EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - M500

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Sunday, 28 December 2025 20:58

Minutes 14

10 nm

Fuel -58 kg

M500

Departure

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,918 kg

Fuel

205 kg

Temperature

17 °C

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

331.1 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,975 kg

Weight

263 kg

Fuel

9 °C

Temperature

0 kt

Wind Speed

314.5 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.75%

Pattern Score 91.89%

Departure Score 95.7%

Arrival Score 99.65%

This flight was conducted in a M500 aircraft, departing from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll began on runway 05, and the takeoff distance was 827 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 111 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 10°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 331°. There was no crosswind or headwind present. The aircraft then entered a left-hand pattern, with the entry distance being less than 1 nautical mile and taking 32 seconds to complete. The crosswind leg of the pattern was also flown on the left-hand side, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile and a completion time of 12 seconds.

The pattern was then flown in a standard configuration, with a downwind turn covering a distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 51.4°. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 3 nautical miles in 79 seconds. The base leg turn was then flown, with a distance of 2 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 10.2°. The final approach was made to runway 05 from the southwest, with a heading of 44.0° at an altitude of 514 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold.

The landing was made on runway 05, with a runway length of 1,814 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 94 knots. The touchdown distance was 452 meters, and the touchdown speed was 75 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -129 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 314°, with no crosswind or headwind present.

The total landing distance was 976 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight took 14 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of -58 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.27 g 1.00 g min to max 1.36 g	1.36		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.8		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.6 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:58:54
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:58:54
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:58:54
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:58:54
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:58:54
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:58:54
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:58:54
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:58:54
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:58:54
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:58:54
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:59:06
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 20:59:06
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:59:06
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:59:08
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:59:08
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:59:08

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 22 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 23 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.6 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.4		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:04:42

Departure Roll

93.3 %

Departure roll runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 827 m 46 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 111 kt. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 0 kt at 331 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 827 m 46 % of runway
66.48 %	Liftoff speed was 111 kt Target 90 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.34 m 1.00 m left to 2.34 m right	-0.06		-2.15 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		0.98 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.8 ° min to max 1.6 °	-1.2		1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.2 °

Departure Climb 1

99.49 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 118 kt 112 kt min to max 124 kt	112		124 kt
97.95 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.2		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.96 g min to max 1.20 g	0.99		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI 392 fpm 267 fpm min to max 606 fpm	267		606 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	1		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 5.3 °	1.3		5.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:05:21

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 126 kt 124 kt min to max 133 kt	124		129 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.2		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.84 g min to max 1.18 g	1.18		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 1,178 fpm 621 fpm min to max 2,187 fpm	621		2,106 fpm
Info	Average altitude 167 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 669 ft agl	46		669 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.4 ° 5.2 ° min to max 11.4 °	5.2		10.9 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:05:29

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 142 kt 128 kt min to max 155 kt	128		155 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.6 ° 7.2 ° min to max 23.0 °	7.2		23.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.86 g min to max 1.15 g	0.95		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI 426 fpm -497 fpm min to max 2,050 fpm	2,050		-248 fpm
Info	Average altitude 898 ft agl 707 ft agl min to max 966 ft agl	707		910 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -0.2 ° min to max 10.6 °	10.6		1.0 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.0 ° -18.3 ° min to max 15.6 °	15.6		-18.3 °
100 %	Average speed 156 kt 156 kt min to max 158 kt	156		158 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.04 g min to max 1.16 g	1.15		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI 96 fpm -162 fpm min to max 246 fpm	-162		18 fpm
Info	Average altitude 923 ft agl 908 ft agl min to max 933 ft agl	908		933 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 23.3 ° 21.8 ° min to max 24.7 °	23.3		24.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.5 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.5		1.9 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

98.26 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 51.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.2 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 51.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 158 kt 154 kt min to max 160 kt	158		154 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 22.5 ° 7.3 ° min to max 25.7 °	25.0		7.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.84 g min to max 1.13 g	1.10		0.84 g
Info	Average VSI 64 fpm -126 fpm min to max 301 fpm	69		45 fpm
Info	Average altitude 938 ft agl 927 ft agl min to max 964 ft agl	935		963 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.9		0.0 °

Pattern Downwind

91.19 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 79 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
76.39 %	Heading -8.5 ° -19.4 ° min to max -3.4 °	-3.4		-19.4 °
94.24 %	Average altitude 923 ft agl 843 ft agl min to max 989 ft agl	957		989 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 142 kt 124 kt min to max 157 kt	154		124 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.85 g min to max 1.10 g	0.85		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 10 fpm -871 fpm min to max 400 fpm	-228		120 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 10.8 °	4.6		10.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -2.4 ° min to max 3.5 °	-1.1		2.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:07:59

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 10.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 10.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 96 kt min to max 123 kt	123		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.9 ° 1.5 ° min to max 21.6 °	11.0		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.88 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -389 fpm -1,743 fpm min to max 569 fpm	48		-574 fpm
Info	Average altitude 934 ft agl 523 ft agl min to max 1,111 ft agl	990		523 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -7.3 ° min to max 6.8 °	2.6		-1.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:08:45
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:08:54
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:09:06

Arrival Final 2

99.18 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 514 ft agl to 357 ft agl. A decrease of 157 ft in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.3 °
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 97 kt min to max 102 kt	102		98 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -1.5 ° min to max 0.1 °	-1.5		0.1 °
95.92 %	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 1.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.0		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	0.96		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -478 fpm -709 fpm min to max -346 fpm	-547		-709 fpm
Info	Average altitude 441 ft agl 357 ft agl min to max 514 ft agl	514		357 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -2.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	-1.6		-2.0 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 345 ft agl to 38 ft agl. A decrease of 307 ft in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 94 kt min to max 99 kt	98		94 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -658 fpm -791 fpm min to max -384 fpm	-705		-580 fpm
Info	Average altitude 102 ft agl 38 ft agl min to max 345 ft agl	345		38 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -2.5 ° min to max 0.3 °	-1.8		0.3 °

Arrival Landing

99.33 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 94 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 94 kt. Target 90 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
97.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.1		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	1.07		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 84 kt 75 kt min to max 94 kt	94		75 kt
Info	Average VSI -223 fpm -573 fpm min to max -77 fpm	-573		-129 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 30 ft agl	30		-1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.8 °	0.5		3.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.75 %

Touchdown distance was good at 452 m. Touchdown speed at 75 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -129 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 0 kt at 314 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.01 %	Touchdown VSI was -129 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 452 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 75 kt Target below 80 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.05 m 0.90 m right	-0.72		-1.05 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.01 g min to max 1.12 g	1.01		1.04 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 75 kt 74 kt min to max 75 kt	75		74 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.8		2.6 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 976 m, 54 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 976 m 54 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.66 m 1.31 m left to 1.35 m right	-1.08		0.74 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 68 kt 38 kt min to max 74 kt	74		38 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -1.2 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.6		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 114 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 115 kt 0 kt min to max 164 kt	36		7 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -7.3 ° min to max 11.3 °	-1.2		-2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 7.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.7 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.61 g 0.22 g min to max 1.83 g	0.99		1.29 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:11:18
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:11:37
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:12:58
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:13:12
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:16:15
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:16:23
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:16:35
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:18:45

Takeoff on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the M500

95.7 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

93.3 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 827 m using 45.61 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

66.48 %

Liftoff speed was 111 kn - Target 90 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.00 m left to 2.34 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.49 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.95 %

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 M500

Landing Score 99.77 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft in question, a M500, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was executed from the southwest, aligning with the runway 05 at a heading of 44.0°, approximately 1 nautical mile away and at an altitude of 514 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down smoothly on the runway, demonstrating a high level of control and precision.

Upon landing, the aircraft's threshold height was found to be good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 94 knots was also within the acceptable range, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise. The touchdown distance of 452 meters was also satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 75 knots was well within the recommended limits. The smooth touchdown rate of -129 feet per minute (fpm) was a testament to the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 314°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 976 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway length, was a notable achievement, demonstrating the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently.

The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and stable exit from the runway. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and experience, and it is clear that the M500 aircraft performed admirably under the pilot's control.

99.18 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 514 ft agl to 357 ft agl. A decrease of 157 ft in 19 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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