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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
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 317 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Inverness Airport (EGPE), the DA50 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 80 kt in 1,111 meters, which represented 61% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of agility, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 20 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed in 18 seconds, showcasing the pilot's proficiency in handling the aircraft in challenging conditions. The downwind leg was flown at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 1 nm, while the base leg turn was completed in 0 nm, with an angle of 25.6 degrees. The final approach was initiated from the north-east, with a heading of 231.0°, and a height of 83 ft above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 65 kt and a touchdown rate of -102 fpm. The touchdown distance was 316 meters, which was well within the available runway length of 1,814 meters. The total landing distance was 720 meters, representing 40% of the runway length. Although the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.0 meters from the centreline, the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory. The total flight distance was 6 nm, which was completed in 4 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 2 kg of fuel during the flight.
The final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from the north east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 231.0° at 0 nm and 83 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering at 87 kt. This minor deviation did not impact the overall performance of the landing.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 316 m, and the touchdown speed of 65 kt was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was smooth, with a rate of -102 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 720 m, which accounted for 40% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.0 m from the centreline. Despite this minor deviation, the overall performance of the landing was excellent, with a score of 97.4% achieved. The landing was characterized by good control and precision, with a smooth touchdown and a controlled rollout.
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