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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
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.
The 357 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK) commenced with a roll on runway 21, utilizing 65% of the available length to achieve liftoff. The Britten Norman Trislander BN2 required a takeoff distance of 1,186 meters to clear the obstacles, lifting off at a speed of 82 knots. Under local weather conditions of 16°C and a negligible headwind, the aircraft transitioned smoothly into the enroute climb phase.
As the aircraft climbed from 182 feet above sea level to 151 feet, a net increase of 30 feet was achieved within a minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was characterized by a steady ascent, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent rate of climb. Upon reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its descent towards runway 30 at EGPK, approaching from the southeast at a heading of 303.0 degrees. The final approach was executed at an altitude of 98 feet above ground level, with the aircraft maintaining a steady state until touchdown.
The landing on runway 30 was executed within the available length of 2,737 meters, with a touchdown distance of 356 meters. Although the touchdown speed of 63 knots was slightly above the optimal value, the touchdown rate of -49 feet per minute was perfect, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The total landing distance of 623 meters, accounting for 23% of the runway length, was satisfactory. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out in perfect alignment, utilizing a total of 3 nautical miles of distance and consuming 17 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The final approach to runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport from the south east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 303.0° at 0 nm and 98 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the desired level, reaching 79 kt.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was satisfactory at 356 m, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 63 kt. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was perfect at -49 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was spot on, with the aircraft perfectly centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle wind of 3 kt at 221°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 623 m, which accounted for 23% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with high precision and control, resulting in a score of 99.9%.
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