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Shorten the long landing
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 640 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 640 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 177 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
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.
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.
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