EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA40-NG

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 19:32

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 0 kg

DA40-NG

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,139 kg

Fuel

87 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

1,139 kg

Weight

87 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.50%

Pattern Score 96.26%

Departure Score 96.67%

Arrival Score 99.58%

The aircraft, a DA40-NG, successfully took off from runway 23 at Inverness Airport (EGPE). The departure roll onto the runway was smooth, with a slight 2% usage of the available runway length for takeoff. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 69 knots, despite moderate weather conditions, including a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°.

Following takeoff, the pilot executed a right-hand pattern entry from runway 23, demonstrating good control and precision. The distance covered in this maneuver was less than a nautical mile, completed in just 14 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind turn was slightly longer, requiring approximately 19 seconds to complete less than a nautical mile. The pattern then transitioned into a downwind turn, covering 1 nautical mile and achieving an angle to the runway of 57.7°.

From this downwind leg, the pilot flew towards the airfield, passing over 2 nautical miles of distance in 80 seconds. The pilot then initiated a base leg turn, navigating through a distance of 1 nautical mile while achieving an angle of 31.6° to the runway. This was followed by a swift base leg, requiring only 10 seconds to cover a distance of less than a nautical mile. The pilot then executed a final turn, completing the maneuver in 23 seconds and less than a nautical mile.

As the aircraft approached the airfield from the north east, the pilot navigated towards runway 23, aiming for a heading of 230° and establishing a descent at an altitude of 286 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. Under moderate weather conditions, characterized by a 15°C temperature and a gentle wind of 2 knots from a direction of 270°, the pilot executed a smooth landing. The touchdown occurred at a speed of 57 knots, which was slightly lower than the threshold speed, and the aircraft touched down at a distance of 406 meters, indicating a good touchdown distance. The runway threshold height at 55 feet agl was slightly above the target, and the threshold speed was also slightly above target at 76 knots. However, the pilot achieved an excellent touchdown rate of -69 feet per minute, further underscoring the precision and control demonstrated during the approach and landing phase.

The total landing distance required 778 meters, accounting for 43% of the available runway length. Post-landing, the aircraft maintained a very good runway rollout alignment, a testament to the pilot's expertise in operating the DA40-NG aircraft.

Ultimately, the flight distance was a total of 6 nautical miles, having completed the entire maneuver sequence and landing in just 5 minutes, with an impressively low fuel usage of 0 kg.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.88 %

Touchdown

100 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

99.91 %

Threshold height at 55 ft agl was slightly above target.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 76 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -69 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 57 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 406 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 43 m 2 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 69 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 43 m 2 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 69 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.12 m 0.00 m left to 2.12 m right	-1.76		-2.12 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 3.4 ° min to max 5.4 °	3.4		5.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.4		0.8 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:32:28
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:32:28
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:32:28
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:32:28
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:32:28
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:32:28
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:32:28

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 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 69 kt min to max 77 kt	69		77 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.8		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 496 fpm 276 fpm min to max 616 fpm	276		616 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl	0		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 5.2 ° min to max 8.6 °	5.2		8.6 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 77 kt min to max 85 kt	77		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.5		4.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 783 fpm 618 fpm min to max 1,054 fpm	618		1,024 fpm
Info	Average altitude 148 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 548 ft agl	47		548 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.1 ° 8.3 ° min to max 9.9 °	8.6		9.0 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 84 kt min to max 89 kt	85		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.0 ° 7.0 ° min to max 25.0 °	7.0		25.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 869 fpm 586 fpm min to max 1,045 fpm	1,024		586 fpm
Info	Average altitude 682 ft agl 570 ft agl min to max 779 ft agl	570		779 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 5.4 ° min to max 9.6 °	9.2		5.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.1 ° -16.2 ° min to max 18.2 °	-16.2		18.2 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 90 kt min to max 98 kt	90		96 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 605 fpm 376 fpm min to max 776 fpm	552		376 fpm
Info	Average altitude 884 ft agl 788 ft agl min to max 979 ft agl	788		979 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.5 ° 0.9 ° min to max 24.1 °	24.1		15.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 2.8 ° min to max 5.9 °	5.2		2.8 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

90.72 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 57.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
69.08 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 57.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 94 kt min to max 99 kt	95		99 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.7 ° 15.4 ° min to max 18.2 °	16.0		18.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -68 fpm -357 fpm min to max 309 fpm	309		-354 fpm
Info	Average altitude 987 ft agl 961 ft agl min to max 1,000 ft agl	984		961 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.8 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.8		-0.8 °

Pattern Downwind

93.21 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 80 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.62 %	Heading 6.9 ° -16.5 ° min to max 20.0 °	-16.5		20.0 °
89.75 %	Average altitude 903 ft agl 754 ft agl min to max 974 ft agl	955		754 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 83 kt min to max 104 kt	99		84 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.14 g	1.04		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -148 fpm -511 fpm min to max 427 fpm	-368		-330 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.6 °	17.6		11.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -3.6 ° min to max 2.8 °	-1.0		-2.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:34:39

Pattern Base Leg Turn

89.89 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 31.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
66.29 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 31.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 84 kt min to max 87 kt	84		87 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.6 ° 12.6 ° min to max 17.6 °	12.6		17.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g	1.01		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -489 fpm -579 fpm min to max -339 fpm	-339		-579 fpm
Info	Average altitude 696 ft agl 638 ft agl min to max 748 ft agl	748		638 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -4.0 ° min to max -2.3 °	-2.3		-4.0 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.2 ° -17.5 ° min to max 12.9 °	-17.5		12.9 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 87 kt min to max 88 kt	87		87 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.05 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		1.06 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 588 ft agl 562 ft agl min to max 628 ft agl	628		562 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 15.3 ° 9.2 ° min to max 19.0 °	17.8		12.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -4.1 ° min to max -0.3 °	-4.1		-0.3 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 82 kt 80 kt min to max 85 kt	85		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 22.0 °	20.3		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -660 fpm -904 fpm min to max -11 fpm	-11		-536 fpm
Info	Average altitude 439 ft agl 294 ft agl min to max 562 ft agl	562		294 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.0 ° -6.8 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-3.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:35:49

Arrival Final 1

99.86 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 286 ft agl to 63 ft agl. A decrease of 223 ft in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.5		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 76 kt min to max 80 kt	80		76 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.1 °
99.32 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.8		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -497 fpm -546 fpm min to max -415 fpm	-479		-544 fpm
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 63 ft agl min to max 286 ft agl	286		63 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.8 ° -4.2 ° min to max -2.9 °	-3.3		-3.7 °

Arrival Landing

99.88 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 55 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 76 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 76 kt. Target 70 kt
99.91 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
99.04 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.3		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 69 kt 57 kt min to max 76 kt	76		57 kt
Info	Average VSI -334 fpm -542 fpm min to max -68 fpm	-542		-69 fpm
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl -3 ft agl min to max 55 ft agl	55		-3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -3.7 ° min to max 5.4 °	-3.7		5.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 406 m. Touchdown speed at 57 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -69 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. 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.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 406 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 57 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.10 m 1.82 m right	-1.53		-2.10 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.99 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 57 kt 56 kt min to max 57 kt	57		56 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 4.3 ° min to max 5.3 °	5.3		4.3 °

Arrival Rollout

98.58 %

Total landing distance 778 m, 43 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 778 m 43 % of runway.
96.84 %	Runway alignment max 3.91 m 0.00 m left to 3.91 m right	-2.15		-1.65 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 49 kt 33 kt min to max 54 kt	54		33 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 2.4 ° min to max 6.5 °	4.3		2.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 27 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 26 kt 0 kt min to max 55 kt	27		55 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.9		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 0.67 g 0.31 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		0.31 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:37:30

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

96.67 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 43 m using 2.35 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 69 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.12 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

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

90 %

Climb 2

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

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

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

Landing Score 99.58 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-NG aircraft successfully landed on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in Scotland, following a final approach from the north east with a heading of 230.0°. At 1 nautical mile and 286 feet above ground level (agl), the aircraft made a precise touchdown on the runway. The landing performance was notable, with a touchdown distance of 406 meters, which was considered good within the standard expectations.

The pilot successfully managed the aircraft's descent to ensure a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 76 knots. The touchdown speed, recorded at 57 knots, was also deemed good, showing a high level of control over the aircraft's movements. Moreover, the touchdown rate, measured at -69 feet per minute (fpm), was exceptional, demonstrating accurate execution of the landing technique.

Runway conditions and the local environment also supported the successful landing. The temperature on the day was 15°C, while the wind speed was recorded at a gentle 2 knots, bearing 270°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind impact of 1 knot, but a favorable headwind of the same magnitude. These factors combined, along with the precise control exercised by the pilot, further emphasize the success of the landing.

Upon landing, the DA40-NG aircraft rolled down the runway, with its alignment being very good, according to reports. The total landing distance covered a length of 778 meters, which corresponds to approximately 43% of the available runway length (1,814 meters). This was satisfactory and demonstrates the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed and distance during the landing phase.

Overall, the landing of the DA40-NG on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport can be classified as successful and highly precise. It underscores the pilot's exceptional airmanship and mastery of aircraft control in challenging situations.

99.86 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 286 ft agl to 63 ft agl. A decrease of 223 ft in 27 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

99.32 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

99.88 %

Landing

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 55 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 76 kt.

Height

99.91 %

Threshold height at 55 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 76 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Centreline ft

100 %

Bank °