EGPE to EGPE Flight Report - Britten Norman Maritime Defender

Flight from EGPE to EGPE

Friday, 18 April 2025 20:45

Minutes 6

7 nm

Fuel 0 kg

Britten Norman Maritime Defender

Departure

Runway 23 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness, Highland, Scotland

Altitude

26 ft asl

Weight

2,832 kg

Fuel

157 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at EGPE

Inverness Airport

Inverness Highland, Scotland

26 ft asl

Altitude

2,833 kg

Weight

158 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

3 kt

Wind Speed

275.9 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.99%

Pattern Score 88.34%

Departure Score 96.52%

Arrival Score 91.11%

The flight began with a departure from Inverness Airport, where the Britten Norman Maritime Defender took off from runway 23. The aircraft required a takeoff distance of 373 meters, which accounted for 21% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 85 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 2 knots blowing from the northwest.

As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern from runway 23, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in just 137 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind was executed with equal ease, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 46 seconds. The pattern downwind turn was notable for its precise angle to the runway, which was maintained at 45 degrees with an angle of 0.2 degrees. The downwind leg itself was completed in a mere 2 seconds, showcasing the aircraft's responsiveness.

The final approach to runway 05 was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 42.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,096 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 05 was executed with precision, with the threshold speed being well below the target, necessitating caution to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance was satisfactory at 266 meters, and the touchdown speed of 52 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was particularly impressive, with a rate of -85 feet per minute.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind of 3 knots blowing from the northwest. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the tailwind component was also 2 knots. Despite these conditions, the aircraft landed with a runway touchdown position that was only slightly misaligned from the centerline by 3.5 meters. The total landing distance was 591 meters, accounting for 33% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, which was completed in 6 minutes, with the aircraft consuming no fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight demonstrated the Britten Norman Maritime Defender's impressive capabilities in terms of agility, responsiveness, and precision, making it an ideal aircraft for a variety of operations.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, Average speed was 11 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kt 0 kt min to max 24 kt	0		24 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -2.5 ° min to max -2.2 °	-2.2		-2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.01 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Battery Master On at 20:45:57
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:45:57
Info	Engine 2 Started at 20:45:57
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:45:57
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:45:57
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:45:57
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 20:45:57
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:45:57
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 20:46:00
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:46:00
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:46:51
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:46:51

Departure Roll

99.57 %

Departure roll runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. Takeoff distance 373 m 21 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 85 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 373 m 21 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 85 kt Target 91 kt
97.87 %	Runway alignment max 3.63 m 0.00 m left to 3.63 m right	-0.84		-3.63 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.13 g	1.01		1.13 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -1.9 ° -2.5 ° min to max 2.1 °	-2.4		2.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		0.6 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 85 kt min to max 91 kt	85		91 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.6		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.01 g min to max 1.18 g	1.15		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 675 fpm 392 fpm min to max 864 fpm	392		864 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 2.3 ° min to max 5.9 °	2.3		5.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 95 kt 92 kt min to max 104 kt	92		103 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.8 °	1.5		4.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 995 fpm 862 fpm min to max 1,694 fpm	868		1,694 fpm
Info	Average altitude 150 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 496 ft agl	52		496 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 4.1 ° min to max 9.1 °	5.9		8.5 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:47:35

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 137 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 126 kt 103 kt min to max 135 kt	103		132 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.7 °	6.2		18.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.77 g min to max 1.16 g	0.94		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 205 fpm -510 fpm min to max 1,647 fpm	1,647		-237 fpm
Info	Average altitude 928 ft agl 529 ft agl min to max 1,003 ft agl	529		975 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -4.1 ° min to max 7.9 °	7.9		-2.0 °

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 23 EGPE Inverness Airport. Distance was 2 nm in 46 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading -1.8 ° -18.1 ° min to max 15.4 °	15.4		-18.1 °
100 %	Average speed 128 kt 121 kt min to max 133 kt	133		121 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.11 g	1.06		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 188 fpm -213 fpm min to max 659 fpm	-213		637 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,023 ft agl 961 ft agl min to max 1,142 ft agl	972		1,142 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 5.6 ° 1.5 ° min to max 18.2 °	18.2		13.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -1.9 ° min to max 1.4 °	-1.9		0.8 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 3 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 0.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 0.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 109 kt 90 kt min to max 120 kt	120		90 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 14.3 ° 6.2 ° min to max 18.9 °	13.4		6.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.15 g	0.89		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 0 fpm -387 fpm min to max 505 fpm	505		-320 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,157 ft agl 1,138 ft agl min to max 1,183 ft agl	1,149		1,138 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -2.8 ° min to max 1.4 °	-0.5		-2.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:51:16

Pattern Downwind

83.34 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 2 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
60.24 %	Heading -11.0 ° -11.3 ° min to max -10.8 °	-10.8		-11.3 °
84.24 %	Average altitude 1,120 ft agl 1,109 ft agl min to max 1,130 ft agl	1,130		1,109 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 88 kt min to max 89 kt	89		88 kt
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.91 g min to max 0.94 g	0.91		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -524 fpm -636 fpm min to max -408 fpm	-408		-636 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 1.3 ° min to max 4.0 °	4.0		1.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle -4.4 ° -5.1 ° min to max -3.8 °	-3.8		-5.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:51:20

