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Old February 5th 07, 10:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Jim[_13_]
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Default Straight-ins at uncontrolled airports?

On Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:08:30 GMT, "Steven P. McNicoll"
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"ktbr" wrote in message
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Straight in approaches have always been acceptable as long
as you can do it safely, maintain visual, give right of way
to lower aircraft, be aware of A/C in the patten, announce
your position/intentions, etc. etc. etc. It is highly
recommended to do a standard pattern entry to the downwind
leg of the pattern.


An aircraft on final has the right-of-way.


Yes. This is particularly wonderful when a pilot announces a
five-mile straight-in final to an uncontrolled field.