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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
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.
Touched down 664 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, an M500, successfully took off after covering 62% of the 1,116-meter runway. The liftoff speed was 102 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile west of Croy, a location in the Highland region of Scotland. The climb was steep, with the aircraft rising from an altitude of 669 feet above sea level to 1,699 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly gain altitude and establish itself in the surrounding airspace.
After reaching its cruising altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent approximately 2 miles south of Avoch, another location in the Highland region. The descent was more gradual, with the aircraft losing 517 feet in altitude over a period of 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This controlled descent allowed the aircraft to maintain a safe and stable rate of descent, ensuring a smooth transition to the final approach phase.
The final approach to runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport was initiated from the south-west, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 36.0 degrees and an altitude of 1,147 feet above ground level. The aircraft was approximately 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold at this point, and the local weather conditions had changed slightly, with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 231 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 3 knots.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 75 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed of 85 knots. The touchdown point was 223 meters beyond the touchdown zone, but the aircraft's touchdown rate was perfect at -24 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,228 meters, which was 68% of the runway length.
Following the landing, the aircraft rolled out of the runway, maintaining perfect alignment and control. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 200 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled climb, descent, and landing, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of weather conditions.
The aircraft in question, identified as an M500, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach to runway 05 was initiated from the south west, with a heading of 36.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,147 feet above ground level.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway, with the threshold height being described as good. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target, registering at 85 knots. Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown point was 223 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively acceptable margin.
The touchdown speed of 75 knots was deemed good, and the touchdown rate of -24 feet per minute was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately align the aircraft with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from 231°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 3 knots, which did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,228 meters was 68% of the runway length, which is a relatively efficient use of the available runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing of the M500 at EGPE Inverness Airport was a successful one, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency in navigating the aircraft to a safe and controlled touchdown. The score of 97.0% reflects the excellence of the landing, with only minor deviations from the target threshold speed being noted.
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