Arrival Final 3

88.84 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,096 ft agl to 757 ft agl. A decrease of 339 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
66.67 %	Approach angle 4.0 ° 3.5 ° min to max 4.3 ° Target 3.0 °	4.3		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 86 kt 84 kt min to max 87 kt	87		86 kt
100 %	Heading variation -1.2 ° -1.6 ° min to max -0.9 °	-1.6		-0.9 °
94.19 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.1		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.91 g min to max 1.07 g	0.96		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -1,211 fpm -1,607 fpm min to max -729 fpm	-729		-1,161 fpm
Info	Average altitude 938 ft agl 757 ft agl min to max 1,096 ft agl	1,096		757 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -8.2 ° -10.9 ° min to max -5.6 °	-5.6		-6.5 °

Arrival Final 2

73.9 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1,096 ft agl to 446 ft agl. A decrease of 650 ft in 61 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
16.88 %	Approach angle 3.7 ° 3.2 ° min to max 4.3 ° Target 3.0 °	4.3		4.1 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 73 kt min to max 87 kt	87		73 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -1.6 ° min to max 0.1 °	-1.6		0.1 °
94.19 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.24 g	0.96		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -635 fpm -1,607 fpm min to max 285 fpm	-729		-481 fpm
Info	Average altitude 674 ft agl 446 ft agl min to max 1,096 ft agl	1,096		446 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.7 ° -10.9 ° min to max 3.0 °	-5.6		-2.6 °

Arrival Final 1

91.34 %

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 437 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 413 ft in 39 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
56.71 %	Approach angle 2.2 ° 1.2 ° min to max 4.1 ° Target 3.0 °	4.1		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 68 kt min to max 74 kt	73		68 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	0.99		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -578 fpm -781 fpm min to max -255 fpm	-496		-255 fpm
Info	Average altitude 97 ft agl 24 ft agl min to max 437 ft agl	437		24 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -4.6 ° min to max 1.8 °	-2.7		1.8 °

Arrival Landing

94.1 %

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 68 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
76.39 %	Threshold speed at 68 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 90 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.2		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 60 kt 52 kt min to max 68 kt	68		52 kt
Info	Average VSI -107 fpm -246 fpm min to max -64 fpm	-246		-85 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 17 ft agl	17		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 1.8 ° min to max 5.6 °	1.8		5.0 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.74 %

Touchdown distance was good at 266 m. Touchdown speed at 52 kt was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -85 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.5 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 3 kt at 275 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -85 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 266 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 52 kt Target below 91 kt
98.23 %	Runway alignment max 3.53 m 3.45 m left	3.36		3.53 m
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	0.97		1.03 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 52 kt 52 kt min to max 52 kt	52		52 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 2.9 ° min to max 5.0 °	5.0		2.9 °

Arrival Rollout

98.72 %

Total landing distance 591 m, 33 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 591 m 33 % of runway.
97.16 %	Runway alignment max 3.83 m 3.83 m left to 0.00 m left	3.56		1.74 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 49 kt 32 kt min to max 53 kt	53		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -3.3 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.7		-3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 15 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 5 kt min to max 25 kt	25		5 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -3.1 ° -3.3 ° min to max -3.0 °	-3.0		-3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.98 g 0.98 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:53:40
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:53:41

Takeoff on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport in the Britten Norman Maritime Defender

96.52 %

99.57 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 373 m using 20.55 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 85 kn - Target 91 kn

Alignment

97.87 %

0.00 m left to 3.63 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

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

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

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 Britten Norman Maritime Defender

Landing Score 95.97 %

Landing Summary

The Britten Norman Maritime Defender aircraft successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, achieving a score of 96.0%. The final approach to runway 05 was conducted from the south west, with a heading of 42.0° at 2 nautical miles and 1,096 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.

The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 68 knots, which was well below the target speed, indicating a cautious approach to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance of 266 meters was also good, and the touchdown speed of 52 knots was within acceptable limits. The most notable aspect of the landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -85 feet per minute (fpm), which suggests a smooth and controlled descent.

However, there was a slight deviation from the ideal landing, as the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 3.5 meters from the centerline. This minor error did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 275°. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 2 knots each, which further contributed to the smoothness of the landing.

The total landing distance of 591 meters was 33% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, the Britten Norman Maritime Defender aircraft demonstrated excellent landing skills and precision, earning a high score of 96.0%.

88.84 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,096 ft agl to 757 ft agl. A decrease of 339 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

66.67 %

Heading

100 %

Glideslope

66.67 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.19 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

73.9 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 1,096 ft agl to 446 ft agl. A decrease of 650 ft in 61 seconds.

Glideslope

16.88 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

16.88 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.19 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

91.34 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 437 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 413 ft in 39 seconds.

Glideslope

56.71 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

56.71 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

94.1 %

Landing

Landing on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, runway length 1,814 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 68 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

76.39 %

Threshold speed at 68 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 90 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank