EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA42-VI

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Friday, 14 November 2025 20:46

Minutes 6

10 nm

Fuel 4 kg

DA42-VI

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,783 kg

Fuel

127 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

1,779 kg

Weight

124 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.33%

Pattern Score 93.6%

Departure Score 93.19%

Arrival Score 99.19%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the DA42-VI aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 496 meters, which accounted for 27% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 87 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a headwind of 2 knots and a crosswind of 1 knot.

After takeoff, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, which it completed in a relatively short distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 41 seconds. The pattern crosswind leg was also flown to the left, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 18 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the downwind turn, which involved a turn of 45 degrees to align with the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself was 3 nautical miles long and took 68 seconds to complete.

Following the downwind leg, the aircraft turned onto the base leg, which involved a turn of 45 degrees to align with the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 23 seconds to complete. The final turn was also less than 1 nautical mile long and took 29 seconds to complete.

The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 228 degrees and an altitude of 479 feet above ground level, 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was made on the runway, which was 1,814 meters long, with a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was slightly too high at 86 knots.

The touchdown distance was good at 341 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 66 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -78 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a headwind of 2 knots and a crosswind of 1 knot.

In total, the flight covered a distance of 10 nautical miles and took 6 minutes to complete, using 4 kilograms of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 7 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 9 kt 0 kt min to max 25 kt	0		25 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.9 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.0		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.6 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 20:46:18
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:46:18
Info	Engine 2 Started at 20:46:18
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:46:18
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:46:18
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:46:18
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:46:18
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:46:18
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:46:18
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:46:21
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:46:21
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:46:32
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:47:03
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:47:10
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:47:11
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:47:26

Departure Roll

89.58 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 496 m 27 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 87 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 496 m 27 % of runway
67.92 %	Liftoff speed was 87 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.35 m 0.00 m left to 2.35 m right	-1.23		-2.35 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.81 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.06 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.8		4.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.7		0.6 °

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 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 92 kt 87 kt min to max 96 kt	87		96 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.6		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.02 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 525 fpm 351 fpm min to max 704 fpm	351		704 fpm
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 55 ft agl	3		55 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 4.8 ° min to max 8.0 °	4.8		8.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:47:54

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 93 kt min to max 99 kt	96		97 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.5 °	1.1		4.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 1,118 fpm 711 fpm min to max 1,831 fpm	711		1,120 fpm
Info	Average altitude 238 ft agl 56 ft agl min to max 803 ft agl	56		803 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.0 ° 8.0 ° min to max 13.3 °	8.0		9.2 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 41 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 97 kt min to max 133 kt	97		133 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.3 ° 5.7 ° min to max 11.8 °	5.7		10.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.11 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 341 fpm -303 fpm min to max 1,188 fpm	1,129		215 fpm
Info	Average altitude 974 ft agl 821 ft agl min to max 1,046 ft agl	821		1,046 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 9.7 °	9.2		1.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.2 ° -17.1 ° min to max 17.0 °	17.0		-17.1 °
100 %	Average speed 135 kt 133 kt min to max 137 kt	133		137 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 126 fpm -191 fpm min to max 264 fpm	188		-191 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,074 ft agl 1,049 ft agl min to max 1,095 ft agl	1,049		1,087 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 14.6 ° 10.0 ° min to max 22.1 °	10.8		22.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.3		0.0 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

80.4 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 66.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
34.66 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 66.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 140 kt 137 kt min to max 143 kt	137		138 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 19.0 ° 5.1 ° min to max 22.6 °	22.6		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.96 g min to max 1.12 g	1.04		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 32 fpm -442 fpm min to max 504 fpm	-262		93 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,065 ft agl 1,024 ft agl min to max 1,107 ft agl	1,082		1,105 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -0.7 ° min to max 2.9 °	-0.3		1.4 °

Pattern Downwind

84.12 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 68 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
47.54 %	Heading -12.9 ° -17.7 ° min to max -9.8 °	-13.3		-17.7 °
99.51 %	Average altitude 1,051 ft agl 995 ft agl min to max 1,116 ft agl	1,108		1,028 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 136 kt 122 kt min to max 144 kt	137		122 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g	1.03		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -69 fpm -568 fpm min to max 361 fpm	170		-353 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.0 °	3.2		9.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.9 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.5		0.6 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:51:04

