...yes the vis in the scenario was below circling minima as you rightly point out. However, the whole question is moot based on that vis because you are not permitted to continue beyond the FAF anyway with visibility below the minima. Not much point debating what is legit at the MAP when it's not even legal to fly past the FAF. The bottom line is you either have the circling minimums or you don't. But the OP posited that it is illegal to circle, not because of the vis or other restriction at OLBA, but simply because: "Flying overhead to position for the downwind you lose the runway once you turn your tail so you are illegal." I think if that were the case TERPs/PANSOPS would spell it out.
Last edited by oggers; 28th Mar 2019 at 19:39.