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The flight began with a departure roll from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, a small airport located in the Highland region of Scotland. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, accelerated down the runway and lifted off the ground at a speed of 59 kt. The takeoff distance was a relatively short 93 m, which accounted for only 5% of the runway's total length.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 2 kt from the west (270°). The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, while the tailwind component was 2 kt. The pilot navigated the aircraft to the north east, heading towards the final approach to runway 23.
The enroute climb began overhead EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft was initially at an altitude of 330 ft above sea level. Over the course of 1 minute, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 344 ft, an increase of 14 ft. This climb was achieved while covering a distance of less than 1 nm.
As the aircraft approached the final approach to runway 23, it was at an altitude of 313 ft above ground level and a distance of 1 nm from the runway. The pilot aligned the aircraft with the runway and began the descent, heading towards a touchdown on the runway.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 46 kt. The touchdown distance was a respectable 484 m, which accounted for only 27% of the runway's total length. The touchdown rate was also perfect at -33 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft aligning itself with the centerline of the runway.
Following the touchdown, the pilot executed a perfect runway rollout, aligning the aircraft with the centerline of the runway. The total landing distance was 697 m, which accounted for 38% of the runway's total length. The pilot's skill and control were evident throughout the flight, as the aircraft performed flawlessly in a variety of conditions.
In terms of fuel consumption, the flight used a relatively small amount of fuel, just 1 kg. The total flight distance was a short 2 nm, which was completed in just 3 minutes. Overall, the flight was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance, with a smooth and controlled takeoff, climb, and landing.
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Entering runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 43 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 54 kt 54 kt min to max 54 kt |
54 | 54 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 4.1 ° min to max 4.1 ° |
4.1 | 4.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average g force 0.36 g 0.36 g min to max 0.36 g |
0.36 | 0.36 g |
Departure roll runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 93 m 5 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 59 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 93 m 5 % of runway |
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| 89.81 % |
Liftoff speed was 59 kt Target 70 kt |
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| 92.94 % |
Runway alignment max 4.98 m 4.98 m left to 0.00 m left |
2.29 | 4.98 m | |
| 87.43 % |
Average g force 0.40 g 0.06 g min to max 1.00 g |
0.36 | 1.00 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 4.0 ° min to max 4.8 ° |
4.1 | 4.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
0.4 | 1.6 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 03:04:32 |
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Engine 1 Started at 03:04:32 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 03:04:32 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 03:04:32 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 03:04:32 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 03:04:32 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 03:04:32 |
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Landing Gear Down at 03:04:32 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 03:04:32 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-0.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 69 kt 59 kt min to max 74 kt |
59 | 74 kt | |
| 96.5 % |
Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° |
1.8 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.18 g |
1.00 | 1.03 g | |
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Average VSI 519 fpm 323 fpm min to max 684 fpm |
323 | 684 fpm | |
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Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl |
1 | 48 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 4.9 ° min to max 9.6 ° |
4.9 | 9.6 ° | |
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Landing Gear Up at 03:04:37 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 03:04:40 |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.2 | -0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 77 kt 75 kt min to max 86 kt |
75 | 86 kt | |
| 60.24 % |
Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.1 ° |
0.5 | 17.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.97 g 0.89 g min to max 1.17 g |
0.97 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI 901 fpm 551 fpm min to max 1,155 fpm |
745 | 551 fpm | |
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Average altitude 106 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 290 ft agl |
55 | 290 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 5.4 ° min to max 10.6 ° |
9.7 | 5.4 ° |
Enroute climb started overhead EGPE Inverness Airport Inverness (Highland, Scotland). Climbing from 330 ft asl to 344 ft asl, an increase of 14 ft in 1 minutes and covering less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 84 kt 76 kt min to max 92 kt |
87 | 85 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 14.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.8 ° |
17.2 | 12.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.98 g 0.73 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI 25 fpm -605 fpm min to max 1,380 fpm |
538 | -324 fpm | |
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Average altitude 482 ft asl 330 ft asl min to max 583 ft asl |
330 | 344 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -3.2 ° min to max 10.6 ° |
5.5 | -1.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Landing Gear Down at 03:05:15 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 03:05:17 |
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Flaps Position 6 at 03:05:20 |
Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 313 ft agl to 26 ft agl. A decrease of 287 ft in 30 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.5 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.4 | 1.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 81 kt 79 kt min to max 86 kt |
84 | 80 kt | |
| 0 % |
Heading variation 0.4 ° -0.0 ° min to max 5.4 ° |
5.4 | -0.0 ° | |
| 63.01 % |
Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 16.8 ° |
9.0 | 1.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.97 g 0.85 g min to max 1.03 g |
0.96 | 1.02 g | |
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Average VSI -678 fpm -903 fpm min to max -206 fpm |
-307 | -604 fpm | |
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Average altitude 87 ft agl 26 ft agl min to max 313 ft agl |
313 | 26 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -4.8 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-1.1 | -1.3 ° |
Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 80 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was well above target at 80 kt. Target 68 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 99.67 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 99.71 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
1.4 | 1.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.97 g 0.89 g min to max 1.21 g |
1.03 | 0.93 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 62 kt 46 kt min to max 80 kt |
80 | 46 kt | |
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Average VSI -134 fpm -598 fpm min to max 5 fpm |
-598 | -33 fpm | |
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Average altitude 8 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 24 ft agl |
24 | 2 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -1.2 ° min to max 7.2 ° |
-1.2 | 7.1 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 484 m. Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -33 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 -33 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 484 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 46 kt Target below 62 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.52 m 0.36 m left |
0.52 | 0.16 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.1 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.3 ° |
1.1 | 1.3 ° | |
| 93.14 % |
Average g force 0.55 g 0.26 g min to max 0.93 g |
0.93 | 0.26 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 45 kt 44 kt min to max 46 kt |
46 | 44 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 7.1 ° min to max 7.7 ° |
7.1 | 7.7 ° |
Total landing distance 697 m, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 697 m 38 % of runway. |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 2.66 m 0.12 m left to 2.54 m right |
0.12 | -0.65 m | |
| 88.29 % |
Average g force 0.27 g 0.09 g min to max 0.71 g |
0.23 | 0.70 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 47 kt 35 kt min to max 51 kt |
51 | 35 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 2.4 ° min to max 8.1 ° |
7.8 | 2.4 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.3 | 0.3 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 4 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 14 kt 0 kt min to max 44 kt |
29 | 44 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 1.8 ° min to max 4.1 ° |
2.4 | 4.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 0.96 g 0.60 g min to max 1.10 g |
0.77 | 0.60 g | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 03:07:34 |
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 243.0° at 1 nautical mile and 313 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evidenced by the good threshold height and perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was equally impressive. The threshold speed was well above the target at 80 knots, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The touchdown distance of 484 meters was also good, and the touchdown speed of 46 knots was within acceptable limits. Perhaps most notably, the touchdown rate was perfect at -33 feet per minute (fpm), demonstrating a smooth and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots, which did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot. The total landing distance of 697 meters was 38% of the runway length, indicating a safe and controlled landing.
The rollout alignment after touchdown was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and the aircraft's performance was consistent with its design and capabilities.
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