EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA40-XLS

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Saturday, 10 May 2025 19:44

Minutes 3

4 nm

Fuel 40 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

1,053 kg

Weight

68 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

265.9 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 94.77%

Pattern Score 91.78%

Departure Score 95.00%

Arrival Score 97.54%

The flight began with a quick taxiing process from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a DA40-XLS, then departed from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, with a takeoff distance of 253 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 62 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15°C 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 less than 1 nautical mile in 16 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind leg was slightly longer, taking 25 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle of 110.2 degrees. The downwind leg itself took 34 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The pattern base leg turn was another 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle of 46.6 degrees. The base leg took 14 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn before landing took 28 seconds to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with a heading of 230.0 degrees at an altitude of 217 feet above ground level (agl).

The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 350 meters, which was considered good. The touchdown speed was 47 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -114 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 3 knots at 265 degrees.

The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the flight took 3 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 40 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good landing performance and efficient fuel usage.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.22 %

Touchdown

99.85 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

96.89 %

Threshold height at 56 ft agl was slightly above target.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

99.39 %

Touchdown rate was smooth at -118 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 47 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 350 m.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 2.1 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.1		2.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:44:09
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:44:09
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:44:09
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:44:09
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:44:09
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:44:09
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:44:09
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:44:09
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:44:09
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:44:13
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:44:14
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:44:17
0 %	Taxi Lights at 19:44:14

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 10 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kt 8 kt min to max 29 kt	8		29 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 2.1 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.1		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.01 g

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 253 m 14 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 62 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 253 m 14 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 62 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.08 m 1.78 m left to 2.30 m right	1.63		-2.30 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.3 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.3		4.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		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 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 62 kt min to max 74 kt	62		74 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.07 g	1.06		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 433 fpm 319 fpm min to max 535 fpm	319		535 fpm
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 54 ft agl	1		54 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 4.5 ° min to max 6.6 °	4.5		6.6 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:44:53

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 74 kt min to max 80 kt	74		79 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	0.6		4.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 611 fpm 521 fpm min to max 1,162 fpm	535		1,162 fpm
Info	Average altitude 80 ft agl 54 ft agl min to max 161 ft agl	54		161 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 6.6 ° min to max 12.1 °	6.6		12.1 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 72 kt min to max 78 kt	78		75 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.0 ° 8.0 ° min to max 22.2 °	8.0		22.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 1,152 fpm 879 fpm min to max 1,482 fpm	1,281		879 fpm
Info	Average altitude 361 ft agl 182 ft agl min to max 505 ft agl	182		505 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.5 ° 9.4 ° min to max 14.3 °	12.8		9.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

85.4 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
67.55 %	Heading 9.9 ° -14.3 ° min to max 19.9 °	-14.3		19.9 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 68 kt min to max 78 kt	76		70 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.09 g	1.04		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 1,020 fpm 618 fpm min to max 1,493 fpm	855		618 fpm
Info	Average altitude 752 ft agl 519 ft agl min to max 962 ft agl	519		962 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 23.3 °	23.3		9.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle 10.6 ° 7.4 ° min to max 13.9 °	9.2		7.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 110.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 110.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 70 kt min to max 102 kt	70		100 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.6 ° 10.7 ° min to max 12.8 °	10.7		12.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.08 g	0.95		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI -33 fpm -387 fpm min to max 504 fpm	504		-109 fpm
Info	Average altitude 970 ft agl 938 ft agl min to max 988 ft agl	969		938 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -0.9 ° min to max 6.7 °	6.7		1.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:46:09

Pattern Downwind

89.04 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
65.59 %	Heading 10.2 ° -16.2 ° min to max 19.6 °	-16.2		19.6 °
97.87 %	Average altitude 939 ft agl 862 ft agl min to max 977 ft agl	938		862 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 84 kt min to max 99 kt	99		84 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.16 g	1.07		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -114 fpm -580 fpm min to max 400 fpm	-25		-98 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 6.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 16.0 °	13.5		8.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -3.8 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.4		-1.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:46:39

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 46.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 46.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 77 kt min to max 82 kt	82		77 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.2 ° 8.8 ° min to max 12.1 °	8.8		11.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -493 fpm -761 fpm min to max -78 fpm	-78		-388 fpm
Info	Average altitude 789 ft agl 706 ft agl min to max 861 ft agl	861		706 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.6 ° -6.6 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.4		-3.6 °

Pattern Base Leg

98.02 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.6 %	Heading -5.7 ° -19.7 ° min to max 12.5 °	-19.7		12.5 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 74 kt min to max 76 kt	76		74 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.10 g	0.96		1.04 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 607 ft agl 516 ft agl min to max 698 ft agl	698		516 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.7 ° 9.4 ° min to max 14.8 °	10.3		14.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -5.2 ° -7.0 ° min to max -2.7 °	-4.2		-2.7 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 70 kt min to max 75 kt	73		72 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 15.3 °	15.0		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -591 fpm -890 fpm min to max -114 fpm	-492		-114 fpm
Info	Average altitude 341 ft agl 219 ft agl min to max 508 ft agl	508		219 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.8 ° -6.7 ° min to max -0.2 °	-2.9		-0.2 °

Arrival Final 1

93.56 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 217 ft agl to 53 ft agl. A decrease of 164 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
67.79 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.2 ° Target 3.0 °	4.0		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 65 kt min to max 71 kt	71		65 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	0.95		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -509 fpm -701 fpm min to max -114 fpm	-114		-533 fpm
Info	Average altitude 88 ft agl 53 ft agl min to max 217 ft agl	217		53 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.7 ° -4.8 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.0		-2.7 °

Arrival Landing

99.22 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 56 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt. Target 70 kt
96.89 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.1		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		0.94 g
Info	Average speed 58 kt 47 kt min to max 65 kt	65		47 kt
Info	Average VSI -338 fpm -587 fpm min to max -77 fpm	-534		-114 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 56 ft agl	56		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -3.0 ° min to max 5.6 °	-2.7		4.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.85 %

Touchdown distance was good at 350 m. Touchdown speed at 47 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -114 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 3 kt at 265 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.39 %	Touchdown VSI was -114 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 350 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 47 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.59 m 1.39 m left	1.59		1.11 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.8		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.94 g min to max 1.27 g	0.94		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 47 kt 46 kt min to max 47 kt	47		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 1.7 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.6		1.7 °

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

95 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took less than 1 minute. and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 253 m using 13.95 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 62 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.78 m left to 2.30 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 97.54 %

Landing Summary

The DA40-XLS aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 97.5%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 230.0° at an altitude of 217 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft's approach was well-executed, with a smooth touchdown rate of -114 feet per minute (fpm).

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a distance of 350 meters, which was considered good. The touchdown speed of 47 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled and stable approach. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision in navigating the aircraft to the runway.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots at 265°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, which further contributed to the smooth landing. The threshold height at 56 feet agl was slightly above the target, while the threshold speed of 65 knots was slightly below the target. However, these minor deviations did not significantly impact the overall quality of the landing.

Overall, the DA40-XLS aircraft's landing at EGPE Inverness Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and precision in navigating the aircraft to a safe and controlled touchdown. The high score of 97.5% reflects the pilot's skill and expertise in executing a challenging landing in a variety of weather conditions.

93.56 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 217 ft agl to 53 ft agl. A decrease of 164 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

67.79 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

67.79 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

99.22 %

Landing

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Threshold height at 56 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt.

Height

96.89 %

Threshold height at 56 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °