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

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Friday, 18 April 2025 03:39

Minutes 8

13 nm

Fuel 5 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,034 kg

Fuel

168 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,029 kg

Weight

164 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

271.0 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.70%

Pattern Score 91.59%

Departure Score 96.00%

Arrival Score 99.51%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, successfully took off after covering a distance of 205 meters, which accounted for 11% of the runway. The liftoff speed was recorded at 66 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 23 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind maneuver was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 10 seconds. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 3 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 30.3 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 3 nautical miles in 86 seconds.

The pattern base leg turn required a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 82.3 degrees. The base leg covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 10 seconds. The final turn, which preceded the final approach, covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 102 seconds.

The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with a heading of 230 degrees at an altitude of 98 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a threshold height that was considered good. The threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 72 knots.

The touchdown distance was recorded at 466 meters, which was considered good, and the touchdown speed was 42 knots, also considered good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -51 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 3 knots.

The total landing distance was 702 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, which was covered in 8 minutes, and the aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

100 %

Touchdown

99.83 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 72 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -57 ft/m.

Impact

96.57 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 42 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 466 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 13 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.9 °	0.9		3.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.86 g 0.32 g min to max 1.10 g	0.42		0.75 g
Info	Battery Master On at 03:39:05
Info	Engine 1 Started at 03:39:05
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 03:39:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 03:39:05
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 03:39:05
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 03:39:05
Info	Landing Gear Down at 03:39:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 03:39:24
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 03:39:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 03:39:26
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 03:39:26
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 03:39:27

Departure Roll

98 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 205 m 11 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 66 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 205 m 11 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 66 kt Target 70 kt
96.44 %	Runway alignment max 4.02 m 4.02 m left to 0.00 m left	3.03		2.52 m
87.14 %	Average g force 0.46 g 0.05 g min to max 0.99 g	0.73		0.99 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	3.4		4.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.2 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.4		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 66 kt min to max 88 kt	66		88 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.94 g min to max 1.17 g	0.99		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 366 fpm 256 fpm min to max 460 fpm	256		460 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl	1		53 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.8 ° min to max 5.7 °	4.8		5.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 03:40:10

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 87 kt min to max 125 kt	88		125 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.1		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.85 g min to max 1.14 g	0.95		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 507 fpm -28 fpm min to max 1,428 fpm	462		460 fpm
Info	Average altitude 314 ft agl 53 ft agl min to max 725 ft agl	53		725 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 10.2 °	5.2		2.1 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was 2 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 130 kt 124 kt min to max 135 kt	125		134 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.9 ° 5.3 ° min to max 21.1 °	5.3		21.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.11 g	0.95		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -10 fpm -328 fpm min to max 453 fpm	453		144 fpm
Info	Average altitude 735 ft agl 717 ft agl min to max 760 ft agl	736		729 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -1.5 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.7 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.6 ° -17.3 ° min to max 19.0 °	-17.3		19.0 °
100 %	Average speed 135 kt 134 kt min to max 136 kt	134		136 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -138 fpm -318 fpm min to max 154 fpm	154		-298 fpm
Info	Average altitude 723 ft agl 702 ft agl min to max 736 ft agl	731		702 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 24.2 ° 21.7 ° min to max 26.7 °	21.7		22.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.3 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		-0.9 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

88.37 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 30.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
61.25 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 30.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 133 kt 130 kt min to max 136 kt	136		130 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 19.4 ° 17.7 ° min to max 21.3 °	21.3		17.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 136 fpm -259 fpm min to max 354 fpm	-259		40 fpm
Info	Average altitude 716 ft agl 693 ft agl min to max 743 ft agl	698		743 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -0.7 ° min to max 1.7 °	-0.7		-0.1 °

Pattern Downwind

82.78 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.7 ° -14.7 ° min to max 10.3 °	-14.6		-14.7 °
42.58 %	Average altitude 691 ft agl 629 ft agl min to max 742 ft agl	738		695 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 131 kt 126 kt min to max 137 kt	130		133 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.88 g min to max 1.18 g	0.92		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI -33 fpm -762 fpm min to max 532 fpm	-151		-215 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 5.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.8 °	17.5		25.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.2 ° min to max 2.3 °	-1.0		0.1 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 82.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 82.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 131 kt 127 kt min to max 135 kt	133		128 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 24.9 ° 21.8 ° min to max 27.2 °	25.2		24.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.97 g min to max 1.16 g	1.16		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 3 fpm -420 fpm min to max 329 fpm	-33		-146 fpm
Info	Average altitude 709 ft agl 680 ft agl min to max 741 ft agl	696		705 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -1.9 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.8		-0.2 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.1 ° -19.0 ° min to max 13.9 °	13.9		-19.0 °
100 %	Average speed 128 kt 128 kt min to max 128 kt	128		128 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.03 g min to max 1.08 g	1.05		1.05 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 691 ft agl 685 ft agl min to max 702 ft agl	702		687 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 24.0 ° 23.8 ° min to max 24.2 °	24.2		23.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	-0.2		0.8 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was 2 nm in 102 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 100 kt 81 kt min to max 128 kt	128		81 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.2 ° 0.6 ° min to max 24.0 °	23.8		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.87 g min to max 1.20 g	1.05		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -334 fpm -1,528 fpm min to max 395 fpm	74		-493 fpm
Info	Average altitude 598 ft agl 106 ft agl min to max 794 ft agl	688		106 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -10.2 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.9		-2.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 03:45:26
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 03:45:41
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 03:45:50
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 03:46:00

Arrival Final 1

99.25 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 98 ft agl to 53 ft agl. A decrease of 45 ft in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 72 kt min to max 80 kt	80		72 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
96.26 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.6		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.91 g min to max 0.99 g	0.98		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI -388 fpm -480 fpm min to max -313 fpm	-480		-466 fpm
Info	Average altitude 76 ft agl 53 ft agl min to max 98 ft agl	98		53 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.8 ° min to max -1.1 °	-2.5		-2.8 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 72 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.6		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.87 g min to max 1.16 g	0.91		0.92 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 42 kt min to max 72 kt	72		42 kt
Info	Average VSI -240 fpm -592 fpm min to max -19 fpm	-472		-51 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl	52		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -3.3 ° min to max 7.3 °	-2.9		6.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.83 %

Touchdown distance was good at 466 m. Touchdown speed at 42 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -51 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 4 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -51 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 466 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 42 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.66 m 0.64 m right	-0.66		-0.66 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.9		1.0 °
96.57 %	Average g force 0.65 g 0.38 g min to max 0.92 g	0.92		0.38 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 42 kt 41 kt min to max 42 kt	42		41 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 6.4 ° min to max 6.6 °	6.6		6.6 °

Arrival Rollout

98.97 %

Total landing distance 702 m, 39 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 702 m 39 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.23 m 0.10 m left to 2.13 m right	-0.68		0.10 m
89.71 %	Average g force 0.33 g 0.14 g min to max 0.78 g	0.35		0.78 g
Info	Average speed 44 kt 31 kt min to max 49 kt	49		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 3.1 ° min to max 7.7 °	6.7		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 03:47:29

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 9 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kt 3 kt min to max 30 kt	30		3 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.1		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.92 g 0.77 g min to max 1.01 g	0.78		1.01 g

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

96 %

98 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 205 m using 11.33 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 66 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

96.44 %

4.02 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

87.14 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

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

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 99.51 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 230.0° at 0 nm and 98 ft above ground level (agl), demonstrating precise navigation and control.

Upon reaching the runway, the pilot executed a smooth touchdown, with the threshold speed slightly above the target at 72 kt. This minor deviation from the ideal speed did not compromise the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 466 m was well within acceptable limits, indicating a controlled and stable approach.

The touchdown speed of 42 kt was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -51 fpm was excellent, signifying a gentle and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 4 kt at 270°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 3 kt each, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.

The total landing distance of 702 m was 39% of the runway length, indicating a controlled and efficient use of the available runway space. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability throughout the landing process.

Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities. The successful execution of the landing, despite a slightly above-target threshold speed, highlights the pilot's ability to adapt and respond to minor deviations from the ideal approach.

99.25 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 98 ft agl to 53 ft agl. A decrease of 45 ft in 6 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt