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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 3.5°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bleed speed back to 70 kt before crossing the threshold.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 78 kt, 8 kt above the 70 kt target.
Watch for: Airspeed, targeting 70 kt at the threshold.
See Arrival Landing
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 479 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 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 at a speed of 69 kt, covering a distance of 254 m, which was 14% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 9 °C and a wind speed of 0 kt from a direction of 331 °, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead EGPE Inverness Airport. The climb was steep, with the aircraft rising from 901 ft above sea level to 986 ft in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. This rapid ascent was followed by a brief enroute level cruise, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nm. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 1 mile south west of the airport. The descent was more gradual, with the aircraft losing 1,352 ft in altitude over a period of 3 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nm.
As the aircraft approached the airport, it began its final approach to runway 23, which was located to the north east. The aircraft was flying at a heading of 228.0 ° and an altitude of 153 ft above ground level, with the runway threshold in sight. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 49 kt and a distance of 478 m, which was well within the runway's length. The touchdown rate was perfect, at -29 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was also spot on.
The total landing distance was 832 m, which was 46% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. The total flight distance was 5 nm, and the flight duration was 10 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 5 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled movements, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills throughout.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with the runway 23 threshold at a heading of 228.0°. At an altitude of 153 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway, the pilot executed a precise final approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 78 knots was significantly above the target speed, which is a desirable outcome as it allows for a more stable and controlled approach. The touchdown distance of 478 meters was also within acceptable limits, showcasing the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude effectively.
The touchdown speed of 49 knots was well within the target range, and the touchdown rate of -29 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skills in navigating the aircraft to the runway centerline.
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 331°. This resulted in a crosswind and headwind of 0 knots, making the landing even more challenging but ultimately successful. The total landing distance of 832 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and controlled stop at the end of the runway. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and experience, and it highlights the capabilities of the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche aircraft.
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