Pattern Base Leg Turn

94.92 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 35.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.06 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 35.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 97 kt min to max 122 kt	122		97 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.8 ° 5.4 ° min to max 17.9 °	10.8		5.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.00 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -40 fpm -262 fpm min to max 165 fpm	-262		-58 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,019 ft agl 1,012 ft agl min to max 1,028 ft agl	1,024		1,012 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.7		0.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:51:28

Pattern Base Leg

95.79 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
90.64 %	Heading -6.4 ° -18.1 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.1		-18.1 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 89 kt min to max 97 kt	97		91 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.92 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		1.02 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 943 ft agl 808 ft agl min to max 1,011 ft agl	1,011		808 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.4 ° 1.1 ° min to max 13.8 °	3.7		13.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -6.8 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		-6.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:51:50

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 86 kt min to max 92 kt	91		86 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.1 ° 0.7 ° min to max 21.2 °	13.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	1.02		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -648 fpm -1,045 fpm min to max -212 fpm	-1,039		-493 fpm
Info	Average altitude 604 ft agl 489 ft agl min to max 791 ft agl	791		489 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.2 ° -6.8 ° min to max -1.4 °	-6.8		-3.9 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 479 ft agl to 334 ft agl. A decrease of 145 ft in 13 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 86 kt min to max 89 kt	86		89 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.4		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	0.97		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -614 fpm -699 fpm min to max -537 fpm	-537		-679 fpm
Info	Average altitude 408 ft agl 334 ft agl min to max 479 ft agl	479		334 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.5 ° -5.0 ° min to max -4.1 °	-4.3		-4.1 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 324 ft agl to 31 ft agl. A decrease of 293 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.1 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		2.1 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 85 kt min to max 89 kt	89		86 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -597 fpm -667 fpm min to max -375 fpm	-621		-638 fpm
Info	Average altitude 99 ft agl 31 ft agl min to max 324 ft agl	324		31 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.1 ° -4.7 ° min to max -2.4 °	-3.8		-3.7 °

Arrival Landing

96.74 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 86 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
86.98 %	Threshold speed was too high at 86 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.12 g	1.03		0.96 g
Info	Average speed 78 kt 66 kt min to max 86 kt	86		66 kt
Info	Average VSI -295 fpm -634 fpm min to max -63 fpm	-634		-78 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 33 ft agl	33		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -3.8 ° min to max 3.9 °	-3.7		3.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 341 m. Touchdown speed at 66 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was excellent at -78 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 -78 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 341 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 66 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.23 m 1.11 m right	-0.98		-1.23 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.96 g min to max 1.11 g	0.96		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 65 kt 64 kt min to max 66 kt	66		64 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.5		1.1 °

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the DA42-VI

93.19 %

89.58 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 496 m using 27.33 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

67.92 %

Liftoff speed was 87 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.35 m right

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

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 DA42-VI

Landing Score 98.91 %

Landing Summary

The DA42-VI aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, aligning with the runway 23 threshold at a heading of 228.0°. At 1 nautical mile from the runway and 479 feet above ground level (agl), the aircraft was in a stable position, ready to initiate the landing sequence.

The landing itself was executed well, with a good threshold height and a perfect runway touchdown alignment. However, there were a few areas for improvement. The threshold speed was slightly too high at 86 knots, which may have resulted in a slightly longer landing distance. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 66 knots was a little fast, which could have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear.

Despite these minor issues, the touchdown distance of 341 meters was good, and the touchdown rate of -78 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent. This indicates that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of landing smoothly, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and its occupants. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a light headwind of 2 knots, were favorable for the landing.

The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, which made the landing even more straightforward. Overall, the DA42-VI aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its pilot, with a landing score of 98.9%. This is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities.

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 479 ft agl to 334 ft agl. A decrease of 145 ft in 13 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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