EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Sunday, 27 October 2024 20:06

Minutes 6

8 nm

Fuel 3 kg

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Departure

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

1,094 kg

Fuel

170 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

269.9 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

1,090 kg

Weight

167 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 93.11%

Pattern Score 85.56%

Departure Score 94.33%

Arrival Score 99.43%

The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche took off from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness with a takeoff distance of 128 meters, which was 7% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 65 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 16°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 269°, resulting in a slight crosswind component.

After takeoff, the aircraft made a left hand pattern entry from runway 05 at EGPE Inverness, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 43 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to make a left hand pattern crosswind leg from runway 05, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 49 seconds.

During the pattern downwind turn, the aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles with an angle to the runway of 13.5°. The pattern downwind leg was less than 1 nautical mile and took 5 seconds to complete.

The aircraft landed on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness, which had a runway length of 1,814 meters. The height at threshold was 24 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 61 knots. The touchdown occurred 364 meters from the threshold with a touchdown speed of 46 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -71 feet per minute. The local weather during landing was 15°C with a 1 knot wind coming from 270°, resulting in a slight headwind component.

The total landing distance for the flight was 756 meters, which was 42% of the runway length. The total flight distance covered was 8 nautical miles, taking 16 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 3 kg of fuel for the duration of the flight.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

99.34 %

Touchdown

99.32 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

97.36 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 61 kt.

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

100 %

Touchdown rate was excellent at -71 ft/m.

Impact

92.29 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 46 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 364 m.

Centreline

98.04 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Roll

93.49 %

Departure roll runway 05 at EGPE Inverness. Takeoff distance 128 m 7 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 65 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 128 m 7 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 65 kn Target 70 kn
99.44 %	Runway alignment max 3.20 m 3.20 m left to 0.00 m left	0.20		3.20 m
86 %	Average g force 0.28 g 0.01 g min to max 1.12 g	0.37		1.12 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 4.6 ° min to max 5.9 °	4.6		5.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.3		2.7 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:06:33
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:06:33
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:06:33
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:06:33
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:06:33
0 %	Landing Lights at 20:06:33

Departure Climb 1

99.49 %

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 05 EGPE Inverness.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kn 65 kn min to max 89 kn	65		89 kn
97.97 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.7		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.14 g	1.13		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 1.5 m/s 1.2 m/s min to max 2.3 m/s	1.2		2.3 m/s
Info	Average altitude 6.2 m agl 0.2 m agl min to max 14.1 m agl	0.2		14.1 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.6 ° min to max 6.2 °	6.0		5.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:06:39

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 05 EGPE Inverness.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 97 kn 89 kn min to max 108 kn	89		108 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.2 °	1.5		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.83 g min to max 1.09 g	1.04		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 4.2 m/s 2.0 m/s min to max 8.0 m/s	2.3		3.7 m/s
Info	Average altitude 97.3 m agl 14.3 m agl min to max 297.5 m agl	14.3		297.5 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 10.7 °	5.6		5.0 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 05 EGPE Inverness. Distance was 2 nm in 43 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 110 kn 103 kn min to max 116 kn	108		105 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 25.4 °	9.7		16.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.90 g 0.60 g min to max 1.00 g	0.94		0.84 g
Info	Average VSI 3.3 m/s 0.6 m/s min to max 6.7 m/s	4.0		0.7 m/s
Info	Average altitude 355.0 m agl 304.6 m agl min to max 430.5 m agl	304.6		430.5 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 1.2 ° min to max 7.6 °	5.5		1.2 °

Pattern Crosswind

97.09 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 05 EGPE Inverness. Distance was less than 1 nm in 49 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.4 ° -175.1 ° min to max 171.4 °	14.5		48.0 °
100 %	Average speed 113 kn 106 kn min to max 119 kn	106		110 kn
70.86 %	Average g force 1.24 g 0.86 g min to max 1.76 g	0.86		0.88 g
Info	Average VSI 0.1 m/s -2.9 m/s min to max 3.5 m/s	-0.2		-2.5 m/s
Info	Average altitude 430.4 m agl 420.5 m agl min to max 443.3 m agl	429.9		438.2 m agl
Info	Average bank angle 39.4 ° 0.7 ° min to max 58.8 °	23.6		29.1 °
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -3.9 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.4		-3.9 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 13.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 95 kn 70 kn min to max 125 kn	111		70 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 10.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 30.2 °	29.3		6.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.64 g min to max 1.22 g	0.93		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI -2.3 m/s -9.2 m/s min to max 3.8 m/s	-3.8		-3.7 m/s
Info	Average altitude 319.7 m agl 190.0 m agl min to max 433.6 m agl	433.6		190.0 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.0 ° -8.8 ° min to max 4.2 °	-5.1		-4.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:09:46
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:09:59
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 20:10:24
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 20:10:25

Pattern Downwind

75.14 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 5 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 0.7 ° -0.7 ° min to max 2.4 °	-0.7		2.4 °
17.15 %	Average altitude 175.6 m agl 166.3 m agl min to max 185.9 m agl	185.9		166.3 m agl
100 %	Average speed 71 kn 71 kn min to max 72 kn	71		71 kn
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.90 g min to max 0.98 g	0.90		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -3.9 m/s -4.2 m/s min to max -3.3 m/s	-3.9		-3.3 m/s
Info	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.7		0.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle -3.6 ° -4.6 ° min to max -1.8 °	-4.5		-1.8 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 163.7 m agl to 89.5 m agl. A decrease of 74.2 m in 45 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.5 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kn 62 kn min to max 70 kn	70		62 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.9 °	0.4		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.92 g 0.86 g min to max 0.98 g	0.91		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI -1.7 m/s -2.9 m/s min to max -0.8 m/s	-2.9		-0.8 m/s
Info	Average altitude 121.4 m agl 89.5 m agl min to max 163.7 m agl	163.7		89.5 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -1.7 ° min to max 2.1 °	-1.7		2.1 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 88.7 m agl to 9.6 m agl. A decrease of 79.0 m in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 63 kn 61 kn min to max 64 kn	62		61 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.1		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.90 g min to max 0.96 g	0.92		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -2.2 m/s -2.6 m/s min to max -0.8 m/s	-0.8		-1.9 m/s
Info	Average altitude 27.6 m agl 9.6 m agl min to max 88.7 m agl	88.7		9.6 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.9 ° min to max 2.1 °	2.1		1.2 °

Arrival Landing

99.34 %

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 61 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.36 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 61 kn. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 15.2 m agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.4		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.89 g min to max 0.99 g	0.94		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 54 kn 46 kn min to max 61 kn	61		46 kn
Info	Average VSI -0.8 m/s -1.9 m/s min to max -0.3 m/s	-1.9		-0.4 m/s
Info	Average altitude 2.2 m agl -0.3 m agl min to max 7.2 m agl	7.2		-0.3 m agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 1.2 ° min to max 5.8 °	1.2		5.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.32 %

Touchdown distance was good at 364 m. Touchdown speed at 46 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -0.4 m/s. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -0.4 m/s.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 364 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 46 kn Target 55 kn
98.04 %	Runway alignment max 3.58 m 3.44 m left	3.58		3.23 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.0 °
92.29 %	Average g force 0.55 g 0.23 g min to max 0.95 g	0.95		0.23 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 46 kn 46 kn min to max 46 kn	46		46 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 5.8 ° min to max 6.2 °	5.8		6.2 °

Arrival Rollout

98.49 %

Total landing distance 756 m, 42 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 756 m 42 % of runway.
99.43 %	Runway alignment max 3.20 m 3.20 m left to 0.00 m left	3.20		2.25 m
87.43 %	Average g force 0.22 g 0.06 g min to max 0.78 g	0.22		0.73 g
Info	Average speed 48 kn 30 kn min to max 53 kn	53		30 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 4.3 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.3		4.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 20:13:03

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 4 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kn 0 kn min to max 27 kn	27		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.6 °	3.9		4.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.93 g 0.71 g min to max 1.04 g	0.71		1.04 g

Takeoff on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

94.33 %

93.49 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 05 at EGPE Inverness. Takeoff distance 128 m 7 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 65 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 128 m using 7.06 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 65 kn - Target 70 kn

Alignment

99.44 %

3.20 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

86 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.49 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 15.2 m agl from runway 05 EGPE Inverness.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

97.97 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 121.9 m agl from 05 EGPE Inverness.

Alignment

0 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness in the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche

Landing Score 99.29 %

Landing Summary

In analyzing the aircraft landing score of 99.3%, it is evident that the pilot demonstrated exceptional skills and precision throughout all phases of the landing process.

Starting with the Approach Phase, the pilot was able to maintain excellent glideslope alignment, ensuring a smooth descent towards the runway. Although the speed was slightly below target, the pilot managed to make necessary adjustments to ensure a safe landing.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, the pilot displayed great control by achieving the correct threshold height and executing a perfect landing flare. This indicates a high level of proficiency in managing the aircraft's descent and speed during the crucial moments before touchdown.

During the Touchdown Phase, the pilot continued to exhibit remarkable skill with an excellent touchdown rate and maintaining the correct speed upon contact with the runway. Additionally, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone shows the pilot's ability to accurately judge the aircraft's position relative to the designated landing area.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the pilot maintained good runway alignment, positioning the aircraft only 3.2 meters from the centerline. This level of precision is essential in ensuring a smooth exit from the runway and safe taxiing to the designated gate.

Overall, the pilot's performance in each phase of the landing process contributed to achieving an impressive score of 99.3%. This level of accuracy and proficiency is commendable and reflects the pilot's dedication to safety and excellence in aviation. Keep up the great work and continue to strive for perfection in every flight!

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 23 at EGPE Inverness from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 163.7 m agl to 89.5 m agl. A decrease of 74.2 m in 45 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt