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

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Sunday, 25 January 2026 22:20

Minutes 9

7 nm

Fuel 3 kg

GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod

Departure

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,191 kg

Fuel

119 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

273.1 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,268 kg

Weight

116 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

273.1 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.81%

Pattern Score 87.06%

Departure Score 97.5%

Arrival Score 96.88%

The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod, then departed from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The takeoff distance was 398 meters, which accounted for 22% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 80 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 273 degrees.

The aircraft then entered a left-hand pattern, with the entry from the runway taking less than a nautical mile in 17 seconds. The crosswind leg of the pattern was also flown from the left, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile in 39 seconds. The downwind turn was made at an angle of 90.1 degrees to the runway, and the downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 59 seconds. The base leg turn was made at an angle of 40.1 degrees to the runway, and the base leg itself covered a distance of less than a nautical mile in 25 seconds.

The final turn was made in preparation for the approach, and the aircraft then began its final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from the southwest, flying at a heading of 48.0 degrees and an altitude of 200 feet above ground level. The landing was made on the runway, with the threshold height being slightly above the target and the threshold speed being slightly below the target at 72 knots.

The touchdown distance was good, at 444 meters, and the touchdown speed was also good at 50 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth, at -118 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 629 meters, which accounted for 35% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight took 9 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled operations, with good landing distances and alignment.

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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 1.11 g 1.11 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.11 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.7 °
Info	Battery Master On at 22:20:08
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:20:08
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 22:20:08
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:20:08
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:20:08
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:20:08
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:20:08
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 22:20:08
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 22:20:08
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:20:08
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:20:08
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:20:08
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:20:09
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:20:20

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 398 m 22 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 80 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 398 m 22 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 80 kt Target 82 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.48 m 1.31 m left to 1.18 m right	1.09		-1.18 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.08 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -1.7 ° min to max 1.0 °	-1.4		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.0		1.3 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.5		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 80 kt min to max 85 kt	80		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.05 g min to max 1.12 g	1.08		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 599 fpm 304 fpm min to max 847 fpm	304		847 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 30 ft agl	-1		30 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 1.1 ° min to max 6.8 °	1.1		6.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 74 kt min to max 87 kt	85		75 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.2		4.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.82 g min to max 1.12 g	1.05		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI 1,193 fpm 857 fpm min to max 2,346 fpm	857		1,251 fpm
Info	Average altitude 179 ft agl 31 ft agl min to max 739 ft agl	31		739 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 6.9 ° min to max 19.2 °	6.9		9.9 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:21:03

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 76 kt min to max 86 kt	76		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.2 ° 5.5 ° min to max 24.1 °	5.5		24.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.08 g	0.91		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 1,165 fpm 764 fpm min to max 1,568 fpm	1,068		764 fpm
Info	Average altitude 813 ft agl 646 ft agl min to max 1,000 ft agl	646		1,000 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 5.8 ° min to max 11.9 °	8.8		5.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

84.73 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 39 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
66.06 %	Heading -10.1 ° -17.2 ° min to max 19.8 °	19.8		-17.2 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 83 kt min to max 101 kt	83		101 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.12 g	0.95		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 105 fpm -239 fpm min to max 523 fpm	523		-156 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,045 ft agl 1,010 ft agl min to max 1,082 ft agl	1,010		1,078 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.5 °	23.5		8.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° -0.8 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.3		-0.1 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 90.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 90.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 102 kt min to max 106 kt	102		106 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.2 ° 5.6 ° min to max 19.7 °	9.3		5.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.01 g min to max 1.07 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 96 fpm -175 fpm min to max 220 fpm	-175		51 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,098 ft agl 1,071 ft agl min to max 1,116 ft agl	1,075		1,116 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.2		0.9 °

Pattern Downwind

81.8 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 59 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
39.34 %	Heading -14.1 ° -33.6 ° min to max -6.6 °	-6.6		-33.6 °
100 %	Average altitude 996 ft agl 811 ft agl min to max 1,117 ft agl	1,117		811 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 78 kt min to max 108 kt	106		81 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.13 g	1.01		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -292 fpm -731 fpm min to max 342 fpm	67		-688 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.1 °	2.9		10.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -4.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.0		-3.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:23:22

