KABE to 69N Flight Report - Cessna C172

Flight from KABE to 69N

Thursday, 16 January 2025 16:08

Minutes 12

13 nm

Fuel 5 kg

Cessna C172

Departure

Runway 24 at KABE

Lehigh Valley International Airport

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Altitude

384 ft asl

Weight

940 kg

Fuel

67 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

6 kt

Wind Direction

296.6 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

5 kt

Arrival

Runway 01 at 69N

Slatington Airport

Slatington Pennsylvania, United States

377 ft asl

Altitude

935 kg

Weight

62 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

6 kt

Wind Speed

289.9 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 82.89%

Departure Score 83.98%

Enroute Score 76.86%

Arrival Score 87.84%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, then departed from runway 24 at Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE). The takeoff distance was 214 meters, which accounted for 10% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 51 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 296°.

The wind conditions resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. As the aircraft took off, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the Lehigh Valley International Airport. The climb involved an increase in altitude from 778 feet above sea level to 1,784 feet above sea level, a rise of 1,006 feet in 2 minutes, and a distance of 1 nautical mile. This climb phase was followed by an enroute level cruise, which began overhead North Catasauqua and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 01 at Slatington Airport (69N) was made from the south, with a heading of 1.0° and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft was flying at an altitude of 1,218 feet above ground level at this point. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 289°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.

The landing on runway 01 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 175 meters, which was well within the runway length of 640 meters. The touchdown speed was 44 knots, and the touchdown rate was -189 feet per minute, both of which were considered good. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good. The total landing distance was 316 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

In summary, the flight was a successful one, with a total distance of 13 nautical miles covered in 12 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 5 kilograms. The aircraft performed well throughout the flight, with a good takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 10 kn 0 kn min to max 21 kn	0		21 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kn max 15 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.6		1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.3		0.7 °
Info	Battery Master On at 16:08:06
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:08:06
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:08:06
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:08:35
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:08:39
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 16:08:39
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:08:48
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:08:52

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 24 at KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport, Average speed was 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kn 0 kn min to max 20 kn	20		12 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 0.3 ° min to max 3.2 °	1.7		3.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		0.99 g

Departure Roll

77.75 %

Departure roll runway 24 at KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport. Takeoff distance 214 m 10 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 51 kn. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 6 kn at 296 °. Crosswind: 6 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 214 m 10 % of runway
77.53 %	Liftoff speed was 51 kn Target 65 kn
61.21 %	Runway alignment max 13.69 m 0.00 m left to 13.69 m right	-3.73		-13.69 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° -1.5 ° min to max 8.5 °	3.3		8.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 5.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.8 °	0.2		25.8 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 16:11:41
0 %	Strobe Lights at 16:11:45

Departure Climb 1

78.03 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 24 KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
77.78 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -3.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.9		-3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 59 kn 52 kn min to max 64 kn	52		63 kn
34.34 %	Average bank angle 13.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 27.0 °	26.4		11.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.93 g min to max 1.21 g	1.08		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 560 fpm 352 fpm min to max 702 fpm	352		702 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl	0		52 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.5 ° 8.5 ° min to max 12.4 °	9.0		9.7 °

Departure Climb 2

80.15 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
55.25 %	Heading variation -3.9 ° -5.6 ° min to max -3.1 °	-3.1		-5.6 °
100 %	Average speed 62 kn 45 kn min to max 70 kn	62		45 kn
65.34 %	Average bank angle 9.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 15.2 °	11.8		11.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.83 g min to max 1.13 g	0.95		0.86 g
Info	Average VSI 638 fpm 441 fpm min to max 1,674 fpm	702		987 fpm
Info	Average altitude 97 ft agl 52 ft agl min to max 379 ft agl	52		379 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° 6.8 ° min to max 18.8 °	9.8		17.4 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 16:12:09
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 16:12:09
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 16:12:15

