EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Sunday, 11 May 2025 19:21

Minutes 5

10 nm

Fuel -5 kg

DA40-XLS

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,089 kg

Fuel

104 kg

Temperature

16 °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

1,093 kg

Weight

108 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.01%

Pattern Score 86.66%

Departure Score 96.67%

Arrival Score 89.70%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a DA40-XLS, successfully took off after covering a distance of 119 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 62 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.

Following the takeoff, the aircraft entered a right-hand pattern from runway 23, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles in 15 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind maneuver was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 5 seconds. The pilot then executed a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, which was 13.8 degrees. The downwind leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile in 5 seconds.

The next maneuver was the pattern base leg turn, which covered a distance of 4 nautical miles at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, which was 168 degrees. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from the southwest, heading 96 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 960 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 05 was successful, with the aircraft touching down 408 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 49 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -81 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 2 knots.

The total landing distance was 1,132 meters, which accounted for 62% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes, during which the aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

86.48 %

Touchdown

88.09 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt.

Flare

45.92 %

Very poor landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -82 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good.

Aim point

60.8 %

Touchdown point was 408 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

60 %

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Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 119 m 7 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 62 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 119 m 7 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 62 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.94 m 0.87 m left to 0.06 m right	-0.06		0.43 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.13 g	0.99		1.13 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 0.9 ° min to max 5.4 °	1.3		5.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.6 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:21:05
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:21:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:21:05
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:21:05
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:21:05
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:21:05
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:21:05
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:21:05

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 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 62 kt min to max 80 kt	62		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.7		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.88 g min to max 1.15 g	1.13		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 309 fpm 144 fpm min to max 509 fpm	387		355 fpm
Info	Average altitude 29 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl	1		52 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 4.2 ° min to max 7.2 °	5.6		6.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:21:12

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 80 kt min to max 108 kt	80		107 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.8		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.10 g	1.04		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 547 fpm -82 fpm min to max 1,296 fpm	362		215 fpm
Info	Average altitude 431 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 997 ft agl	52		997 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° -0.0 ° min to max 8.9 °	6.0		1.6 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was 3 nm in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 104 kt min to max 107 kt	107		106 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 20.4 ° 8.1 ° min to max 30.0 °	8.1		30.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.95 g min to max 1.20 g	1.07		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI 246 fpm -22 fpm min to max 562 fpm	277		32 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,048 ft agl 1,005 ft agl min to max 1,064 ft agl	1,005		1,064 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.3		0.7 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 5 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.2 ° -10.7 ° min to max 14.5 °	-10.7		14.5 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 107 kt min to max 110 kt	107		110 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.14 g 1.12 g min to max 1.17 g	1.15		1.17 g
Info	Average VSI -138 fpm -381 fpm min to max 23 fpm	23		-381 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,060 ft agl 1,048 ft agl min to max 1,065 ft agl	1,065		1,048 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 33.1 ° 31.7 ° min to max 34.6 °	31.7		32.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -2.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-2.1 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 113 kt 111 kt min to max 113 kt	111		112 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 30.3 ° 28.9 ° min to max 32.0 °	32.0		31.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.22 g 1.20 g min to max 1.24 g	1.20		1.20 g
Info	Average VSI -108 fpm -429 fpm min to max 355 fpm	-429		355 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,029 ft agl 1,021 ft agl min to max 1,040 ft agl	1,040		1,038 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -1.8 ° min to max 2.9 °	-1.8		2.9 °

Pattern Downwind

99.23 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 5 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.8 ° -10.9 ° min to max 13.4 °	-10.9		13.4 °
97.43 %	Average altitude 1,061 ft agl 1,045 ft agl min to max 1,071 ft agl	1,045		1,071 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 108 kt min to max 111 kt	111		108 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.11 g min to max 1.19 g	1.19		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 350 fpm 167 fpm min to max 438 fpm	416		167 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 33.7 ° 32.0 ° min to max 35.3 °	32.0		35.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.1		1.0 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

64.07 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 4 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 168.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 168.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 107 kt min to max 112 kt	107		112 kt
80.22 %	Average bank angle 31.7 ° 25.1 ° min to max 35.6 °	35.6		25.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.96 g min to max 0.99 g	0.96		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -796 fpm -1,498 fpm min to max -62 fpm	-62		-1,498 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,036 ft agl 991 ft agl min to max 1,069 ft agl	1,069		991 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.5 ° -8.8 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.4		-8.8 °

