EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - Sting S4

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Thursday, 17 April 2025 19:00

Minutes 4

5 nm

Fuel 0 kg

Sting S4

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

469 kg

Fuel

43 kg

Temperature

15 °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

469 kg

Weight

43 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.83%

Pattern Score 85.03%

Departure Score 94%

Arrival Score 99.46%

The flight began with the aircraft, a Sting S4, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at EGPE Inverness Airport. This process took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 23, and the takeoff distance was 177 meters, which is 10% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 68 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots. The aircraft then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 23, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds.

As the aircraft continued its pattern, it encountered a crosswind from runway 23, which it navigated in 18 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was completed at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 61 seconds.

The base leg turn was then executed, with the aircraft turning at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself was completed in 40 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was made in just 5 seconds, bringing the aircraft onto its final approach.

The final approach was made to runway 23 from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 229.0 degrees at an altitude of 1 nautical mile and 232 feet above ground level. The landing was completed on the runway, with the threshold height being good and the threshold speed being a little below the target at 43 knots.

The touchdown distance was good at 141 meters, and the touchdown speed was 33 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was perfect at -49 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.

The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 226 meters, which is 12% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, which was completed in 4 minutes, and the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

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 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:00:13
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:00:13
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:00:13
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:00:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:00:28
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:00:28
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:00:28
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 19:00:28
0 %	Taxi Lights at 19:00:14

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 15 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kt 0 kt min to max 36 kt	0		36 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

96 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 177 m 10 % 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 177 m 10 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 68 kt Target 60 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.86 m 0.00 m left to 0.86 m right	-0.86		-0.66 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.08 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max 3.3 °	-0.6		3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.1 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 68 kt min to max 89 kt	68		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.99 g min to max 1.12 g	1.08		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI 446 fpm 290 fpm min to max 746 fpm	290		746 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 54 ft agl	2		54 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 3.4 ° min to max 7.2 °	3.4		7.2 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 77 kt min to max 91 kt	90		79 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	0.1		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.89 g min to max 1.15 g	1.12		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 1,353 fpm 759 fpm min to max 2,411 fpm	759		1,521 fpm
Info	Average altitude 224 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 785 ft agl	55		785 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 7.3 ° min to max 17.0 °	7.3		10.7 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 79 kt min to max 105 kt	79		105 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.7 ° 7.1 ° min to max 23.3 °	7.1		23.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.24 g	0.94		1.24 g
Info	Average VSI 544 fpm -227 fpm min to max 1,427 fpm	1,427		16 fpm
Info	Average altitude 923 ft agl 810 ft agl min to max 968 ft agl	810		956 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° -2.0 ° min to max 9.8 °	9.8		0.9 °

Pattern Crosswind

87.47 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.16 %	Heading -9.2 ° -23.2 ° min to max 12.1 °	12.1		-23.2 °
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 102 kt min to max 106 kt	105		106 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.92 g min to max 1.23 g	1.23		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 61 fpm -215 fpm min to max 458 fpm	249		-97 fpm
Info	Average altitude 986 ft agl 962 ft agl min to max 998 ft agl	962		976 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.5 ° 1.9 ° min to max 25.4 °	24.1		17.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.1		-0.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 87.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 87.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 103 kt min to max 108 kt	106		106 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 21.5 ° 5.9 ° min to max 26.1 °	19.4		5.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.00 g min to max 1.20 g	1.17		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 92 fpm -392 fpm min to max 424 fpm	5		278 fpm
Info	Average altitude 997 ft agl 977 ft agl min to max 1,015 ft agl	977		998 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -2.7 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.8		1.8 °

Pattern Downwind

88.92 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 61 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
66.32 %	Heading -10.1 ° -43.0 ° min to max -4.0 °	-5.7		-43.0 °
96.74 %	Average altitude 934 ft agl 675 ft agl min to max 1,087 ft agl	1,005		675 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 73 kt min to max 106 kt	106		73 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	1.06		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -303 fpm -840 fpm min to max 604 fpm	403		-349 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.3 °	1.0		11.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -4.5 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.6		-0.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:03:33

Pattern Base Leg Turn

93.8 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 34.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
79.33 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 34.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 64 kt min to max 72 kt	72		64 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.1 ° 5.1 ° min to max 11.2 °	11.2		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.88 g min to max 1.11 g	0.99		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -609 fpm -977 fpm min to max -359 fpm	-359		-488 fpm
Info	Average altitude 577 ft agl 501 ft agl min to max 669 ft agl	669		501 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -6.3 ° min to max -0.3 °	-1.2		-0.3 °

Pattern Base Leg

55 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -32.3 ° -87.3 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		-87.3 °
100 %	Average speed 56 kt 53 kt min to max 63 kt	63		53 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		0.97 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 347 ft agl 257 ft agl min to max 495 ft agl	495		257 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 1.1 ° min to max 16.3 °	3.7		3.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -5.5 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.1		1.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:03:53

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 5 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 54 kt 53 kt min to max 55 kt	53		55 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	0.96		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -200 fpm -244 fpm min to max -109 fpm	-109		-244 fpm
Info	Average altitude 246 ft agl 236 ft agl min to max 255 ft agl	255		236 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.0 °

Arrival Final 1

97.94 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 232 ft agl to 13 ft agl. A decrease of 218 ft in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.71 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 50 kt 44 kt min to max 56 kt	55		44 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.5		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -487 fpm -660 fpm min to max -164 fpm	-243		-267 fpm
Info	Average altitude 64 ft agl 13 ft agl min to max 232 ft agl	232		13 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -4.3 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.1		2.7 °

Arrival Landing

99.92 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 43 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 43 kt. Target 50 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 °
99.16 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	1.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 38 kt 33 kt min to max 43 kt	43		33 kt
Info	Average VSI -128 fpm -263 fpm min to max -49 fpm	-263		-49 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 12 ft agl	12		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.2 ° 2.6 ° min to max 7.7 °	2.6		7.7 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 141 m. Touchdown speed at 33 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -49 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 -49 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 141 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 33 kt Target below 36 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.83 m 0.61 m left	0.83		0.38 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		0.99 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 31 kt 30 kt min to max 33 kt	33		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 7.2 ° min to max 8.8 °	7.7		7.2 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 226 m, 12 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 226 m 12 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.36 m 0.36 m left to 0.00 m left	0.36		0.24 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 32 kt 30 kt min to max 34 kt	34		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.1 °	7.0		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.3 °

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Sting S4

94 %

90 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

96 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 177 m using 9.75 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 68 kn - Target 60 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 0.86 m right

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

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

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Sting S4

Landing Score 99.46 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft in question, a Sting S4, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north east, with the aircraft heading 229.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 232 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, showcasing the pilot's ability to navigate complex flight maneuvers.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 43 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed. However, this minor deviation did not impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 141 meters was well within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 33 knots was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed during the landing phase.

One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the touchdown rate, which was a perfect -49 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the stress on the landing gear. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, suggesting that the pilot had excellent spatial awareness and control over the aircraft's position during the 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 from 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot. The total landing distance of 226 meters was only 12% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled landing.

Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's exceptional skills and experience, and it serves as a benchmark for other pilots to strive for.

97.94 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 232 ft agl to 13 ft agl. A decrease of 218 ft in 34 seconds.

Glideslope

89.71 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

89.71 %

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