EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - PA38 Tomahawk

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 20:45

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 1 kg

PA38 Tomahawk

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

707 kg

Fuel

87 kg

Temperature

15 °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

706 kg

Weight

86 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.4%

Pattern Score 88.73%

Departure Score 96.33%

Arrival Score 95.14%

The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a PA38 Tomahawk, then departed from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The takeoff distance was 385 meters, which accounted for 21% of the runway length. 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 1 knot from 270 degrees.

The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 23, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile in 14 seconds. The pattern crosswind was also from the left, and the pilot navigated this section in 27 seconds. The downwind turn was made at an angle of 86.3 degrees to the runway, and the pilot covered a distance of 1 nautical mile during this phase. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 76 seconds to complete.

As the pilot began the base leg turn, they covered a distance of 1 nautical mile and turned at an angle of 44.8 degrees to the runway. The base leg was then completed in 26 seconds, covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The final turn was made in 25 seconds, and the pilot then began their final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 230 degrees at an altitude of 329 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway.

The landing was executed smoothly, with the pilot touching down 134 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 42 knots, which was within the target range, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -27 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees.

The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight took 5 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly and efficiently, with the pilot demonstrating good control and navigation skills throughout the flight.

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Departure Taxi

99.31 %

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
93.14 %	Average g force 0.28 g 0.26 g min to max 0.28 g	0.28		0.26 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:45:52
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:45:52
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:45:52
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:45:52
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:45:52
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:45:52
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 20:45:52
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:45:52
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:46:02
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:46:02
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:46:04
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:46:04
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:46:05
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:46:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:46:07
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 20:46:07
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 20:46:07
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:46:08
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:46:08
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:46:08
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 20:46:08

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 6 kt 0 kt min to max 26 kt	0		26 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.8 °	-0.9		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

96 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 385 m 21 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 60 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 385 m 21 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 60 kt Target 58 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.85 m 0.00 m left to 2.85 m right	-2.85		-2.17 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.81 g min to max 1.15 g	1.00		1.15 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.1 ° min to max 4.9 °	-1.1		4.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.9 °

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 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kt 61 kt min to max 66 kt	61		66 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.4		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.20 g	1.20		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 484 fpm 412 fpm min to max 507 fpm	412		507 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 42 ft agl	-1		42 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 6.1 ° min to max 7.0 °	6.1		6.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 65 kt min to max 67 kt	66		65 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	1.4		3.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 620 fpm 511 fpm min to max 770 fpm	511		770 fpm
Info	Average altitude 122 ft agl 43 ft agl min to max 443 ft agl	43		443 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 6.8 ° min to max 8.4 °	6.8		8.4 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 64 kt min to max 72 kt	64		72 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.9 ° 5.3 ° min to max 24.4 °	5.3		24.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.10 g	0.98		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 551 fpm 425 fpm min to max 763 fpm	763		501 fpm
Info	Average altitude 530 ft agl 454 ft agl min to max 591 ft agl	454		591 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.1 ° min to max 8.2 °	8.2		5.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

71.71 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
37.13 %	Heading -14.4 ° -33.2 ° min to max 12.1 °	12.1		-33.2 °
100 %	Average speed 66 kt 60 kt min to max 72 kt	72		66 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 697 fpm 402 fpm min to max 1,149 fpm	528		622 fpm
Info	Average altitude 769 ft agl 601 ft agl min to max 918 ft agl	601		918 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.8 °	24.8		14.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 6.0 ° min to max 11.7 °	6.0		6.9 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 86.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 86.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 67 kt 66 kt min to max 68 kt	66		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.2 ° 6.0 ° min to max 16.5 °	15.9		6.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 587 fpm 537 fpm min to max 654 fpm	622		654 fpm
Info	Average altitude 975 ft agl 929 ft agl min to max 1,025 ft agl	929		1,025 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.8 ° min to max 6.8 °	6.8		6.2 °

Pattern Downwind

79.39 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 76 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
31.31 %	Heading 15.3 ° -16.3 ° min to max 21.5 °	13.4		-16.3 °
100 %	Average altitude 1,039 ft agl 883 ft agl min to max 1,092 ft agl	1,036		883 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 69 kt min to max 88 kt	69		77 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.83 g min to max 1.07 g	0.93		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -119 fpm -550 fpm min to max 629 fpm	629		-477 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.4 °	3.4		13.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -3.8 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.7		-2.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:52:47

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 44.8 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 44.8 °.
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 77 kt min to max 81 kt	77		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.5 ° 5.1 ° min to max 12.8 °	12.8		5.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -537 fpm -695 fpm min to max -464 fpm	-473		-506 fpm
Info	Average altitude 773 ft agl 659 ft agl min to max 875 ft agl	875		659 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.4 ° -5.0 ° min to max -2.7 °	-2.7		-3.0 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.7 ° -17.3 ° min to max 8.8 °	8.8		-17.3 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 73 kt min to max 80 kt	80		74 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.01 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 573 ft agl 492 ft agl min to max 652 ft agl	652		492 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 13.0 °	4.5		13.0 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -3.0 ° min to max -1.2 °	-2.9		-2.6 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 73 kt min to max 77 kt	75		73 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 17.9 °	13.9		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -344 fpm -447 fpm min to max -235 fpm	-443		-408 fpm
Info	Average altitude 401 ft agl 336 ft agl min to max 484 ft agl	484		336 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -2.5 ° min to max -0.8 °	-2.5		-2.3 °

Arrival Final 1

92.06 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 329 ft agl to 45 ft agl. A decrease of 283 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
60.3 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 73 kt min to max 74 kt	73		74 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.4		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -579 fpm -644 fpm min to max -425 fpm	-425		-608 fpm
Info	Average altitude 106 ft agl 45 ft agl min to max 329 ft agl	329		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -4.1 ° min to max -2.4 °	-2.4		-3.4 °

Arrival Landing

95.31 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt. Target 62 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
81.23 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 58 kt 42 kt min to max 74 kt	74		42 kt
Info	Average VSI -151 fpm -608 fpm min to max 9 fpm	-608		-27 fpm
Info	Average altitude 3 ft agl -7 ft agl min to max 37 ft agl	37		-7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -3.4 ° min to max 7.4 °	-3.4		7.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

98.05 %

Touchdown point was 134 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 42 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -27 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 -27 fpm.
87.03 %	Touchdown distance was 576 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 42 kt Target below 48 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.14 m 0.10 m right	-0.14		-0.07 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.01 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 42 kt 41 kt min to max 42 kt	42		41 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 7.1 ° min to max 7.4 °	7.4		7.1 °

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the PA38 Tomahawk

96.33 %

99.31 %

Taxi

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

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

93.14 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

96 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 385 m using 21.23 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 60 kn - Target 58 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.85 m right

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

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 PA38 Tomahawk

Landing Score 95.14 %

Landing Summary

The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 95.1%. The final approach was conducted from the north east, heading 230.0° at 1 nautical mile and 329 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, taking into account the runway length of 1,814 meters and the local weather conditions.

The aircraft touched down on runway 23, which is the designated runway for landing at EGPE Inverness Airport. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed of 74 kt, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to make adjustments to achieve a smoother landing.

The touchdown point was 134 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation from the ideal landing spot. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 42 kt was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down effectively and maintain control during the landing. The touchdown rate of -27 fpm was also perfect, demonstrating that the aircraft was able to touch down smoothly and avoid any excessive deceleration.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway as it touched down. This is an important aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure that the aircraft remains stable and under control during the landing process.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 kt from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing process even smoother. Overall, the PA38 Tomahawk aircraft demonstrated excellent landing skills, achieving a high score and showcasing the pilot's ability to navigate challenging weather conditions.

92.06 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 329 ft agl to 45 ft agl. A decrease of 283 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

60.3 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

60.3 %

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