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Old 5th Dec 2012, 16:22
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Procedure turn

I am reviewing an aircraft accident which occurred in 1961. With a 60 knot crosswind at a military airfield the pilot was carrying out the promulgated 45 degree procedure turn. Can anyone remember if the 30 degree (teardrop) was the more usual turn in the UK ? I'ts a long time ago I know, but even advice in the 70's would help. I did an IRE/TRE course in mid 70's and I thought it was always double the drift on a 30 turn.

Any views would be appreciated.
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Dear Fellow Aviator

I have not flown in the UK and was not old enough to fly in 1961. (USA guy here...instrument rated and cfii back in 70's...presently cfiimeiatpmel)

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My understanding of the procedure turn (45) is this:

no teardrop unless a racetrack pattern/holding pattern is depicted.

the only thing used in place of a 45degree procedure turn that might be acceptable is the 90/270 course reversal...in some places known as an 80/260 course reversal...ALL on the depicted side.

good luck!
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I don't know specifically, but I've seen (and even practiced - early 80s) a few old RAF procedures from that era that used the teardrop turn to final approach track. Specifically they were NDB or QGH approaches with the fix on the field.

I think you approached on reciprocal +/-20 or 30 degrees, flew 1-2 minutes outbound then rate 1 to intercept the FAT while descending to platform height.

I can't recall rules of thumb for crosswinds. You are already established on drift-corrected heading as you transit overhead, so need to adjust for about 1 minute drift on the inbound turn; much as a teardrop entry to a hold.

The QGH could be a bit of a radio hog!
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Drift correction seems relevant. More detail?
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procedure turn

The 45 degree turn outbound hdg was 320 degrees(m) which the Accident Commission report alculated the drift as 25 degrees right. I used a higher IAS which indicated 18 degrees. We both agree that a landing approach speed (115 knots) the drift from lother aircraft was 25 degrees. Thanks for the interest.
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