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Pilots should be vigilantwhen using another runway that is not the active
runway and ensure that they donot create a hazard to aircraft that areusing
the active runway. Conversely, pilots using the active runway should ensure
that aircraft operating on the non-active runway have held short or crossed
the active runway before commencing a take-off or continuing to land.
COLLISIONAVOIDANCE (MAINTAININGCOLLISIONAVOIDANCE IN
THECIRCUIT)
Themost hazardous area iswithin 5 nm of an aerodrome and up to 3000 ft
above aerodrome elevation. It is important for all pilots tomaintain a good
situational awareness. Inbound pilots should have the cockpit and theirmind
clear of distractions. Passengers should be briefednot to distract thepilot.
However, if a passenger becomes aware of imminent danger, then he/she
should inform the pilot.
Pilots should be familiarwith the aerodrome layout andhave radio
frequencies set so their attention can be directed outside the aircraft. Pilots
should be alert, looking for other traffic,maintaining a listeningwatch and
responding appropriately to applicable transmissions.
Pilots should broadcast their intentions bymaking the standard positional
broadcasts andother broadcasts as necessary in the interest of safety.
Most collisions occur on downwind or on final approach. There aremany
distractions that include configuring the aircraft, completing checklists, setting
equipment and communicating, however, this is precisely the time tobe
looking outside. Early completion of checklistswill help to avoid distractions.
Goodheight and speed control tomaintain separation (including useof
flaps) is essential. If a pilot determines that adequate separation cannot be
maintained during any part of the approach, a go around should be initiated
sooner rather than later.
Pilots should have a sound understanding of the rules of givingway,
approaching head on, and overtaking in the circuit.
Increased collision risks exist for both IFR andVFR trafficwhen instrument
approaches are conducted at a non-towered aerodromewhere there is cloud,
or visibility is reduced due to haze or smokebut VFR conditions exist below
the low visibility layer.
When these situations exist, it is possible for a pilot flying an instrument
approach in cloud to become visual and suddenly encounter a VFR aircraft
hazards
3 – non - TOWERED aerodromes