EGPK to EGPK Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from EGPK to EGPK

Monday, 28 October 2024 19:23

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 12 at EGPK

Prestwick

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Altitude

52 ft asl

Weight

932 kg

Fuel

66 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

269.9 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 12 at EGPK

Prestwick

Prestwick South Ayrshire, Scotland

52 ft asl

Altitude

929 kg

Weight

64 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 90.43%

Pattern Score 80.68%

Departure Score 94.83%

Arrival Score 95.77%

The flight in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche took off from runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick. The takeoff distance was 110 meters, which was 4% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 58 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 16°C with a wind speed of 1 knot coming from 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 1 knot.

After takeoff, the aircraft made a left-hand pattern entry from runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 13 seconds. Following this, the aircraft proceeded to make a left-hand pattern crosswind from runway 12 at the same airport, covering a similar distance in 20 seconds.

During the pattern flying, the aircraft completed the downwind turn at a distance of 1 nautical mile with an angle to the runway of 140.8°. The downwind leg was 2 nautical miles long and took 93 seconds to complete. The base leg turn occurred at a distance of 2 nautical miles with an angle of 0.1° to the runway.

The landing was performed on runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick, which had a length of 2,737 meters. The height at the threshold was 7 feet above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 45 knots. The touchdown occurred 64 meters from the threshold at a speed of 40 knots, with a vertical speed indication of -55 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 15°C with a wind speed of 1 knot coming from 269°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 1 knot.

The total landing distance was 315 meters, which was 11% of the runway length. The total flight distance covered was 6 nautical miles and took 15 minutes. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

84.62 %

Touchdown

99.6 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

38.49 %

Threshold speed at 45 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -55 ft/m.

Impact

92.57 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 40 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 64 m.

Centreline

99.8 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.1 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Roll

94.5 %

Departure roll runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick. Takeoff distance 110 m 4 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 110 m 4 % of runway
86.04 %	Liftoff speed was 58 kn Target 70 kn
93.02 %	Runway alignment max 4.96 m 4.96 m left to 0.00 m left	4.74		4.96 m
86.86 %	Average g force 0.36 g 0.04 g min to max 1.03 g	0.46		1.03 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 4.5 ° min to max 6.5 °	4.6		6.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:23:33
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:23:33
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:23:33
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:23:33
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:23:33
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:23:33
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:23:33
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:23:33

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 12 EGPK Prestwick.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.4		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kn 58 kn min to max 74 kn	58		74 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.2		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.84 g min to max 1.09 g	1.03		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 2.8 m/s 1.9 m/s min to max 3.6 m/s	1.9		3.6 m/s
Info	Average altitude 6.8 m agl 0.2 m agl min to max 15.7 m agl	0.2		15.7 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.2 ° 6.6 ° min to max 9.3 °	6.6		9.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:23:39

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 12 EGPK Prestwick.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 74 kn 62 kn min to max 77 kn	74		65 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.2		4.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.69 g min to max 1.18 g	1.08		0.83 g
Info	Average VSI 6.1 m/s 3.6 m/s min to max 12.4 m/s	3.6		5.2 m/s
Info	Average altitude 51.3 m agl 15.9 m agl min to max 193.9 m agl	15.9		193.9 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.6 ° 9.4 ° min to max 21.8 °	9.4		10.5 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 12 EGPK Prestwick. Distance was less than 1 nm in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 71 kn 67 kn min to max 72 kn	67		71 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 18.9 ° 7.9 ° min to max 24.6 °	7.9		24.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.78 g min to max 1.04 g	0.86		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 6.4 m/s 4.5 m/s min to max 8.1 m/s	4.8		5.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 241.8 m agl 196.5 m agl min to max 287.9 m agl	196.5		287.9 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.2 ° 8.8 ° min to max 15.0 °	10.0		8.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

63.42 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 12 EGPK Prestwick. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
18.84 %	Heading -17.2 ° -50.8 ° min to max 17.7 °	17.7		-50.8 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kn 73 kn min to max 102 kn	73		102 kn
99.43 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.74 g min to max 1.04 g	0.88		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 1.0 m/s -1.6 m/s min to max 4.0 m/s	4.0		-1.6 m/s
Info	Average altitude 303.4 m agl 291.5 m agl min to max 313.4 m agl	291.5		306.5 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 19.1 ° 14.3 ° min to max 23.9 °	23.9		21.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° -0.5 ° min to max 7.2 °	7.2		-0.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 140.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 140.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 108 kn 104 kn min to max 110 kn	104		109 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.8 ° 5.4 ° min to max 20.4 °	20.4		5.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.88 g min to max 1.13 g	0.98		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -0.2 m/s -1.2 m/s min to max 0.7 m/s	-1.2		0.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 302.3 m agl 300.6 m agl min to max 303.9 m agl	303.9		303.0 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.3		0.6 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 93 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -4.5 ° -17.6 ° min to max 58.6 °	-3.2		-17.6 °
100 %	Average altitude 302.8 m agl 290.4 m agl min to max 311.8 m agl	303.2		290.4 m agl
100 %	Average speed 85 kn 68 kn min to max 109 kn	109		72 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.81 g min to max 1.08 g	0.95		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -0.1 m/s -2.8 m/s min to max 1.1 m/s	0.3		-2.3 m/s
Info	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.7 °	4.9		9.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -2.5 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.8		-0.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:25:01
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 19:25:04
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 19:26:01

