Circling Approaches

Question 1

The landing minimums for a circling approach at a specific airport:

Answer 1

Have different minimums in comparison to a straight in approach.

Question 2

An approach to an airport without straight in landing minimums is designated by:

Answer 2

A letter—VOR/DME-A for example.

Question 3

In order to use a circling approach:

Answer 3

The pilot must maintain visual contact with the airport during the circling maneuver.

Question 4

If the IFR weather is good enough at an airport with only circling minimums:

Answer 4

You may land straight in as you normally would.