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Departure
Ease the yoke smoothly to hold a steady one g through the ground roll instead of letting it sag to 0.4 g.
What happened: During the ground roll the g force averaged 0.4 g, well below the smooth steady load expected while tracking the runway.
Watch for: Watch the g meter and hold it steady near one g through the roll.
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Arrival
Hold steady back pressure and bank angle through the downwind turn to keep it coordinated, not flat or skidding.
What happened: The downwind turn was flown with g force of 0.3 g, noticeably light for a coordinated, level turn.
Watch for: G-meter: steady, coordinated loading through the downwind turn.
When Vr arrives, an abrupt near-full-scale pull, pitch overshoots, a push, and an oscillation through the first 200 ft. It feels like “this aircraft is twitchy” but the actual fault happened before liftoff. The pitch trace needs to show a clean ramp during liftoff.
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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 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and wings not level.
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 307 m touchdown sits inside 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, 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.
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.
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