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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: six checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: wings not level.
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 361 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Inverness Airport (EGPE), the DA50 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 81 kt after covering 1,275 m, which represented 70% 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 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of maneuverability, completing the pattern entry turn in less than 1 nm in 22 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed in 19 seconds, showcasing the pilot's skill in handling the aircraft in a challenging wind environment. The downwind turn was conducted at an angle of 55.4° to the runway, while the base leg turn was executed at a similar angle of 55.0°. The final approach was made from the north-east, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway threshold at 147 ft above ground level.
The landing was executed to a high standard, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 67 kt and a distance of 361 m, which represented 39% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was an impressive -61 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out in a straight line, demonstrating excellent control and stability. The total landing distance was 712 m, and the total flight distance was 7 nm, which was completed in 4 minutes, consuming 2 kg of fuel.
The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional control and precision. The final approach, initiated from the north east at a heading of 228.0°, was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft maintaining a steady altitude of 147 ft above ground level (agl) at 0 nm from the runway threshold. The approach quality was outstanding, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was well above the target at 86 kt.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it demonstrated a good touchdown distance of 361 m, with a touchdown speed of 67 kt that was within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -61 fpm was particularly impressive, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a negligible wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The aircraft's rollout was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 712 m, which accounted for only 39% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of precision and control, earning a score of 100.0%.
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