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PA.V.B.K4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Relationship of rectangular course to airport traffic pattern.

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Relationship of rectangular course to airport traffic pattern.

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The rectangular course is a training maneuver in which the airplane maintains an equal distance from all sides of the selected rectangular references.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Relationship of rectangular course to airport traffic pattern.
NumberWhat it means
one-half to three-fourths of a mile from the field boundaries or selected ground referencesDistance
avoid bank angles in excess of 45°Max bank

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 7 (pp. 7-5–7-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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