EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 21:06

Minutes 4

5 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,022 kg

Fuel

156 kg

Temperature

15 °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

1,020 kg

Weight

155 kg

Fuel

10 °C

Temperature

31 kt

Wind Speed

226.8 °

Wind Direction

31 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.21%

Pattern Score 95.16%

Departure Score 93.84%

Arrival Score 96.62%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, successfully took off after covering a distance of 262 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 72 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 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The subsequent right-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 11 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 88.3 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 61 seconds to complete.

The pattern base leg turn was made at an angle of 42.1 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 15 seconds to complete. The final turn was also less than 1 nautical mile in distance and took 26 seconds to complete. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 235 degrees at an altitude of 223 feet above ground level and 1 nautical mile from the runway.

The landing on runway 23 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 58 knots and a distance of 292 meters, which was 31% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was excellent at -73 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 31 knots from a direction of 226 degrees.

The total landing distance was 567 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, which was completed in 4 minutes, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 19 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 28 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.9		3.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.80 g 0.42 g min to max 1.02 g	0.42		0.71 g
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:06:31
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:06:31
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 21:06:32
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:06:32
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:07:36

Departure Roll

92.2 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 262 m 14 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 72 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 262 m 14 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 72 kt Target 70 kt
92.99 %	Runway alignment max 4.97 m 4.97 m left to 0.00 m left	3.94		4.96 m
86 %	Average g force 0.38 g 0.01 g min to max 1.10 g	0.70		1.01 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 2.9 ° min to max 4.6 °	3.6		4.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.1		0.6 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 21:08:02

Departure Climb 1

99.33 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 72 kt min to max 91 kt	72		91 kt
97.32 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.5		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.91 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 288 fpm 216 fpm min to max 362 fpm	226		362 fpm
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 55 ft agl	1		55 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 4.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.7		4.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:08:17

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 94 kt 92 kt min to max 96 kt	92		96 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.0		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.14 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 524 fpm 364 fpm min to max 888 fpm	364		888 fpm
Info	Average altitude 77 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 119 ft agl	55		119 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.2 ° min to max 7.7 °	4.2		7.7 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 91 kt min to max 96 kt	96		94 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.1 ° 5.5 ° min to max 17.3 °	5.5		15.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 1,054 fpm 760 fpm min to max 1,342 fpm	1,020		1,141 fpm
Info	Average altitude 341 ft agl 136 ft agl min to max 521 ft agl	136		521 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 6.0 ° min to max 9.8 °	8.4		9.1 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 11 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.0 ° -16.0 ° min to max 18.0 °	-16.0		18.0 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 84 kt min to max 93 kt	93		84 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 1,359 fpm 1,249 fpm min to max 1,445 fpm	1,249		1,266 fpm
Info	Average altitude 671 ft agl 543 ft agl min to max 794 ft agl	543		794 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 16.4 ° 14.7 ° min to max 17.8 °	14.8		17.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 8.2 ° min to max 10.8 °	9.6		8.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 21:06:30
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:06:30
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:06:30
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:06:30
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:06:30
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:08:59
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:09:00
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 21:09:02

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 88.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 88.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 76 kt min to max 83 kt	83		79 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.0 ° 10.5 ° min to max 17.4 °	17.4		10.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.90 g min to max 1.02 g	0.96		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 440 fpm -140 fpm min to max 1,230 fpm	1,230		-109 fpm
Info	Average altitude 898 ft agl 814 ft agl min to max 925 ft agl	814		915 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 8.3 °	8.3		1.4 °

Pattern Downwind

96.09 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 61 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -4.0 ° -14.6 ° min to max 19.4 °	-14.6		19.4 °
86.97 %	Average altitude 890 ft agl 730 ft agl min to max 949 ft agl	914		730 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 77 kt min to max 81 kt	79		81 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.89 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -171 fpm -562 fpm min to max 171 fpm	-38		-451 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 9.8 °	9.8		8.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -3.5 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.0		-2.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 21:09:44

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 42.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 42.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 80 kt min to max 81 kt	81		80 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.0 ° 9.0 ° min to max 11.0 °	9.0		10.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.94 g min to max 0.97 g	0.97		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -409 fpm -440 fpm min to max -369 fpm	-432		-440 fpm
Info	Average altitude 655 ft agl 580 ft agl min to max 723 ft agl	723		580 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -2.5 ° min to max -2.2 °	-2.3		-2.5 °

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -3.7 ° -19.2 ° min to max 15.3 °	-19.2		15.3 °
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 80 kt min to max 81 kt	80		80 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.96 g min to max 0.99 g	0.96		0.96 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 526 ft agl 489 ft agl min to max 573 ft agl	573		489 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.5 ° 10.5 ° min to max 14.9 °	10.9		14.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -2.6 ° min to max -1.0 °	-2.5		-1.1 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 79 kt min to max 84 kt	79		83 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.9 ° 1.6 ° min to max 16.2 °	15.7		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.92 g min to max 1.01 g	0.95		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -534 fpm -696 fpm min to max -210 fpm	-210		-426 fpm
Info	Average altitude 359 ft agl 229 ft agl min to max 485 ft agl	485		229 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.5 ° -4.6 ° min to max -1.7 °	-1.7		-2.2 °

Arrival Final 1

88.65 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 223 ft agl to 20 ft agl. A decrease of 203 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		1.5 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 74 kt min to max 82 kt	82		74 kt
59.2 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.5		-0.0 °
84.04 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.1 °	8.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.90 g min to max 1.11 g	0.96		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -498 fpm -848 fpm min to max -336 fpm	-374		-415 fpm
Info	Average altitude 62 ft agl 20 ft agl min to max 223 ft agl	223		20 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.5 ° -5.5 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.9		-1.1 °

Arrival Landing

99.42 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 74 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 74 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
97.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.2		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.92 g min to max 1.18 g	0.96		0.96 g
Info	Average speed 66 kt 58 kt min to max 74 kt	74		58 kt
Info	Average VSI -199 fpm -411 fpm min to max -66 fpm	-411		-73 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 22 ft agl	22		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -1.3 ° min to max 2.8 °	-1.2		2.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.6 %

Touchdown distance was good at 292 m. Touchdown speed at 58 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -73 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 31 kt at 226 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 31 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -73 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 292 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 58 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.07 m 2.07 m right	-2.07		-2.05 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 1.5 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.5		2.0 °
92 %	Average g force 0.55 g 0.22 g min to max 0.96 g	0.96		0.22 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 57 kt 56 kt min to max 58 kt	58		56 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.8		2.9 °

Arrival Rollout

98.8 %

Total landing distance 567 m, 31 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 567 m 31 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 4.29 m 1.77 m left to 2.51 m right	-2.04		1.10 m
88 %	Average g force 0.17 g 0.08 g min to max 0.78 g	0.20		0.78 g
Info	Average speed 57 kt 34 kt min to max 62 kt	62		34 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.0		2.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.1		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 21 kt 14 kt min to max 28 kt	28		14 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.6		2.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.84 g 0.81 g min to max 0.89 g	0.81		0.89 g

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

93.84 %

92.2 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 262 m using 14.45 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 72 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

92.99 %

4.97 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

86 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.33 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.32 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft 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 Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 96.62 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 96.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 235.0° at 1 nautical mile and 223 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 73 kt, coming in at 74 kt. However, this minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 292 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed.

The touchdown speed of 58 kt was good, indicating that the pilot had successfully slowed the aircraft down to a safe speed upon touchdown. Moreover, the touchdown rate of -73 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, showcasing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and minimizing the impact on landing.

The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is essential for a safe and controlled landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were moderate, with a temperature of 10°C and a wind speed of 31 kt at 226°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, while the headwind component was 31 kt, which actually aided the pilot in maintaining control of the aircraft during the landing.

The total landing distance of 567 meters was 31% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's speed and descent to achieve a smooth and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing.

Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The high score of 96.6% reflects the pilot's expertise and attention to detail, making this a safe and controlled landing at EGPE Inverness Airport.

88.65 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 223 ft agl to 20 ft agl. A decrease of 203 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

59.2 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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