Gary Drescher wrote:
"Newps" wrote in message
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Gary Drescher wrote:

The FARs' default requirement for left turns in the pattern applies to
landings, not departures.

And doesn't apply at all to towered airports.


I think it does, because 91.129 (Class D ops) incorporates the requirements
of 91.126 and 91.127 (Class G and E ops), except when ATC authorizes a
deviation. I think that's why Bob was wondering if he needed explicit
permission for the turn.


No, the left turn preference does not apply to towered airports.