EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Thursday, 24 April 2025 18:14

Minutes 7

7 nm

Fuel 4 kg

DA40-XLS

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,093 kg

Fuel

108 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

1,090 kg

Weight

105 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.74%

Pattern Score 82.14%

Departure Score 96.29%

Arrival Score 96.80%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the DA40-XLS aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 207 meters, which accounted for 11% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 60 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of 1 nautical mile in 41 seconds. The downwind turn was completed over a distance of 2 nautical miles, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 21.6 degrees. The downwind leg itself took 71 seconds to cover 2 nautical miles.

The base leg turn was a 1-nautical-mile distance, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 28.2 degrees. The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with a heading of 229.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 96 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 40 meters and a touchdown speed of 46 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -201 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 269 degrees.

The total landing distance was 162 meters, which accounted for 9% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight used 4 kilograms of fuel.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

91.4 %

Touchdown

96.13 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

65.58 %

Threshold speed at 49 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

96.51 %

Touchdown rate was fair at -201 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 40 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

80 %

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 16 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kt 0 kt min to max 35 kt	0		35 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.9 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.0		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.11 g 0.97 g min to max 2.54 g	2.54		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 18:14:26
Info	Engine 1 Started at 18:14:26
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 18:14:26
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:14:26
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:14:26
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 18:14:26
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:14:26
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:14:26
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:14:26
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:14:32
Info	Parking Brake On at 18:14:32
Info	Parking Brake Off at 18:14:54

Departure Roll

98.87 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 207 m 11 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 60 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 207 m 11 % of runway
94.34 %	Liftoff speed was 60 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.49 m 0.69 m left to 0.80 m right	0.69		-0.80 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		1.08 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 1.7 ° min to max 5.2 °	1.8		5.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.5		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 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kt 60 kt min to max 66 kt	60		66 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.1		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 1.04 g min to max 1.10 g	1.09		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 609 fpm 360 fpm min to max 829 fpm	360		829 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl	1		52 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.1 ° 5.3 ° min to max 10.5 °	5.3		10.5 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 64 kt min to max 78 kt	66		77 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.0 °	1.2		5.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 897 fpm 565 fpm min to max 1,122 fpm	837		750 fpm
Info	Average altitude 352 ft agl 53 ft agl min to max 954 ft agl	53		954 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.3 ° 6.9 ° min to max 12.3 °	10.6		7.7 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:17:04

Pattern Entry

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 77 kt min to max 103 kt	77		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 9.7 °	5.2		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.13 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 308 fpm -138 fpm min to max 951 fpm	755		218 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,126 ft agl 969 ft agl min to max 1,174 ft agl	969		1,174 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 9.4 °	7.9		2.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

72.76 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 21.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
26.26 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 21.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 106 kt 94 kt min to max 114 kt	102		108 kt
82.94 %	Average bank angle 16.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 35.1 °	0.0		21.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.86 g min to max 1.29 g	1.08		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI -650 fpm -1,863 fpm min to max 755 fpm	272		-1,556 fpm
Info	Average altitude 971 ft agl 271 ft agl min to max 1,281 ft agl	1,178		271 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -9.1 ° min to max 7.1 °	3.4		-6.6 °

Pattern Downwind

70 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 71 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -0.9 ° -49.4 ° min to max 16.0 °	14.7		16.0 °
0 %	Average altitude 40 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 460 ft agl	247		460 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 71 kt min to max 109 kt	109		73 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.86 g min to max 1.16 g	1.16		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -18 fpm -1,488 fpm min to max 1,792 fpm	-1,488		413 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.5 °	21.5		14.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -5.6 ° min to max 15.4 °	-5.6		4.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:21:16

Pattern Base Leg Turn

85.79 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 28.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
52.64 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 28.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 59 kt 53 kt min to max 72 kt	72		54 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 25.5 °	15.0		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.13 g	1.10		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -209 fpm -686 fpm min to max 631 fpm	440		-127 fpm
Info	Average altitude 295 ft agl 96 ft agl min to max 513 ft agl	468		96 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -2.3 ° min to max 6.0 °	5.5		4.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 18:21:20

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 96 ft agl to 8 ft agl. A decrease of 87 ft in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.1 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.3 ° Target 3.0 °	1.2		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 53 kt 49 kt min to max 54 kt	54		49 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.5		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -139 fpm -186 fpm min to max -78 fpm	-127		-134 fpm
Info	Average altitude 52 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 96 ft agl	96		8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 3.3 ° min to max 5.1 °	4.5		4.6 °

Arrival Landing

91.4 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 49 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
65.58 %	Threshold speed at 49 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	0.94		1.04 g
Info	Average speed 48 kt 46 kt min to max 49 kt	49		46 kt
Info	Average VSI -181 fpm -202 fpm min to max -139 fpm	-139		-201 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 8 ft agl	8		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 4.7 ° min to max 7.5 °	4.7		7.5 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 18:23:36

Arrival Touchdown

96.13 %

Touchdown distance was good at 40 m. Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -201 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.51 %	Touchdown VSI was -201 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 40 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 46 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.82 m 0.16 m right	0.09		-0.69 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.9		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.80 g min to max 1.33 g	1.04		0.98 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 45 kt 43 kt min to max 46 kt	46		43 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 2.0 ° min to max 8.3 °	7.5		3.8 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 18:23:38

Arrival Rollout

99.68 %

Total landing distance 162 m, 9 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 162 m 9 % of runway.
99.3 %	Runway alignment max 3.24 m 0.00 m left to 3.24 m right	-0.78		-3.24 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	0.96		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 42 kt 31 kt min to max 48 kt	48		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 0.7 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.0		1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 15 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kt 0 kt min to max 46 kt	24		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.8		3.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 18:24:03

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

96.29 %

98.87 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 207 m using 11.39 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

94.34 %

Liftoff speed was 60 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.69 m left to 0.80 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-XLS

Landing Score 96.8 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 96.8%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, aligning with the runway 23 at a heading of 229.0°, at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 96 feet above ground level.

The pilot demonstrated excellent control during the landing, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 49 knots, which was well below the target speed. This indicates that the pilot was cautious and aware of the risk of stalling, which is a critical aspect of safe landing procedures.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 40 meters and a touchdown speed of 46 knots. However, the touchdown rate of -201 feet per minute was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have managed the descent more smoothly. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 269°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots, which did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot.

The total landing distance of 162 meters was only 9% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had managed to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 96 ft agl to 8 ft agl. A decrease of 87 ft in 37 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

91.4 %

Landing

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 49 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

65.58 %

Threshold speed at 49 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °