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This flight was conducted on a Cessna C172 aircraft, an operation characteristic of a small, two-engine general aviation aircraft. The flight began with an enroute climb starting overhead EGPE Inverness Airport in Inverness, Scotland, Highland. Initially, the aircraft ascended from 28 feet Above Sea Level to 35 feet Above Sea Level, a mere 6 feet increase in just under a minute. This brief ascent covered less than a nautical mile, showcasing the smooth and steady climb characteristics of the Cessna C172.
Following the initial climb, the flight crew executed a go-around procedure from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, maintaining an altitude of 9 feet Above Ground Level. During the approach, the aircraft was configured to head 228.0° on a northeasterly heading and maintained an altitude of 304 feet Above Sea Level over a distance of 1 nautical mile. Throughout the final approach phase and landing process, the aircraft demonstrated exceptional performance and control.
Upon landing, the Cessna C172 touched down safely on runway 23, with the runway being 1,814 meters in length and featuring a clear threshold and threshold speed. The touchdown distance was within acceptable limits at 289 meters, and the landing speed of 48 knots was also suitable. One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -97 feet per minute Above Sea Level, indicating the precise control maintained by the aircraft and its crew. Furthermore, the aircraft maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment, reflecting the skill and experience of the pilots.
The local weather conditions during the flight were characterized by a moderate temperature of 15°C and a very light wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. This resulted in virtually negligible crosswind or headwind effects, making the landing operation significantly easier. In terms of performance metrics, the flight covered a total distance of 2 nautical miles and consumed approximately 1 kg of fuel, demonstrating the remarkable efficiency and fuel economy of the Cessna C172. Overall, this flight demonstrated the excellent handling and control characteristics of the Cessna C172, along with the skillful handling of the aircraft by its crew.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGPE Inverness Airport Inverness (Highland, Scotland). Climbing from 28 ft asl to 35 ft asl, an increase of 6 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 71 kt 69 kt min to max 72 kt |
69 | 72 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.7 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
1.5 | 1.2 ° | |
| 92.29 % |
Average g force 0.24 g 0.23 g min to max 0.26 g |
0.23 | 0.26 g | |
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Average VSI 219 fpm 149 fpm min to max 280 fpm |
149 | 280 fpm | |
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Average altitude 32 ft asl 28 ft asl min to max 35 ft asl |
28 | 35 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 6.6 ° min to max 7.3 ° |
6.6 | 7.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 21:22:35 |
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Engine 1 Started at 21:22:35 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:22:35 |
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Landing Gear Down at 21:22:35 |
Go-Around runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport at 9 ft agl.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 73 kt 60 kt min to max 80 kt |
72 | 60 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.5 ° |
1.2 | 1.9 ° | |
| 85.14 % |
Average g force 0.27 g -0.02 g min to max 0.54 g |
0.26 | 0.18 g | |
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Average altitude 553 ft agl 9 ft agl min to max 1,026 ft agl |
9 | 306 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 0.5 ° min to max 17.4 ° |
7.1 | 5.6 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:24:55 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 21:25:53 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 21:26:48 |
Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 304 ft agl to 41 ft agl. A decrease of 262 ft in 47 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.9 | 2.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 61 kt 58 kt min to max 62 kt |
60 | 62 kt | |
| 92.4 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.7 | -0.0 ° | |
| 98.15 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 ° |
1.3 | 0.5 ° | |
| 89.71 % |
Average g force 0.23 g 0.14 g min to max 0.24 g |
0.18 | 0.23 g | |
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Average VSI -361 fpm -450 fpm min to max -41 fpm |
-122 | -392 fpm | |
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Average altitude 107 ft agl 41 ft agl min to max 304 ft agl |
304 | 41 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.5 ° min to max 6.5 ° |
6.1 | 1.9 ° | |
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Flaps Position 4 at 21:27:14 |
Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 62 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 62 kt. Target 60 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.0 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.5 | 0.2 ° | |
| 90.57 % |
Average g force 0.19 g 0.17 g min to max 0.23 g |
0.23 | 0.17 g | |
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Average speed 56 kt 48 kt min to max 62 kt |
62 | 48 kt | |
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Average VSI -262 fpm -400 fpm min to max -80 fpm |
-395 | -97 fpm | |
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Average altitude 16 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl |
43 | 1 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 1.8 ° min to max 11.1 ° |
1.9 | 11.1 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 289 m. Touchdown speed at 48 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -97 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -97 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 289 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 48 kt Target below 57 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.35 m 0.28 m right |
-0.24 | -0.35 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
0.2 | 1.6 ° | |
| 90.57 % |
Average g force 0.17 g 0.17 g min to max 0.17 g |
0.17 | 0.17 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 47 kt 46 kt min to max 48 kt |
48 | 46 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 11.4 ° 11.0 ° min to max 12.0 ° |
11.1 | 12.0 ° |
The aircraft in question, a Cessna C172, performed an exemplary landing at Inverness Airport, EGPE, with a score of 98.7%. This highlights the pilot's exceptional skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The approach was executed from the north east, with a heading of 228.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile from runway threshold and at an altitude of 304 feet Above Ground Level (AGL).
The approach parameters, such as airspeed, heading, and altitude, were precisely controlled, demonstrating the pilot's attention to detail and familiarity with the aircraft's performance. The landing itself was characterized by a good threshold height, an optimal threshold speed of 62 knots, and a touchdown distance of 289 meters. These factors collectively contribute to a safe and controlled touchdown.
The touchdown speed of 48 knots was also within acceptable limits, further demonstrating the pilot's expertise in landing the aircraft without compromising safety. One of the most impressive aspects of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was exceptionally low at -97 feet per minute (fpm). This rate indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and without any sudden deceleration, minimizing the risk of damage to the aircraft or injury to occupants.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a straight line with the runway centerline, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were also favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a relatively light wind of 2 knots from the west. The minimal crosswind and headwind components of 1 and 2 knots, respectively, allowed the pilot to maintain control without any significant difficulties.
Overall, the Cessna C172's performance during the landing was outstanding, and the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft to a safe and controlled touchdown was evident throughout the exercise.
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