EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:30

Minutes 7

6 nm

Fuel 3 kg

DA40-XLS

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,090 kg

Fuel

106 kg

Temperature

16 °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

1,087 kg

Weight

103 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.02%

Pattern Score 81.70%

Departure Score 96.44%

Arrival Score 97.92%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The DA40-XLS aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching liftoff speed of 68 kt in a relatively short distance of 135 m, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind blowing at 2 kt from a direction of 269 °. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 kt and a headwind of 2 kt.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nm in just 35 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind was navigated with ease, covering a distance of 1 nm in 43 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with the aircraft covering a distance of 2 nm. The downwind leg itself lasted for 133 seconds, during which the aircraft maintained a steady course.

The base leg was completed in a swift 27 seconds, followed by a final turn that took just 23 seconds to complete. With the aircraft now aligned with the runway, it began its final approach from the north-east, heading 229.0 ° at an altitude of 116 ft above ground level (agl). The landing on runway 23 was smooth, with the touchdown point located 116 m beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 55 kt was well within the target range, and the touchdown rate of -38 fpm was perfect.

The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the aircraft's rollout alignment was equally impressive. The total landing distance covered was 835 m, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were identical to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind blowing at 2 kt from a direction of 270 °. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 kt and a headwind of 2 kt.

In conclusion, the flight was characterized by a smooth and efficient departure, followed by a well-executed pattern and a good landing. The aircraft's performance was impressive, with a total flight distance of 6 nm covered in just 7 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 3 kg.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

96.87 %

Touchdown

97.88 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt.

Flare

89.37 %

Very good landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -42 ft/m.

Impact

90.57 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 55 kt was good.

Aim point

89.37 %

Touchdown point was 116 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Roll

99.86 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 135 m 7 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 68 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 135 m 7 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 68 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.88 m 1.81 m left to 1.07 m right	-1.07		1.81 m
98.57 %	Average g force 0.52 g 0.45 g min to max 0.62 g	0.45		0.62 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 1.8 ° min to max 4.0 °	1.8		4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.1		1.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:30:02
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:30:02
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:30:02
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:30:02
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:30:02
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:30:02
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:30:02
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:30:02

Departure Climb 1

99.57 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 68 kt min to max 91 kt	68		91 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.1		1.4 °
95.71 %	Average g force 0.49 g 0.35 g min to max 0.72 g	0.63		0.46 g
Info	Average VSI 233 fpm 78 fpm min to max 660 fpm	242		660 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 3.5 ° min to max 8.0 °	4.1		8.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:30:10

Departure Climb 2

89.89 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 81 kt min to max 91 kt	91		81 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	1.5		4.5 °
98.86 %	Average g force 0.49 g 0.46 g min to max 0.56 g	0.46		0.56 g
Info	Average VSI 1,112 fpm 670 fpm min to max 1,595 fpm	670		996 fpm
Info	Average altitude 159 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 462 ft agl	52		462 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.4 ° 8.0 ° min to max 12.6 °	8.0		8.5 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 35 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 81 kt min to max 90 kt	81		88 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.2 ° 6.8 ° min to max 20.2 °	6.8		14.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.60 g 0.55 g min to max 0.70 g	0.57		0.57 g
Info	Average VSI 854 fpm 576 fpm min to max 1,108 fpm	944		890 fpm
Info	Average altitude 609 ft agl 473 ft agl min to max 790 ft agl	473		790 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 5.9 ° min to max 9.6 °	8.3		8.0 °

Pattern Crosswind

77.6 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
54.41 %	Heading -11.8 ° -21.3 ° min to max 14.8 °	14.8		-21.3 °
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 88 kt min to max 109 kt	89		106 kt
81.14 %	Average g force 0.57 g 0.42 g min to max 0.73 g	0.56		0.57 g
Info	Average VSI 395 fpm -41 fpm min to max 1,007 fpm	920		122 fpm
Info	Average altitude 953 ft agl 802 ft agl min to max 1,023 ft agl	802		1,023 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.7 ° min to max 14.7 °	14.7		1.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 1.4 ° min to max 9.2 °	8.2		1.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

50 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 109.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 109.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 115 kt 106 kt min to max 124 kt	106		124 kt
34.56 %	Average bank angle 24.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 43.8 °	1.6		5.6 °
96.29 %	Average g force 0.71 g 0.37 g min to max 1.29 g	0.57		0.82 g
Info	Average VSI -62 fpm -813 fpm min to max 917 fpm	120		-625 fpm
Info	Average altitude 960 ft agl 867 ft agl min to max 1,025 ft agl	1,025		867 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -3.4 ° min to max 6.0 °	1.1		-2.1 °