Enroute Climb

53.72 %

Enroute climb started overhead KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport Allentown (Pennsylvania, United States). Climbing from 778 ft asl to 1,784 ft asl, an increase of 1,006 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 70 kn 41 kn min to max 100 kn	52		100 kn
87.22 %	Average bank angle 15.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 46.4 °	12.3		1.6 °
88.29 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.73 g min to max 1.91 g	0.99		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 524 fpm -850 fpm min to max 2,081 fpm	790		349 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,278 ft asl 778 ft asl min to max 1,784 ft asl	778		1,784 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 0.3 ° min to max 22.0 °	15.7		2.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 16:12:24
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 16:12:27
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 16:12:29
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 16:12:37
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 16:12:38
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 16:12:39
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 16:12:39
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 16:12:42
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 16:12:52
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 16:12:59
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 16:13:08
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:13:41
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 16:13:41
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 16:13:49
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 16:13:49
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:14:04
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:14:05
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:14:06

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead North Catasauqua (Pennsylvania, United States) and lasted 4 minutes, covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,962 ft asl 1,610 ft asl min to max 2,013 ft asl	1,792		1,610 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 112 kn 94 kn min to max 124 kn	102		97 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.1 °	1.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.87 g min to max 1.12 g	1.07		0.91 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -4.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.5		-1.6 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:14:26
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 16:14:26
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 16:16:22
Info	Autopilot Approach Mode Activated at 16:16:22
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 16:17:42

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,218 ft agl to 913 ft agl. A decrease of 305 ft in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kn 54 kn min to max 106 kn	96		54 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.3		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.81 g min to max 1.19 g	1.06		0.87 g
Info	Average VSI -447 fpm -844 fpm min to max 88 fpm	-816		85 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,039 ft agl 907 ft agl min to max 1,218 ft agl	1,218		913 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -3.2 ° min to max 7.1 °	-1.2		7.1 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:18:57
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:19:09
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 16:19:10

Arrival Final 3

92.79 %

Approaching runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 913 ft agl to 650 ft agl. A decrease of 263 ft in 48 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 58 kn 47 kn min to max 72 kn	52		61 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		-1.2 °
63.95 %	Average bank angle 3.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.3 °	0.1		2.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.55 g min to max 1.43 g	0.82		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -284 fpm -1,552 fpm min to max 489 fpm	-6		-1,552 fpm
Info	Average altitude 809 ft agl 650 ft agl min to max 913 ft agl	913		650 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -3.4 ° min to max 10.1 °	4.7		-1.7 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 16:19:37

Arrival Final 2

70.04 %

Approaching runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 627 ft agl to 433 ft agl. A decrease of 194 ft in 49 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
25.29 %	Approach angle 3.7 ° 3.0 ° min to max 4.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		4.1 °
100 %	Average speed 65 kn 50 kn min to max 84 kn	60		83 kn
98.54 %	Heading variation -1.5 ° -2.2 ° min to max -0.8 °	-1.2		-0.8 °
62.97 %	Average bank angle 6.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 16.7 °	5.6		3.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.61 g min to max 1.41 g	1.29		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI -250 fpm -1,612 fpm min to max 492 fpm	-1,419		-1,011 fpm
Info	Average altitude 585 ft agl 433 ft agl min to max 643 ft agl	627		433 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -13.6 ° min to max 8.3 °	-0.1		-7.4 °

Arrival Final 1

79.22 %

Approaching runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 422 ft agl to 11 ft agl. A decrease of 411 ft in 41 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
58.24 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.0 ° min to max 4.2 ° Target 3.0 °	4.1		1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 61 kn 50 kn min to max 79 kn	78		50 kn
72.8 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 1.2 °	-0.7		-0.7 °
65.49 %	Average bank angle 6.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.4 °	1.0		7.9 °
99.14 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.75 g min to max 1.53 g	1.02		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -472 fpm -1,214 fpm min to max 225 fpm	-777		-27 fpm
Info	Average altitude 72 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 422 ft agl	422		11 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -7.8 ° min to max 5.9 °	-6.5		3.4 °

