EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - DA42-VI

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Saturday, 24 January 2026 20:13

Minutes 4

7 nm

Fuel 4 kg

DA42-VI

Departure

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,775 kg

Fuel

120 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

273.2 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,771 kg

Weight

116 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

228.2 °

Wind Direction

-3 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.89%

Pattern Score 97.34%

Departure Score 94.13%

Arrival Score 99.2%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the DA42-VI aircraft took off after covering a distance of 1,077 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 88 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 273 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.

Following the takeoff, the aircraft entered a right-hand pattern from runway 05, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 18 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind turn was completed in 21 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pilot then initiated a pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 62.9 degrees to the runway. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 70 seconds.

As the aircraft approached the base leg, the pilot initiated a turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 48.6 degrees to the runway. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 29 seconds. The final turn was initiated, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 37 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 05 from the southwest, heading at 51.0 degrees and at an altitude of 201 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 05 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 65 knots and a distance of 255 meters. The touchdown rate was smooth at -108 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 228 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 3 knots.

The total landing distance was 552 meters, accounting for 30% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, taking approximately 4 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 4 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Roll

92.38 %

Departure roll runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 1,077 m 59 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 88 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,077 m 59 % of runway
64.53 %	Liftoff speed was 88 kt Target 70 kt
97.39 %	Runway alignment max 3.76 m 3.76 m left to 0.00 m left	1.41		3.76 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.4 ° min to max 4.3 °	1.7		4.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.5 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:13:05
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:13:05
Info	Engine 2 Started at 20:13:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:13:05
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:13:05
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:13:05
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:13:05
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 20:13:05
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 20:13:05
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:13:05

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 88 kt min to max 97 kt	88		97 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.6		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.10 g	1.05		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 476 fpm 315 fpm min to max 601 fpm	315		601 fpm
Info	Average altitude 13 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 33 ft agl	0		33 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 4.4 ° min to max 7.3 °	4.4		7.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:13:22

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 90 kt min to max 101 kt	97		90 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	0.3		3.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.91 g min to max 1.10 g	1.04		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 1,009 fpm 606 fpm min to max 2,028 fpm	606		1,298 fpm
Info	Average altitude 121 ft agl 34 ft agl min to max 574 ft agl	34		574 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.5 ° 7.3 ° min to max 15.0 °	7.3		10.8 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 91 kt min to max 99 kt	91		99 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.2 ° 5.7 ° min to max 24.9 °	5.7		24.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.10 g	0.98		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 1,138 fpm 1,078 fpm min to max 1,260 fpm	1,260		1,108 fpm
Info	Average altitude 774 ft agl 599 ft agl min to max 961 ft agl	599		961 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 8.6 ° min to max 10.5 °	10.5		8.6 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 05 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.7 ° -18.8 ° min to max 15.7 °	-18.8		15.7 °
100 %	Average speed 110 kt 100 kt min to max 117 kt	100		115 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.95 g min to max 1.14 g	1.07		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 350 fpm -148 fpm min to max 1,083 fpm	1,083		802 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,052 ft agl 978 ft agl min to max 1,092 ft agl	978		1,092 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 26.5 °	25.5		16.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 0.9 ° min to max 7.9 °	7.9		6.5 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

84.49 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 62.9 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
48.3 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 62.9 °.
100 %	Average speed 115 kt 111 kt min to max 121 kt	114		121 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 19.4 ° 18.1 ° min to max 21.0 °	18.1		18.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 169 fpm -346 fpm min to max 943 fpm	899		-341 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,170 ft agl 1,108 ft agl min to max 1,191 ft agl	1,108		1,166 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.8 °	6.8		0.2 °

Pattern Downwind

96.87 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 70 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.0 ° -18.5 ° min to max 13.2 °	-18.5		13.2 °
89.55 %	Average altitude 1,096 ft agl 990 ft agl min to max 1,161 ft agl	1,161		990 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 119 kt 90 kt min to max 136 kt	121		90 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	1.10		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -217 fpm -626 fpm min to max 185 fpm	-333		-508 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.4 °	17.8		19.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.5 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.2		-3.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:14:51
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:15:34
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:15:50

