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For assuring proper traffic flow into or out of an airport, pilots are advised to check traffic pattern routes. Each traffic pattern depends on local conditions, geographical surrounding, altitutde, and other procedures. Normally, all traffic is "left hand" or "standard" meaning all turns are to the left. Simply put, a traffic pattern, from start to finish is a rectangular pattern. Usually, the traffic pattern altitude is 1000 feet above the airport surface. Pilots may have to conform to airspeed limitations. Rectangular traffic pattern has various legs, each at a 90 degree difference from the other with respect to ground track. The actual heading difference in the airplane may be different due to wind.
Traffic Pattern
Downwind leg is parallel, but opposite to the landing runway. In this leg, you should be at TPA. Approx 1.5 to 2 kms from the runway. How can you judge it?
Traffic Pattern
You should complete the pre landing checklist and configure for landing. Abeam the numbers, start descending. At 45 degrees from the landing runway, start the base turn.
Traffic Pattern The base leg transitions between the downwind and
the final.
It should be far enough to allow descent at a gradual pace. Ground track may need to be adjusted. Before turning on final, check traffic.
Traffic Pattern The base leg transitions between the downwind and
the final.
It should be far enough to allow descent at a gradual pace. Ground track may need to be adjusted. Before turning on final, check traffic.
Priority over other traffic Descending path at particular airspeed Maintain directional control
Leg Names
DOWNWIND BASE CROSSWIND
FINAL
UPWIND
This pattern is called left traffic, as all turns are made to the left. What would happen in opposite wind?
Preflight Inspection
One of the most important tasks What is it? Why do we do it? Should you follow a checklist? Whose responsibility is it?
AM I SAFE?
M = Medication
Wind Considerations
WINDSOCK
WIND
Wind Considerations
WINDSOCK
WIND
Takeoffs and Landings should always occur into the wind. This allows for: better performance and increased aircraft controllability.
FINAL
UPWIND
Enter pattern in level flight, abeam the midpoint of the runway, at pattern altitude. (1,000' AGL) is recommended pattern altitude unless established otherwise.) Maintain pattern altitude until abeam approach end of the landing runway on downwind leg. Complete turn to final at least mile from the runway. Continue straight ahead until beyond departure end of runway.
General Guidelines
General Guidelines
In the event of an engine failure, announce emergency Aircraft in distress has the right of way always Turning around to the runway may not be the best option That is why, always be ready
Emergency
Before entering the runway announce your intentions Look for other traffic Dont overtake or rush infront of others If entering the pattern make a 45 degree entry Monitor the airports frequency from 10 miles If in doubt, do a 360, extend the leg you are on, or go around
Presentations
ATC communication in the pattern Departing from the pattern Entering the pattern