EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - GA-8 Airvan Commuter N13AV

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 21:20

Minutes 6

8 nm

Fuel 4 kg

GA-8 Airvan Commuter N13AV

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,282 kg

Fuel

119 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

1,278 kg

Weight

115 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 88.26%

Pattern Score 87.88%

Departure Score 95.26%

Arrival Score 81.65%

A GA-8 Airvan Commuter, aircraft N13AV, began its departure roll on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The takeoff distance covered 391 meters, or 22% of the runway's length. The aircraft successfully lifted off at a liftoff speed of 78 kt. Weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C, with a slight wind from the west (270°) and a minimal headwind component of 2 kt.

As the aircraft completed its takeoff and transitioned to the traffic pattern, it began a left-hand pattern entry from runway 23. This maneuver required less than 1 nautical mile in 47 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed even more quickly, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile covered in just 20 seconds.

Following the crosswind leg, the aircraft conducted a pattern downwind turn, reaching an angle of 74.4° relative to the runway. The downwind leg itself measured 2 nautical miles and lasted 79 seconds. Upon completing the downwind leg, the pilot executed a base leg turn, aligning the aircraft with the runway at an angle of 31.2°. The distance covered during the base leg was less than 1 nautical mile, and it was completed in just 30 seconds.

As the aircraft approached the runway, it initiated a final turn, which also covered less than 1 nautical mile in 18 seconds. The pilot then guided the aircraft onto final approach, descending at a heading of 229.0° from an altitude of 373 feet above the ground (agl) and a distance of 1 nautical mile to the runway. Weather conditions remained largely unchanged, with the temperature decreasing by a degree to 15 °C and the wind speed remaining steady at 2 kt from the west.

The landing itself took place on runway 23, which is approximately 1,814 meters in length. Despite the runway threshold being significantly above the target height at 100 feet agl, the pilot successfully guided the aircraft to touchdown. The threshold speed was achieved at 71 kt, and the aircraft touched down beyond the touchdown zone at a point 178 meters from the starting point of the runway. The aircraft's touchdown speed was 52 kt, and the descent rate was an impressive -69 feet per minute (fpm). Moreover, the runway touchdown alignment was perfectly executed, reflecting the pilot's high level of skill.

In terms of fuel consumption, the total flight distance covered was 8 nautical miles, and the aircraft utilized 4 kilograms of fuel. This efficient performance highlights the capabilities of the GA-8 Airvan Commuter aircraft and its pilot.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 5 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 4 kt 0 kt min to max 16 kt	0		16 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -1.5 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		-1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 2.65 g 1.00 g min to max 5.96 g	5.96		1.01 g
Info	Battery Master On at 21:20:04
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:20:04
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:20:04
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:20:04
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:20:04
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:20:04
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:20:04
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:20:04
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:20:04
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:20:04
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:20:14
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 21:20:14
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:20:14
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:20:31
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:21:15
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:21:17
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:21:36

Departure Roll

96 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 391 m 22 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 78 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 391 m 22 % of runway
100 %	Average speed 58 kt 26 kt min to max 78 kt	26		78 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.07 m 0.65 m left to 2.42 m right	-2.42		0.21 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.77 g min to max 1.13 g	1.00		1.05 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.8 ° min to max 1.9 °	-1.7		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.4		1.3 °

Departure Climb 1

99.79 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 79 kt min to max 84 kt	79		84 kt
99.16 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.2		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.04 g min to max 1.10 g	1.06		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 546 fpm 319 fpm min to max 749 fpm	319		749 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 54 ft agl	2		54 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 2.0 ° min to max 6.3 °	2.0		6.3 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 81 kt min to max 85 kt	84		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.7		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.05 g	1.04		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 924 fpm 720 fpm min to max 1,195 fpm	755		720 fpm
Info	Average altitude 141 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 501 ft agl	55		501 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 3.7 ° min to max 8.8 °	6.3		3.7 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 47 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 83 kt min to max 104 kt	83		92 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.4 ° 7.1 ° min to max 20.1 °	7.1		18.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.90 g min to max 1.15 g	0.90		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 1,180 fpm 88 fpm min to max 1,727 fpm	555		1,424 fpm
Info	Average altitude 687 ft agl 508 ft agl min to max 827 ft agl	508		827 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 1.2 ° min to max 11.5 °	2.3		9.3 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:22:59

Pattern Crosswind

97.49 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.42 %	Heading 5.8 ° -14.6 ° min to max 15.3 °	15.3		-14.6 °
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 90 kt min to max 105 kt	91		105 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.92 g min to max 1.09 g	0.95		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 334 fpm -283 fpm min to max 1,258 fpm	1,258		-283 fpm
Info	Average altitude 922 ft agl 847 ft agl min to max 952 ft agl	847		930 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 9.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 20.7 °	15.1		20.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 8.3 °	8.3		-0.2 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70.68 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 74.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
2.27 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 74.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 103 kt min to max 106 kt	105		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.5 ° 6.3 ° min to max 20.4 °	19.4		6.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.98 g min to max 1.11 g	1.10		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 176 fpm -254 fpm min to max 358 fpm	-254		285 fpm
Info	Average altitude 958 ft agl 923 ft agl min to max 998 ft agl	926		998 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.1 °	0.2		2.3 °

Pattern Downwind

90.44 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 79 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.12 %	Heading -6.9 ° -22.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		-16.3 °
81.02 %	Average altitude 864 ft agl 626 ft agl min to max 1,013 ft agl	1,002		626 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 69 kt min to max 108 kt	103		75 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.20 g	0.98		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -277 fpm -898 fpm min to max 415 fpm	250		-387 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 11.4 °	4.7		8.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -4.8 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.0		0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:25:09

