Circling Approach

FAA references

Knowledge

• AA.VI.G.K1: Elements related to circling approach procedures and limitations, including approach categories and related airspeed restrictions.

Risk management

• AA.VI.G.R1: Prescribed circling approach procedures.
• AA.VI.G.R2: Executing a circling approach at night or with marginal visibility.
• AA.VI.G.R3: Losing visual contact with an identifiable part of the airport.
• AA.VI.G.R4: Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
• AA.VI.G.R5: Control of altitude, airspeed, and distance while circling.
• AA.VI.G.R6: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• AA.VI.G.R7: Executing a missed approach after the MAP while circling.

Skills

• AA.VI.G.S1: Comply with the circling approach procedure considering turbulence, windshear, and the maneuvering capability and approach category of the a
• AA.VI.G.S2: Confirm the direction of traffic and adhere to all restrictions and instructions issued by ATC or the evaluator.
• AA.VI.G.S3: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
• AA.VI.G.S4: Establish the approach and landing configuration. Maintain a stabilized approach and a descent rate that ensures arrival at the MDA, or the
• AA.VI.G.S5: Maintain airspeed ±5 knots, desired heading/track ±5°, and altitude +100/-0 feet until descending below the MDA or the preselected circling
• AA.VI.G.S6: Visually maneuver to a base or downwind leg appropriate for the landing runway and environmental conditions.
• AA.VI.G.S7: If a missed approach occurs, turn in the appropriate direction using the correct procedure and appropriately configure the airplane.