Approach Configuration / Integration into the Circuit

Chapter 13.3

The Standard Circuit

Entry into the Standard Circuit

Extension of the Flaps for the INITIAL APPROACH Configuration

Establish the INITIAL APPROACH CONFIGURATION.

ABEAM THRESHOLD

If the flaps have yet to be deployed, you will perform this procedure when at the ABEAM THRESHOLD position.

Coordination in the circuit, holding / ORBITS

The separation by shortening or extending the DOWNWND should be used only on instructions from the TOWER.

When flying an EXTENDED DOWNWIND or an EXTENDED BASE, in some cases, the aircraft that follows behind you may interfere by "cutting-in“ in front of you.

Coordination in the circuit, holding / ORBITS

Orbits become necessary when two planes follow one another too closely in the CIRCUIT or when traffic flow must be slowed down.

Orbits are performed according to the local situation normally to the left. The usual DOWNWIND separation procedure is the ORBIT.

Separation on Final

On the final approach, do not do an ORBIT. If a separation is required, you must initiate a GO-AROUND procedure, and clear to the right (Standard).