1 Rev: 1.4. 2 3 4 What’s the purpose of a Traffic Pattern? To establish an organized flow of traffic around an airport - to reduce the risk of collisions.

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4 What’s the purpose of a Traffic Pattern? To establish an organized flow of traffic around an airport - to reduce the risk of collisions between other aircraft within, entering, or departing the pattern.

5 Did You Know This - It’s A Fact! n What location in the traffic pattern are you most likely to collide with another aircraft? – –Most collisions at nontowered airports occur on downwind or final approach, generally with a faster aircraft overtaking a slower one.

6 Traffic Pattern Rules - FAR (b)(1) - Requires left hand turns, unless otherwise noted. – –How do you predetermine what the appropriate traffic pattern flow is at a nontowered airport? Airport Facility Directory - AFD Notices To Airmen - NOTAM Aeronautical Charts

7 n n Do you use an airport diagram when flying to an unfamiliar airport? – –Available free from: and other web sites. – –Commercial sources: Jeppesen, US Terminal Procedures, & Airport Facility Directory. n n TIP - Always familiarize yourself with the airport of destination; learn runway/taxi way orientation - have an airport diagram - please use it!

8 Traffic Pattern - Altitude/Speed: n n Small training airplanes ’ AGL, unless otherwise noted. n n Twins, Turboprops, and Jets ’ AGL, or 500’ above established pattern. n n Helicopters - 500’ AGL, opposite to airplanes in left traffic, helicopters should use right traffic - where local policy permits.

9 Inbound To Land - n n Know if the airport of intended landing is equipped with an aeronautical UNICOM (CTAF). n n Begin communicating with the UNICOM (CTAF) from 10 miles out - to landing.

10 n n Listen on the UNICOM (CTAF) frequency for other arriving or departing aircraft. n n Try to determine runway usage/wind direction from other aircraft in the pattern. n n Use sterile cockpit procedures when within 10 miles of landing.

11 n n Contact the UNICOM not less than 10 miles out and request the local airport advisory. – –Leesburg UNICOM, Skyhawk 45M, is 10 miles east at 2000’ inbound, request airport advisory - Leesburg. n n See and avoid - turn on landing lights/strobes.

12 n n If no response from UNICOM - self announce! – –Leesburg traffic, Skyhawk 45M, 9 miles east at 2000’, inbound for landing - Leesburg n n If other aircraft are in the pattern someone should advise you of the runway currently in use.

13 n n What if no one provides traffic or landing information? – –Fly overhead the airport at 500’ above traffic pattern altitude - perform an “overhead reconnaissance” of the landing area”. n n Determine a suitable runway n n check for other aircraft in the pattern n n obstructions on or around the runway n n Be aware of suitable off airport landing areas - have a PLAN!

14 Entering The Pattern - n n If you’ve over flown the airport at 500’ above pattern altitude, descend well outside the pattern before entering. n n Announce your position & Intentions: – –Leesburg traffic, Skyhawk 45M, overhead at 1500’, will continue west 4 miles then descend to traffic pattern altitude for 45 degree left downwind entry to runway 31 - Leesburg.

15 n n Use a standard entry: 45 degree angle to the mid-field downwind leg. n n Be at traffic pattern altitude well before the downwind entry.

16 n n Is a straight in approach legal? – –Sure as long as it doesn’t disrupt the flow of arriving & departing traffic by presenting a collision hazard to others who are already in the pattern.

17 n n Does a straight in practice or actual instrument approach aircraft have right of way over other aircraft operating in the pattern? – –NO, absolutely not. Standard right of way rules apply and no airman may take advantage of it so as to present a collision hazard to others. – –Straight in traffic should announce their position and intentions: distance and direction from the airport well outside the traffic pattern.

18 n n If I make a straight in approach what calls should I make on the UNICOM (CTAF) frequency? – –ALL straight in traffic should announce their position and intentions well outside the traffic pattern; on final approach no less than 3 miles out and again on a 1 mile final. – –Faster aircraft approaching at speeds greater than 100 knots should announce their position farther out; 5 to 10 miles, then on 1 mile final. – –Make sure your straight in is coordinated with other aircraft in the pattern.

19 – –Aircraft in the pattern (downwind or base lag) may not intentionally cut in front of an aircraft on a straight in approach even though they have the right of way. By willfully doing so MAY constitute careless and reckless operation. – –Under no circumstances, other than for emergency, should a NORDO aircraft make a straight in approach.

20 n n Remember - two way radio communication with a UNICOM or CTAF is not an FAR although it is certainly considered “good operating procedure” and may produce a safety hazard to others if it’s not used correctly!! n n Remember - No Radio (NORDO) aircraft utilize nontowered airports all the time and have the same right to be there as do aircraft that are radio equipped. Be cautious!!!

21 Position Reports: n n 45 Deg. Entry n n Downwind n n Base n n Final n n Upwind n n Crosswind n n Departing 45 Deg. Entry Downwind Final Base Upwind Crosswind

22 The Traffic Pattern - n n How far away from the runway should I fly my downwind leg? – –Fixed gear, single-engine airplanes should fly about 1/2 mile from the runway. Faster aircraft require a greater distance. Adjust accordingly.

23 n n What if there’s two or more runways available and another aircraft is using a crosswind runway. Can they do that? – –YES. Aircraft utilizing the runway most aligned into the wind have priority however, it’s acceptable if pilots utilize a secondary runway as long as everyone understands that operations on the secondary runway should avoid the flow of traffic utilizing the primary runway.

24 n n Bank angles in excess of 30 degrees while in the traffic pattern are considered excessive and may constitute an unnecessary risk of stalling close to the ground. n n Landing aircraft have the right of way over all aircraft and vehicles on the ground.

25 n n What is Situational Awareness? – –Being aware of the presence of other aircraft in the vicinity, entering the pattern, departing the pattern, or passing through. Watch for entries anywhere on the downwind leg. – –One of a Flight Instructor’s primary responsibilities is traffic avoidance. DON’T OVER-INSTRUCT to where you become distracted.

26 n n What is Positional Imprinting? – –Automatic subconscious reminders occurring at specific points in space that stimulate thought. – –Mental triggered that remind the pilot to lower the landing gear. – –Accomplished by repeated practice - repetition!

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32 n n Always look out the final approach course before turning from base to final to be sure there’s not another aircraft approaching. – –NORDO – –Wrong frequency – –Wrong airport – –Misinformed about radio procedure, etc.

33 n n Single-engine, training aircraft: plan your turn from base to final when the aircraft is 45 o to the approach end of the runway pavement so as to achieve a 1/2 to 3/4 mile final approach leg. n n Be aware of noise abatement procedures and abide by them! – –Remember, be a good neighbor. Not everyone on the ground appreciates airplanes flying overhead!

34 n n If there is a VASI or PAPI available, use it, especially if you’re flying over residential areas surrounding the airport. n n Plan your descents in the pattern so you can safely glide to the runway if the engine fails; don’t commit to full flaps until landing is assured!

35 Departing The Traffic Pattern - n n Can I depart straight out? – –You sure can! One method is to climb straight out on the upwind leg until within 300’ of reaching traffic pattern altitude then turn 45 degrees to the left while continuing to climb (standard pattern) before turning on course.

36 n n Should I announce my intention to depart straight out on the UNICOM (CTAF) frequency? – –Indeed you should. In addition, state your direction of flight and intended cruising altitude.

37 n n Can I make a right turn out of a standard left hand traffic pattern? – –YES, but…….. right turn outs should only be made when you’re at traffic pattern altitude PLUS 500’. – –ALWAYS announce your intentions on the CTAF or UNICOM frequency in advance of making a right turn out of traffic.

38 n n Maintain a listening watch on the UNICOM or CTAF frequency until at least 10 miles from the airport. n n During climb out, lower the nose occasionally to scan for other traffic that might be obscured by your climb attitude.

39 n n Advise other aircraft on the UNICOM or CTAF when you are clear of the traffic pattern. – –Leesburg traffic, Skyhawk 45M, 5 miles east of Leesburg airport climbing to 2000’ enroute to Orlando - Leesburg.

40 n n Traffic pattern speeds for light single-engine aircraft: 70 to 80 knots, high-performance retractables: 80 to 90 knots. n n Be aware that some high performance corporate aircraft are unable to fly slower than 120 knots and have difficulty flying standard traffic patterns behind slower training airplanes. General Operating Tips -

41 n n Safety is everyone’s job when operating an aircraft. Maintain a friendly cordial tone of voice on the radio. n n Verbal corrections or disagreements conducted on the UNICOM (CTAF) frequency are inappropriate and unprofessional. They tie up the frequency and distract other pilots operating in the traffic pattern.

42 n n If you have issues with another pilots operation at a nontowered airport it’s your responsibility to take it up with him/her behind closed doors, in a courteous educational manner. n n Remember - be absolutely certain that you are correct in your assumption of “good operating practice” at nontowered airports before you correct others. Set the example.

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44 n n REFERENCES: n n AOPA ASF - SAFETY ADVISOR - Operations at Nontowered Airports - SA08-1/98. n n FAA Advisory Circular - AC 90-66A - Recommended Standard Traffic Patterns and Procedures for Aeronautical Operations at Airports Without Operating Control Towers - 08/26/93. n n FAA Advisory Circular - AC 90-42F - Traffic Advisory Practices At Airports Without Operating Control Towers - 05/21/90. n n Aeronautical Information Manual