EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Tuesday, 09 December 2025 20:21

Minutes 6

10 nm

Fuel 3 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,027 kg

Fuel

161 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

1,024 kg

Weight

158 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

223.0 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.35%

Pattern Score 98.92%

Departure Score 94.42%

Arrival Score 98.7%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, required a takeoff distance of 289 meters, which is 16% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 79 knots.

As the aircraft entered the local weather conditions, it was noted that the temperature was 16 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots. The pilot successfully navigated the aircraft into a left-hand pattern entry from runway 23, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds.

The left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated with ease, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The pilot then proceeded to complete the pattern, including a downwind turn, which covered a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 50.4 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 3 nautical miles in 89 seconds.

The base leg turn was completed next, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 40.2 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was short, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The final turn was also completed quickly, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 31 seconds.

The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 229.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 322 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 53 knots. The touchdown distance was good, covering 383 meters, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -72 feet per minute.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 223 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 692 meters, which is 38% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.

The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, which was completed in 6 minutes. The aircraft used 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and navigating the aircraft through challenging weather conditions.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 15 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 24 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.3 °	4.3		3.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.79 g 0.67 g min to max 0.96 g	0.96		0.67 g
Info	Battery Master On at 20:21:32
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:21:32
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:21:32
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:21:32
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:21:32

Departure Roll

93.27 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 289 m 16 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 79 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 289 m 16 % of runway
98.49 %	Liftoff speed was 79 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.87 m 0.00 m left to 2.87 m right	-2.87		-1.88 m
85.71 %	Average g force 0.39 g 0.00 g min to max 1.01 g	0.66		1.00 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.4		3.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.4		1.7 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 20:21:53

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 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 79 kt min to max 96 kt	79		96 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.93 g min to max 1.10 g	1.02		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 434 fpm 318 fpm min to max 500 fpm	318		500 fpm
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 54 ft agl	0		54 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.7 ° min to max 5.2 °	3.7		4.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:22:04

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 92 kt min to max 105 kt	96		97 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.4		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.85 g min to max 1.06 g	0.96		0.86 g
Info	Average VSI 914 fpm 502 fpm min to max 2,141 fpm	502		1,338 fpm
Info	Average altitude 280 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 1,010 ft agl	55		1,010 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 4.3 ° min to max 13.6 °	4.5		7.9 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 111 kt 97 kt min to max 120 kt	97		120 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.3 ° 5.1 ° min to max 25.6 °	5.1		22.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.80 g min to max 1.07 g	0.81		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 198 fpm -89 fpm min to max 1,183 fpm	1,183		72 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,059 ft agl 1,027 ft agl min to max 1,076 ft agl	1,027		1,076 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 6.4 °	6.4		1.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.1 ° -16.0 ° min to max 15.6 °	15.6		-16.0 °
100 %	Average speed 120 kt 120 kt min to max 121 kt	120		121 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.86 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 130 fpm -124 fpm min to max 318 fpm	92		-124 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,110 ft agl 1,078 ft agl min to max 1,128 ft agl	1,078		1,122 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 22.8 °	22.5		22.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.2		0.1 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

99.51 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 50.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.36 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 50.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 126 kt 121 kt min to max 132 kt	121		132 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 24.3 ° 7.9 ° min to max 28.6 °	23.7		7.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -457 fpm -674 fpm min to max -136 fpm	-136		-340 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,056 ft agl 976 ft agl min to max 1,120 ft agl	1,120		976 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -2.5 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.5 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 89 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.7 ° -14.2 ° min to max 1.1 °	-0.7		-14.2 °
100 %	Average altitude 995 ft agl 921 ft agl min to max 1,040 ft agl	975		921 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 87 kt min to max 132 kt	132		89 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.87 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -35 fpm -284 fpm min to max 557 fpm	-149		-199 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.2 °	3.4		13.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.6 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.4		0.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:24:26
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:24:45

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 40.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 40.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 88 kt min to max 91 kt	89		91 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.0 ° 5.4 ° min to max 13.7 °	13.6		5.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.93 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -234 fpm -354 fpm min to max -73 fpm	-116		-312 fpm
Info	Average altitude 878 ft agl 817 ft agl min to max 920 ft agl	920		817 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -2.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		-1.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 20:25:34
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 20:25:56

Pattern Base Leg

92.93 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
84.28 %	Heading -7.4 ° -32.8 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.5		-32.8 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 90 kt min to max 93 kt	91		92 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.92 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.97 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 732 ft agl 637 ft agl min to max 812 ft agl	812		637 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 9.7 ° 2.5 ° min to max 16.2 °	4.5		13.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -4.1 ° -5.6 ° min to max -2.2 °	-2.2		-5.6 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 31 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 86 kt min to max 93 kt	93		86 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.9 °	11.8		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.93 g min to max 1.00 g	0.98		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -576 fpm -744 fpm min to max -405 fpm	-744		-502 fpm
Info	Average altitude 469 ft agl 330 ft agl min to max 625 ft agl	625		330 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.1 ° -5.5 ° min to max -2.9 °	-5.5		-3.5 °

Arrival Final 1

97.55 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 322 ft agl to 27 ft agl. A decrease of 295 ft in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.74 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		1.9 °
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 79 kt min to max 85 kt	85		79 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.3		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.8		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.92 g min to max 1.00 g	0.93		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -674 fpm -751 fpm min to max -480 fpm	-510		-591 fpm
Info	Average altitude 89 ft agl 27 ft agl min to max 322 ft agl	322		27 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.1 ° -4.9 ° min to max -3.0 °	-3.7		-3.0 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 79 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	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 1.1 °	0.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.90 g min to max 1.11 g	0.96		0.96 g
Info	Average speed 66 kt 53 kt min to max 79 kt	79		53 kt
Info	Average VSI -202 fpm -589 fpm min to max -72 fpm	-589		-72 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 28 ft agl	28		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -2.9 ° min to max 4.0 °	-2.9		4.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.66 %

Touchdown distance was good at 383 m. Touchdown speed at 53 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -72 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 223 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -72 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 383 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 53 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.77 m 0.58 m right	-0.43		-0.77 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.6 °
93.14 %	Average g force 0.58 g 0.26 g min to max 0.96 g	0.96		0.26 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 52 kt 52 kt min to max 53 kt	53		52 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 4.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	4.0		5.0 °

Arrival Rollout

97.59 %

Total landing distance 692 m, 38 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 692 m 38 % of runway.
97.62 %	Runway alignment max 3.70 m 0.00 m left to 3.70 m right	-0.81		-1.08 m
86.57 %	Average g force 0.21 g 0.03 g min to max 0.67 g	0.23		0.67 g
Info	Average speed 52 kt 31 kt min to max 57 kt	57		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 2.5 ° min to max 5.4 °	5.1		2.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 5 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kt 0 kt min to max 26 kt	26		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.3 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.3		3.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 0.89 g 0.75 g min to max 0.98 g	0.75		0.98 g
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:27:48
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:27:49

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

94.42 %

93.27 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 289 m using 15.95 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

98.49 %

Liftoff speed was 79 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.87 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

85.71 %

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 PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 98.7 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 229.0°, 1 nautical mile away and at an altitude of 322 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the pilot to maintain control and execute a smooth landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating that the pilot had maintained a safe distance from the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 79 kt, which may have been due to the aircraft's weight or the pilot's preference for a slower approach. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 53 kt was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown distance of 383 meters was also satisfactory.

The landing distance of 692 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway length, was impressive, considering the runway was 1,814 meters long. This indicates that the pilot had maintained control and slowed the aircraft down efficiently. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in handling the aircraft during the landing phase.

The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a smooth landing. The crosswind was negligible, which further reduced the complexity of the landing. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a score of 98.7%. This achievement is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience in handling the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche.

97.55 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 322 ft agl to 27 ft agl. A decrease of 295 ft in 28 seconds.

Glideslope

87.74 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

87.74 %

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