EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - PA28 Arrow III

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Monday, 29 December 2025 19:25

Minutes 6

8 nm

Fuel -2 kg

PA28 Arrow III

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,061 kg

Fuel

207 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,063 kg

Weight

209 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.93%

Pattern Score 95.4%

Departure Score 95.4%

Arrival Score 100%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the PA28 Arrow III aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 1,240 meters, which is 68% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 83 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern from runway 23, it covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 23 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was made at an angle of 58.3 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg itself took 54 seconds to complete, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.

The pattern base leg turn was made at an angle of 68.5 degrees to the runway, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg was completed in 40 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was made in 24 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 229.0 degrees at an altitude of 113 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 456 meters, which is well within the runway length of 1,814 meters. The touchdown speed was 58 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -24 feet per minute. 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 270 degrees.

The total landing distance was 838 meters, which is 46% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight took 6 minutes to complete. The aircraft used -2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Roll

96.3 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 1,240 m 68 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 83 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,240 m 68 % of runway
81.51 %	Liftoff speed was 83 kt Target 70 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.73 m 1.55 m left to 0.19 m right	-0.19		1.55 m
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.01 g min to max 1.09 g	1.01		1.09 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.8		3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.7 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:25:28
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:25:28
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:25:28
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:25:28
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:25:28
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:25:28
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:25:28

Departure Climb 1

99.89 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 84 kt min to max 92 kt	84		92 kt
99.58 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.7		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.10 g	1.09		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 414 fpm 316 fpm min to max 646 fpm	316		646 fpm
Info	Average altitude 25 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 55 ft agl	2		55 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.3 ° min to max 6.8 °	3.3		6.8 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:25:33

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 83 kt min to max 93 kt	92		88 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.6		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 1,001 fpm 654 fpm min to max 1,705 fpm	654		1,061 fpm
Info	Average altitude 205 ft agl 56 ft agl min to max 680 ft agl	56		680 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 6.8 ° min to max 13.0 °	6.8		8.7 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 91 kt 88 kt min to max 95 kt	88		95 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.6 ° 6.5 ° min to max 21.4 °	6.5		19.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 749 fpm 375 fpm min to max 1,058 fpm	1,058		375 fpm
Info	Average altitude 853 ft agl 701 ft agl min to max 956 ft agl	701		956 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 3.7 ° min to max 8.6 °	8.6		3.7 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.5 ° -11.4 ° min to max 13.4 °	13.4		-11.4 °
100 %	Average speed 102 kt 96 kt min to max 104 kt	96		104 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	1.02		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 203 fpm 116 fpm min to max 334 fpm	334		180 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,000 ft agl 961 ft agl min to max 1,036 ft agl	961		1,036 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 7.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.8 °	17.8		17.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.1 °	3.1		0.4 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

90.04 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 58.3 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
66.8 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 58.3 °.
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 104 kt min to max 115 kt	104		115 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 15.3 ° 6.8 ° min to max 18.8 °	18.7		6.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.99 g min to max 1.08 g	1.06		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -63 fpm -261 fpm min to max 155 fpm	155		-106 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,032 ft agl 1,007 ft agl min to max 1,050 ft agl	1,038		1,007 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		-1.2 °

Pattern Downwind

100 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 2 nm in 54 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 2.3 ° -13.9 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.5		-13.9 °
100 %	Average altitude 994 ft agl 950 ft agl min to max 1,015 ft agl	1,005		950 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 106 kt 94 kt min to max 116 kt	115		94 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.06 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -58 fpm -229 fpm min to max 171 fpm	-99		-146 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.3 °	3.2		16.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.7 °	-0.8		0.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:27:34
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:27:49

Pattern Base Leg Turn

77.78 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 68.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
25.94 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 68.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 94 kt min to max 97 kt	94		95 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.2 ° 6.4 ° min to max 17.2 °	17.1		6.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g	1.02		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -456 fpm -728 fpm min to max -170 fpm	-170		-728 fpm
Info	Average altitude 888 ft agl 808 ft agl min to max 947 ft agl	947		808 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -5.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-5.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:28:27

Pattern Base Leg

100 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 4.9 ° -12.1 ° min to max 12.9 °	12.9		-12.1 °
100 %	Average speed 87 kt 82 kt min to max 95 kt	95		82 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	0.96		1.02 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 548 ft agl 346 ft agl min to max 794 ft agl	794		346 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.7 °	4.7		12.7 °
Info	Average pitch angle -2.9 ° -6.5 ° min to max -1.3 °	-5.8		-3.1 °

Pattern Final Turn

100 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 83 kt min to max 85 kt	83		84 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 0.5 ° min to max 22.7 °	13.8		5.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.11 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -532 fpm -725 fpm min to max -329 fpm	-678		-418 fpm
Info	Average altitude 228 ft agl 121 ft agl min to max 334 ft agl	334		121 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -3.6 ° min to max 0.1 °	-2.9		-0.7 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 113 ft agl to 25 ft agl. A decrease of 88 ft in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 83 kt 82 kt min to max 83 kt	83		82 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -519 fpm -554 fpm min to max -438 fpm	-438		-495 fpm
Info	Average altitude 56 ft agl 25 ft agl min to max 113 ft agl	113		25 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.8 ° min to max -0.7 °	-0.9		-0.7 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 82 kt. Target 71 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 70 kt 58 kt min to max 82 kt	82		58 kt
Info	Average VSI -155 fpm -494 fpm min to max 1 fpm	-494		-24 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 28 ft agl	28		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° -0.7 ° min to max 7.4 °	-0.7		6.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 456 m. Touchdown speed at 58 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -24 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -24 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 456 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 58 kt Target below 66 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.96 m 0.93 m right	-0.96		-0.92 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	0.95		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 57 kt 57 kt min to max 58 kt	58		57 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 6.1 ° min to max 6.9 °	6.9		6.1 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 838 m, 46 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 838 m 46 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.55 m 0.00 m left to 1.55 m right	-0.90		-1.27 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 50 kt 33 kt min to max 55 kt	55		33 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 0.7 ° min to max 6.8 °	6.1		0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 25 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 24 kt 0 kt min to max 53 kt	28		53 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.9 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.0		0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 0.80 g 0.57 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.57 g

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

95.4 %

96.3 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,240 m using 68.37 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

81.51 %

Liftoff speed was 83 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.55 m left to 0.19 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.89 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.58 %

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 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the PA28 Arrow III

Landing Score 100 %

Landing Summary

The PA28 Arrow III 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 229.0° at 0 nm and 113 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a steady course, taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions, with a 2 kt headwind and a negligible crosswind of 1 kt.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a threshold speed well above the target at 82 kt. This allowed for a smooth and controlled descent, resulting in a touchdown distance of 456 m, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 58 kt was also good, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown rate of -24 fpm was perfect, signifying a gentle and controlled touchdown.

The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 2 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable flight environment.

The total landing distance of 838 m, which accounted for 46% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. This suggests that the aircraft was able to maintain a steady and controlled descent throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.

Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, with the aircraft demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The favorable weather conditions and the pilot's skillful handling of the aircraft contributed to a safe and successful landing.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 113 ft agl to 25 ft agl. A decrease of 88 ft in 9 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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