl 418 107 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -4.3 °-8.6 ° min to max -1.7 ° -6.6 -2.5 °
Arrival Final 1 98.86Approaching runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 107 ft agl to 77 ft agl. A decrease of 30 ft in 4 seconds.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
94 % Approach angle 3.8 °3.7 ° min to max 4.0 °Target 3.5 ° 3.7 4.0 °
100 % Average speed 69 kt69 kt min to max 70 kt 70 69 kt
100 % Heading variation -0.0 °-0.0 ° min to max -0.0 ° -0.0 -0.0 °
100 % Average bank angle 1.5 °0.0 ° min to max 2.3 ° 0.8 1.5 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.98 g min to max 1.01 g 1.01 0.98 g
Info Average VSI -413 fpm-454 fpm min to max -383 fpm -454 -389 fpm
Info Average altitude 92 ft agl77 ft agl min to max 107 ft agl 107 77 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle -2.2 °-2.4 ° min to max -1.9 ° -2.4 -2.3 °
00.250.50.751050Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Height ft00.250.50.751-40-30-20-10010203040Distance to Touchdown NMApproach Runway Alignment m
Arrival Landing 85.81Landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt. Target 62 kt
75 % Target 50 ft agl
68 % Landing and flare profile
100 % Heading variation -0.0 °-0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° -0.0 -0.0 °
100 % Average bank angle 0.5 °0.0 ° min to max 1.5 ° 1.5 0.5 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.97 g min to max 1.12 g 0.98 1.02 g
Info Average speed 59 kt43 kt min to max 69 kt 69 43 kt
Info Average VSI -262 fpm-535 fpm min to max -46 fpm -390 -72 fpm
Info Average altitude 22 ft agl3 ft agl min to max 66 ft agl 66 3 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 1.1 °-3.1 ° min to max 5.9 ° -2.3 5.9 °
07515022530037545052560001325385063Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150225300375450525600-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 100.00Touchdown point was 52 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 43 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -72 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Touchdown VSI was -72 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 493 mTarget 457 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 43 ktTarget below 48 kt
100 % Runway alignment max 0.93 m0.90 m right -0.93 -0.85 m
100 % Average bank angle 0.3 °0.1 ° min to max 0.5 ° 0.5 0.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.05 g1.02 g min to max 1.08 g 1.02 1.02 g
100 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 43 kt42 kt min to max 43 kt 43 42 kt
Info Average pitch angle 5.7 °5.4 ° min to max 5.9 ° 5.9 5.4 °

Takeoff

96.00 %
100.00Takeoff roll293 m · 11 %
100.00Liftoff speed57 kt · target 58
100.00Runway alignment1.56 m R
80.00Bounce on takeoffYes
100.00Rate of climb301 ft/m
Takeoff weight707 kg
Airfield elevation52 ft asl
Wind270° · 2 kn · 1 kn cross

Approach

98.86 %
Not assessed500 ft gateNot recorded
75.09Threshold height66 ft
100.00Threshold speed68 kt
100.00Centreline offset0.01 m R

Touchdown

100.00 %
100.00Touchdown point495 m
100.00Centreline at touchdown0.85 m R
100.00Sink rate-71 ft/m
100.00Touchdown force1.08 G
OkBouncesNone
Landing weight706 kg
Airfield elevation52 ft asl
Wind270° · 2 kn · 1 kn cross

The stabilisation gates

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.

Six checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Landing flap
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

The approach, gate by gate

Gate Height Centreline Speed
THR 67 ft 0.19 m L +7 kt

Touchdown on EGPK 30

Past threshold
495 m
Off centreline
0.85 mR
Sink rate
-71 ft/m
Impact
1.08G

Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.

66 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 66 ft, down at 495 m

Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,737 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

5001,0001,500 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 495 m past threshold CLEARED

The 495 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 495 m of 2,737 m · 18 %

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Flight narrative

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft required a takeoff distance of 293 meters, which was 11% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 58 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 30, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in just 16 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind turn was also executed efficiently, taking 22 seconds to complete. The pattern downwind turn was made at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself took 54 seconds to complete, also covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.

The pattern base leg turn was made at an angle of 61.2 degrees to the runway, with the base leg itself taking 29 seconds to complete and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was made in 26 seconds, bringing the aircraft into position for the final approach. The approach was made from the south-east, heading 302.0 degrees at an altitude of 107 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.

The landing on runway 30 was executed smoothly, with the touchdown point being 52 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 43 knots, which was well within the target range, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -72 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing. The local weather conditions remained the same as during the departure, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 269 degrees.

The flight was completed with a total distance of 5 nautical miles, taking 4 minutes to cover this distance. The aircraft used a total of -43 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight demonstrated a high level of proficiency and control, with the pilot executing a series of complex maneuvers with ease and precision.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the PA38 Tomahawk
95.33 %
96 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 293 m 11 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
Takeoff Distance
100 %
Roll distance of 293 m using 10.69 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
100 %
Liftoff speed was 58 kn - Target 58 kn
Alignment
100 %
0.00 m left to 1.56 m right
Bounce
80 %
Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
60 30 0
Bank °
Info
1 0.5 0
Pitch °
Info
4 1.5 -1
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,750-20-15-10-505101520 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
100 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
80 65 50
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
6 3.5 1
Climb Rate fpm
Info
600 250 -100
90 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Alignment
0 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
80 70 60
Bank °
100 %
5 2.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
10 7 4
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,100 750 400
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,750083166249332415 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.050.10.150.20.240100200300400 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.050.10.150.20.24-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the PA38 Tomahawk
Landing Score 94.89 %
Landing Summary

The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, achieving a high score of 94.9%. The final approach was conducted from the south east, heading 302.0° at an altitude of 107 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This indicates a precise and controlled approach, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading and altitude.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 30, which has a length of 2,737 meters. The threshold height at 66 feet agl was above the target, suggesting that the aircraft was slightly higher than desired at the point of touchdown. However, the threshold speed of 69 knots was well above the target, indicating that the aircraft was traveling at a higher speed than necessary at the point of touchdown.

The touchdown point was 52 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 43 knots was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down effectively and maintain control during the landing. The touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating a smooth and controlled descent.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the point of touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is properly positioned for taxiing and minimizes the risk of damage to the aircraft or the runway.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 269°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions suggest that the landing was conducted in a relatively calm and stable environment, which contributed to the successful outcome.

98.86 %
Final 1
Approaching runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 107 ft agl to 77 ft agl. A decrease of 30 ft in 4 seconds.
Glideslope
94.3 %
Poor descent path above glideslope limit
Heading
100 %
Excellent heading alignment
Glideslope °
94.3 %
4 3 2
IAS kt
100 %
70 65 60
Alignment
100 %
0.5 0 -0.5
Bank °
100 %
3 1.5 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-383 -442 -500
00.250.50.751050 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Height ft
00.250.50.751-40-30-20-10010203040 Distance to Touchdown NM Approach Runway Alignment m
85.81 %
Landing
Landing on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt.
Height
75.09 %
Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt. Target 62 kt
Flare
68.15 %
Fair landing flare
Centreline ft
100 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
69 54 40
Pitch °
Info
6 1.5 -3
Descent Rate fpm
Info
-46 -323 -600
07515022530037545052560001325385063 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150225300375450525600-24-20-16-12-8-404812162024 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
100 %
Touchdown
Touchdown point was 52 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 43 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -72 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown rate was excellent at -72 ft/m.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 43 kt was good. Target below 48 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown point was 52 m beyond the touchdown zone.
Alignment
100 %
Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Bank
100 %
Bank angle 0.3 °
G
100 %
G 1.05 g
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
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