Landing pattern and entry?

[CaptainRude91]

Generally patterns are flown the same no matter the aircraft type. Some of the key-points:

1. Abeam mid-field select first stage of flaps.
2. Lateral distance on downwind can be determined by keeping the wing-striping on the runway.
3. You could time passing abeam threshold for 3 x height / 100, e.g. 1000 ft = 30 sec.
4. Approx. 10 seconds before base turn, select gear down.
5. When threshold is 45 degrees behind the wing, start a descending turn to base-leg. Or turn when time is up when using timing to determine base turn.
6. Select second stage of flaps.
7. Turn to final as to start the final leg stable, in landing configuration with wings level from at least 300 ft AAL.
8. In case of touch and go, climb to pattern altitude, a climbing turn can be made from upwind to crosswind if needed to stay within the circuit area, but not below 500 ft AAL.

Tips for landing:

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