Circling Approach

FAA references

Knowledge

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

Risk management

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

Skills

• IR.VI.D.S1: Comply with the circling approach procedure considering turbulence, windshear, and the maneuvering capability and approach category of the a
• IR.VI.D.S2: Confirm the direction of traffic and adhere to all restrictions and instructions issued by ATC or the evaluator.
• IR.VI.D.S3: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
• IR.VI.D.S4: Establish the approach and landing configuration. Maintain a stabilized approach and a descent rate that ensures arrival at the MDA, or the
• IR.VI.D.S5: Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, desired heading/track ±10°, and altitude +100/-0 feet until descending below the MDA or the preselected circlin
• IR.VI.D.S6: Visually maneuver to a base or downwind leg appropriate for the landing runway and environmental conditions.
• IR.VI.D.S7: If a missed approach occurs, turn in the appropriate direction using the correct procedure and appropriately configure the airplane.
• IR.VI.D.S8: If landing, initiate a stabilized descent. Touch down on the first one-third of the selected runway without excessive maneuvering, without e