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The flight began with the aircraft, a GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod, taking off from Inverness Airport in Inverness, Scotland. The aircraft started its enroute climb from a height of -90 ft above sea level, gradually increasing to 909 ft asl over the course of 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This initial climb phase was completed overhead Ardersier, a nearby location in the Highland region of Scotland.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude and speed for 3 minutes as it covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. This cruise phase was also conducted overhead Ardersier, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a stable flight path.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Inverness Airport, it began its final approach to runway 05 from the south west. The aircraft was flying at an altitude of 205 ft above ground level and a heading of 49.0°, with a distance of 1 nautical mile to the runway threshold. The approach was conducted in good weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 273°.
The aircraft landed smoothly on runway 05, which had a length of 1,814 meters. The touchdown speed was 58 kt, and the touchdown rate was -141 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were favorable for landing. The total landing distance was 666 meters, which accounted for 37% of the runway length.
Following the landing, the aircraft underwent a smooth rollout, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the aircraft used a total of -4 kg of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was conducted in a safe and efficient manner, with the aircraft performing well in the given weather conditions.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGPE Inverness Airport Inverness (Highland, Scotland). Climbing from -90 ft asl to 909 ft asl, an increase of 999 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 77 kt 64 kt min to max 90 kt |
69 | 84 kt | |
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Average bank angle 3.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.2 ° |
0.6 | 12.4 ° | |
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Average g force 1.06 g 0.73 g min to max 1.15 g |
1.09 | 1.00 g | |
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Average VSI 694 fpm 24 fpm min to max 1,690 fpm |
94 | 388 fpm | |
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Average altitude 201 ft asl -90 ft asl min to max 909 ft asl |
-90 | 909 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 1.7 ° min to max 15.7 ° |
1.7 | 4.1 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 22:30:12 |
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Engine 1 Started at 22:30:12 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 22:30:12 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 22:30:12 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:30:12 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:30:12 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:30:12 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 22:30:12 |
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Landing Gear Activated at 22:30:12 |
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Landing Gear Down at 22:30:12 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 22:30:12 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 22:30:19 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:30:20 |
Enroute level cruise started overhead Ardersier (Highland, Scotland) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 98.1 % |
Average altitude 874 ft asl 244 ft asl min to max 1,090 ft asl |
915 | 244 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 90 kt 78 kt min to max 108 kt |
85 | 78 kt | |
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Average bank angle 6.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.1 ° |
12.7 | 4.7 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.12 g |
1.01 | 1.00 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -7.5 ° min to max 5.3 ° |
3.9 | -6.8 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 22:33:01 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 22:33:07 |
Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 205 ft agl to -51 ft agl. A decrease of 255 ft in 27 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 98.01 % |
Approach angle 3.7 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.8 | 3.8 ° | |
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Average speed 77 kt 76 kt min to max 80 kt |
79 | 76 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
1.1 | 0.5 ° | |
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Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.01 | 0.98 g | |
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Average VSI -493 fpm -814 fpm min to max -432 fpm |
-814 | -527 fpm | |
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Average altitude -3 ft agl -51 ft agl min to max 205 ft agl |
205 | -51 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -4.6 ° -6.6 ° min to max -4.0 ° |
-6.6 | -5.0 ° |
Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 76 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 76 kt. Target 78 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 99.57 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 ° |
0.5 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g |
0.98 | 0.99 g | |
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Average speed 70 kt 58 kt min to max 76 kt |
76 | 58 kt | |
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Average VSI -306 fpm -578 fpm min to max -115 fpm |
-529 | -141 fpm | |
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Average altitude 12 ft agl -8 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl |
53 | -8 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -5.1 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
-5.0 | 1.2 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 429 m. Touchdown speed at 58 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -141 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 |
| 98.59 % |
Touchdown VSI was -141 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 429 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 58 kt Target below 64 kt |
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Runway alignment max 1.16 m 1.08 m left |
1.02 | 1.16 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.08 g 0.99 g min to max 1.17 g |
0.99 | 1.05 g | |
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Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 58 kt 57 kt min to max 58 kt |
58 | 57 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
1.2 | 0.3 ° |
Total landing distance 666 m, 37 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 666 m 37 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 2.15 m 2.15 m left to 0.00 m left |
1.17 | 0.46 m | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.04 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 54 kt 30 kt min to max 58 kt |
58 | 30 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.8 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | -1.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 13 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 12 kt 0 kt min to max 25 kt |
25 | 0 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.2 ° |
-1.4 | -1.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g |
0.99 | 1.00 g |
The GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 49.0°, approximately 1 nautical mile away and at an altitude of 205 feet above ground level.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down smoothly, with a speed of 76 knots, which is well within the acceptable range for a safe landing. The touchdown distance of 429 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the descent. The touchdown speed of 58 knots was equally impressive, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude effectively.
The landing rate of -141 feet per minute was smooth and controlled, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft during the final stages of the approach. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady course and had not deviated from the intended path.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from a direction of 273°. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.
The total landing distance of 666 meters, which accounted for 37% of the runway length, was also satisfactory. This indicates that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process and had not experienced any significant difficulties. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft during the final stages of the landing.
Overall, the landing of the GA-8 Airvan Commuter Cargopod at EGPE Inverness Airport was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight operations. The pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing, and the aircraft's performance was exemplary.
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