EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - PA28 Archer II

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Friday, 16 January 2026 19:27

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel -3 kg

PA28 Archer II

Departure

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

880 kg

Fuel

65 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

273.1 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

883 kg

Weight

68 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

225.5 °

Wind Direction

-3 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.72%

Pattern Score 88.2%

Departure Score 93.33%

Arrival Score 96.63%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a PA28 Archer II, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 68 kt. The takeoff distance was 326 m, which accounted for 18% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 273 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.

As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it proceeded to fly a left-hand pattern, entering the circuit from runway 05. The entry distance was less than 1 nm and was completed in 25 seconds. The aircraft then turned onto the downwind leg, where it flew for a distance of 1 nm at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself was 2 nm long and took 64 seconds to complete.

After completing the downwind leg, the aircraft turned onto the base leg, where it flew for a distance of 2 nm at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The base leg turn was completed, and the aircraft began its final approach to runway 05 from the south-west, flying at a heading of 28.0 ° and an altitude of 341 ft above ground level (agl). The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 °C and a wind speed of 3 kt from a direction of 225 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 3 kt.

The aircraft landed on runway 05, touching down at a speed of 52 kt and a distance of 386 m. The touchdown rate was excellent at -74 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 654 m, which accounted for 36% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.

The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the flight took 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of -3 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled takeoff, a precise traffic pattern, and a good landing.

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Departure Roll

90 %

Departure roll runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 326 m 18 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 68 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 326 m 18 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 68 kt Target 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.59 m 1.59 m left to 0.00 m left	1.59		0.53 m
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.91 g min to max 1.02 g	0.91		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.0 ° min to max 4.7 °	3.0		4.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:27:04
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:27:04
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:27:04
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 19:27:04
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 19:27:04
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:27:04
0 %	Landing Lights at 19:27:04
0 %	Strobe Lights at 19:27:07

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 69 kt min to max 84 kt	69		84 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.01 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 323 fpm 156 fpm min to max 533 fpm	156		533 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 33 ft agl	0		33 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 4.5 ° min to max 8.2 °	4.6		8.2 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 83 kt min to max 85 kt	84		83 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	0.2		3.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	1.08		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 794 fpm 540 fpm min to max 1,182 fpm	540		1,035 fpm
Info	Average altitude 76 ft agl 33 ft agl min to max 281 ft agl	33		281 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 8.2 ° min to max 11.1 °	8.2		9.8 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 83 kt min to max 89 kt	83		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.8 ° 5.4 ° min to max 15.0 °	5.4		10.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 950 fpm 860 fpm min to max 1,088 fpm	987		928 fpm
Info	Average altitude 523 ft agl 310 ft agl min to max 738 ft agl	310		738 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.1 ° 8.5 ° min to max 10.4 °	9.5		8.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.4 ° -16.0 ° min to max 18.0 °	18.0		-16.0 °
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 86 kt min to max 95 kt	90		94 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g	1.03		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 677 fpm 90 fpm min to max 1,165 fpm	937		162 fpm
Info	Average altitude 961 ft agl 754 ft agl min to max 1,077 ft agl	754		1,077 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 11.3 °	10.3		9.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 2.7 ° min to max 9.9 °	8.8		3.6 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 87.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 87.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 89 kt min to max 94 kt	94		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.3 ° 5.0 ° min to max 12.6 °	10.0		5.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.08 g	1.06		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 30 fpm -188 fpm min to max 210 fpm	176		-10 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,095 ft agl 1,080 ft agl min to max 1,115 ft agl	1,080		1,115 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.4 ° min to max 4.3 °	3.5		2.4 °

Pattern Downwind

99.99 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 64 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.9 ° -20.7 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		-20.7 °
99.98 %	Average altitude 1,049 ft agl 879 ft agl min to max 1,120 ft agl	1,115		879 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 89 kt min to max 98 kt	89		98 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.11 g	1.03		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -256 fpm -620 fpm min to max 83 fpm	-21		-421 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.1 °	4.0		8.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -1.3 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.4		0.1 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

71.02 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 15.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
3.4 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 15.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 97 kt min to max 102 kt	98		101 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.5 ° 5.7 ° min to max 22.0 °	9.2		8.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.00 g min to max 1.13 g	1.03		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI -468 fpm -734 fpm min to max -182 fpm	-418		-506 fpm
Info	Average altitude 645 ft agl 354 ft agl min to max 872 ft agl	872		354 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -2.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.0		-0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:31:25

Arrival Final 2

98.34 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 341 ft agl to 341 ft agl. A decrease of 0 ft in 3 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.3 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 93 kt min to max 99 kt	99		93 kt
83.38 %	Heading variation -3.9 ° -4.2 ° min to max -3.4 °	-4.2		-3.4 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.97 g min to max 1.17 g	1.17		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -77 fpm -302 fpm min to max 43 fpm	-302		29 fpm
Info	Average altitude 341 ft agl 340 ft agl min to max 341 ft agl	341		341 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.2		0.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:31:29

Arrival Final 1

86.23 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 342 ft agl to 37 ft agl. A decrease of 305 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.01 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.1 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.1 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 69 kt min to max 92 kt	92		69 kt
41.6 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -2.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-2.0		0.1 °
91.54 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.2 °	6.0		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.12 g	0.98		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -524 fpm -827 fpm min to max -68 fpm	-68		-487 fpm
Info	Average altitude 103 ft agl 37 ft agl min to max 342 ft agl	342		37 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -4.1 ° min to max 2.3 °	-0.2		2.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 19:31:40

Arrival Landing

98.58 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 69 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 69 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
94.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g	1.05		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 61 kt 52 kt min to max 69 kt	69		52 kt
Info	Average VSI -144 fpm -482 fpm min to max -30 fpm	-482		-74 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 29 ft agl	29		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 2.4 ° min to max 8.3 °	2.4		8.1 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 19:32:16

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 386 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -74 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 225 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -74 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 386 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.30 m 1.29 m left	1.30		1.29 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.95 g min to max 0.99 g	0.95		0.99 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 52 kt 52 kt min to max 52 kt	52		52 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.1 ° 8.0 ° min to max 8.3 °	8.1		8.3 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 19:32:17

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 654 m, 36 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 654 m 36 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.76 m 1.76 m left to 0.00 m left	1.29		1.76 m
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.84 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 50 kt 31 kt min to max 53 kt	53		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 1.7 ° min to max 8.4 °	8.3		1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 11 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 11 kt 0 kt min to max 25 kt	25		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.2 °	1.6		3.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the PA28 Archer II

93.33 %

90 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 326 m using 17.95 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 68 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.59 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the PA28 Archer II

Landing Score 96.2 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Archer II aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 96.2%. The final approach was conducted from the south-west, heading 28.0° at 1 nautical mile and 341 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 05.

The runway length at EGPE Inverness Airport is 1,814 meters, and the aircraft touched down with a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also satisfactory at 69 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 386 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 52 knots was also good.

The landing performance was further enhanced by the excellent touchdown rate of -74 feet per minute (fpm), which is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's handling characteristics. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from 225°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 3 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing performance.

The total landing distance of 654 meters was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing performance of the PA28 Archer II at EGPE Inverness Airport was exceptional, with a high score of 96.2%. The pilot's skill and the aircraft's handling characteristics were evident throughout the approach and landing phases, resulting in a smooth and controlled touchdown.

98.34 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 341 ft agl to 341 ft agl. A decrease of 0 ft in 3 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

83.38 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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