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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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: off the centreline 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.
Touched down 540 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Inverness Airport (EGPE), the FFX P180 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23. The aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 105 kt, achieving lift-off at 1,540 meters, which was 85% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated a high degree of precision and control. The entry from runway 23 was completed in less than 1 nm in 17 seconds, and the subsequent crosswind turn was executed in 19 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was conducted at an angle of 69.5° to the runway, with a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg itself spanned 2 nm in 49 seconds, followed by a base leg turn at an angle of 45.6° to the runway. The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with a heading of 228.0° at 0 nm and an altitude of 246 ft above ground level.
The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down 109 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 86 kt. The touchdown rate was a perfect -16 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was spot on. The total landing distance was 971 meters, which was 54% of the runway's length. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out in perfect alignment, using a total of 8 nm of distance and 48 kg of fuel. The flight's overall performance was characterized by a high degree of control and precision, reflecting the pilot's skill and experience.
The aircraft commenced its final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from the north east, aligning with the heading of 228.0° at 0 nm and 246 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 108 kt. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down 109 m beyond the touchdown zone, at a speed of 86 kt. The touchdown rate was perfect, at -16 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt at 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind. The total landing distance was 971 m, which accounted for 54% of the runway length. This was a respectable performance, considering the aircraft's capabilities.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The overall landing performance was exceptional, with a score of 98.8%. The crew's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing.
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