EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - Piper PA28-236 Dakota - Fairings

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Thursday, 12 February 2026 22:11

Minutes 6

8 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Piper PA28-236 Dakota - Fairings

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,091 kg

Fuel

98 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,089 kg

Weight

95 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.63%

Pattern Score 85.37%

Departure Score 94%

Arrival Score 95.51%

The flight was conducted in a Piper PA28-236 Dakota aircraft. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, with a takeoff distance of 312 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 69 knots.

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

As the aircraft continued in the left-hand pattern, it encountered a crosswind of 1 knot from the same direction as the wind. The distance covered during this segment was less than one nautical mile in 18 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 80.2 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of one nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 57 seconds to complete.

The base leg turn was made at an angle of 32.9 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself was less than one nautical mile long and took 21 seconds to complete. The final turn was made in less than one nautical mile in 13 seconds. The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, heading 221.0 degrees at an altitude of 480 feet above ground level and a distance of one nautical mile from the runway.

The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown point located 212 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 51 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at 21 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.

The total landing distance was 981 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, taking 6 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

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 1.01 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 22:11:46
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:11:46
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:11:46
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 22:11:46
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:11:46
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:11:57
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:11:57
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:11:57
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:11:57
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 22:12:00
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:12:00
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:12:00
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:12:00
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:12:00
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 22:12:01

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 24 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 24 kt 0 kt min to max 35 kt	0		35 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.8		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.1		0.9 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:13:14

Departure Roll

86 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 312 m 17 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 69 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 312 m 17 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 69 kt Target 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.39 m 0.00 m left to 1.39 m right	-0.84		-1.29 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.88 g min to max 1.10 g	0.98		1.10 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.1 ° min to max 5.2 °	2.6		5.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.5 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 22:13:29
0 %	Strobe Lights at 22:13:31

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 69 kt min to max 89 kt	69		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.95 g min to max 1.12 g	1.11		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 349 fpm 266 fpm min to max 685 fpm	276		685 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 41 ft agl	0		41 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.6 ° 4.6 ° min to max 8.3 °	5.4		8.3 °

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 89 kt min to max 96 kt	89		95 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	0.0		4.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 1,026 fpm 701 fpm min to max 1,616 fpm	701		1,274 fpm
Info	Average altitude 173 ft agl 42 ft agl min to max 596 ft agl	42		596 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° 6.6 ° min to max 12.1 °	8.4		8.4 °

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 99 kt 95 kt min to max 103 kt	95		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.0 ° 6.9 ° min to max 25.1 °	6.9		25.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	0.93		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 828 fpm 580 fpm min to max 1,197 fpm	1,197		580 fpm
Info	Average altitude 767 ft agl 613 ft agl min to max 890 ft agl	613		890 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 4.4 ° min to max 7.7 °	7.7		4.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

85.37 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
67.48 %	Heading -9.9 ° -23.7 ° min to max 13.0 °	13.0		-23.7 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 103 kt min to max 113 kt	103		113 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.84 g min to max 1.11 g	1.03		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 297 fpm -270 fpm min to max 860 fpm	498		-270 fpm
Info	Average altitude 949 ft agl 900 ft agl min to max 1,003 ft agl	900		995 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.9 ° 2.5 ° min to max 25.2 °	25.2		13.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -1.1 ° min to max 5.6 °	3.7		-0.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 80.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 80.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 120 kt 114 kt min to max 125 kt	114		124 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 20.0 ° 6.7 ° min to max 26.1 °	15.0		6.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.00 g min to max 1.16 g	1.11		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI -29 fpm -289 fpm min to max 507 fpm	-184		507 fpm
Info	Average altitude 986 ft agl 971 ft agl min to max 996 ft agl	991		979 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.9 ° min to max 3.8 °	0.4		3.8 °

Pattern Downwind

95.76 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 57 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.9 ° -18.1 ° min to max 6.4 °	-4.6		-18.1 °
85.86 %	Average altitude 1,113 ft agl 988 ft agl min to max 1,187 ft agl	990		988 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 115 kt 111 kt min to max 123 kt	123		112 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.87 g min to max 1.12 g	1.12		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -12 fpm -614 fpm min to max 1,282 fpm	758		-569 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 16.5 °	3.6		16.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -2.5 ° min to max 6.4 °	4.8		-2.3 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

91.45 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 32.9 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
71.5 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 32.9 °.
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 102 kt min to max 113 kt	112		102 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.5 ° 7.1 ° min to max 17.5 °	17.0		7.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -393 fpm -618 fpm min to max -78 fpm	-590		-196 fpm
Info	Average altitude 860 ft agl 790 ft agl min to max 978 ft agl	978		790 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -2.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	-2.4		-0.0 °

Pattern Base Leg

55 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -23.4 ° -58.8 ° min to max -7.1 °	-7.1		-58.8 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 87 kt min to max 102 kt	102		87 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.16 g	1.01		1.10 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 733 ft agl 617 ft agl min to max 787 ft agl	787		617 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 0.8 ° min to max 19.5 °	4.2		18.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -5.4 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		-4.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:16:47
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:17:04

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 72 kt min to max 86 kt	86		72 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.6 ° 1.4 ° min to max 17.8 °	17.8		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.12 g	1.10		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -520 fpm -1,025 fpm min to max -201 fpm	-1,025		-242 fpm
Info	Average altitude 530 ft agl 484 ft agl min to max 601 ft agl	601		484 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -3.8 ° min to max 1.8 °	-3.8		1.2 °

Arrival Final 2

96.85 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 480 ft agl to 440 ft agl. A decrease of 39 ft in 5 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.49 %	Approach angle 4.1 ° 4.1 ° min to max 4.1 ° Target 3.0 °	4.1		4.1 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 71 kt min to max 72 kt	72		71 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.96 g min to max 0.98 g	0.97		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -473 fpm -632 fpm min to max -322 fpm	-322		-632 fpm
Info	Average altitude 461 ft agl 440 ft agl min to max 480 ft agl	480		440 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		-1.4 °

Arrival Final 1

91.51 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 429 ft agl to 45 ft agl. A decrease of 384 ft in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
58.29 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 2.7 ° min to max 4.1 ° Target 3.0 °	4.1		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 71 kt min to max 76 kt	71		71 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		-0.0 °
99.24 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	3.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -510 fpm -820 fpm min to max -219 fpm	-688		-430 fpm
Info	Average altitude 116 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 429 ft agl	429		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -2.6 ° min to max 1.9 °	-1.8		1.2 °

Arrival Landing

92.48 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 71 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 71 kt. Target 72 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
69.92 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 62 kt 51 kt min to max 71 kt	71		51 kt
Info	Average VSI -127 fpm -427 fpm min to max 28 fpm	-427		21 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5 ft agl -4 ft agl min to max 40 ft agl	40		-3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 1.2 ° min to max 9.0 °	1.2		9.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.73 %

Touchdown point was 212 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 51 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 21 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was 21 fpm.
78.57 %	Touchdown distance was 653 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 51 kt Target below 60 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.66 m 0.65 m right	-0.66		-0.65 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.00 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 51 kt 50 kt min to max 51 kt	51		50 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 9.0 ° min to max 9.3 °	9.0		9.3 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 981 m, 54 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 981 m 54 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.23 m 0.00 m left to 1.23 m right	-0.66		-0.98 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 47 kt 30 kt min to max 50 kt	50		30 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 2.1 ° min to max 9.4 °	9.3		2.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 19 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kt 0 kt min to max 46 kt	27		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.9 °	2.7		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:20:39

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Piper PA28-236 Dakota - Fairings

94 %

100 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

86 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 312 m using 17.23 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 69 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 1.39 m right

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

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 Piper PA28-236 Dakota - Fairings

Landing Score 95.18 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft in question, a Piper PA28-236 Dakota, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north east, with a heading of 221.0° at 1 nautical mile and 480 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evident from the good threshold height and threshold speed of 71 knots.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 212 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 51 knots was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of 21 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 981 meters, which accounts for 54% of the runway length, is a testament to the pilot's skill and control.

The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency and skill in the pilot, and the aircraft's performance was well within the acceptable range. The score of 95.2% is a reflection of the pilot's exceptional skills and the aircraft's reliable performance.

96.85 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 480 ft agl to 440 ft agl. A decrease of 39 ft in 5 seconds.

Glideslope

89.49 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

89.49 %

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