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 0.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 0.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 69 kn min to max 74 kn	72		69 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 13.3 ° 7.3 ° min to max 17.9 °	8.7		7.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.82 g min to max 0.98 g	0.82		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI -1.9 m/s -2.7 m/s min to max -1.0 m/s	-1.9		-2.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 237.3 m agl 182.6 m agl min to max 288.6 m agl	288.6		182.6 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -1.8 ° min to max 0.7 °	-0.7		-1.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 19:27:19

Arrival Final 2

96.35 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 180.5 m agl to 99.7 m agl. A decrease of 80.8 m in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kn 63 kn min to max 69 kn	69		64 kn
73.69 %	Heading variation -2.6 ° -5.4 ° min to max 0.0 °	-5.4		0.0 °
94.92 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		3.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.91 g 0.82 g min to max 0.94 g	0.91		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI -2.0 m/s -2.5 m/s min to max -1.4 m/s	-2.0		-2.2 m/s
Info	Average altitude 143.5 m agl 99.7 m agl min to max 180.5 m agl	180.5		99.7 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -2.2 ° min to max -0.3 °	-1.6		-1.4 °

Arrival Final 1

99.66 %

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 97.6 m agl to -2.6 m agl. A decrease of 100.2 m in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 58 kn 45 kn min to max 65 kn	64		45 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
98.28 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.7		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.77 g min to max 1.11 g	0.81		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -1.9 m/s -3.6 m/s min to max -0.3 m/s	-2.1		-0.3 m/s
Info	Average altitude 12.5 m agl -2.6 m agl min to max 97.6 m agl	97.6		-2.6 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -3.9 ° min to max 5.3 °	-1.4		5.1 °

Arrival Landing

84.62 %

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 45 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
38.49 %	Threshold speed at 45 kn was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 15.2 m agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.88 g min to max 1.00 g	0.88		0.92 g
Info	Average speed 42 kn 40 kn min to max 45 kn	45		40 kn
Info	Average VSI -0.4 m/s -0.5 m/s min to max -0.3 m/s	-0.4		-0.3 m/s
Info	Average altitude 1.5 m agl 1.2 m agl min to max 2.1 m agl	2.1		1.2 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 5.1 ° min to max 8.6 °	5.1		8.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.6 %

Touchdown distance was good at 64 m. Touchdown speed at 40 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -0.3 m/s. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -0.3 m/s.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 64 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 40 kn Target 55 kn
99.8 %	Runway alignment max 3.10 m 2.98 m left	3.10		2.86 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
92.57 %	Average g force 0.55 g 0.24 g min to max 0.92 g	0.92		0.24 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 39 kn 38 kn min to max 40 kn	40		38 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 8.6 ° min to max 8.9 °	8.6		8.9 °

Arrival Rollout

98.62 %

Total landing distance 315 m, 11 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 315 m 11 % of runway.
99.41 %	Runway alignment max 3.21 m 3.21 m left to 0.00 m left	2.84		2.18 m
88.86 %	Average g force 0.29 g 0.11 g min to max 0.94 g	0.20		0.79 g
Info	Average speed 44 kn 30 kn min to max 48 kn	48		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 4.2 ° min to max 9.2 °	9.0		4.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 19:28:59
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:29:00

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 19 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 31 kn 27 kn min to max 40 kn	28		40 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.4		3.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.83 g 0.65 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.65 g

Takeoff on runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

94.83 %

94.5 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick. Takeoff distance 110 m 4 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 58 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 110 m using 4.01 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

86.04 %

Liftoff speed was 58 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

93.02 %

4.96 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

86.86 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 12 EGPK Prestwick.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 12 EGPK Prestwick.

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 95.62 %

Landing Summary

Overall, your aircraft landing score of 95.6% is a fantastic result and demonstrates a high level of skill and proficiency in all phases of the landing process. Let's break down your performance in each phase to see where you excelled and where there is room for improvement.

During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating precise control of your descent towards the runway. Additionally, your speed was well below target, which is a positive sign of good energy management. However, it is important to take care not to stall the aircraft by maintaining a proper airspeed throughout the approach.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, you demonstrated good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. This shows that you were able to smoothly transition from descent to touchdown, ensuring a stable and controlled landing. Your touchdown rate was excellent, indicating a smooth and gentle touchdown on the runway. Furthermore, your speed was on target during the touchdown phase, contributing to a safe and controlled landing. The fact that you landed within the touchdown zone and 3.1 meters from the centerline of the runway shows precision and accuracy in your landing technique.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was slightly off at 3.2 meters from the centerline. While this may be a minor deviation, it is important to strive for perfect alignment to ensure a smooth and efficient rollout after landing.

In conclusion, your overall aircraft landing score of 95.6% reflects a high level of proficiency in all phases of the landing process. Keep up the good work and continue to practice and refine your skills to further improve your performance. Remember to pay close attention to maintaining proper speed and alignment throughout the landing, and strive for precision in every aspect of your approach and touchdown. With dedication and practice, you can continue to achieve excellent results in your future landings. Great job!

96.35 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 180.5 m agl to 99.7 m agl. A decrease of 80.8 m in 40 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

73.69 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

73.69 %

Bank °

94.92 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

99.66 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 97.6 m agl to -2.6 m agl. A decrease of 100.2 m in 42 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

98.28 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

84.62 %

Landing

Landing on runway 12 at EGPK Prestwick, runway length 2,737 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 45 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

38.49 %

Threshold speed at 45 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °