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This flight was conducted in a Cessna C172 aircraft, starting with an enroute climb from Inverness Airport (EGPE) in Inverness, Scotland. The aircraft took off from a height of 36 feet above sea level and climbed to 1,263 feet above sea level in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly reach cruising altitude.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, flying over the nearby town of Ardersier in the Highland region of Scotland. This cruise phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following the cruise phase, the aircraft began its descent, starting 1 mile southwest of Ardersier. The descent was steep, with the aircraft dropping from 1,263 feet above sea level to 239 feet above sea level in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
As the aircraft approached Inverness Airport, it began its final approach to runway 05 from the southwest. The aircraft was flying at a heading of 50.0 degrees and was at an altitude of 199 feet above ground level, just 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 48 knots. The touchdown distance was good, at 423 meters, and the touchdown rate was excellent, at -93 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating a well-executed landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the flight were favorable, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from a direction of 331 degrees. There was no crosswind or headwind, making the landing even smoother. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of 1 kilogram of fuel. Overall, the flight was a success, with a good landing and efficient use of fuel.
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Enroute climb started overhead EGPE Inverness Airport Inverness (Highland, Scotland). Climbing from 36 ft asl to 1,263 ft asl, an increase of 1,227 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 72 kt 64 kt min to max 80 kt |
64 | 80 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.6 ° |
2.8 | 10.5 ° | |
| 88.29 % |
Average g force 0.13 g 0.09 g min to max 0.38 g |
0.10 | 0.38 g | |
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Average VSI 643 fpm 55 fpm min to max 1,423 fpm |
55 | 171 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 308 ft asl 36 ft asl min to max 1,263 ft asl |
36 | 1,263 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 3.4 ° min to max 15.8 ° |
6.1 | 3.4 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Engine 1 Started at 19:39:28 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:39:28 |
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Landing Gear Down at 19:39:28 |
Enroute level cruise started overhead Ardersier (Highland, Scotland) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 1,277 ft asl 1,263 ft asl min to max 1,293 ft asl |
1,265 | 1,263 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 87 kt 79 kt min to max 89 kt |
81 | 79 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 6.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.0 ° |
10.0 | 0.8 ° | |
| 93.71 % |
Average g force 0.46 g 0.28 g min to max 0.58 g |
0.37 | 0.28 g | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.2 ° |
3.0 | 3.0 ° | |
| Info |
Flaps Position 1 at 19:42:30 |
Enroute descent started 1 mile south west of Ardersier (Highland, Scotland). Descent from 1,263 ft asl to 239 ft asl, a decrease of 1,024 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 72 kt 67 kt min to max 77 kt |
77 | 67 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.4 ° |
1.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 93.14 % |
Average g force 0.35 g 0.26 g min to max 0.45 g |
0.34 | 0.27 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -506 fpm -920 fpm min to max 48 fpm |
-14 | -799 fpm | |
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Average altitude 846 ft asl 239 ft asl min to max 1,265 ft asl |
1,263 | 239 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -3.7 ° min to max 3.6 ° |
3.5 | -2.3 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 2 at 19:43:39 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 19:43:50 |
Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 199 ft agl to 55 ft agl. A decrease of 145 ft in 17 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.8 | 3.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 65 kt 64 kt min to max 67 kt |
67 | 64 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 ° |
1.1 | 1.1 ° | |
| 91.71 % |
Average g force 0.23 g 0.21 g min to max 0.27 g |
0.27 | 0.21 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -412 fpm -791 fpm min to max -308 fpm |
-791 | -395 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 84 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 199 ft agl |
199 | 55 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -2.2 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
-2.2 | 1.6 ° |
Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 64 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was slightly above target at 64 kt. Target 60 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
1.2 | 0.6 ° | |
| 90.29 % |
Average g force 0.18 g 0.16 g min to max 0.23 g |
0.21 | 0.16 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 58 kt 48 kt min to max 64 kt |
64 | 48 kt | |
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Average VSI -210 fpm -395 fpm min to max -56 fpm |
-395 | -93 fpm | |
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Average altitude 16 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl |
47 | -1 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 1.6 ° min to max 10.6 ° |
1.6 | 10.6 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 423 m. Touchdown speed at 48 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -93 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 9 °C. Wind 0 kt at 331 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -93 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 423 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 48 kt Target below 57 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 0.94 m 0.91 m right |
-0.85 | -0.94 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.2 ° | |
| 90.29 % |
Average g force 0.16 g 0.16 g min to max 0.16 g |
0.16 | 0.16 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 48 kt 47 kt min to max 48 kt |
48 | 47 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 11.0 ° 10.6 ° min to max 11.8 ° |
10.6 | 11.8 ° |
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a high score of 99.4%. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, aligning with the runway 05 at a heading of 50.0°. At the point of landing, the aircraft was at 0 nm and 199 ft above ground level (agl), indicating a precise control of altitude and distance.
The landing was executed on runway 05, which has a length of 1,814 meters. The threshold height was reported as good, suggesting that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 64 kt, which may indicate a slight deviation in the aircraft's speed control.
The touchdown distance of 423 meters was considered good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 48 kt was also reported as good, suggesting that the aircraft was able to slow down smoothly and safely. The touchdown rate of -93 fpm was excellent, indicating a very controlled and gentle touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the point of touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is properly positioned on the runway and can be safely stopped.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 0 kt at 331°. This meant that there was no crosswind or headwind to contend with, making the landing even more straightforward. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating precise control and a high degree of accuracy.
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