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For lowperformanceultralight aircraft and rotorcraftwith amaximum speed
of approximately 55 kt it is recommended that the aircraft overflymidfield at
500 ft above aerodrome elevation. Thiswill minimise the risk of conflictwith
higher or faster traffic.
When arriving and intending to join the circuit fromoverhead, the aircraft
should descend on the non-active sideof the circuit and beestablished at its
circuit altitude as it crosses the runway centreline on crosswind, between
midfield and the departure end of the runway.
When arriving on the live side, the recommendedmethod is to arrive at
the circuit altitudeenteringmidfield at approximately 45 degrees to the
downwind legwhile givingway to the aircraft already established in the
circuit.
On downwind, the applicable circuit altitude should bemaintained until
commencement of the base leg turn. The base legposition is normally
when the aircraft is approximately 45 degrees from the reciprocal of the final
approach path,measured from the runway threshold. Along the base leg,
continue to lookout andmaintain traffic separation.
When on the final leg, confirm that the runway is clear for the landing.
Go arounds.
Suggested go aroundmanoeuvre
arrival anddepartures
3 – non - TOWERED aerodromes