Originally Posted by
Small cog
Oggers
In your post earlier you proved diagrams to make a point. PanOps contains similar diagrams, but they relate to the case of VISUAL MANOEUVRING USING PRESCRIBED TRACK. That is not an option in the case put by the OP.
The diagram I provided (along with the example I edited) was from the
"examples of various circling approach situations" as provided in the TC AIM. The whole point is they are NOT prescribed tracks which is made abundantly clear if you read the extract from the AIM I also provided, namely:
"the selection of the procedure required to remain within the protected area and to accomplish a safe landing rests with the pilot". 