EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA40-NG

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Monday, 22 December 2025 19:50

Minutes 7

8 nm

Fuel 0 kg

DA40-NG

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,142 kg

Fuel

89 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

274.6 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,142 kg

Weight

89 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

273.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 90.53%

Pattern Score 86.05%

Departure Score 94.00%

Arrival Score 91.55%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the DA40-NG aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 308 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 65 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 274 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind leg was slightly longer, covering 1 nautical mile in 50 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was a significant portion of the flight, covering 2 nautical miles and featuring an angle to the runway of 48.8 degrees. The downwind leg itself was 3 nautical miles long and took 86 seconds to complete.

The base leg turn was a shorter segment, covering 1 nautical mile and featuring an angle to the runway of 17.3 degrees. The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with a heading of 210 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 337 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a threshold speed of 72 knots and a touchdown distance of 248 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The touchdown speed was 57 knots, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -84 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

The total landing distance was 532 meters, and the total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, which was completed in 7 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used no fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 7 kt 0 kt min to max 21 kt	0		21 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.0		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.53 g 0.98 g min to max 2.62 g	2.62		0.99 g
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 19:51:01
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:51:01
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:51:15

Departure Roll

92 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 308 m 17 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 65 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 274 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 308 m 17 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 65 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.90 m 0.00 m left to 1.90 m right	-1.90		-1.01 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.79 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.04 g
60 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 2.3 ° min to max 7.3 °	2.5		7.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.4 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 66 kt min to max 75 kt	66		75 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 408 fpm 309 fpm min to max 446 fpm	309		446 fpm
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 54 ft agl	0		54 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 7.4 ° min to max 8.6 °	7.4		7.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 74 kt min to max 77 kt	75		74 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	0.2		4.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 654 fpm 448 fpm min to max 982 fpm	448		876 fpm
Info	Average altitude 125 ft agl 54 ft agl min to max 464 ft agl	54		464 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 7.8 ° min to max 11.3 °	7.8		10.7 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 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 12.9 ° 6.0 ° min to max 19.2 °	6.0		19.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 797 fpm 686 fpm min to max 892 fpm	886		778 fpm
Info	Average altitude 607 ft agl 477 ft agl min to max 740 ft agl	477		740 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 8.4 ° min to max 10.7 °	10.7		8.5 °

Pattern Crosswind

96.12 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 50 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.37 %	Heading 6.3 ° -18.4 ° min to max 16.1 °	-15.4		-18.4 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 80 kt min to max 110 kt	80		109 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 418 fpm -172 fpm min to max 942 fpm	789		222 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,001 ft agl 754 ft agl min to max 1,095 ft agl	754		1,095 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.0 °	19.0		13.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max 9.6 °	8.6		1.0 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

99.15 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 48.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 48.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 115 kt 108 kt min to max 130 kt	109		128 kt
97.17 %	Average bank angle 14.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 32.5 °	13.8		32.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.95 g min to max 1.16 g	0.98		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -418 fpm -1,368 fpm min to max 138 fpm	138		-932 fpm
Info	Average altitude 900 ft agl 408 ft agl min to max 1,098 ft agl	1,097		408 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -6.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.5		-4.8 °

Pattern Downwind

70 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 86 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.0 ° -49.4 ° min to max 12.6 °	12.6		-15.6 °
0 %	Average altitude 57 ft agl 16 ft agl min to max 620 ft agl	389		620 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 70 kt min to max 133 kt	129		76 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.89 g min to max 1.23 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -36 fpm -1,434 fpm min to max 1,935 fpm	-1,102		53 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 31.1 °	31.1		16.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -6.6 ° min to max 16.0 °	-5.7		1.5 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:50:55
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:50:55
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:50:55
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:50:55
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:50:55
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:50:55
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:50:55
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:50:55
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:50:55
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:56:25

Pattern Base Leg Turn

64.96 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 17.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
9.32 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 17.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 76 kt min to max 82 kt	76		81 kt
73.89 %	Average bank angle 26.8 ° 5.1 ° min to max 36.7 °	16.8		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 1.00 g min to max 1.24 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -524 fpm -893 fpm min to max -12 fpm	-12		-251 fpm
Info	Average altitude 490 ft agl 340 ft agl min to max 619 ft agl	619		340 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -5.3 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		-2.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:56:34

Arrival Final 1

69.21 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 337 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 313 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.4 %	Approach angle 2.5 ° 1.7 ° min to max 3.9 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		1.7 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 72 kt min to max 80 kt	80		72 kt
0 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -7.6 ° min to max 0.1 °	-7.6		-0.0 °
60.68 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.6 °	12.5		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -516 fpm -781 fpm min to max -219 fpm	-219		-488 fpm
Info	Average altitude 83 ft agl 24 ft agl min to max 337 ft agl	337		24 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -5.9 ° min to max -1.9 °	-2.2		-2.6 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 72 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 72 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 65 kt 57 kt min to max 72 kt	72		57 kt
Info	Average VSI -253 fpm -495 fpm min to max -84 fpm	-490		-84 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 27 ft agl	27		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -2.5 ° min to max 6.0 °	-2.5		6.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

97 %

Touchdown distance was good at 248 m. Touchdown speed at 57 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -84 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -84 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 248 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 57 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.17 m 1.10 m left	1.15		0.99 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		1.02 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 56 kt 55 kt min to max 57 kt	57		55 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 5.8 ° min to max 6.1 °	6.0		6.1 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 532 m, 29 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 532 m 29 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.49 m 0.92 m left to 0.57 m right	0.92		-0.57 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 50 kt 34 kt min to max 53 kt	53		34 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 2.1 ° min to max 7.1 °	6.2		2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 27 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 26 kt 0 kt min to max 55 kt	28		55 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 2.1 ° min to max 5.3 °	2.1		5.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.67 g 0.22 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.22 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:58:00
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:58:41
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:58:48

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the DA40-NG

94 %

92 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 308 m using 17.01 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 65 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 1.90 m right

Bounce

60 %

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 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the DA40-NG

Landing Score 91.55 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-NG aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, heading 210.0° at 1 nautical mile and 337 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was likely a standard procedure, taking advantage of the prevailing wind conditions to minimize the impact of crosswinds.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a threshold speed of 72 knots being achieved. This speed is considered good, as it indicates a controlled descent and a high degree of situational awareness from the pilot. The touchdown distance of 248 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude during the final stages of the approach.

The touchdown speed of 57 knots was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The touchdown rate of -84 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, as it suggests a high degree of precision and control from the pilot. This rate is considered excellent, as it indicates a minimal impact on the aircraft's landing gear and a reduced risk of damage.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and consistent heading throughout the approach. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains aligned with the runway and minimizes the risk of deviation.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 273°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component, which made the landing even more straightforward. The total landing distance of 532 meters was 29% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.

Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains aligned with the runway and minimizes the risk of deviation. Overall, the DA40-NG aircraft's landing at EGPE Inverness Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing.

69.21 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 337 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 313 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

85.4 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

0 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

85.4 %

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