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 40.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 40.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 79 kt min to max 82 kt	82		81 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.5 ° 5.9 ° min to max 12.4 °	9.9		5.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -452 fpm -633 fpm min to max -281 fpm	-633		-386 fpm
Info	Average altitude 721 ft agl 636 ft agl min to max 800 ft agl	800		636 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -3.6 ° min to max -1.1 °	-2.8		-2.2 °

Pattern Base Leg

72.88 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
39.74 %	Heading -14.0 ° -38.3 ° min to max -5.6 °	-5.6		-38.3 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 70 kt min to max 80 kt	80		72 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		1.01 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 543 ft agl 429 ft agl min to max 624 ft agl	624		429 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 15.6 °	2.9		15.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -4.0 ° -6.3 ° min to max -1.2 °	-1.6		-4.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:24:14

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 73 kt min to max 74 kt	73		73 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.6 ° 0.8 ° min to max 15.2 °	15.2		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -597 fpm -728 fpm min to max -454 fpm	-539		-635 fpm
Info	Average altitude 319 ft agl 212 ft agl min to max 421 ft agl	421		212 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.9 ° -5.9 ° min to max -3.8 °	-5.0		-5.0 °

Arrival Final 1

90.53 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 200 ft agl to -46 ft agl. A decrease of 246 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
52.67 %	Approach angle 4.2 ° 4.1 ° min to max 4.4 ° Target 3.0 °	4.3		4.1 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 72 kt min to max 73 kt	73		72 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.8		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -560 fpm -616 fpm min to max -494 fpm	-605		-575 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl -46 ft agl min to max 200 ft agl	200		-46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.8 ° -5.2 ° min to max -4.0 °	-4.7		-5.0 °

Arrival Landing

97.15 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 57 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kt. Target 78 kt
94.93 %	Target 50 ft agl
93.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.14 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 64 kt 50 kt min to max 72 kt	72		50 kt
Info	Average VSI -301 fpm -611 fpm min to max -32 fpm	-576		-118 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl -9 ft agl min to max 57 ft agl	57		-9 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -5.1 ° min to max 5.0 °	-5.0		5.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.84 %

Touchdown distance was good at 444 m. Touchdown speed at 50 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -118 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.38 %	Touchdown VSI was -118 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 444 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 50 kt Target below 64 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.24 m 1.20 m left	1.24		1.17 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 1.01 g min to max 1.18 g	1.01		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 50 kt 49 kt min to max 50 kt	50		49 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 2.5 ° min to max 5.0 °	5.0		2.5 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 629 m, 35 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 629 m 35 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.74 m 1.68 m left to 0.06 m right	1.16		-0.06 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 46 kt 31 kt min to max 49 kt	49		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -2.1 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		-1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 16 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 16 kt 0 kt min to max 50 kt	27		50 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.5 ° min to max -1.2 °	-1.5		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.02 g

Takeoff on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod

97.5 %

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

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 398 m using 21.93 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 80 kn - Target 82 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.31 m left to 1.18 m right

Bounce

100 %

No 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 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod

Landing Score 96.88 %

Landing Summary

The GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 96.9%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 48.0° at 1 nautical mile and 200 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 05, which has a length of 1,814 meters. The threshold height at 57 feet agl was slightly above the target, suggesting a minor deviation from the ideal approach path. However, this did not significantly impact the overall landing performance. The threshold speed was also slightly below the target at 72 knots, but this was not a major concern.

The touchdown distance of 444 meters was considered good, indicating that the aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was also within acceptable limits, further emphasizing the smooth nature of the landing. The touchdown rate of -118 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the aircraft absorbed the impact of landing without any significant shock or jolt.

One of the standout aspects of this landing was the perfect runway touchdown alignment. This indicates that the aircraft was precisely aligned with the runway, reducing the risk of deviation or loss of control during the landing process. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot at 273°. The crosswind and tailwind components were both minimal, at 1 knot each, which further contributed to the smooth nature of the landing.

The total landing distance of 629 meters, which is 35% of the runway length, was also considered acceptable. This suggests that the aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent throughout the landing process. Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway even after touchdown, reducing the risk of deviation or loss of control during the rollout phase. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance, achieving a high score of 96.9%.

90.53 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 200 ft agl to -46 ft agl. A decrease of 246 ft in 25 seconds.

Glideslope

52.67 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

52.67 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.15 %

Landing

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 57 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kt.

Height

94.93 %

Threshold height at 57 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 72 kt. Target 78 kt

Flare

93.67 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank