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• The aircraft’s transponder should be squawking, and its external lights
(where fitted) shouldbe illuminated, when onfinal approach. They should
remain onuntil the aircraft has landed and clear of all runways; and
• An aircraft established on thebase or final leg for any runway has priority
over an aircraft carrying out a straight-in approach.
Joiningonbase leg.
Joining on base leg, whilst not prohibited, is not a
recommended standard procedure, i.e. CASA recommends pilots join the
circuit on either the crosswind or downwind leg. However, pilotswho choose
to join on base leg should only do so if they:
• havedetermined thewind direction and speed;
• havedetermined the runway inuse;
• giveway to other circuit traffic and ensure the aircraft can safely (no traffic
conflict likely) join the base leg applicable to the circuit direction in use at
the standard height; and
• broadcast their intentions.
Note: Base leg joinsmust be conducted in accordancewith the circuit
directions as published in theERSA.
TAXIINGAFTER LANDING
After landing, the runway strip should be vacated as soon as practicable.
Aircraft should not stopuntil clear of the runway strip.
TRANSITING FLIGHTS
When transiting in the vicinity of a non-towered aerodrome, pilots should
monitor thedesignatedCTAF. Pilots should respond toother traffic broadcasts
and advise their position and intention so as to avoid traffic conflict.
Pilots should avoid flying over the aerodrome at an altitude that could conflict
with operations in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
arrival anddepartures
3 – non - TOWERED aerodromes