On Fri, 13 May 2005 21:49:45 -0400, Ron Rosenfeld wrote:

On Fri, 13 May 2005 17:10:18 -0400, "Paul Lynch" wrote:

The sectional may also show that MBO is actually in or
partially in the surface to 4000AGL Class C airspace since it is so close to
Jackson. If that is the case, then the viz and cloud clearance requirements
would preclude that VFR traffic from LEGALLY operating.

I reviewed data prior to MY posting which indicates the contrary to your
assumption.

With regard to your specific statement regarding the CCA, over MBO the
floor of the CCA is at 1700'MSL (or 1374' AGL).

Ron,

You are correct, in that MBO is not in Charlie airspace.

There is plenty of room to maneuver south of MBO to land without entering
the inner ring of Charlie airspace.

Even though there is a wind sock at the boat yard off the reservoir, to my
knowledge, there are no sea planes based in the reservoir, so I doubt that
I would find VFR traffic in the pattern when ceilings are 900 feet. Of
course, anything is possible!

Since the airspace would be all mine for an IFR arrival, and winds would be
prevailing out of the north, Jackson approach would expect me to land on
35.

I **wouldn't think** JAN Approach would care how I maneuvered to get to 35,
whether I entered downwind or improvise my own right hand pattern.

I just want to be sure I am "procedurally correct" without having the need
to "deviate from FARS" and making a PIC decision should a right hand
pattern be warranted when breaking out midfield on the VOR alpha at MBO.

The regulations do state left hand patterns (Thanks Ron for posting), so I
just wonder how others would handle this circle to land procedure with
winds prevailing out of the north?

I am aware, that I can deviate from FARS as warranted in the interest of
safety to the flight but would rather not exercise that right, but do it
right in the first place.

Allen