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 48.6 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 48.6 °.
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 88 kt min to max 89 kt	89		88 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 21.1 ° 19.6 ° min to max 22.5 °	20.9		19.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.02 g min to max 1.06 g	1.04		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -824 fpm -1,024 fpm min to max -505 fpm	-505		-1,024 fpm
Info	Average altitude 917 ft agl 844 ft agl min to max 982 ft agl	982		844 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -5.2 ° -5.9 ° min to max -3.7 °	-3.7		-5.8 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.8 ° -17.5 ° min to max 19.4 °	-17.5		19.4 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 84 kt min to max 88 kt	88		88 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.02 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 674 ft agl 556 ft agl min to max 826 ft agl	826		556 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 18.4 °	18.4		5.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle -3.3 ° -5.7 ° min to max -2.0 °	-5.7		-3.4 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 85 kt min to max 90 kt	88		85 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.8 ° 1.4 ° min to max 15.2 °	4.2		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -538 fpm -780 fpm min to max -361 fpm	-491		-534 fpm
Info	Average altitude 382 ft agl 210 ft agl min to max 549 ft agl	549		210 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -5.1 ° min to max -2.6 °	-3.8		-3.6 °

Arrival Final 1

99.9 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 201 ft agl to 47 ft agl. A decrease of 154 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		2.5 °
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 82 kt min to max 85 kt	85		82 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.1 °
99.51 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -536 fpm -629 fpm min to max -516 fpm	-557		-541 fpm
Info	Average altitude 85 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 201 ft agl	201		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -4.0 ° min to max -2.3 °	-3.6		-2.3 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.8		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 74 kt 65 kt min to max 82 kt	82		65 kt
Info	Average VSI -348 fpm -540 fpm min to max -108 fpm	-540		-108 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 39 ft agl	39		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -2.3 ° min to max 4.5 °	-2.3		4.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.93 %

Touchdown distance was good at 255 m. Touchdown speed at 65 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -108 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 228 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.71 %	Touchdown VSI was -108 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 255 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 65 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.06 m 0.81 m left	0.64		1.06 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.5		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.12 g	0.98		1.12 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 64 kt 63 kt min to max 65 kt	65		63 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 1.5 ° min to max 4.3 °	4.3		1.5 °

Arrival Rollout

96.98 %

Total landing distance 552 m, 30 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 552 m 30 % of runway.
93.3 %	Runway alignment max 4.89 m 4.89 m left to 0.00 m left	1.13		3.39 m
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.99 g min to max 1.16 g	1.15		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 61 kt 39 kt min to max 66 kt	66		39 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.2		-1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:17:46
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:17:47

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 16 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kt 5 kt min to max 33 kt	33		5 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.6 °	-1.2		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.99 g

Takeoff on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the DA42-VI

94.13 %

92.38 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,077 m using 59.39 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

64.53 %

Liftoff speed was 88 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

97.39 %

3.76 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No 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 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 05 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the DA42-VI

Landing Score 99.2 %

Landing Summary

The DA42-VI aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, aligning with the runway 05 threshold at a heading of 51.0° and an altitude of 201 feet above ground level (agl) at 0 nautical miles from the runway.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering at 82 knots, which is a common occurrence due to the aircraft's momentum and the pilot's decision to maintain a safe margin. The touchdown distance of 255 meters was also within acceptable limits, showcasing the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed.

The touchdown speed of 65 knots was well within the target range, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -108 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, suggesting that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed to achieve a gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's attention to detail and ability to maintain a precise approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 228°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the tailwind component was minimal at 3 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.

The total landing distance of 552 meters was 30% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent to achieve a short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.

Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the DA42-VI aircraft, with the pilot executing a smooth and controlled approach, touchdown, and rollout. The landing was well within the acceptable limits, and the pilot's attention to detail and ability to manage the aircraft's speed and descent were evident throughout the approach and landing phases.

99.9 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 201 ft agl to 47 ft agl. A decrease of 154 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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