EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA50

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 04:47

Minutes 4

7 nm

Fuel 2 kg

DA50

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,682 kg

Fuel

71 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

1,680 kg

Weight

68 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.74%

Pattern Score 98.22%

Departure Score 95%

Arrival Score 99.99%

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.

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Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 1,275 m 70 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 81 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,275 m 70 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 81 kt Target 78 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.34 m 0.00 m left to 1.34 m right	-1.34		-0.87 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.01 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.0		2.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 04:47:32
Info	Engine 1 Started at 04:47:32
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 04:47:32
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 04:47:32
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 04:47:32
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 04:47:32
Info	Landing Gear Down at 04:47:32
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 04:47:32
0 %	Strobe Lights at 04:47:32

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 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 82 kt min to max 93 kt	82		93 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 404 fpm 271 fpm min to max 466 fpm	271		437 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	1		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 2.8 ° min to max 6.0 °	2.8		6.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 04:47:35
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 04:47:38

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 98 kt	93		95 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.4		4.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 695 fpm 438 fpm min to max 1,345 fpm	438		848 fpm
Info	Average altitude 118 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 476 ft agl	49		476 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 6.0 ° min to max 11.0 °	6.0		8.1 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 97 kt 96 kt min to max 98 kt	96		98 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.1 ° 6.8 ° min to max 19.8 °	6.8		19.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 950 fpm 834 fpm min to max 1,048 fpm	866		946 fpm
Info	Average altitude 668 ft agl 495 ft agl min to max 842 ft agl	495		842 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.5 ° 7.7 ° min to max 9.1 °	8.2		8.1 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.3 ° -14.6 ° min to max 10.5 °	10.5		-14.6 °
100 %	Average speed 105 kt 98 kt min to max 117 kt	98		117 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.85 g min to max 1.09 g	1.03		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 325 fpm -294 fpm min to max 918 fpm	918		-128 fpm
Info	Average altitude 963 ft agl 874 ft agl min to max 1,002 ft agl	874		973 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 8.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 21.1 °	18.9		21.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -0.0 ° min to max 7.6 °	7.6		1.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

93.55 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 55.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
78.5 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 55.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 122 kt 118 kt min to max 124 kt	118		124 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 21.3 ° 7.6 ° min to max 26.2 °	22.7		7.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.03 g min to max 1.12 g	1.11		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 99 fpm -73 fpm min to max 189 fpm	-73		189 fpm
Info	Average altitude 982 ft agl 972 ft agl min to max 1,003 ft agl	972		1,003 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.7 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.7		1.8 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 52 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.7 ° -17.6 ° min to max 7.0 °	1.1		-17.6 °
100 %	Average altitude 979 ft agl 951 ft agl min to max 1,027 ft agl	1,007		992 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 128 kt 120 kt min to max 132 kt	124		120 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -15 fpm -392 fpm min to max 351 fpm	207		351 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.0 °	3.6		20.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -1.2 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.7		2.8 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

93.97 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 55.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
79.91 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 55.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 112 kt 108 kt min to max 119 kt	119		108 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.2 ° 5.4 ° min to max 20.9 °	19.6		5.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -335 fpm -834 fpm min to max 337 fpm	337		-834 fpm
Info	Average altitude 980 ft agl 870 ft agl min to max 1,029 ft agl	997		870 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -4.4 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.9		-4.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 04:50:07
Info	Landing Gear Down at 04:50:12

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 19 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.5 ° -20.1 ° min to max 6.1 °	6.1		-20.1 °
100 %	Average speed 103 kt 99 kt min to max 108 kt	108		99 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.12 g	1.01		1.05 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 729 ft agl 575 ft agl min to max 856 ft agl	856		575 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 8.4 ° 0.7 ° min to max 17.9 °	4.5		17.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -6.7 ° -9.7 ° min to max -4.2 °	-4.4		-9.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 04:50:35

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 91 kt min to max 99 kt	99		91 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.8 ° 0.4 ° min to max 21.5 °	20.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.11 g	1.06		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -938 fpm -1,266 fpm min to max -694 fpm	-1,266		-706 fpm
Info	Average altitude 332 ft agl 161 ft agl min to max 532 ft agl	532		161 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -6.9 ° -8.6 ° min to max -5.7 °	-8.6		-6.1 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 147 ft agl to 34 ft agl. A decrease of 114 ft in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 86 kt min to max 91 kt	91		86 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.3		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	0.97		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -596 fpm -749 fpm min to max -560 fpm	-736		-560 fpm
Info	Average altitude 69 ft agl 34 ft agl min to max 147 ft agl	147		34 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.7 ° -6.2 ° min to max -3.5 °	-6.2		-3.5 °

Arrival Landing

99.98 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 86 kt. Target 78 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 °
99.79 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.1		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g	1.04		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 78 kt 67 kt min to max 86 kt	86		67 kt
Info	Average VSI -232 fpm -557 fpm min to max -53 fpm	-557		-61 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4 ft agl -8 ft agl min to max 26 ft agl	26		-8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.5 ° min to max 3.2 °	-3.5		3.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 361 m. Touchdown speed at 67 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -61 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 -61 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 361 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 67 kt Target below 80 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.02 m 0.96 m right	-1.02		-0.95 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g	0.97		1.04 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 67 kt 66 kt min to max 67 kt	67		66 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.2		2.9 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 712 m, 39 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 712 m 39 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.68 m 0.00 m left to 2.68 m right	-0.95		-0.80 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 38 kt min to max 65 kt	65		38 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -1.8 ° min to max 4.9 °	2.9		-1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 22 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kt 8 kt min to max 32 kt	32		8 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -2.2 ° min to max -2.1 °	-2.2		-2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 04:51:52

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the DA50

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,275 m using 70.3 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 81 kn - Target 78 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 1.34 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

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 DA50

Landing Score 99.99 %

Landing Summary

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%.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 147 ft agl to 34 ft agl. A decrease of 114 ft in 10 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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