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Traffic Patterns

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Describe and identify the legs of a traffic pattern, plus the standard entry and exit procedures.

Traffic patterns get you safely in and out of the airport environment.

  • Description
    • Size, shape, legs
  • Direction wind
  • Wind indicators
  • Altitude
  • Entry
  • Exit
  • Spacing
  • Wind drift

w:300

w:800

  • Collision avoidance
  • Bank angles
  • Communications
  • Windshear and turbulence
  • Wake turbulence
  • Steep bank angles
  • Improper wind correction
  • Improper entry
  • Entry at improper altitude
  • Inadequate communication

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