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    UK StandardOverheadJoinPosterJan09

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    This document provides guidance on joining a circuit at an aerodrome. Pilots should maintain 1000ft above the circuit height and observe traffic and wind direction before beginning a letdown on the dead side of the runway if it is safe to do so. If unable to determine the active runway, pilots should continue circling overhead and announce their intentions once the runway is identified. Correct circuit procedures help pilots see and be seen by others to reduce collision risks.

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    UK StandardOverheadJoinPosterJan09

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    This document provides guidance on joining a circuit at an aerodrome. Pilots should maintain 1000ft above the circuit height and observe traffic and wind direction before beginning a letdown on the dead side of the runway if it is safe to do so. If unable to determine the active runway, pilots should continue circling overhead and announce their intentions once the runway is identified. Correct circuit procedures help pilots see and be seen by others to reduce collision risks.

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    This document provides guidance on joining a circuit at an aerodrome. Pilots should maintain 1000ft above the circuit height and observe traffic and wind direction before beginning a letdown on the dead side of the runway if it is safe to do so. If unable to determine the active runway, pilots should continue circling overhead and announce their intentions once the runway is identified. Correct circuit procedures help pilots see and be seen by others to reduce collision risks.

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    UK StandardOverheadJoinPosterJan09

    Uploaded by

    Andrew Skretvedt
    This document provides guidance on joining a circuit at an aerodrome. Pilots should maintain 1000ft above the circuit height and observe traffic and wind direction before beginning a letdown on the dead side of the runway if it is safe to do so. If unable to determine the active runway, pilots should continue circling overhead and announce their intentions once the runway is identified. Correct circuit procedures help pilots see and be seen by others to reduce collision risks.

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    Exte nde d ce ntre line

    1200ft 1000ft

    Watch for aircraft taking off, as they could pose a hazard.

    Position to cross at (or within if no other activity) the upwind end of the runway at circuit height 1400ft
    1800ft

    Begin letdown on dead side if safe. If unable to ascertain runway in use continue circling around the overhead. When circuit direction is ascertained call Overhead, joining for runway... (All turns must then be in the circuit direction.)

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    G D LE

    1000ft

    Watch for existing circuit traffic and adjust your d hol path to sequence res safely. d th win Up

    Dead Side
    2000ft

    Live Side
    Call downwind

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    ru nd wi d o - hol t I n res th

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    400ft

    FINAL

    600ft
    Exte n cen ded treli ne

    Correct circuit procedures assist you to see and be seen, thus reducing the risk of collision. If no other procedure is published, an overhead join will always be preferable, especially if the aerodrome is unfamiliar, but beware of other activity.

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    SE

    LE
    800ft 2000ft

    Make appropriate radio calls on base leg and final as required

    Maintain 1000ft above circuit height and observe windsock and traffic. Keep aerodrome suitable distance on the left of the aircraft.
    First radio call should be made 5-10 miles from the aerodrome and joining checks completed.

    1000ft

    JOINING PHASES
    Joining Circuit letdown Circuit Departure

    Jan 2009

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