EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - Sirius

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Saturday, 04 January 2025 20:59

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

Sirius

Departure

Runway 30 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

411 kg

Fuel

48 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

5 kt

Wind Direction

195.0 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

5 kt

Arrival

Runway 12 at EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

410 kg

Weight

47 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 86.05%

Pattern Score 79.21%

Departure Score 84.73%

Arrival Score 94.22%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 30 at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, EGPK. The aircraft, Sirius, accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 209 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 57 knots, marking the start of the flight.

As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 195 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 9 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots. The pilot navigated the aircraft through a right-hand pattern entry from runway 30, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 19 seconds.

The right-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in a remarkably short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 9 seconds. The pilot then executed a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a bank angle of 16.9 degrees. The downwind leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 14 seconds.

As the aircraft approached the runway, it began its final approach to runway 12 from the north-west, heading 125 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 117.3 meters above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 41 knots, which was well below the target speed, requiring the pilot to exercise caution to avoid stalling.

The touchdown distance was satisfactory at 181 meters, and the touchdown speed of 33 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was perfect at -0.1 meters per second. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.2 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots.

The total landing distance was 353 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in 5 minutes, and the aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

88.67 %

Touchdown

83.8 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

66.33 %

Threshold speed at 41 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Flare

88.33 %

Very good landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -27 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 33 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 181 m.

Centreline

92 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.2 m from centreline.

Bounce

0 %

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Departure Roll

64.2 %

Departure roll runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Takeoff distance 209 m 8 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 57 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 10 kn at 195 °. Crosswind: 9 kn Tailwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 209 m 8 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 57 kn Target 60 kn
0 %	Runway alignment max 43.02 m 43.02 m left to 0.00 m left	43.02		0.20 m
22 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.96 g min to max 4.23 g	4.23		1.08 g
60 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.0		4.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:59:17
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:59:17
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:59:17
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:59:17
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:59:17
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:59:17
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:00:57
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:00:57
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 21:00:57
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 21:00:57
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:00:57
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 21:00:57
Info	Battery Master Off at 21:01:01
Info	Battery Master On at 21:01:02
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:01:02
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:01:02
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:01:02
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:01:02
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:01:02

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kn 57 kn min to max 72 kn	57		72 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.04 g min to max 1.11 g	1.09		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 3.3 m/s 2.0 m/s min to max 4.4 m/s	2.0		4.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 6.8 m agl 0.6 m agl min to max 15.6 m agl	0.6		15.6 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 4.7 ° min to max 9.2 °	4.7		9.2 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 72 kn min to max 99 kn	72		98 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	0.9		5.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.78 g min to max 1.14 g	1.05		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 4.0 m/s -1.5 m/s min to max 9.2 m/s	4.4		0.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 167.4 m agl 15.9 m agl min to max 302.6 m agl	15.9		279.2 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° -1.8 ° min to max 14.4 °	9.3		-0.3 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was 2 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 96 kn 93 kn min to max 99 kn	98		99 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 16.0 ° 5.5 ° min to max 21.5 °	5.5		21.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 0.7 m/s -2.5 m/s min to max 3.2 m/s	0.3		-2.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 291.6 m agl 277.3 m agl min to max 303.0 m agl	277.3		290.3 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.6 ° min to max 3.2 °	-0.1		-3.3 °

Pattern Crosswind

82.81 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
61.79 %	Heading -10.7 ° -15.8 ° min to max -6.7 °	-15.8		-13.9 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kn 101 kn min to max 108 kn	101		108 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.91 g min to max 1.20 g	1.04		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI -4.4 m/s -6.1 m/s min to max -3.0 m/s	-3.0		-3.9 m/s
Info	Average altitude 264.1 m agl 242.5 m agl min to max 284.3 m agl	284.3		242.5 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 13.0 ° 2.7 ° min to max 22.0 °	22.0		17.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -5.3 ° -7.4 ° min to max -3.8 °	-4.2		-3.8 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

72.34 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 16.9 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
7.79 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 16.9 °.
100 %	Average speed 72 kn 56 kn min to max 108 kn	108		56 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 13.6 ° 5.0 ° min to max 26.2 °	20.0		5.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.90 g min to max 1.26 g	1.10		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -1.4 m/s -3.8 m/s min to max 4.0 m/s	-3.3		-1.9 m/s
Info	Average altitude 217.4 m agl 149.4 m agl min to max 267.7 m agl	239.5		149.4 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -6.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	-3.2		-3.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:04:53
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:04:55

Pattern Downwind

61.68 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.28 %	Heading 9.2 ° 5.6 ° min to max 16.0 °	16.0		5.6 °
0 %	Average altitude 134.9 m agl 119.7 m agl min to max 147.7 m agl	147.7		119.7 m agl
100 %	Average speed 54 kn 53 kn min to max 56 kn	56		54 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -1.9 m/s -2.6 m/s min to max -1.4 m/s	-1.7		-2.6 m/s
Info	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.2 °	4.9		1.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle -3.2 ° -4.4 ° min to max -2.4 °	-2.7		-3.8 °

Arrival Final 2

99.77 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 117.3 m agl to 88.9 m agl. A decrease of 28.4 m in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 54 kn 54 kn min to max 54 kn	54		54 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.1 °
98.84 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.4 °	0.6		2.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -2.4 m/s -2.5 m/s min to max -2.2 m/s	-2.5		-2.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 103.1 m agl 88.9 m agl min to max 117.3 m agl	117.3		88.9 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -4.0 ° min to max -3.2 °	-3.9		-3.4 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 84.6 m agl to -5.4 m agl. A decrease of 90.0 m in 51 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.1 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 49 kn 41 kn min to max 54 kn	54		41 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -1.4 m/s -2.5 m/s min to max -0.3 m/s	-2.1		-0.3 m/s
Info	Average altitude 7.9 m agl -5.4 m agl min to max 84.6 m agl	84.6		-5.4 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -3.8 ° min to max 3.6 °	-2.9		3.6 °

Arrival Landing

88.67 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 41 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
66.33 %	Threshold speed at 41 kn was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 55 kn
100 %	Target 15.2 m agl
88.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 37 kn 33 kn min to max 41 kn	41		33 kn
Info	Average VSI -0.0 m/s -0.3 m/s min to max 0.1 m/s	-0.3		-0.1 m/s
Info	Average altitude 1.2 m agl 1.0 m agl min to max 1.3 m agl	1.2		1.0 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 3.6 ° min to max 6.4 °	3.6		6.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

83.8 %

Touchdown distance was good at 181 m. Touchdown speed at 33 kn was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -0.1 m/s. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.2 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -0.1 m/s.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 181 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 33 kn Target 50 kn
92 %	Runway alignment max 5.24 m 4.62 m left	5.24		3.77 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		1.00 g
0 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 31 kn 30 kn min to max 33 kn	33		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 6.4 ° min to max 7.8 °	6.4		6.8 °

Arrival Rollout

98.87 %

Total landing distance 353 m, 13 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 353 m 13 % of runway.
97.49 %	Runway alignment max 3.74 m 3.74 m left to 0.00 m left	3.74		3.30 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 36 kn 31 kn min to max 37 kn	37		31 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 6.8 °	6.8		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 9 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kn 0 kn min to max 30 kn	25		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -1.4 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.8		0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	0.97		0.98 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:06:55

Takeoff on runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Sirius

84.73 %

64.2 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 209 m using 7.65 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 57 kn - Target 60 kn

Alignment

0 %

43.02 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

60 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

22 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 30 EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport in the Sirius

Landing Score 92.83 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport with a high score of 92.8%. The final approach was initiated from the north-west, heading 125.0° at 1 nautical mile and 117.3 meters above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach, ultimately touching down on the runway with a good touchdown distance of 181 meters.

The touchdown speed of 33 knots was well within the target range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -0.1 meters per second was also perfect, signifying a gentle and stable landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.2 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments in the pilot's approach strategy.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 2 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.

The total landing distance of 353 meters was only 13% of the runway length, indicating a short and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, the Sirius aircraft demonstrated excellent landing skills and precision, earning a high score of 92.8%.

99.77 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 117.3 m agl to 88.9 m agl. A decrease of 28.4 m in 12 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

98.84 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 84.6 m agl to -5.4 m agl. A decrease of 90.0 m in 51 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

88.67 %

Landing

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 41 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

66.33 %

Threshold speed at 41 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 55 kt

Flare

88.33 %

Very good landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °