How do you fly a circling approach?
Circling Approach/Maneuver Procedure:
- Commence the report, start the timer as necessary.
- Maneuver on the shortest path to the base or downwind leg, as appropriate, considering existing weather conditions.
- Remain within the circling visibility minima during the circling approach.
Can you circle to land on an ILS?
Just like a VOR, RNAV, or LOC approach, you can circle to land from an ILS approach using glideslope as a navigation aid. Many ILS approaches contain circling minimums, and they’re a great way to get below the clouds in order to land on a more suitable runway.
When can you descend on a circling approach?
When an aircraft intends to land on a runway for which no instrument approach procedure exists, it may descend on the instrument approach to another runway and, provided the required visual references are established at the circling Minimum Descent Altitude/Height, manoeuvre visually for landing on the desired runway.
Can you circle-to-land at night?
If this sounds risky, you’re right. Some charter and business operators prohibit circle-to-land approaches outright, and just about all of them prohibit this kind of approach at night.
When can you start circle to land?
The Instrument Procedures Handbook explains the reasons for building circle to land only approaches: The final approach course alignment with the runway centerline exceeds 30°. The descent gradient is greater than 400 feet per nautical mile from the FAF to the threshold crossing height.
Can you circle to land at night?
What are circle-to-land minimums based on?
Circling Area Dimensions The protected airspace for a circle-to-land approach is defined by arcs of a specific radius based on the aircraft approach category defined in 14 CFR Part-97.
When can you descend below minimums on a circling approach?
During a circling approach, the pilot should maintain visual contact with the runway of intended landing and fly no lower than the circling minimums until positioned to make a final descent for a landing. It is important to remember that circling minimums are only minimums.