EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - Sirius

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Sunday, 27 April 2025 19:32

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 0 kg

Sirius

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

420 kg

Fuel

59 kg

Temperature

16 °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

419 kg

Weight

59 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.41%

Pattern Score 95.38%

Departure Score 95.13%

Arrival Score 98.73%

The flight began with the departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The aircraft, Sirius, required a takeoff distance of 103 meters, which was just 6% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 67 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The distance covered during this maneuver was less than 1 nautical mile in just 23 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also executed with ease, requiring a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 19 seconds. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 1 nautical mile, with an angle to the runway of 76.7 degrees. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 2 nautical miles in 62 seconds.

The base leg turn was another critical phase of the flight, requiring a distance of 1 nautical mile and an angle to the runway of 50.1 degrees. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 37 seconds. The final turn, which brought the aircraft onto the final approach, was accomplished in less than 1 nautical mile in 22 seconds. The final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport was made from the north-east, with a heading of 229.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 239 feet above ground level.

The landing itself was executed with precision, with the touchdown point being 64 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 47 knots was well within the target range, and the touchdown rate of -5 feet per minute was perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also spot on. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 269 degrees.

In conclusion, the flight was a success, with the aircraft covering a total distance of 6 nautical miles in just 5 minutes. Notably, the flight used zero kilograms of fuel, indicating exceptional efficiency. The Sirius aircraft performed flawlessly throughout the flight, demonstrating its capabilities in a variety of maneuvers.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.75 %

Touchdown

99.84 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 62 kt.

Flare

99.33 %

Excellent landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -15 ft/m.

Impact

96.86 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 47 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown point was 64 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 46 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 46 kt 46 kt min to max 46 kt	46		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.25 g 1.25 g min to max 1.25 g	1.25		1.25 g

Departure Roll

95.54 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 103 m 6 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 67 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 103 m 6 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 67 kt Target 60 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.26 m 0.00 m left to 1.26 m right	-1.12		-1.25 m
95.43 %	Average g force 0.40 g 0.34 g min to max 1.25 g	1.25		0.44 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 3.4 °	-0.2		3.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.4		1.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:32:19
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:32:19
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:32:19
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:32:19
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:32:19
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:32:19
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:32:19

Departure Climb 1

99.86 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 67 kt min to max 84 kt	67		84 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.9		0.6 °
98.57 %	Average g force 0.55 g 0.45 g min to max 0.64 g	0.45		0.64 g
Info	Average VSI 539 fpm 311 fpm min to max 889 fpm	311		889 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 3.5 ° min to max 9.3 °	3.5		9.2 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 85 kt 84 kt min to max 89 kt	84		89 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	0.6		3.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.83 g 0.64 g min to max 1.17 g	0.64		1.17 g
Info	Average VSI 1,225 fpm 863 fpm min to max 1,587 fpm	907		863 fpm
Info	Average altitude 229 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 701 ft agl	52		701 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.5 ° 4.8 ° min to max 11.2 °	9.1		4.8 °

Pattern Entry

99.8 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 94 kt 90 kt min to max 99 kt	90		99 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.0 ° 5.7 ° min to max 20.8 °	5.7		19.2 °
98 %	Average g force 1.44 g 1.23 g min to max 1.57 g	1.23		1.52 g
Info	Average VSI 709 fpm -12 fpm min to max 972 fpm	812		-12 fpm
Info	Average altitude 857 ft agl 714 ft agl min to max 966 ft agl	714		965 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° -1.4 ° min to max 6.0 °	4.8		-1.4 °

Pattern Crosswind

98.63 %

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 -2.0 ° -19.6 ° min to max 14.4 °	14.4		-19.6 °
100 %	Average speed 104 kt 100 kt min to max 106 kt	100		101 kt
86.29 %	Average g force 1.32 g 1.14 g min to max 1.49 g	1.47		1.48 g
Info	Average VSI -11 fpm -468 fpm min to max 253 fpm	-187		184 fpm
Info	Average altitude 944 ft agl 930 ft agl min to max 963 ft agl	960		963 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.5 ° 2.3 ° min to max 20.6 °	19.5		20.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -2.8 ° min to max 1.4 °	-2.0		0.7 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 76.7 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 76.7 °.
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 98 kt min to max 101 kt	101		99 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.4 ° 5.4 ° min to max 20.6 °	20.1		5.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.85 g min to max 1.50 g	1.50		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 198 fpm 62 fpm min to max 374 fpm	143		181 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,003 ft agl 965 ft agl min to max 1,034 ft agl	965		1,034 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.1		1.2 °

Pattern Downwind

99.71 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 62 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.5 ° -20.6 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.2		-20.6 °
100 %	Average altitude 960 ft agl 732 ft agl min to max 1,062 ft agl	1,037		732 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 70 kt min to max 101 kt	99		70 kt
97.14 %	Average g force 0.89 g 0.40 g min to max 1.15 g	0.97		0.40 g
Info	Average VSI -278 fpm -1,065 fpm min to max 194 fpm	165		-512 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.6 °	3.6		9.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -6.5 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.2		-2.5 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

99.51 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 50.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.78 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 50.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 68 kt min to max 70 kt	70		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.5 ° 6.0 ° min to max 10.8 °	9.0		6.0 °
95.71 %	Average g force 0.60 g 0.35 g min to max 0.79 g	0.36		0.73 g
Info	Average VSI -498 fpm -570 fpm min to max -428 fpm	-570		-461 fpm
Info	Average altitude 631 ft agl 543 ft agl min to max 714 ft agl	714		543 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -2.6 ° min to max -1.3 °	-2.6		-1.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:35:14
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:35:20

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 37 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.0 ° -12.7 ° min to max 7.6 °	7.6		-12.7 °
100 %	Average speed 68 kt 66 kt min to max 71 kt	68		67 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.75 g min to max 1.17 g	0.75		0.78 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 412 ft agl 328 ft agl min to max 536 ft agl	536		328 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.3 °	4.8		13.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -3.5 ° min to max 1.7 °	-1.0		0.2 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kt 67 kt min to max 70 kt	67		68 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.7 ° 0.8 ° min to max 21.8 °	15.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.79 g min to max 1.12 g	0.82		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -216 fpm -368 fpm min to max -31 fpm	-247		-110 fpm
Info	Average altitude 272 ft agl 242 ft agl min to max 324 ft agl	324		242 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.7 ° min to max 2.1 °	0.1		1.2 °

Arrival Final 1

96.61 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 239 ft agl to 49 ft agl. A decrease of 190 ft in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.04 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kt 62 kt min to max 70 kt	68		62 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.85 g 0.74 g min to max 1.15 g	0.95		0.74 g
Info	Average VSI -470 fpm -538 fpm min to max -148 fpm	-148		-535 fpm
Info	Average altitude 98 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 239 ft agl	239		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -2.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		-1.7 °

Arrival Landing

99.75 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 62 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 62 kt. Target 55 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
99.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.2		1.0 °
98.29 %	Average g force 0.60 g 0.44 g min to max 0.74 g	0.74		0.44 g
Info	Average speed 55 kt 47 kt min to max 62 kt	62		47 kt
Info	Average VSI -193 fpm -534 fpm min to max 14 fpm	-534		-5 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	48		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° -1.7 ° min to max 5.8 °	-1.7		5.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.84 %

Touchdown point was 64 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 47 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -5 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -5 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 451 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 47 kt Target below 54 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.45 m 0.23 m right	-0.44		-0.06 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.5 °
96.86 %	Average g force 0.41 g 0.39 g min to max 0.44 g	0.44		0.41 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 46 kt 44 kt min to max 47 kt	47		44 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 4.4 ° min to max 6.8 °	5.3		4.4 °

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Sirius

95.13 %

95.54 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 103 m using 5.68 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 67 kn - Target 60 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 1.26 m right

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

95.43 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.86 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

98.57 %

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 Sirius

Landing Score 98.73 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft, identified as Sirius, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The final approach to runway 23 was conducted from the north east, with a heading of 229.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 239 feet above ground level (agl).

The landing was executed on a runway with a length of 1,814 meters, and the threshold height was reported as good. However, the threshold speed was noted to be above the target speed, reaching 62 knots. This may indicate that the aircraft was slightly overpowered or that the pilot intentionally chose to land at a higher speed.

The touchdown point was located 64 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which may be considered a minor deviation. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 47 knots was reported as good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and managed the descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -5 feet per minute (fpm) was also perfect, suggesting a smooth and controlled landing.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 269°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly higher threshold speed.

Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft was able to touch down safely on the runway. The minor deviations in touchdown point and threshold speed did not significantly impact the overall performance, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.

96.61 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 239 ft agl to 49 ft agl. A decrease of 190 ft in 27 seconds.

Glideslope

83.04 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

83.04 %

IAS kt