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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 500 ft gate: no landing flap set and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 409 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Inverness Airport (EGPE), the Black Square Caravan Professional Amphibian N511KG began its takeoff roll on runway 23. The aircraft accelerated down the 1,449-meter runway, utilizing 80% of its available length, before lifting off at a speed of 96 knots. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle breeze of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it efficiently navigated the circuit, completing the downwind turn in 3 nautical miles and aligning itself for the final approach to runway 05. The pilot expertly managed the aircraft's descent, maintaining a heading of 50 degrees and an altitude of 948 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 74 knots and a touchdown distance of 372 meters, which was 46% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was a respectable -145 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Following a successful landing, the aircraft rolled out on the 1,814-meter runway, maintaining perfect alignment. The total landing distance was 828 meters, and the pilot reported that no fuel was consumed during the flight, which covered a total distance of 6 nautical miles. The efficient performance of the aircraft was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's capabilities, particularly in the challenging Scottish weather conditions.
The aircraft, Black Square Caravan Professional Amphibian N511KG, successfully executed a final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from the south west, maintaining a heading of 50.0° at 2 nautical miles and 948 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. The threshold speed of 85 knots was maintained, allowing for a smooth touchdown.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 372 meters, with a touchdown speed of 74 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth at -145 feet per minute, indicating a well-controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind of 1 knot 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 828 meters, accounting for 46% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 99.8% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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