Arrival Landing

82.52 %

Landing on runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport, runway length 640 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 50 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
58.11 %	Threshold speed at 50 kn was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kn
100 %	Target 35 ft agl
99.67 %	Landing and flare profile
74.8 %	Heading variation -0.6 ° -1.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.8		0.3 °
55.93 %	Average bank angle 11.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 19.1 °	8.2		12.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.87 g min to max 1.31 g	0.89		0.96 g
Info	Average speed 49 kn 40 kn min to max 55 kn	50		44 kn
Info	Average VSI -132 fpm -230 fpm min to max -29 fpm	-29		-189 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 6 ft agl min to max 22 ft agl	22		6 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 0.5 ° min to max 7.5 °	3.2		6.7 °

Arrival Touchdown

91.23 %

Touchdown distance was good at 175 m. Touchdown speed at 44 kn was good. Touchdown rate was good at -189 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 6 kn at 289 °. Crosswind: 6 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.93 %	Touchdown VSI was -189 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 175 m Target 366 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 44 kn Target 55 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.63 m 2.47 m left	2.06		2.50 m
0 %	Average bank angle 9.1 ° 2.3 ° min to max 12.4 °	12.1		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.92 g min to max 1.45 g	0.96		1.06 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 38 kn 35 kn min to max 44 kn	44		40 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 1.2 ° min to max 7.8 °	6.7		1.9 °

Arrival Rollout

99.1 %

Total landing distance 316 m, 49 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 316 m 49 % of runway.
98.01 %	Runway alignment max 3.59 m 3.59 m left to 0.00 m left	2.51		0.31 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 45 kn 32 kn min to max 49 kn	49		32 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.4		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.8		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 4 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kn 6 kn min to max 28 kn	28		6 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 0.3 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.0		1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.0		0.6 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:22:01
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:22:33
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 16:22:38
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 16:22:41
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:22:42

Takeoff on runway 24 at KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport in the Cessna C172

83.98 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

77.75 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 214 m using 9.93 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

77.53 %

Liftoff speed was 51 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

61.21 %

0.00 m left to 13.69 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

78.03 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 24 KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Heading

77.78 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

34.34 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

80.15 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Heading

55.25 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

65.34 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport in the Cessna C172

Landing Score 88.02 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at 69N Slatington Airport, achieving an impressive score of 88.0%. The final approach to runway 01 was executed from the south, with the aircraft heading 1.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,218 feet above ground level.

The pilot demonstrated excellent control during the approach, ensuring a good threshold height and maintaining a safe speed. The threshold speed at 50 knots was well below the target, indicating a cautious approach to avoid stalling the aircraft. This prudent decision paid off, as the pilot successfully landed the aircraft on the runway.

The touchdown distance of 175 meters was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 44 knots was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -189 feet per minute was also good, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and consistent approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from 289°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions did not appear to pose any significant challenges for the pilot.

The total landing distance of 316 meters was 49% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed smoothly and safely, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and judgment.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,218 ft agl to 913 ft agl. A decrease of 305 ft in 42 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

92.79 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 913 ft agl to 650 ft agl. A decrease of 263 ft in 48 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

63.95 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

70.04 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 627 ft agl to 433 ft agl. A decrease of 194 ft in 49 seconds.

Glideslope

25.29 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

98.54 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

25.29 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

98.54 %

Bank

62.97 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

79.22 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 422 ft agl to 11 ft agl. A decrease of 411 ft in 41 seconds.

Glideslope

58.24 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

72.8 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

58.24 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

72.8 %

Bank

65.49 %

99.14 %

Descent Rate

Info

82.52 %

Landing

Landing on runway 01 at 69N Slatington Airport, runway length 640 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 50 kn was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

58.11 %

Threshold speed at 50 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 70 kt

Flare

99.67 %

Excellent landing flare

Heading

74.8 %

Bank