CIRCLE-TO-LAND MANEUVER Flashcards
Under what minimum weather conditions can a circling-to-land approach be conducted?
Minimum 1,000 ft ceiling and 3 SM visibility.
What minima should be used for a circling-to-land approach?
Charted Category D minima.
What must be maintained during a circling-to-land maneuver?
Clear of clouds and visual contact with the airport.
At what altitude must the aircraft remain during a circling-to-land approach until in position for a normal descent?
Not less than the charted circle-to-land MDA or 1,000 ft above the airport (HAA), whichever is higher.
What should be done if visual reference to the airport is lost during a circling-to-land maneuver?
Follow the missed approach procedure specified for the applicable instrument approach, unless an alternate missed approach procedure is specified by ATC.
How should the aircraft heading and timing be adjusted during a circling-to-land maneuver?
Ensure the aircraft ground track does not exceed the obstruction clearance distance from the runway.
By what altitude must the aircraft be stabilized during a circling-to-land approach?
By 500 ft.
What do published circling minimums provide?
Obstacle clearance of 300 ft within the appropriate protection area.
What factors must pilots consider for a successful circling approach maneuver?
Weather, unique airport design, aircraft position, altitude, and airspeed.
WARNING: COMPLY WITH ALL CIRCLING RESTRICTION ON THE APPROACH CHART AND THE AIRPORT INFORMATION PAGE (10–7). THE CAPTAIN MUST BRIEF TERRAIN AND OBSTACLES IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT IN THE ARRIVAL BRIEFING.
The standard circling maneuvering airspace radius for Category D (165 kt maximum( is 2.3 NM and can be identified by the absence of the symbol on the circling line of minima and is a function of altitude.
What is the initial maneuver when a missed approach is required while circling?
Make a climbing turn in the shortest direction toward the landing runway.
How long should the turn be continued during a missed approach while circling?
Until established on an intercept heading to the missed approach course corresponding to the instrument approach procedure just flown.
What may be required to intercept the missed approach course during a circling missed approach?
A turn greater than 180 degrees.
When should the missed approach flap setting be maintained?
Until close-in maneuvering is completed.
What do the different patterns during a missed approach while circling ensure?
They ensure the aircraft remains within the circling and missed approach obstruction clearance areas.
How is circling with one engine inoperative conducted compared to circling with all engines operative?
In the same manner as with all engines operative.
What should be considered when circling with one engine inoperative?
Consider delaying landing gear and flap extension.
