EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Monday, 19 May 2025 19:43

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 40 kg

DA40-XLS

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,093 kg

Fuel

108 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,053 kg

Weight

68 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

226.6 °

Wind Direction

-3 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.70%

Pattern Score 82.82%

Departure Score 96.62%

Arrival Score 98.65%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the DA40-XLS aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 247 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 61 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 23, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind was also executed smoothly, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile in 42 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was notable for its distance of 3 nautical miles and an angle to the runway of 45 degrees, which was achieved at an angle of 33.2 degrees.

The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was made from the southwest, with the aircraft heading at 48.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 554 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 05 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 45 knots and a distance of 267 meters, which was 28% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was smooth at -122 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 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 226 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 511 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in 5 minutes, and the aircraft used 40 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

100 %

Touchdown

96.8 %

Warning: Landed with a 3 kt tailwind

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 62 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

99.21 %

Touchdown rate was smooth at -123 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 45 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 267 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

80 %

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 9 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kt 9 kt min to max 27 kt	9		27 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 1.7 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.5		0.8 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 19:43:20
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:43:20
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:43:20
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:43:20
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:43:20
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:43:20
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:43:20
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:43:20
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:43:20
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:43:22
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:43:22
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:43:32

Departure Roll

99.85 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 247 m 14 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 61 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 247 m 14 % of runway
99.25 %	Liftoff speed was 61 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.44 m 0.00 m left to 2.44 m right	-1.98		-2.44 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.3 ° min to max 4.0 °	1.7		4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.7		1.0 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 62 kt min to max 69 kt	62		69 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.03 g min to max 1.08 g	1.05		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 577 fpm 344 fpm min to max 769 fpm	344		769 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 4.0 ° min to max 9.0 °	4.0		9.0 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 68 kt min to max 79 kt	69		76 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.4		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 924 fpm 542 fpm min to max 1,149 fpm	775		914 fpm
Info	Average altitude 188 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 616 ft agl	52		616 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.8 ° 7.5 ° min to max 11.1 °	9.1		9.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:44:20

Pattern Entry

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 76 kt min to max 85 kt	76		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.9 ° 4.2 ° min to max 17.6 °	5.4		4.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.05 g	0.96		0.86 g
Info	Average VSI 776 fpm 213 fpm min to max 991 fpm	881		213 fpm
Info	Average altitude 793 ft agl 628 ft agl min to max 932 ft agl	628		932 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 1.5 ° min to max 9.5 °	8.7		1.5 °

Pattern Crosswind

63.63 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
19.17 %	Heading -17.1 ° -19.1 ° min to max -15.9 °	-19.1		-18.7 °
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 87 kt min to max 110 kt	87		110 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.10 g	0.86		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 142 fpm -387 fpm min to max 404 fpm	-40		203 fpm
Info	Average altitude 978 ft agl 906 ft agl min to max 1,040 ft agl	929		1,040 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.6 °	2.2		9.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° -0.8 ° min to max 3.2 °	-0.1		2.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

91.8 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 33.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.67 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 33.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 112 kt 98 kt min to max 123 kt	110		107 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.3 °	9.8		23.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.87 g min to max 1.16 g	1.05		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -208 fpm -1,571 fpm min to max 672 fpm	219		-676 fpm
Info	Average altitude 985 ft agl 647 ft agl min to max 1,099 ft agl	1,043		647 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -7.3 ° min to max 4.0 °	2.5		-2.4 °

Pattern Downwind

75.85 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.8 ° -2.8 ° min to max 15.4 °	15.4		-2.5 °
19.49 %	Average altitude 587 ft agl 558 ft agl min to max 635 ft agl	635		558 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 101 kt 94 kt min to max 107 kt	107		94 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.13 g	1.07		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -400 fpm -704 fpm min to max -168 fpm	-700		-197 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 8.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 21.8 °	21.8		0.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -2.4 ° min to max 0.5 °	-2.4		0.0 °

Arrival Final 2

97.58 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 554 ft agl to 399 ft agl. A decrease of 154 ft in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.93 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.4 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		3.7 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 80 kt min to max 93 kt	93		80 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.5		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.93 g min to max 1.08 g	0.96		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -444 fpm -605 fpm min to max -229 fpm	-229		-468 fpm
Info	Average altitude 474 ft agl 399 ft agl min to max 554 ft agl	554		399 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -3.9 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-3.9 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:48:16

Arrival Final 1

99.58 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 388 ft agl to 33 ft agl. A decrease of 355 ft in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.89 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 1.7 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.7		1.7 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 62 kt min to max 82 kt	81		62 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.6		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.09 g	0.93		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -603 fpm -829 fpm min to max -219 fpm	-592		-654 fpm
Info	Average altitude 109 ft agl 33 ft agl min to max 388 ft agl	388		33 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -5.2 ° min to max -1.2 °	-4.7		-1.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:48:36

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 62 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 62 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.1		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.13 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 54 kt 45 kt min to max 62 kt	62		45 kt
Info	Average VSI -240 fpm -651 fpm min to max -96 fpm	-651		-122 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 26 ft agl	26		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° -1.7 ° min to max 7.3 °	-1.7		7.1 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 19:49:09

Arrival Touchdown

96.8 %

Touchdown distance was good at 267 m. Touchdown speed at 45 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -122 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 226 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.21 %	Touchdown VSI was -122 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 267 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 45 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.34 m 0.23 m right	-0.08		-0.34 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.99 g min to max 1.20 g	1.00		1.00 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 44 kt 43 kt min to max 45 kt	45		43 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 5.9 ° min to max 7.1 °	7.1		6.1 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 19:49:11

Arrival Rollout

99.29 %

Total landing distance 511 m, 28 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 511 m 28 % of runway.
98.42 %	Runway alignment max 3.94 m 3.48 m left to 0.46 m right	-0.35		3.48 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 49 kt 32 kt min to max 52 kt	52		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 7.2 °	6.2		1.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 19:49:13
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 19:49:14

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 3 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 7 kt 0 kt min to max 25 kt	25		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 1.3 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.4		2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g

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

96.62 %

99.85 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 247 m using 13.65 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

99.25 %

Liftoff speed was 61 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.44 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 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 DA40-XLS

Landing Score 98.92 %

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 conducted from the south-west, aligning with the runway 05 threshold at a heading of 48.0° and at an altitude of 554 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway.

The aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 62 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed. However, this did not affect the overall performance of the landing, as the touchdown distance of 267 meters was considered good. The touchdown speed of 45 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -122 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 226°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 3 knots, which did not impact the landing performance.

The total landing distance of 511 meters was 28% of the runway length, indicating a good utilization of the available runway space. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.

Overall, the DA40-XLS aircraft landed safely and efficiently at EGPE Inverness Airport, with a score of 98.9%. This achievement reflects the high level of skill and expertise of the pilot, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities.

97.58 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 554 ft agl to 399 ft agl. A decrease of 154 ft in 19 seconds.

Glideslope

91.93 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

91.93 %

IAS kt