EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - PA38 Tomahawk

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 21:00

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

PA38 Tomahawk

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

705 kg

Fuel

85 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

704 kg

Weight

83 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 92.5%

Pattern Score 88.65%

Departure Score 93.5%

Arrival Score 95.35%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft accelerated down the runway, covering a distance of 387 meters, which was 21% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 61 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it followed a standard procedure. The entry into the pattern was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 15 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was also executed efficiently, taking less than 1 nautical mile in 26 seconds. The downwind turn was made at an angle of 86.6 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 76 seconds to complete.

The base leg turn was made at an angle of 45.4 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg was then completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 26 seconds. The final turn into the runway was also made in 26 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 229.0 degrees at an altitude of 319 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway.

The landing was executed successfully, with the touchdown point being 140 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 42 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also perfect at -14 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.

The flight was completed with a total distance of 6 nautical miles, taking 5 minutes to cover this distance. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed efficiently and safely, with the pilot demonstrating good control and adherence to standard procedures.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kt 3 kt min to max 27 kt	3		27 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.3 ° min to max -0.8 °	-0.9		-1.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 0.80 g 0.77 g min to max 0.84 g	0.80		0.77 g
Info	Battery Master On at 21:00:04
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:00:04
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:00:04
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:00:04
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:00:04
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:00:04
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 21:00:04
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:00:04

Departure Roll

90.51 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 387 m 21 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 61 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 387 m 21 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 61 kt Target 58 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.78 m 0.00 m left to 2.78 m right	-2.78		-2.23 m
5.14 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.71 g min to max 4.82 g	0.79		1.15 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.2 ° min to max 5.3 °	-1.2		5.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		1.0 °

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 0.3 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kt 61 kt min to max 66 kt	61		66 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.1		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.19 g	1.17		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 477 fpm 409 fpm min to max 500 fpm	409		500 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	0		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 5.5 ° min to max 7.0 °	5.5		6.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 65 kt min to max 67 kt	66		65 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	1.4		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 614 fpm 503 fpm min to max 766 fpm	503		766 fpm
Info	Average altitude 121 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 435 ft agl	45		435 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 6.8 ° min to max 8.4 °	6.8		8.4 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 64 kt min to max 72 kt	64		72 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.3 ° 5.9 ° min to max 24.5 °	5.9		24.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.10 g	0.98		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 542 fpm 426 fpm min to max 758 fpm	758		508 fpm
Info	Average altitude 533 ft agl 458 ft agl min to max 594 ft agl	458		594 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 5.1 ° min to max 8.1 °	8.1		5.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

70.76 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
35.03 %	Heading -14.7 ° -34.2 ° min to max 10.4 °	10.4		-34.2 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 60 kt min to max 72 kt	72		66 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 711 fpm 404 fpm min to max 1,150 fpm	536		623 fpm
Info	Average altitude 773 ft agl 603 ft agl min to max 921 ft agl	603		921 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.8 °	24.8		15.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 6.0 ° min to max 11.7 °	6.0		6.9 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 86.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 86.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 66 kt min to max 69 kt	66		69 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.8 ° 5.5 ° min to max 16.6 °	16.2		5.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 585 fpm 537 fpm min to max 656 fpm	621		656 fpm
Info	Average altitude 980 ft agl 931 ft agl min to max 1,028 ft agl	931		1,028 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.8 ° min to max 6.8 °	6.8		6.0 °

Pattern Downwind

79.77 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 76 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
32.58 %	Heading 15.1 ° -17.0 ° min to max 21.5 °	13.2		-17.0 °
100 %	Average altitude 1,038 ft agl 881 ft agl min to max 1,092 ft agl	1,039		881 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 69 kt min to max 88 kt	69		77 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.86 g min to max 1.10 g	0.90		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -148 fpm -556 fpm min to max 606 fpm	606		-481 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.5 °	2.7		13.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -4.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		-2.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:02:50

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 45.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 45.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 77 kt min to max 81 kt	77		81 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.6 ° 6.0 ° min to max 12.7 °	12.7		6.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -547 fpm -701 fpm min to max -470 fpm	-478		-555 fpm
Info	Average altitude 773 ft agl 665 ft agl min to max 873 ft agl	873		665 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.4 ° -5.0 ° min to max -2.7 °	-2.7		-3.3 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.8 ° -18.0 ° min to max 8.6 °	8.6		-18.0 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 73 kt min to max 80 kt	80		74 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.04 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 575 ft agl 490 ft agl min to max 650 ft agl	650		490 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 13.3 °	4.4		13.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -3.0 ° min to max -1.2 °	-3.0		-2.6 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 73 kt min to max 77 kt	75		73 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 18.0 °	14.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.08 g	1.05		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -353 fpm -445 fpm min to max -238 fpm	-443		-431 fpm
Info	Average altitude 400 ft agl 327 ft agl min to max 482 ft agl	482		327 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -2.5 ° min to max -0.8 °	-2.5		-2.4 °

Arrival Final 1

92.46 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 319 ft agl to 45 ft agl. A decrease of 273 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
62.3 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 73 kt min to max 74 kt	73		74 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.2		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -583 fpm -646 fpm min to max -444 fpm	-444		-609 fpm
Info	Average altitude 104 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 319 ft agl	319		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -4.1 ° min to max -2.5 °	-2.5		-3.4 °

Arrival Landing

95.67 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt. Target 62 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
82.69 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 58 kt 42 kt min to max 74 kt	74		42 kt
Info	Average VSI -146 fpm -608 fpm min to max 8 fpm	-608		-14 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2 ft agl -7 ft agl min to max 36 ft agl	36		-7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -3.3 ° min to max 7.4 °	-3.3		7.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.92 %

Touchdown point was 140 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 42 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -14 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -14 fpm.
86.43 %	Touchdown distance was 581 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 42 kt Target below 48 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.10 m 0.08 m right	-0.10		-0.08 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.99 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 41 kt 41 kt min to max 42 kt	42		41 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 6.9 ° min to max 7.2 °	7.2		6.9 °

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the PA38 Tomahawk

93.5 %

90.51 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 387 m using 21.36 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 61 kn - Target 58 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.78 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

5.14 %

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 PA38 Tomahawk

Landing Score 95.35 %

Landing Summary

The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 95.3%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, aligning with a heading of 229.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 319 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on runway 23.

The runway at EGPE Inverness Airport has a length of 1,814 meters, providing a suitable surface for the PA38 Tomahawk to touch down. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a safe altitude above the runway during the approach. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed, registering at 74 knots. This may be attributed to the aircraft's performance characteristics or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed during the approach.

The touchdown point was located 140 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 42 knots was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and maintain a safe speed during the landing. The touchdown rate of -14 feet per minute (fpm) was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft touched down smoothly and without excessive deceleration.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind component, making the landing even more straightforward. Overall, the PA38 Tomahawk aircraft performed well during the landing, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and controlled manner in which the aircraft touched down on the runway.

92.46 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 319 ft agl to 45 ft agl. A decrease of 273 ft in 29 seconds.

Glideslope

62.3 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

62.3 %

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