EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:22

Minutes 7

7 nm

Fuel 2 kg

DA40-XLS

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,093 kg

Fuel

108 kg

Temperature

16 °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

1,090 kg

Weight

106 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.55%

Pattern Score 98.81%

Departure Score 96.45%

Arrival Score 97.38%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The DA40-XLS aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 84 meters, which accounted for just 5% of the runway's total length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 64 knots, marking the start of the aircraft's ascent into the sky.

As the aircraft climbed, it encountered local weather conditions consisting of a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots, providing a relatively stable environment for the flight.

The pilot then entered a right-hand pattern from runway 23, navigating a distance of 1 nautical mile in 33 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 42 seconds, demonstrating the aircraft's agility and responsiveness to the pilot's control inputs.

As the aircraft continued its pattern, it executed a downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile and maintaining an angle of 55.4 degrees relative to the runway. The downwind leg itself spanned 2 nautical miles, taking 122 seconds to complete. The base leg turn was another right-hand maneuver, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile and maintaining an angle of 48.0 degrees relative to the runway.

The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 46 seconds, after which the aircraft initiated its final turn, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 26 seconds. This marked the beginning of the final approach to runway 23, which was executed from a heading of 230.0 degrees at an altitude of 1 nautical mile and 302 feet above ground level.

The landing itself was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 396 meters. The touchdown speed was 55 knots, which was within the target range, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -75 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.

The flight concluded with a total distance of 7 nautical miles, which was covered in 7 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 2 kilograms. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and controlled maneuvers, with the pilot demonstrating a high degree of skill and proficiency in navigating the aircraft through the pattern and executing a safe and successful landing.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

97.61 %

Touchdown

99.99 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

90.42 %

Threshold height at 59 ft agl was slightly above target.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 70 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -75 ft/m.

Impact

99.71 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 55 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 396 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Roll

99.91 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 84 m 5 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 64 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 84 m 5 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 64 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.07 m 0.00 m left to 1.07 m right	-0.78		-1.07 m
99.14 %	Average g force 0.50 g 0.47 g min to max 0.55 g	0.48		0.55 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.9		4.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.4		0.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:22:05
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:22:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:22:05
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:22:05
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:22:05
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:22:05
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:22:05
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:22:05

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 64 kt min to max 71 kt	64		71 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.8		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.62 g 0.55 g min to max 0.66 g	0.55		0.66 g
Info	Average VSI 585 fpm 349 fpm min to max 754 fpm	349		754 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 4.7 ° min to max 9.4 °	4.7		9.4 °

Departure Climb 2

89.43 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 70 kt min to max 85 kt	71		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.3		4.8 °
94.29 %	Average g force 0.56 g 0.30 g min to max 0.66 g	0.66		0.44 g
Info	Average VSI 888 fpm 457 fpm min to max 1,250 fpm	759		668 fpm
Info	Average altitude 233 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 755 ft agl	51		755 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.2 ° 5.8 ° min to max 13.1 °	9.4		7.2 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:22:23

Pattern Entry

99.57 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was 1 nm in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 81 kt min to max 95 kt	81		95 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.7 ° 5.4 ° min to max 18.6 °	5.4		18.6 °
95.71 %	Average g force 0.48 g 0.35 g min to max 0.57 g	0.44		0.57 g
Info	Average VSI 549 fpm 201 fpm min to max 763 fpm	648		212 fpm
Info	Average altitude 898 ft agl 761 ft agl min to max 989 ft agl	761		989 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 3.3 ° min to max 8.5 °	7.4		3.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

98.86 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.8 ° -17.1 ° min to max 19.8 °	-17.1		19.8 °
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 96 kt min to max 108 kt	96		105 kt
88.57 %	Average g force 0.69 g 0.55 g min to max 0.89 g	0.58		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -16 fpm -750 fpm min to max 488 fpm	242		456 fpm
Info	Average altitude 965 ft agl 930 ft agl min to max 1,005 ft agl	994		980 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.6 ° 1.5 ° min to max 18.6 °	18.6		18.2 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -3.2 ° min to max 4.2 °	3.6		3.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

93.56 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 55.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
78.54 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 55.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 104 kt min to max 106 kt	105		106 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.2 ° 15.3 ° min to max 18.5 °	18.3		15.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.76 g 0.62 g min to max 0.91 g	0.91		0.62 g
Info	Average VSI 176 fpm 40 fpm min to max 459 fpm	459		96 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,011 ft agl 984 ft agl min to max 1,023 ft agl	984		1,023 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		1.9 °

