EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - PA28 Archer II

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 20:53

Minutes 5

7 nm

Fuel 2 kg

PA28 Archer II

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

882 kg

Fuel

68 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

880 kg

Weight

65 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

258.4 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.77%

Pattern Score 96.83%

Departure Score 96.48%

Arrival Score 100%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the PA28 Archer II aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 306 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 63 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

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 16 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was executed with an angle to the runway of 65.1 degrees, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 80 seconds to complete.

The pattern base leg turn was made with an angle to the runway of 37.5 degrees, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg was then completed in 10 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was made in 30 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 23 from the north-east, heading 230 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 75.3 meters above ground level.

The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 75 knots. The touchdown distance was 461 meters, and the touchdown speed was 53 knots, both of which were considered good. The touchdown rate was perfect at -0.1 meters per second, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 258 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot.

The total landing distance was 654 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight took 5 minutes to complete, using 2 kilograms of fuel in the process.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 0 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 3.5 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.5		3.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.17 g 1.02 g min to max 1.62 g	1.02		1.62 g
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:53:48
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:53:48
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:53:48
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:53:48
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:53:48
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:53:48
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:53:48
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:53:48
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:53:48
Info	Battery Master Off at 20:53:50
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 20:53:50
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 20:53:50
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 20:53:50
Info	Battery Master On at 20:53:51
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:53:51
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:53:51
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:53:51
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:53:51

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 306 m 17 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 63 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 306 m 17 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 63 kn Target 62 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.63 m 0.49 m left to 2.14 m right	-2.14		-0.84 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.08 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	3.1		4.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.6 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:54:09
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:54:09

Departure Climb 1

99.43 %

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 69 kn 63 kn min to max 74 kn	63		74 kn
97.71 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.6		2.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g	1.08		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 2.1 m/s 1.6 m/s min to max 2.8 m/s	1.6		2.8 m/s
Info	Average altitude 7.2 m agl 0.2 m agl min to max 15.8 m agl	0.2		15.8 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 5.0 ° min to max 7.4 °	5.0		7.4 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 75 kn 74 kn min to max 79 kn	74		76 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.0		3.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 3.8 m/s 2.8 m/s min to max 5.6 m/s	2.8		4.2 m/s
Info	Average altitude 51.2 m agl 16.0 m agl min to max 180.7 m agl	16.0		180.7 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.3 ° 6.2 ° min to max 10.2 °	7.4		7.3 °

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 84 kn 76 kn min to max 95 kn	76		95 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 13.4 ° 5.8 ° min to max 16.6 °	5.8		16.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.92 g min to max 1.11 g	0.98		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI 2.3 m/s 0.1 m/s min to max 4.1 m/s	4.1		2.3 m/s
Info	Average altitude 215.5 m agl 185.7 m agl min to max 233.5 m agl	185.7		233.5 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 2.2 ° min to max 7.1 °	7.1		6.1 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:55:26

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.4 ° -16.5 ° min to max 20.2 °	-16.5		20.2 °
100 %	Average speed 94 kn 91 kn min to max 96 kn	95		96 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.91 g min to max 1.11 g	1.11		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 2.9 m/s -0.1 m/s min to max 5.6 m/s	3.0		0.6 m/s
Info	Average altitude 270.0 m agl 236.8 m agl min to max 286.0 m agl	236.8		286.0 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 3.5 ° min to max 15.9 °	15.9		6.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 1.0 ° min to max 9.2 °	7.0		1.8 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

81.83 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 65.1 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
39.44 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 65.1 °.
100 %	Average speed 96 kn 93 kn min to max 97 kn	96		93 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 13.4 ° 10.4 ° min to max 15.6 °	10.4		11.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 0.3 m/s -0.3 m/s min to max 1.0 m/s	0.7		1.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 289.0 m agl 286.9 m agl min to max 292.3 m agl	286.9		292.3 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.8		3.0 °

Pattern Downwind

99.04 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 80 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.2 ° -17.2 ° min to max 18.8 °	-17.2		18.8 °
96.81 %	Average altitude 284.9 m agl 247.5 m agl min to max 300.5 m agl	293.0		247.5 m agl
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 81 kn min to max 93 kn	93		82 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.13 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -0.5 m/s -2.7 m/s min to max 1.9 m/s	0.8		-1.0 m/s
Info	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.4 °	11.5		9.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -2.4 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.6		0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:56:16
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:57:13

Pattern Base Leg Turn

96.96 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 37.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.88 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 37.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 84 kn 82 kn min to max 86 kn	82		86 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.8 ° 7.8 ° min to max 12.3 °	9.4		12.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -1.9 m/s -2.9 m/s min to max -0.9 m/s	-0.9		-2.9 m/s
Info	Average altitude 227.3 m agl 204.0 m agl min to max 246.7 m agl	246.7		204.0 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -3.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.3		-3.1 °

Pattern Base Leg

99.94 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.86 %	Heading -5.0 ° -18.1 ° min to max 14.0 °	-18.1		14.0 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kn 83 kn min to max 87 kn	87		83 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.92 g min to max 1.21 g	1.04		0.99 g
0 %		0.0		0.0 m/s
Info	Average altitude 181.5 m agl 166.3 m agl min to max 200.5 m agl	200.5		166.3 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 14.6 ° 10.4 ° min to max 18.3 °	12.4		17.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -4.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	-3.0		-0.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:58:01

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kn 78 kn min to max 84 kn	83		78 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 10.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 16.8 °	16.8		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -2.7 m/s -3.8 m/s min to max -1.7 m/s	-1.9		-2.9 m/s
Info	Average altitude 121.7 m agl 78.1 m agl min to max 164.3 m agl	164.3		78.1 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -3.4 ° min to max 0.5 °	-1.3		-1.0 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 75.3 m agl to 12.7 m agl. A decrease of 62.6 m in 27 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.6 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 76 kn 75 kn min to max 78 kn	78		75 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.4		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -2.5 m/s -2.8 m/s min to max -1.9 m/s	-2.8		-2.8 m/s
Info	Average altitude 27.0 m agl 12.7 m agl min to max 75.3 m agl	75.3		12.7 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -1.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	-0.8		-0.1 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 75 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 75 kn. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 15.2 m agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	1.02		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 64 kn 53 kn min to max 75 kn	75		53 kn
Info	Average VSI -1.0 m/s -2.8 m/s min to max -0.0 m/s	-2.8		-0.1 m/s
Info	Average altitude 3.3 m agl 0.6 m agl min to max 12.1 m agl	12.1		0.6 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° -0.0 ° min to max 8.5 °	-0.0		8.4 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:53:21
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:53:21
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 20:53:21
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:53:21

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 461 m. Touchdown speed at 53 kn was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -0.1 m/s. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 258 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -0.1 m/s.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 461 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 53 kn Target 61 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.62 m 0.59 m right	-0.57		-0.62 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	0.97		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 53 kn 53 kn min to max 53 kn	53		53 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 8.4 ° 8.4 ° min to max 8.5 °	8.4		8.4 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 654 m, 36 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 654 m 36 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.85 m 0.00 m left to 0.85 m right	-0.62		-0.15 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 49 kn 30 kn min to max 52 kn	52		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 1.4 ° min to max 8.7 °	8.4		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.4 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 21 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kn 13 kn min to max 25 kn	25		13 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.5 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.6		1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 1.01 g 1.01 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.01 g

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the PA28 Archer II

96.48 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 306 m using 16.86 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 63 kn - Target 62 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.49 m left to 2.14 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.43 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.71 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 121.9 m 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 PA28 Archer II

Landing Score 100 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Archer II aircraft successfully landed on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 230.0° at 1 nm and 75.3 meters above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a steady descent, aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 75 kn, but still within a safe margin. The touchdown distance of 461 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown speed of 53 kn was good, and the touchdown rate of -0.1 m/s was perfect, demonstrating a gentle and stable descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 kn at 258°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kn, and the headwind component was also 1 kn, which did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.

The total landing distance of 654 meters was 36% of the runway length, indicating a safe and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision in maintaining control of the aircraft during the landing phase.

Overall, the landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and safely on the runway. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the aircraft's performance, and the landing was a testament to the PA28 Archer II's capabilities as a reliable and versatile aircraft.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 75.3 m agl to 12.7 m agl. A decrease of 62.6 m in 27 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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