EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - PA38 Tomahawk

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Saturday, 26 July 2025 21:26

Minutes 4

5 nm

Fuel -43 kg

PA38 Tomahawk

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

709 kg

Fuel

43 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

706 kg

Weight

86 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.52%

Pattern Score 93.33%

Departure Score 95.33%

Arrival Score 94.89%

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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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Average speed was 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 2 kt 0 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 g 0.07 g min to max 1.00 g	0.07		1.00 g
Info	Battery Master On at 21:26:40
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:26:40
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:26:40
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:26:40
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:26:40
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:26:40
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:26:40
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:27:05
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:27:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:27:05
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:27:05
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:27:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:28:34
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:28:34
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 21:28:38
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:29:11
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:29:11

Departure Roll

96 %

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.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 293 m 11 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 58 kt Target 58 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.56 m 0.00 m left to 1.56 m right	-1.20		-1.56 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 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 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 58 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 g 0.91 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 301 fpm 126 fpm min to max 576 fpm	126		576 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 1 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 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 69 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 g 0.84 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 714 fpm 543 fpm min to max 1,043 fpm	581		543 fpm
Info	Average altitude 131 ft agl 48 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 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:30:03

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 74 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 g 1.01 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 695 fpm 428 fpm min to max 909 fpm	555		428 fpm
Info	Average altitude 548 ft agl 447 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 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.3 ° -12.6 ° min to max 17.1 °	-12.6		17.1 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 75 kt min to max 84 kt	81		80 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.85 g min to max 1.12 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 669 fpm 177 fpm min to max 1,179 fpm	395		177 fpm
Info	Average altitude 786 ft agl 640 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 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 108.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 108.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 80 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 g 0.94 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 agl 910 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

96.8 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 54 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.6 ° -19.1 ° min to max 13.1 °	-19.1		13.1 °
89.35 %	Average altitude 901 ft agl 839 ft agl min to max 925 ft agl	924		839 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 76 kt min to max 93 kt	86		76 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.85 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 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:31:56

Pattern Base Leg Turn

86.53 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 61.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
55.11 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 61.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 70 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 g 0.96 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 agl 764 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 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.7 ° -18.0 ° min to max 15.7 °	-18.0		15.7 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 67 kt min to max 70 kt	70		67 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		0.98 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 615 ft agl 435 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 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:32:43

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 67 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 g 0.94 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 agl 107 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

98.86 %

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.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.3 %	Approach angle 3.8 ° 3.7 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.5 °	3.7		4.0 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 69 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 g 0.98 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 agl 77 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 °

Arrival Landing

85.81 %

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.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 69 kt. Target 62 kt
75.09 %	Target 50 ft agl
68.15 %	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 g 0.97 g min to max 1.12 g	0.98		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 43 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 agl 3 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 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

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.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -72 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 493 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 43 kt Target below 48 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.93 m 0.90 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 g 1.02 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 43 kt 42 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 on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the PA38 Tomahawk

95.33 %

96 %

Takeoff Roll

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

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 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 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

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

Heading

100 %

Bank