Pattern Base Leg Turn

89.38 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 31.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
64.6 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 31.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 70 kt min to max 75 kt	75		71 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.1 ° 5.3 ° min to max 8.6 °	8.5		5.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	1.05		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -204 fpm -525 fpm min to max 70 fpm	-280		-162 fpm
Info	Average altitude 565 ft agl 530 ft agl min to max 622 ft agl	622		530 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -1.6 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.9		0.9 °

Pattern Base Leg

67.18 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
27.06 %	Heading -15.9 ° -58.4 ° min to max 18.7 °	18.7		-58.4 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 67 kt min to max 72 kt	71		68 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.87 g min to max 1.15 g	1.00		1.00 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 477 ft agl 418 ft agl min to max 526 ft agl	526		418 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 8.7 ° 4.4 ° min to max 11.6 °	4.9		6.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -2.4 ° min to max 3.6 °	0.9		-0.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:26:26

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 66 kt min to max 69 kt	67		66 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 1.1 ° min to max 8.3 °	5.8		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -127 fpm -278 fpm min to max 48 fpm	-179		-28 fpm
Info	Average altitude 385 ft agl 373 ft agl min to max 415 ft agl	415		375 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.9 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.8		0.2 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 373 ft agl to 335 ft agl. A decrease of 38 ft in 7 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 66 kt min to max 68 kt	66		68 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.7 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.7 °	-0.7		-0.8 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.03 g	0.96		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -283 fpm -380 fpm min to max -93 fpm	-93		-344 fpm
Info	Average altitude 355 ft agl 335 ft agl min to max 373 ft agl	373		335 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -2.3 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-1.7 °

Arrival Final 1

79.52 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 330 ft agl to 108 ft agl. A decrease of 222 ft in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 4.2 ° 3.2 ° min to max 6.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		6.0 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 67 kt min to max 71 kt	69		71 kt
97.6 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.6		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -298 fpm -549 fpm min to max -107 fpm	-298		-549 fpm
Info	Average altitude 244 ft agl 108 ft agl min to max 330 ft agl	330		108 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -4.3 ° min to max -0.1 °	-1.2		-4.3 °

Arrival Landing

50.02 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 100 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was 71 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 52 kt min to max 72 kt	71		52 kt
0.09 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		0.92 g
Info	Average speed 67 kt 52 kt min to max 72 kt	71		52 kt
Info	Average VSI -323 fpm -573 fpm min to max 50 fpm	-562		-69 fpm
Info	Average altitude 29 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 100 ft agl	100		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -4.3 ° min to max 5.8 °	-4.3		3.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.07 %

Touchdown point was 178 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed 52 kt. Touchdown rate was excellent at -69 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 -69 fpm.
82.3 %	Touchdown distance was 619 m Target 457 m
100 %	Average speed 51 kt 50 kt min to max 52 kt	52		50 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.95 m 0.87 m right	-0.83		-0.95 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.92 g min to max 1.27 g	0.92		1.01 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 51 kt 50 kt min to max 52 kt	52		50 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -1.2 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.8		-1.2 °

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the GA-8 Airvan Commuter N13AV

95.26 %

96 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 391 m using 21.58 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 78 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.65 m left to 2.42 m right

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.79 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.16 %

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 GA-8 Airvan Commuter N13AV

Landing Score 75.54 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft in question, a GA-8 Airvan Commuter with the registration N13AV, recently executed a smooth landing at EGPE Inverness Airport, but with some notable deviations from the ideal approach. The final approach was made from the north east, aligning with a heading of 229.0 degrees at an altitude of 373 feet above ground level (agl) and just one nautical mile from the runway.

Upon reaching the designated threshold height of 100 feet agl, it became apparent that the aircraft's altitude was significantly above the target. Despite this discrepancy, the aircraft maintained steady control and aligned perfectly with the runway at touchdown. The reported threshold speed was 71 knots, which appears to be relatively high but not alarming.

The aircraft touched down a considerable distance beyond the defined touchdown zone, specifically 178 meters down the runway. This may indicate a slight overestimation of the aircraft's approach speed by the pilot or a decision to extend the landing point due to the above-target threshold height. The touchdown speed recorded was 52 knots, which is remarkably low and suggests an impressively controlled descent.

The touchdown rate was one of the most notable aspects of this landing, with a rate of -69 feet per minute (fpm). This exceptional rate of descent shows that the aircraft's pilot was capable of navigating the craft precisely and efficiently, ultimately reducing drag and minimising the risk of damage upon impact.

Given the optimal runway alignment at touchdown and the minimal impact of crosswinds on the landing process, it appears that the pilot had an adequate understanding of the challenging conditions at EGPE Inverness Airport. The recorded temperature and wind conditions, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a 2-knot headwind, indicate a generally benign environment for the landing, but the pilot's skill was undoubtedly essential in ensuring a safe and controlled landing.

Based on these observations and data, while there were some discrepancies between actual performances and target parameters, the aircraft successfully landed on the runway, showcasing the proficiency of the pilot.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 373 ft agl to 335 ft agl. A decrease of 38 ft in 7 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

79.52 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 330 ft agl to 108 ft agl. A decrease of 222 ft in 43 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

97.6 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

97.6 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

50.02 %

Landing

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 100 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was 71 kt.

Height

0.09 %

Threshold height at 100 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was 71 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank