VFR Flying the America

[steggers]

I wonder if anyone could answer some questions for me about VFR flying in America. The questions are as follows: -

1) Are all traffic patterns Left Hand unless stated otherwise by "RP" which indicates Right Pattern?

2) How do you know what height the Traffic Patterns are? I was told you just add 1,000ft to the airfield elevation, but is there any truth in this?

Many thanks for any comments and feedback.

[yellowsubmarine]

Just returened from flying in florida...

1) correct

2) varies but that is generally safe assumption

[pilotincommand]

Do not assume that the traffic patterns are always 1000 ft AGL. This may be the case in most places but there are a number of exceptions, especially at airports with parallel or intersecting runways. The relevant heights are listed in the green facilities guide with the abbreviation TPA.

[steggers]

Many thanks for all your feedbacks, i will have a look at that website at a later date. Happy flying!!!!

[UncleNobby]

Correct on both - just one obvious addition to the post, if you are flying into a controlled airfield you fly the pattern the tower give you.

Where in the US are you hour building?