Arrival Final 3

82.23 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 960 ft agl to 518 ft agl. A decrease of 442 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 102 kt min to max 118 kt	113		102 kt
16.31 %	Heading variation 7.6 ° 2.4 ° min to max 12.9 °	12.9		2.4 °
52.97 %	Average bank angle 7.4 ° 0.9 ° min to max 20.4 °	20.4		10.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.95 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -1,079 fpm -2,224 fpm min to max -555 fpm	-1,735		-555 fpm
Info	Average altitude 674 ft agl 518 ft agl min to max 960 ft agl	960		518 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.2 ° -10.9 ° min to max -1.4 °	-9.6		-1.4 °

Arrival Final 2

82.23 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 960 ft agl to 319 ft agl. A decrease of 641 ft in 58 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 99 kt min to max 118 kt	113		99 kt
16.31 %	Heading variation 3.1 ° -1.0 ° min to max 12.9 °	12.9		-0.5 °
52.97 %	Average bank angle 6.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 20.4 °	20.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -673 fpm -2,224 fpm min to max 118 fpm	-1,735		-566 fpm
Info	Average altitude 539 ft agl 319 ft agl min to max 960 ft agl	960		319 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -10.9 ° min to max 1.6 °	-9.6		-2.0 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 310 ft agl to 61 ft agl. A decrease of 249 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 82 kt min to max 98 kt	98		82 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.4		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -447 fpm -816 fpm min to max -203 fpm	-551		-500 fpm
Info	Average altitude 117 ft agl 61 ft agl min to max 310 ft agl	310		61 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -3.3 ° min to max 0.9 °	-1.7		-0.3 °

Arrival Landing

86.48 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
45.92 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.8		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 66 kt 49 kt min to max 82 kt	82		49 kt
Info	Average VSI -175 fpm -499 fpm min to max -30 fpm	-499		-81 fpm
Info	Average altitude 13 ft agl -4 ft agl min to max 54 ft agl	54		-4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 8.8 °	-0.3		8.8 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 19:25:33

Arrival Touchdown

88.09 %

Touchdown point was 408 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 49 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -81 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -81 fpm.
60.8 %	Touchdown distance was 816 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 49 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.55 m 2.33 m left	2.23		2.55 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.97 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		1.00 g
60 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 48 kt 46 kt min to max 49 kt	49		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 8.7 ° min to max 10.0 °	8.8		10.0 °

Arrival Rollout

99.2 %

Total landing distance 1,132 m, 62 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,132 m 62 % of runway.
98.23 %	Runway alignment max 3.53 m 3.53 m left to 0.00 m left	2.57		2.88 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 52 kt 35 kt min to max 55 kt	55		35 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 1.6 ° min to max 10.0 °	10.0		1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 19:25:44

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 21 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 24 kt 0 kt min to max 50 kt	28		50 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.3		1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 0.73 g 0.47 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.47 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:26:15

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

96.67 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 119 m using 6.54 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 62 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.87 m left to 0.06 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 93.44 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a score of 93.4%. The final approach was conducted from the south-west, heading 96.0° at 2 nautical miles and 960 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good alignment with the runway during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 05.

The runway at EGPE Inverness Airport has a length of 1,814 meters, providing a sufficient distance for the aircraft to touch down and come to a stop. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed of 82 kt, which may indicate a slight delay in the aircraft's descent.

The touchdown point was located 408 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 49 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -81 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft was well-aligned with the runway during the landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 kt from 269°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, while the tailwind component was 2 kt. These conditions were favorable for the landing, and the aircraft was able to maintain control throughout the approach and landing.

The total landing distance was 1,132 meters, which is 62% of the runway length. This is a relatively long landing distance, but it is not excessive given the aircraft's performance and the weather conditions. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled during the rollout phase of the landing.

Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft performed well in a variety of conditions. However, there may be opportunities for improvement, such as reducing the threshold speed and minimizing the landing distance.

82.23 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 960 ft agl to 518 ft agl. A decrease of 442 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Heading

16.31 %

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment