EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - M500

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Monday, 16 February 2026 21:04

Minutes 6

5 nm

Fuel 232 kg

M500

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

2,208 kg

Fuel

495 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,975 kg

Weight

263 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

226.9 °

Wind Direction

-3 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 89.49%

Pattern Score 74.77%

Departure Score 95.72%

Arrival Score 97.99%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The aircraft, an M500, required a takeoff distance of 1,101 meters, which is 61% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 101 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 23, it demonstrated a swift and efficient maneuver, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 57 seconds. Upon entering the crosswind leg, the aircraft again showed its agility, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in just 18 seconds. The downwind turn, which involved a distance of 2 nautical miles, was executed at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a slight deviation of 5.9 degrees.

The final approach to runway 05 was initiated from the south-west, with the aircraft heading at 39.0 degrees and at an altitude of 779 feet above ground level (agl) and 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 05 was successful, with the aircraft touching down 104 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 80 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was an excellent -94 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a precise and controlled landing.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 226 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 1,149 meters, which is 63% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft.

In conclusion, the flight demonstrated a high level of proficiency and control, with the aircraft performing a series of complex maneuvers with ease and precision. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and coming to a stop in a controlled manner. The total flight distance was 5 nautical miles, and the flight used 232 kilograms of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 8 kt 0 kt min to max 22 kt	0		6 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -1.9 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.3		-1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Battery Master On at 21:04:13
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:04:13
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:04:13
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:04:13
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:04:13
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:04:13
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:04:13
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 21:04:13
Info	Landing Gear Activated at 21:04:13
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:04:13
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:04:13
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:04:13
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:11:53

Departure Roll

97.59 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 1,101 m 61 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 101 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,101 m 61 % of runway
94.65 %	Liftoff speed was 101 kt Target 90 kt
93.31 %	Runway alignment max 4.88 m 0.00 m left to 4.88 m right	-0.75		-4.88 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -1.6 ° min to max 2.7 °	-1.3		2.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.2 °

Departure Climb 1

99.57 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 108 kt 102 kt min to max 112 kt	102		112 kt
98.26 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.3		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 524 fpm 298 fpm min to max 728 fpm	298		728 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	0		43 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 2.1 ° min to max 6.5 °	2.1		6.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:14:03

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 114 kt 112 kt min to max 116 kt	112		113 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.4		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.84 g min to max 1.11 g	1.05		0.86 g
Info	Average VSI 1,003 fpm 735 fpm min to max 2,060 fpm	735		1,709 fpm
Info	Average altitude 90 ft agl 44 ft agl min to max 377 ft agl	44		377 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 6.5 ° min to max 12.9 °	6.5		10.1 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:14:15

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 57 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 135 kt 114 kt min to max 150 kt	114		126 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.8 ° 0.7 ° min to max 30.6 °	5.9		30.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.75 g min to max 1.26 g	0.87		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI 362 fpm -425 fpm min to max 1,490 fpm	1,490		184 fpm
Info	Average altitude 667 ft agl 408 ft agl min to max 743 ft agl	408		743 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.3 °	9.1		5.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:14:46

Pattern Crosswind

54.31 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Heading -30.0 ° -80.0 ° min to max 11.2 °	11.2		-80.0 °
100 %	Average speed 113 kt 100 kt min to max 123 kt	123		100 kt
93.14 %	Average g force 1.14 g 0.94 g min to max 1.37 g	1.18		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 413 fpm 34 fpm min to max 1,036 fpm	315		175 fpm
Info	Average altitude 796 ft agl 751 ft agl min to max 886 ft agl	751		886 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 29.5 ° 24.6 ° min to max 32.0 °	32.0		24.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 2.6 ° min to max 9.3 °	5.6		2.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:15:26
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:15:36
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:15:37

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 5.9 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 5.9 °.
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 96 kt min to max 100 kt	100		96 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 13.0 ° 6.5 ° min to max 21.8 °	21.8		6.5 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.93 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -660 fpm -1,110 fpm min to max -66 fpm	-66		-1,110 fpm
Info	Average altitude 852 ft agl 798 ft agl min to max 887 ft agl	887		798 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -3.5 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		-3.4 °

Arrival Final 2

93.42 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 779 ft agl to 371 ft agl. A decrease of 409 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.41 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	4.0		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 93 kt min to max 96 kt	96		93 kt
85.46 %	Heading variation -1.6 ° -3.9 ° min to max -0.1 °	-3.9		-0.1 °
93.27 %	Average bank angle 3.4 ° 0.7 ° min to max 5.5 °	4.4		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -789 fpm -1,143 fpm min to max -539 fpm	-1,143		-551 fpm
Info	Average altitude 547 ft agl 371 ft agl min to max 779 ft agl	779		371 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -3.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	-3.1		0.6 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 362 ft agl to 50 ft agl. A decrease of 311 ft in 29 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 93 kt min to max 96 kt	93		94 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -544 fpm -785 fpm min to max -483 fpm	-508		-483 fpm
Info	Average altitude 108 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 362 ft agl	362		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.9 °

Arrival Landing

97.84 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 94 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 94 kt. Target 90 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
91.37 %	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 1.1 °	0.8		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 88 kt 80 kt min to max 94 kt	94		80 kt
Info	Average VSI -226 fpm -482 fpm min to max -94 fpm	-482		-94 fpm
Info	Average altitude 7 ft agl -8 ft agl min to max 34 ft agl	34		-8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 0.9 ° min to max 4.1 °	0.9		4.1 °

Arrival Touchdown

98.7 %

Touchdown point was 104 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 80 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -94 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 226 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -94 fpm.
91.37 %	Touchdown distance was 536 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 80 kt Target below 80 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.21 m 1.11 m left	1.00		1.21 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.01 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.01 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 79 kt 79 kt min to max 80 kt	80		79 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 3.9 ° min to max 4.1 °	4.1		3.9 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,149 m, 63 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,149 m 63 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.80 m 1.80 m left to 0.00 m left	1.23		1.35 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 73 kt 42 kt min to max 81 kt	81		42 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -1.2 ° min to max 3.8 °	3.8		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 24 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 25 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	40		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -2.0 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.3		-1.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:17:39
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 21:17:54
Info	Autopilot Avionics Managed Activated at 21:17:54
Info	49 Activated at 21:17:54

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the M500

95.72 %

97.59 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,101 m using 60.69 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

94.65 %

Liftoff speed was 101 kn - Target 90 kn

Alignment

93.31 %

0.00 m left to 4.88 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.57 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.26 %

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 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the M500

Landing Score 99.13 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft in question, a M500, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The final approach was initiated from the south-west, aligning with a heading of 39.0° at a distance of 2 nautical miles and an altitude of 779 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down smoothly on runway 05, which has a length of 1,814 meters.

The threshold height was well-maintained, and the threshold speed was achieved at a respectable 94 knots. The touchdown point was located 104 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 80 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -94 feet per minute (fpm) was outstanding, indicating a controlled and gentle descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from a direction of 226°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight tailwind of 3 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing. The total landing distance of 1,149 meters was 63% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect runway alignment, and the rollout was equally impressive, with the aircraft staying on course. Overall, this landing demonstrates exceptional piloting skills, precise control, and a deep understanding of aircraft performance and handling. The 99.1% score is a testament to the pilot's expertise and attention to detail, making this a truly outstanding landing.

93.42 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 779 ft agl to 371 ft agl. A decrease of 409 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

87.41 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

85.46 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

87.41 %

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