Pattern Downwind

99.71 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 122 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.1 ° -18.0 ° min to max 19.4 °	-18.0		19.4 °
100 %	Average altitude 1,003 ft agl 927 ft agl min to max 1,040 ft agl	1,024		965 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 101 kt 76 kt min to max 117 kt	106		77 kt
97.14 %	Average g force 0.70 g 0.40 g min to max 1.06 g	0.62		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -46 fpm -773 fpm min to max 469 fpm	109		-711 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.5 °	14.5		13.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -5.6 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.0		-3.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:26:35
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:26:45

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 48.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 48.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 73 kt min to max 77 kt	77		75 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.9 ° 12.4 ° min to max 14.7 °	13.5		12.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.86 g 0.73 g min to max 1.00 g	0.98		0.85 g
Info	Average VSI -471 fpm -800 fpm min to max -256 fpm	-622		-800 fpm
Info	Average altitude 919 ft agl 846 ft agl min to max 960 ft agl	960		846 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -5.1 ° min to max -1.2 °	-2.8		-4.9 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 46 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.3 ° -17.0 ° min to max 16.4 °	-17.0		16.4 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 68 kt min to max 75 kt	75		71 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.78 g 0.71 g min to max 0.85 g	0.85		0.73 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 699 ft agl 545 ft agl min to max 833 ft agl	833		545 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.5 ° min to max 11.7 °	11.4		11.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -4.3 ° min to max -0.5 °	-4.3		-3.5 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 69 kt min to max 74 kt	71		69 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 19.2 °	12.7		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.72 g 0.64 g min to max 0.79 g	0.72		0.75 g
Info	Average VSI -626 fpm -863 fpm min to max -283 fpm	-701		-296 fpm
Info	Average altitude 408 ft agl 307 ft agl min to max 536 ft agl	536		307 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -4.7 ° min to max -0.3 °	-3.2		-0.6 °

Arrival Final 1

94.56 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 302 ft agl to 56 ft agl. A decrease of 245 ft in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.8 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 68 kt min to max 70 kt	68		70 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.79 g 0.71 g min to max 0.81 g	0.73		0.79 g
Info	Average VSI -452 fpm -567 fpm min to max -287 fpm	-325		-498 fpm
Info	Average altitude 106 ft agl 56 ft agl min to max 302 ft agl	302		56 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -2.6 ° min to max -0.7 °	-0.9		-2.4 °

Arrival Landing

97.61 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 59 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was good at 70 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 70 kt. Target 70 kt
90.42 %	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 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.1		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.70 g 0.53 g min to max 0.79 g	0.79		0.53 g
Info	Average speed 65 kt 55 kt min to max 70 kt	70		55 kt
Info	Average VSI -328 fpm -499 fpm min to max -48 fpm	-498		-75 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 59 ft agl	59		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -2.4 ° min to max 6.5 °	-2.4		6.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.99 %

Touchdown distance was good at 396 m. Touchdown speed at 55 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -75 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 -75 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 396 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 55 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.03 m 0.84 m right	-0.69		-1.03 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.2 °
99.71 %	Average g force 0.51 g 0.49 g min to max 0.53 g	0.53		0.49 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 54 kt 53 kt min to max 55 kt	55		53 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 5.9 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.5		6.4 °

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the DA40-XLS

96.45 %

99.91 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 84 m using 4.66 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 64 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 1.07 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

99.14 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

89.43 %

Climb 2

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

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

94.29 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the DA40-XLS

Landing Score 97.38 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 97.4%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 230.0° at 1 nautical mile and 302 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, taking into account the local weather conditions.

The temperature at the time of landing was 15°C, with a relatively calm wind of 2 knots at 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing. The aircraft's ability to adapt to these conditions was evident in its smooth touchdown.

Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft maintained a perfect runway touchdown alignment, indicating excellent control and navigation skills from the pilot. The threshold height at 59 feet agl was slightly above the target, but this did not affect the overall performance of the landing.

The threshold speed was good at 70 knots, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively. The touchdown distance of 396 meters was also within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed landing. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 55 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -75 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, showcasing the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft's descent.

Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities. The combination of precise navigation, effective speed management, and excellent control resulted in a smooth and safe landing at EGPE Inverness Airport.

94.56 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 302 ft agl to 56 ft agl. A decrease of 245 ft in 42 seconds.

Glideslope

72.8 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

72.8 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

97.61 %

Landing

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 59 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was good at 70 kt.

Height

90.42 %

Threshold height at 59 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 70 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °