EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - Sirius

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 22:05

Minutes 5

5 nm

Fuel 20 kg

Sirius

Departure

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

429 kg

Fuel

66 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

3 kt

Wind Direction

270.7 °

Headwind

-3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

409 kg

Weight

47 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.70%

Pattern Score 93.70%

Departure Score 96.53%

Arrival Score 90.86%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The aircraft, Sirius, required a takeoff distance of 52 meters, which is just 3% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 53 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 05, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in just 13 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind turn was also executed efficiently, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 24 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle of 81.3 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 71 seconds.

The base leg turn was another 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle of 47.0 degrees. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 30 seconds. The final turn was a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 05 from the southwest, heading at 49.0 degrees and at an altitude of 209 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 05 was executed smoothly, with the touchdown point being 315 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 43 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -39 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained consistent, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots.

The total landing distance was 891 meters, which is 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used 20 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

88.68 %

Touchdown

81.38 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

87.4 %

Threshold height at 61 ft agl was above target.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 59 kt.

Flare

67.34 %

Fair landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -39 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 43 kt was good.

Aim point

76.07 %

Touchdown point was 315 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

0 %

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 41 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 48 kt 48 kt min to max 48 kt	48		48 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		2.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.99 g

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 52 m 3 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 53 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 3 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 52 m 3 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 53 kt Target 60 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.76 m 1.76 m left to 0.00 m left	1.37		1.76 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.07 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.0		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.4		2.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 22:05:41
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:05:41
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:05:41
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:05:41
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:05:41
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:05:41
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 22:05:41
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 22:05:41
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:05:41

Departure Climb 1

99.59 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 63 kt 54 kt min to max 70 kt	54		70 kt
98.37 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.1		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 1.05 g min to max 1.18 g	1.07		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI 549 fpm 265 fpm min to max 959 fpm	265		959 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	0		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 3.2 ° min to max 12.1 °	3.2		12.1 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 62 kt min to max 70 kt	70		65 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	1.4		3.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.85 g min to max 1.19 g	1.19		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI 1,460 fpm 983 fpm min to max 2,286 fpm	983		1,408 fpm
Info	Average altitude 163 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 532 ft agl	46		532 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.1 ° 11.3 ° min to max 20.6 °	12.3		11.3 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 66 kt min to max 79 kt	66		79 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.9 ° 6.7 ° min to max 23.8 °	6.7		23.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.09 g	0.91		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 1,107 fpm 967 fpm min to max 1,292 fpm	1,292		1,106 fpm
Info	Average altitude 674 ft agl 555 ft agl min to max 810 ft agl	555		810 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 7.7 ° min to max 10.0 °	10.0		7.7 °

Pattern Crosswind

98.67 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.04 %	Heading -5.4 ° -17.3 ° min to max 40.6 °	40.6		-17.3 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 79 kt min to max 96 kt	79		96 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.88 g min to max 1.09 g	1.06		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 486 fpm -161 fpm min to max 1,064 fpm	1,064		-124 fpm
Info	Average altitude 949 ft agl 827 ft agl min to max 1,011 ft agl	827		1,002 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.3 °	24.3		9.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -2.2 ° min to max 7.6 °	7.6		-0.6 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 81.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 81.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 97 kt 96 kt min to max 99 kt	96		96 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.9 ° 8.6 ° min to max 18.7 °	11.7		8.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.16 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -95 fpm -375 fpm min to max 48 fpm	-33		-38 fpm
Info	Average altitude 984 ft agl 976 ft agl min to max 1,002 ft agl	1,002		976 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -3.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.6		-0.9 °

Pattern Downwind

98.61 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 71 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.1 ° -22.0 ° min to max 11.4 °	11.4		-22.0 °
95.38 %	Average altitude 928 ft agl 713 ft agl min to max 1,010 ft agl	975		713 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 60 kt min to max 95 kt	95		60 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.09 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -204 fpm -842 fpm min to max 406 fpm	-13		-509 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.2 °	4.0		7.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -5.5 ° min to max 2.7 °	-0.1		-1.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:07:50

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 47.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 47.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 59 kt 58 kt min to max 60 kt	60		60 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.9 ° 5.0 ° min to max 9.1 °	8.2		5.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -513 fpm -612 fpm min to max -420 fpm	-525		-420 fpm
Info	Average altitude 598 ft agl 500 ft agl min to max 705 ft agl	705		500 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -2.9 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.5		-1.7 °

Pattern Base Leg

88.61 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.69 %	Heading -8.8 ° -139.4 ° min to max 4.4 °	4.4		-19.0 °
100 %	Average speed 59 kt 58 kt min to max 60 kt	59		58 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		1.02 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 406 ft agl 329 ft agl min to max 494 ft agl	494		329 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 11.3 °	4.2		11.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.5 ° min to max 1.1 °	-1.1		0.6 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 60 kt 58 kt min to max 61 kt	58		60 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 14.3 °	12.0		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -256 fpm -375 fpm min to max -155 fpm	-252		-356 fpm
Info	Average altitude 276 ft agl 214 ft agl min to max 325 ft agl	325		214 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.5		-0.9 °

Arrival Final 1

93.77 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 209 ft agl to 65 ft agl. A decrease of 143 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
68.86 %	Approach angle 3.8 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.9 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		3.9 °
100 %	Average speed 60 kt 59 kt min to max 60 kt	60		59 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -414 fpm -449 fpm min to max -254 fpm	-345		-448 fpm
Info	Average altitude 99 ft agl 65 ft agl min to max 209 ft agl	209		65 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -1.7 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.9		-1.3 °

Arrival Landing

88.68 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 61 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 59 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 59 kt. Target 55 kt
87.4 %	Target 50 ft agl
67.34 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 53 kt 43 kt min to max 59 kt	59		43 kt
Info	Average VSI -185 fpm -447 fpm min to max -39 fpm	-447		-39 fpm
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl -2 ft agl min to max 61 ft agl	61		-2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -1.6 ° min to max 5.4 °	-1.3		5.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

81.38 %

Touchdown point was 315 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 43 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -39 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -39 fpm.
76.07 %	Touchdown distance was 676 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 43 kt Target below 54 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.80 m 2.42 m left	2.09		2.80 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.01 g
0 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 41 kt 40 kt min to max 43 kt	43		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 3.4 ° min to max 6.3 °	5.4		3.4 °

Arrival Rollout

99.62 %

Total landing distance 891 m, 49 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 891 m 49 % of runway.
99.14 %	Runway alignment max 3.28 m 3.28 m left to 0.00 m left	2.82		0.99 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 45 kt 34 kt min to max 46 kt	46		34 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -0.3 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.6 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kt 10 kt min to max 26 kt	26		10 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.5		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.7		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.98 g min to max 0.99 g	0.98		0.98 g

Takeoff on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Sirius

96.53 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 52 m using 2.87 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 53 kn - Target 60 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.76 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.59 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

98.37 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

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

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Sirius

Landing Score 90.86 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 90.9%. The final approach to runway 05 was conducted from the south-west, with a heading of 49.0° at an altitude of 209 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 315 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively safe distance considering the runway length of 1,814 meters. The touchdown speed of 43 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -39 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the tailwind component was 2 knots, which had a negligible impact on the landing.

The threshold height at 61 feet agl was above the target, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 59 knots. However, these minor deviations did not significantly affect the overall performance of the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing.

The total landing distance of 891 meters was 49% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a high score of 90.9%. The minor deviations from the target values did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.

93.77 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 209 ft agl to 65 ft agl. A decrease of 143 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

68.86 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

68.86 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

88.68 %

Landing

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 61 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 59 kt.

Height

87.4 %

Threshold height at 61 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 59 kt. Target 55 kt

Flare

67.34 %

Fair landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °