CIRCUITS

AIM:

• to takeoff and follow published procedures that conform to the aerodrome traffic circuit;
• avoid conflict with other aircraft; and
• to carry out an approach and landing using the most suitable runway.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Review:

Taxi

Take-off

Landing

AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT:      

Right of way rules (ROW)                                 

• aircraft landing have ROW over aircraft taking off.                                                                 
• aircraft in the circuit has ROW over aircraft joining                                               
• follow at a safe distance, do not overtake or cut in front of other aircraft                          

All turns in the circuit direction  

Controlled Aerodrome                        

• perform a left-hand aerodrome traffic circuit unless otherwise authorised or instructed by ATC

Uncontrolled Aerodrome 

• perform a left-hand aerodrome traffic circuit unless the details published in the AIPNZ for the aerodrome specify a right-hand aerodrome traffic circuit
• Right hand circuit indicated by a black arrow

Circuit Height 

Controlled Aerodromes

• the circuit height to be used when ATC is on watch is inserted on the aerodrome chart.

Uncontrolled Aerodromes

• 1000 feet AGL unless otherwise prescribed.

HUMAN FACTORS:

LOOKOUT/LISTEN OUT

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