Pattern Guide - Vance

Question 1

Do no request High Key from initial if…

Answer 1

1. High pattern is active
2. Straight in between 5 and 2 NM
3. A HAPL is between “ONE MINUTE” and “HIGH KEY”
4. Aircraft is orbiting at High Key

Question 2

Do NOT Request low Closed/Closed/ low Key if

Answer 2

1. Traffic conflict on inside downwind or high downwind
2. Straight-in between 5 and 2 miles
3. Aircraft between “REPORT HIGH KEY” and “LOW KEY”
4. Aircraft reported “INITIAL”
   • If you are reasonably certain the aircraft on initial has entered the break you may request closed/low key
   • Request closed/low key after passing runway midpoint
   • Do not initiate low closed patterns when parasailing operations are in effect.
   • If a conflict exists, continue straight ahead and turn crosswind NLT 2 miles past departure end. If
   conflict is resolved while in the turn and before rolling wings level, you may request low closed/closed/low key if you can do so immediately. Only aircraft with a rated pilot can do this.

Question 3

Breakout from Inside Downwind

Answer 3

1. Another aircraft in final is not in sight
2. Straight-in is inside 2 miles and not in sight
3. An ELP is inside low-key and normal spacing cannot be maintained
4. Pattern spacing cannot be maintained within a normal ground track
5. Not properly configured by the perch point

Question 4

Do NOT initiate the Final Turn or Descent from low Key and Breakout IF:

Answer 4

1. Straight-in reports “TWO MILES” and not in-sight
2. You cannot maintain normal pattern size and spacing BEHIND straight-in from inside downwind/high
   downwind/low key
   • At Dogface, do not start final turn until aircraft flying in opposite direction rolls wings level on final OR
   do not descend from low key until the preceding aircraft is inside% mile on final
   • After final turn, descent, or out of low key, do NOT breakout. Plan to Low Approach following normal
   pattern ground track. Straight in may be directed to discontinue.
   • IF you have straight-in insight, report it in sight, and execute the final turn or decent out of low key and
   can maintain normal pattern size and spacing BEHIND the straight-in.

Question 5

low Approach/Restricted low Approach/Go-Around

Answer 5

Pilot Reports, or controller directs “LOW APPROACH”
1. Continue final turn or descent from Low Key
2. Initiate a Go-Around so the aircraft does not touchdown
3. Acknowledge RSU with “CALLSIGN, CLEARED LOW APPROACH”

Question 6

Dogface Pattern Priorities

Answer 6

1. Emergencies
2. M in Fuel Aircraft
3. Formations
4. VFR Entry Leg
5. Aircraft Established
6. Entries from DLLTA
7. Closed Patterns

Question 7

Eastside Pattern Priorities

Answer 7

1. Emergencie s
2. Min Fuel Aircraft
3. Formations
4. Entries from ECKHO/FOXTR
5. VFR Entry Leg
6. Aircraft Established
7. Closed Patterns

Question 8

Do NOT Initiate the Break from Initial when an Aircraft

Answer 8

1. Between 5 and 2 NM on a straight-in
2. Orbiting at high key
3. Between “REPORT HIGH KEY” and “LOW KEY” (Break at discretion of controller)
   • If told, “IN THE BREAK, ROLL OUT.” Roll out ofturn and re-intercept initial ground track

Question 9

If you CANNOT Break, “CALLSIGN, BREAK POINT CARRY THROUGH”

Answer 9

1. Turn crosswind at departure end of the runway and clear of conflict
2. When directed by the controller
   - Pilots may be approved a late break. Acknowledge with CALLSIGN. Ensure sufficient spacing behind traffic on inside downwind. Do NOT request a late break.

Question 10

Crosswind

Answer 10

•Climb no higher than 1800 MSL until clear of inside downwind ground track
• Turn crosswind between 1 and 2 miles past departure end unless otherwise directed by RSU Controller
•During an offset, turn crosswind mile past departure end of the runway
• During a “BREAK POINT CARRY THROUGH” turn crosswind at the Departure end of runway
• When parasailing operations are in effect and Runway 35 is in use, delay turn to crosswind until X mile
past Departure end

Question 11

Do NOT Request High Key from the Pattern if

Answer 11

1. More than 3 total aircraft in the pattern
2. When the high pattern is active
3. A HAPL has not yet reported “ONE MINUTE”
   • Aircrews can request direct high key for an ELP from any point in the pattern

Question 12

Controller directs “RESTRICTED LOW APPROACH”

Answer 12

1. Continue final turn or descent from low Key
2. Descend NO LOWER than 500ft AGL{1800 MSL) unless a higher altitude is specified
3. Acknowledge RSU directions with “CALLSIGN, CLEARED RESTRICTED LOW APPROACH”

Question 13

On a go-around, low approach, or restricted low approach, do not climb above 500ft AGL until:

Answer 13

1. Cleared closed/low key/direct high key
2. Turning crosswind
3. Cleared for departure.

Question 14

Offset the Runway

Answer 14

1. When directed by the controller
2. Pilot will overfly personnel or equipment at less than 500ft AGL
   • Another aircraft performing a full stop is not considered personnel or equipment
3. Aircraft in departure position
4. Potential conflict on departure leg
   • i.e. initial takeoff, touch-and-go, or go-around
   • Clear runway in direction of the break unless otherwise directed
   • Clear runway sufficient distance for both crew members to see conflict

Question 15

If the RSU reports “EMERGENCY LANDING PATTERN PROCEDURES ARE IN EFFECT” All aircraft will…

Answer 15

Minimize radio transmissions
Carry through initial
Turn crosswind at the Departure end of the runway
RSU may direct all established aircraft to depart of full stop