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Old May 16th 05, 04:08 PM
Gene Whitt
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Y'All,
Here are some thoughts that I have not yet posted to my web site.
Would appreciate any additions.
Gene Whitt
Flying in Circles IFR

---Circling approaches are an option to be avoided in times of reduced
visibility

---Circling requires that you have the runway in sight at all times

---You cannot leave the circling MDA unless able to descend to the runway

---You must choose the circle before descending below its MDA

---Circling at night, in low visibility and exposed to disorientation is a
lost poker hand


---The notes restricting just where circling is allowed is usually a clue

---Don't ask for a circling approach where ceilings are not well above
circling minimums

---By keeping your distance from the airport until turning final you avoid 'killer'
bank angles

---Being IFR in VFR conditions at an airport does NOT give you any special
'rights'

---Go missed if you lose visual of the runway


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Old May 16th 05, 04:37 PM
Dave Butler
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Gene Whitt wrote:
Y'All,
Here are some thoughts that I have not yet posted to my web site.
Would appreciate any additions.


I'd add a note that although it is often recommended that one not descend below
MDA until you are aligned on the final, there are some circling approaches where
following this policy will cause you to miss, since at the minimum permissible
visibility, you will be too high to descend to the runway.

Gene Whitt
Flying in Circles IFR

---Circling approaches are an option to be avoided in times of reduced
visibility

---Circling requires that you have the runway in sight at all times

---You cannot leave the circling MDA unless able to descend to the runway

---You must choose the circle before descending below its MDA


"the" - "to" ? You must choose to circle... ?


---Circling at night, in low visibility and exposed to disorientation is a
lost poker hand


---The notes restricting just where circling is allowed is usually a clue

---Don't ask for a circling approach where ceilings are not well above
circling minimums

---By keeping your distance from the airport until turning final you avoid 'killer'
bank angles

---Being IFR in VFR conditions at an airport does NOT give you any special
'rights'

---Go missed if you lose visual of the runway

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Old May 16th 05, 06:21 PM
Ron Rosenfeld
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Gene,

Although I agree that circling approaches at minimums are arguably one of
the most dangerous things a GA IFR pilot can do, I feel that with proper
training, briefing and precautions, they can be safely accomplished.

It gets into the area of trying to teach judgement.

--ron


On Mon, 16 May 2005 15:08:09 GMT, "Gene Whitt"
wrote:

Y'All,
Here are some thoughts that I have not yet posted to my web site.
Would appreciate any additions.
Gene Whitt
Flying in Circles IFR

---Circling approaches are an option to be avoided in times of reduced
visibility


Circling approaches are an option to be approached with extreme caution in
times of reduced visibility


---Circling requires that you have the runway in sight at all times

---You cannot leave the circling MDA unless able to descend to the runway


USING NORMAL MANEUVERS AND AT A NORMAL RATE OF SPEED

---You must choose the circle before descending below its MDA

---Circling at night, in low visibility and exposed to disorientation is a

POTENTIALLY LOSING POKER HAND


---The notes restricting just where circling is allowed is usually a clue

---Don't ask for a circling approach where ceilings are not well above
circling minimums

UNLESS YOU ARE CONFIDENT OF YOUR ABILITIES; AND CURRENT WITH THE PROCEDURE.

---By keeping your distance from the airport until turning final you avoid 'killer'
bank angles

---Being IFR in VFR conditions at an airport does NOT give you any special
'rights'


Add emphasis to this one (above)


---Go missed if you lose visual of the runway

AT ANY TIME, EVEN IF JUST BRIEFLY.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)
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Old May 16th 05, 06:23 PM
Ron Rosenfeld
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On Mon, 16 May 2005 15:08:09 GMT, "Gene Whitt"
wrote:

Y'All,
Here are some thoughts that I have not yet posted to my web site.
Would appreciate any additions.
Gene Whitt


Oh, and I'd add:

If you don't have the runway in sight prior to the MDA, you may NOT be able
to make a successful landing using normal maneuvers (a requirement to
operate below the MDA).


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)
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Old May 17th 05, 01:32 AM
A Lieberman
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On Mon, 16 May 2005 15:08:09 GMT, Gene Whitt wrote:

Hi Gene,

First and foremost, thanks for hosting your awesome website! Some of my
comments in my "newbie" sense of the IFR world.

---Circling approaches are an option to be avoided in times of reduced
visibility


This would be tough to avoid at an airport like mine. Maybe rephrase:

IF POSSIBLE Circling approaches are an option to be avoided in times of
reduced visibility. Precision approaches should be the preferred choice if
available.

---You must choose the circle before descending below its MDA


Can you clear this statement up? I am not sure I understand it.

---Circling at night, in low visibility and exposed to disorientation is a
lost poker hand


I would rephrase the last part ....a potentially loosing poker hand.

---By keeping your distance from the airport until turning final you avoid 'killer'
bank angles


You may want to add to this statement, keep in mind winds aloft direction
may push you closer to the airport then you intend.

Allen
 




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