Pattern Downwind

63.78 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 133 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -34.8 ° -175.5 ° min to max 177.7 °	-2.2		-85.8 °
82.89 %	Average altitude 872 ft agl 573 ft agl min to max 1,187 ft agl	861		573 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 88 kt min to max 125 kt	125		89 kt
89.14 %	Average g force 0.56 g 0.12 g min to max 1.07 g	0.83		0.38 g
Info	Average VSI -117 fpm -1,567 fpm min to max 1,691 fpm	-548		-563 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 38.4 °	3.8		2.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -7.6 ° min to max 11.2 °	-1.8		-1.2 °

Pattern Base Leg

99.4 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.5 ° -14.4 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.6		-14.4 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 83 kt min to max 90 kt	89		83 kt
94 %	Average g force 0.36 g 0.29 g min to max 0.41 g	0.41		0.29 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 469 ft agl 382 ft agl min to max 566 ft agl	566		382 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.6 ° min to max 16.1 °	2.4		16.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max 1.2 °	-1.3		-0.4 °

Pattern Final Turn

99.43 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 80 kt min to max 86 kt	83		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.3 °	17.8		0.2 °
94.29 %	Average g force 0.37 g 0.30 g min to max 0.41 g	0.30		0.35 g
Info	Average VSI -526 fpm -762 fpm min to max -348 fpm	-511		-539 fpm
Info	Average altitude 245 ft agl 129 ft agl min to max 372 ft agl	372		129 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -2.3 ° min to max 1.0 °	-0.4		-1.1 °

Arrival Final 1

99.43 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 116 ft agl to 31 ft agl. A decrease of 85 ft in 4 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 79 kt min to max 80 kt	80		79 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.3		1.0 °
94.29 %	Average g force 0.32 g 0.30 g min to max 0.34 g	0.34		0.30 g
Info	Average VSI -712 fpm -754 fpm min to max -596 fpm	-606		-596 fpm
Info	Average altitude 58 ft agl 31 ft agl min to max 116 ft agl	116		31 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -2.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	-1.6		0.6 °

Arrival Landing

96.87 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
89.37 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.1		0.5 °
90.57 %	Average g force 0.24 g 0.17 g min to max 0.33 g	0.30		0.17 g
Info	Average speed 68 kt 55 kt min to max 79 kt	79		55 kt
Info	Average VSI -142 fpm -586 fpm min to max -9 fpm	-586		-38 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 34 ft agl	34		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 0.8 ° min to max 8.5 °	0.8		8.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.88 %

Touchdown point was 116 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 55 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -38 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. 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 -38 fpm.
89.37 %	Touchdown distance was 554 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 55 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.57 m 1.28 m right	-1.06		-1.57 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.5		0.3 °
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
Info	Average speed 55 kt 54 kt min to max 55 kt	55		54 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.2 ° 7.9 ° min to max 8.5 °	8.5		8.2 °

Arrival Rollout

97.49 %

Total landing distance 835 m, 46 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 835 m 46 % of runway.
96.83 %	Runway alignment max 3.92 m 0.00 m left to 3.92 m right	-1.64		-0.77 m
89.14 %	Average g force 0.17 g 0.12 g min to max 0.41 g	0.17		0.38 g
Info	Average speed 51 kt 36 kt min to max 54 kt	54		36 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 1.8 ° min to max 9.3 °	8.3		1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °

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

96.44 %

99.86 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 135 m using 7.46 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 68 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.81 m left to 1.07 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

98.57 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.57 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

95.71 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

89.89 %

Climb 2

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

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

98.86 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

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

Landing Score 97.92 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS 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, aligning with the runway 23 at a heading of 229.0°. At 0 nm and 116 ft above ground level (agl), the aircraft was in a stable position, ready to touch down on the runway.

Upon landing, the aircraft performed well, with a threshold speed that was significantly above the target of 79 kt. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and was able to maintain a safe speed during the approach. The touchdown point was 116 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation and does not indicate any significant issues with the landing.

The touchdown speed of 55 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -38 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a stable and aligned approach to the runway.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt at 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 1 kt and a headwind of 2 kt, which did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.

The total landing distance of 835 m was 46% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had made effective use of the runway and had maintained a stable and controlled approach to the touchdown point. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing of the DA40-XLS aircraft at EGPE Inverness Airport was a successful and well-executed maneuver, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot.

99.43 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 116 ft agl to 31 ft agl. A decrease of 85 ft in 4 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt