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

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Monday, 07 July 2025 19:42

Minutes 4

6 nm

Fuel 2 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,045 kg

Fuel

180 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

270.4 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,042 kg

Weight

177 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

270.4 °

Wind Direction

3 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.13%

Pattern Score 92.27%

Departure Score 94.54%

Arrival Score 98.58%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, utilizing a takeoff distance of 176 meters, which is 10% of the runway length. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, lifted off at a speed of 64 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 3 knots.

After takeoff, the pilot entered a right-hand pattern, navigating the aircraft in a circular path around the airport. The entry into the pattern was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The pilot then executed a right-hand pattern crosswind turn, which was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The subsequent downwind turn was made at an angle of 64.5 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself took 48 seconds to complete, also covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.

The pilot then initiated the base leg turn, which was made at an angle of 64.2 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 17 seconds. The final turn into the runway was made in less than 1 nautical mile in 23 seconds. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23, flying from the north-east at a heading of 232.0 degrees and an altitude of 86 feet above ground level.

The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 44 knots. The touchdown distance was 304 meters, which is a good indication of the pilot's skill and control. The touchdown rate was an excellent -77 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.

The total landing distance was 556 meters, which is 31% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight took 4 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.29 %

Touchdown

99.67 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 67 kt.

Flare

97.33 %

Excellent landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -78 ft/m.

Impact

93.43 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 44 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 304 m.

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 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 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.2		3.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.6		0.8 °
Info	Average g force 0.80 g 0.69 g min to max 0.93 g	0.93		0.69 g
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 19:42:33
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 19:42:33
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 19:42:33
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 19:42:33
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 19:42:33
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:42:48
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:42:48

Departure Roll

93.63 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 176 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 64 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 4 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 176 m 10 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 64 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.85 m 2.85 m left to 0.00 m left	1.48		2.85 m
86.29 %	Average g force 0.38 g 0.02 g min to max 1.03 g	0.67		1.03 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 3.4 ° min to max 5.8 °	3.5		5.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.7		0.0 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 19:44:52

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.7		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 64 kt min to max 82 kt	64		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.0		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.90 g min to max 1.04 g	1.03		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 413 fpm 267 fpm min to max 574 fpm	267		574 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 5.9 ° min to max 7.2 °	5.9		7.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:45:02

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 82 kt min to max 91 kt	82		91 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	0.9		3.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.81 g min to max 1.05 g	0.97		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 829 fpm 579 fpm min to max 1,393 fpm	579		1,214 fpm
Info	Average altitude 148 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 559 ft agl	52		559 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 7.2 ° min to max 10.6 °	7.2		9.5 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right 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 93 kt 90 kt min to max 99 kt	91		99 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.8 ° 0.7 ° min to max 20.1 °	5.6		20.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.89 g min to max 1.01 g	0.95		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 787 fpm -45 fpm min to max 1,238 fpm	1,224		-45 fpm
Info	Average altitude 765 ft agl 578 ft agl min to max 868 ft agl	578		866 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 0.8 ° min to max 9.6 °	9.6		0.8 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.2 ° -17.2 ° min to max 17.2 °	-17.2		17.2 °
100 %	Average speed 103 kt 100 kt min to max 104 kt	100		102 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.92 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 384 fpm -79 fpm min to max 794 fpm	-75		794 fpm
Info	Average altitude 910 ft agl 863 ft agl min to max 988 ft agl	864		988 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 20.2 °	20.1		14.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 0.7 ° min to max 5.7 °	0.7		5.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

81.13 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 64.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
41.88 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 64.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 113 kt 100 kt min to max 127 kt	101		108 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 20.5 ° 14.8 ° min to max 29.0 °	14.8		26.2 °
85.71 %	Average g force 0.32 g 0.00 g min to max 1.21 g	0.92		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 501 fpm 153 fpm min to max 2,180 fpm	751		2,076 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,051 ft agl 1,000 ft agl min to max 1,232 ft agl	1,000		1,232 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 1.9 ° min to max 11.5 °	4.7		10.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:46:52

Pattern Downwind

90.13 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 1 nm in 48 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -2.4 ° -16.6 ° min to max 16.7 °	-16.6		16.7 °
67.09 %	Average altitude 1,197 ft agl 969 ft agl min to max 1,325 ft agl	1,262		969 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 95 kt min to max 105 kt	105		96 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.73 g min to max 1.02 g	0.87		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -290 fpm -852 fpm min to max 1,875 fpm	1,875		-840 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 4.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 22.0 °	22.0		10.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -5.0 ° min to max 9.0 °	9.0		-4.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 19:47:12
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 19:47:18

Pattern Base Leg Turn

82.94 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 64.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
43.14 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 64.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 91 kt min to max 97 kt	97		91 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.8 ° 8.9 ° min to max 12.1 °	10.3		8.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.92 g min to max 1.03 g	0.96		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -603 fpm -817 fpm min to max -390 fpm	-817		-458 fpm
Info	Average altitude 840 ft agl 749 ft agl min to max 955 ft agl	955		749 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.0 ° -5.1 ° min to max -3.2 °	-4.5		-4.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 19:47:52

Pattern Base Leg

91.67 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
81.49 %	Heading -7.8 ° -20.9 ° min to max 13.9 °	-20.9		13.9 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 87 kt min to max 91 kt	91		87 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.89 g min to max 1.02 g	0.92		1.00 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 654 ft agl 557 ft agl min to max 741 ft agl	741		557 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 10.2 ° 3.9 ° min to max 22.5 °	8.4		22.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle -4.5 ° -5.5 ° min to max -3.6 °	-4.3		-5.0 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 82 kt min to max 92 kt	87		82 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.0 ° 0.6 ° min to max 23.4 °	23.4		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.22 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -1,092 fpm -1,508 fpm min to max -743 fpm	-743		-854 fpm
Info	Average altitude 285 ft agl 87 ft agl min to max 545 ft agl	545		87 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.1 ° -10.1 ° min to max -4.3 °	-5.2		-4.3 °

Arrival Final 1

98.3 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 86 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 61 ft in 7 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 67 kt min to max 82 kt	82		67 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.0 °
91.52 %	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 2.0 ° min to max 6.3 °	3.3		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.84 g min to max 1.05 g	1.03		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -535 fpm -851 fpm min to max -347 fpm	-851		-423 fpm
Info	Average altitude 51 ft agl 24 ft agl min to max 86 ft agl	86		24 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -4.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	-4.2		-0.8 °

Arrival Landing

99.29 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 67 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 67 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
97.33 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
99.55 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	1.9		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.88 g min to max 1.13 g	0.97		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 56 kt 44 kt min to max 67 kt	67		44 kt
Info	Average VSI -195 fpm -442 fpm min to max -37 fpm	-428		-77 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 26 ft agl	26		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -0.6 ° min to max 6.9 °	-0.6		6.9 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:42:31
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:42:31
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:42:31
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:42:31
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:42:31
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:42:31
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:42:31
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:42:31

Arrival Touchdown

99.67 %

Touchdown distance was good at 304 m. Touchdown speed at 44 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -77 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 4 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -77 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 304 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 44 kt Target below 62 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.91 m 0.82 m right	-0.76		-0.91 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.6 °
93.43 %	Average g force 0.59 g 0.27 g min to max 0.96 g	0.95		0.27 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 44 kt 43 kt min to max 44 kt	44		43 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 6.9 ° min to max 7.6 °	6.9		7.6 °

Arrival Rollout

97.06 %

Total landing distance 556 m, 31 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 556 m 31 % of runway.
96.08 %	Runway alignment max 7.57 m 4.12 m left to 3.44 m right	-0.94		4.12 m
88.29 %	Average g force 0.24 g 0.09 g min to max 0.71 g	0.23		0.71 g
Info	Average speed 46 kt 31 kt min to max 50 kt	50		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 4.0 ° min to max 8.1 °	7.7		4.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.4 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 8 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 16 kt 2 kt min to max 30 kt	30		2 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.3 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.6		2.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.91 g 0.72 g min to max 1.06 g	0.72		1.06 g

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

94.54 %

93.63 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 176 m using 9.68 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 64 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

2.85 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

86.29 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

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

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

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 Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 98.58 %

Landing Summary

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with the designated heading of 232.0° at a mere 0 nm and 86 ft above ground level (agl). This precise control allowed the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled descent, ultimately resulting in a smooth touchdown.

Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated a satisfactory threshold height, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's altitude and airspeed. The threshold speed of 67 kt was also within acceptable limits, signifying that the pilot had maintained a safe and controlled approach. The touchdown distance of 304 m was also well within the expected range, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and attention to detail.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 4 kt at 270°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 kt, while the headwind component was 3 kt, providing a relatively stable and predictable environment for the landing. The pilot's ability to adapt to these conditions and execute a successful landing is a testament to their expertise and experience.

The touchdown speed of 44 kt was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's airspeed and maintained control throughout the landing. The touchdown rate of -77 fpm was particularly impressive, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and attention to detail.

The total landing distance of 556 m was 31% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and altitude, resulting in a smooth and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing and rollout phases.

Overall, this landing was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight, demonstrating the pilot's expertise and attention to detail. The aircraft's performance and the pilot's skills were well-matched, resulting in a successful and efficient landing at EGPE Inverness Airport.

98.3 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 86 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 61 ft in 7 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt