EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - PA38 Tomahawk

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 20:23

Minutes 3

3 nm

Fuel 1 kg

PA38 Tomahawk

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

706 kg

Fuel

86 kg

Temperature

23 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

170.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

705 kg

Weight

85 kg

Fuel

23 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

170.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 90.22%

Pattern Score 76.1%

Departure Score 96.32%

Arrival Score 98.25%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the PA38 Tomahawk aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 181 meters, which is 10% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 63 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable with a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 170 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 23, and the entry distance was less than 1 nautical mile in just 15 seconds. The left-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated successfully, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 29 seconds. The pattern downwind leg was completed in 72 seconds, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.

The pattern base leg turn was executed with precision, with the aircraft covering a distance of 1 nautical mile and turning at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway. The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 225 degrees and an altitude of 70 meters above ground level.

The landing on runway 23 was smooth and controlled, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 38 knots and a distance of 363 meters. The touchdown rate was excellent at -0.3 meters per second, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 518 meters, which is 29% of the runway length.

The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, and the aircraft came to a stop without any issues. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 3 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 1 kilogram of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent flying skills and control of the aircraft.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 42 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 50 kn 50 kn min to max 50 kn	50		50 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.0 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.0		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

98.96 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 181 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 63 kn. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 2 kn at 170 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 181 m 10 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 63 kn Target 58 kn
94.8 %	Runway alignment max 4.47 m 4.47 m left to 0.00 m left	4.47		0.31 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		1.16 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.1 ° min to max 4.3 °	-1.0		4.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:23:13
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:23:13
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:23:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:23:13
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:23:13
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:23:13
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:23:13

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 67 kn 63 kn min to max 70 kn	63		70 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.3		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.93 g min to max 1.21 g	1.18		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 2.2 m/s 1.7 m/s min to max 3.1 m/s	1.7		3.1 m/s
Info	Average altitude 6.9 m agl 0.3 m agl min to max 15.2 m agl	0.3		15.2 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.1 ° min to max 6.8 °	4.6		6.7 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 70 kn 69 kn min to max 70 kn	70		69 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.7		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 3.7 m/s 3.2 m/s min to max 4.5 m/s	3.2		4.5 m/s
Info	Average altitude 23.8 m agl 15.4 m agl min to max 46.2 m agl	15.4		46.2 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.2 ° 6.7 ° min to max 8.9 °	6.7		8.9 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 69 kn 66 kn min to max 73 kn	68		73 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 15.0 ° 5.6 ° min to max 19.0 °	5.6		19.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	0.98		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 3.4 m/s 2.1 m/s min to max 5.0 m/s	4.6		2.8 m/s
Info	Average altitude 84.1 m agl 53.6 m agl min to max 106.8 m agl	53.6		106.8 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 4.6 ° min to max 10.1 °	8.7		6.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

55 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -45.2 ° -91.8 ° min to max 16.3 °	16.3		-91.8 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 70 kn min to max 78 kn	73		78 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	1.09		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 3.4 m/s 1.8 m/s min to max 5.0 m/s	3.2		2.7 m/s
Info	Average altitude 165.8 m agl 110.2 m agl min to max 210.6 m agl	110.2		210.6 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 14.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 19.0 °	19.0		0.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 2.6 ° min to max 9.1 °	6.6		4.5 °

Pattern Downwind

79.39 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 72 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
47.91 %	Heading -12.8 ° -81.5 ° min to max 4.6 °	-1.5		-81.5 °
83.4 %	Average altitude 266.5 m agl 207.8 m agl min to max 303.6 m agl	213.9		207.8 m agl
100 %	Average speed 79 kn 75 kn min to max 86 kn	78		86 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI -0.0 m/s -4.0 m/s min to max 4.0 m/s	3.1		-3.8 m/s
Info	Average bank angle 6.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 19.9 °	0.5		19.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -5.7 ° min to max 5.7 °	4.8		-4.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:24:55

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 6.4 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 6.4 °.
100 %	Average speed 83 kn 80 kn min to max 87 kn	85		82 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 20.5 ° 0.9 ° min to max 30.8 °	22.8		6.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.94 g min to max 1.11 g	1.10		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -5.5 m/s -7.1 m/s min to max -2.7 m/s	-3.1		-6.6 m/s
Info	Average altitude 146.2 m agl 76.7 m agl min to max 201.6 m agl	201.6		76.7 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.0 ° -9.3 ° min to max -3.4 °	-3.4		-9.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:25:50

Arrival Final 1

94.73 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 70.0 m agl to 7.3 m agl. A decrease of 62.7 m in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.92 %	Approach angle 2.0 ° 1.4 ° min to max 4.2 ° Target 3.0 °	4.2		1.4 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kn 65 kn min to max 82 kn	82		65 kn
84 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.9 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.9		-0.0 °
93.75 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.5 °	5.5		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -3.2 m/s -6.7 m/s min to max -1.5 m/s	-6.7		-1.5 m/s
Info	Average altitude 17.8 m agl 7.3 m agl min to max 70.0 m agl	70.0		7.3 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.4 ° -9.4 ° min to max 0.6 °	-9.4		0.6 °

Arrival Landing

98.25 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 65 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 65 kn. Target 62 kn
100 %	Target 15.2 m agl
93 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.08 g	1.06		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 50 kn 38 kn min to max 65 kn	65		38 kn
Info	Average VSI -0.5 m/s -1.4 m/s min to max -0.2 m/s	-1.4		-0.3 m/s
Info	Average altitude 1.9 m agl -0.3 m agl min to max 5.0 m agl	5.0		-0.3 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 0.6 ° min to max 7.8 °	0.6		7.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 363 m. Touchdown speed at 38 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -0.3 m/s. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 2 kn at 170 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -0.3 m/s.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 363 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 38 kn Target 44 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.56 m 0.46 m left	0.34		0.56 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.01 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 38 kn 37 kn min to max 38 kn	38		37 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 7.8 ° min to max 7.9 °	7.8		7.8 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 518 m, 29 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 518 m 29 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.23 m 0.92 m left to 0.30 m right	0.58		-0.27 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 43 kn 32 kn min to max 46 kn	46		32 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.6 ° -1.8 ° min to max 7.8 °	7.8		-1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.3 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 7 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 18 kn 9 kn min to max 27 kn	27		9 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -1.8 ° min to max -1.2 °	-1.2		-1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.99 g

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

96.32 %

98.96 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 181 m using 9.97 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 63 kn - Target 58 kn

Alignment

94.8 %

4.47 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 15.2 m agl from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 121.9 m 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 98.25 %

Landing Summary

The PA38 Tomahawk aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 225.0° at an altitude of 70.0 meters above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. This approach was likely a standard procedure, taking advantage of the prevailing wind conditions to minimize the impact of crosswinds.

The aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 65 knots, which is an optimal threshold speed for a PA38 Tomahawk. This speed allows for a smooth transition from the landing flare to the touchdown, reducing the risk of a hard landing or a bounce. The touchdown distance of 363 meters was also within the expected range for this aircraft, indicating that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to control its descent effectively.

The touchdown speed of 38 knots was also satisfactory, as it was within the recommended range for a PA38 Tomahawk. This speed is low enough to prevent damage to the aircraft's landing gear and to minimize the risk of a runway excursion. The touchdown rate of -0.3 meters per second was excellent, indicating that the pilot had a high degree of control over the aircraft's descent and was able to touch down smoothly.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 23°C and a light wind of 2 knots from 170°. This wind direction was from the south west, which is a relatively calm direction for the airport. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, and the headwind component was also minimal, at 1 knot. These conditions made it easier for the pilot to control the aircraft during the landing.

The total landing distance of 518 meters was 29% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to control its descent effectively. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had a high degree of control over the aircraft's movement after touchdown.

Overall, this landing was a success, demonstrating the pilot's proficiency in operating a PA38 Tomahawk aircraft. The pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and touchdown speed, combined with the favorable weather conditions, resulted in a smooth and safe landing.

94.73 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 70.0 m agl to 7.3 m agl. A decrease of 62.7 m in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

95.92 %

Good glideslope alignment

Heading

84 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

95.92 %

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