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This flight was conducted in a Piper PA28-236 Dakota aircraft, a type of single-engine piston plane. The flight began with a brief enroute level cruise phase, which started overhead Inverness Airport (EGPE) in Inverness, Scotland. During this phase, the aircraft remained at a constant altitude for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The approach was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 229.0° at an altitude of 265 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. The approach was characterized by a gentle descent, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading and altitude.
Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft touched down smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 52 knots. The touchdown distance was good, measuring 397 meters, and the touchdown rate was perfect, with a rate of -38 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating a precise and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots from 224°. There was no crosswind, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout after touchdown.
The total landing distance was 644 meters, which was 36% of the runway length. The aircraft's performance was good, with a threshold speed that was slightly below the target speed of 66 knots. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight used a total of -3 kilograms of fuel.
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Enroute level cruise started overhead EGPE Inverness Airport Inverness (Highland, Scotland) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 253 ft asl 43 ft asl min to max 592 ft asl |
43 | 298 ft asl | |
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Average speed 81 kt 70 kt min to max 102 kt |
73 | 70 kt | |
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Average bank angle 7.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.2 ° |
0.8 | 2.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.03 g 0.79 g min to max 1.18 g |
1.05 | 0.98 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 5.7 ° -1.6 ° min to max 14.1 ° |
6.4 | 0.9 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 00:34:14 |
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Engine 1 Started at 00:34:14 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 00:34:14 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 00:34:14 |
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Landing Gear Activated at 00:34:14 |
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Landing Gear Down at 00:34:14 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 00:34:14 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 00:34:15 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 00:35:07 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 00:35:09 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 00:35:14 |
Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 265 ft agl to 29 ft agl. A decrease of 236 ft in 31 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.3 | 2.0 ° | |
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Average speed 68 kt 66 kt min to max 71 kt |
70 | 66 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 ° |
1.1 | 1.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g |
0.97 | 1.04 g | |
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Average VSI -417 fpm -556 fpm min to max -375 fpm |
-411 | -378 fpm | |
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Average altitude 76 ft agl 29 ft agl min to max 265 ft agl |
265 | 29 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -0.3 ° min to max 3.2 ° |
0.4 | 3.2 ° |
Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 66 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was a little below target at 66 kt. Target 74 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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Landing and flare profile |
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Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | -0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
1.2 | 0.6 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.04 | 0.99 g | |
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Average speed 59 kt 52 kt min to max 66 kt |
66 | 52 kt | |
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Average VSI -142 fpm -375 fpm min to max -28 fpm |
-375 | -38 fpm | |
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Average altitude 5 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 25 ft agl |
25 | -5 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 3.2 ° min to max 8.6 ° |
3.2 | 8.6 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 397 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -38 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 3 kt at 224 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 3 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was -38 fpm. |
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Touchdown distance was 397 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 52 kt Target below 60 kt |
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Runway alignment max 0.65 m 0.58 m right |
-0.52 | -0.65 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.07 g |
0.99 | 1.02 g | |
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Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 51 kt 51 kt min to max 52 kt |
52 | 51 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 8.3 ° 8.0 ° min to max 8.6 ° |
8.6 | 8.0 ° |
Total landing distance 644 m, 36 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 644 m 36 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 1.25 m 0.00 m left to 1.25 m right |
-0.66 | -0.95 m | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.02 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 48 kt 34 kt min to max 50 kt |
50 | 34 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 2.7 ° min to max 8.0 ° |
8.0 | 2.7 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 14 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 13 kt 0 kt min to max 29 kt |
29 | 0 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.8 ° |
2.4 | 3.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.01 | 1.00 g |
The aircraft in question, a Piper PA28-236 Dakota, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north east, with a heading of 229.0° at 1 nautical mile and 265 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach allowed the aircraft to touch down safely on the runway.
The landing itself was executed flawlessly, with the threshold height being well-maintained. Although the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 66 knots, it did not compromise the overall landing performance. The touchdown distance of 397 meters was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 52 knots was also satisfactory. The most impressive aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was a perfect -38 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and without any excessive deceleration.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots at 224°. The crosswind component was negligible, with a speed of 0 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. The total landing distance of 644 meters was only 36% of the runway length, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and descent rate effectively.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect runway rollout alignment, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and it highlights the capabilities of the Piper PA28-236 Dakota aircraft.
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