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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks at the point nearest 500 ft above the runway after the base turn. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 323 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Inverness Airport (EGPE), the Sirius aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 57 kt in a distance of 200 m, which represented 11% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of agility, completing the pattern entry turn in less than 1 nm in 19 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was also executed efficiently, taking 22 seconds to complete the maneuver. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, which involved a 45° angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself was flown for 2 nm in 64 seconds, before the aircraft began its base leg turn, which was completed in 1 nm with an angle to the runway of 70.4°. The final approach was made from the north-east, with the aircraft descending to 97 ft above ground level (agl) at a heading of 229.0°.
The Sirius aircraft touched down on runway 23 with a speed of 38 kt, achieving a touchdown distance of 322 m and a touchdown rate of 7 fpm, which was considered perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also spot on, indicating a high degree of precision in the pilot's landing technique. The total flight distance was 6 nm, and the aircraft used a minimal amount of fuel, 0 kg, during the entire flight, which lasted 5 minutes.
The final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from the north east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 229.0° at 0 nm and 97 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target, coming in at 46 kt. Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown distance was good, with the aircraft touching down at 322 m from the threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was well-managed, coming in at 38 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was particularly noteworthy, with a perfect rate of 7 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt at 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
The overall performance of the aircraft was impressive, with a final score of 99.0%. The landing was executed with precision and control, demonstrating a high level of skill and expertise from the pilot. The aircraft's performance was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown characteristics were exemplary. The landing was a testament to the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude, resulting in a safe and controlled touchdown.
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