Originally Posted by
clearfinalsno1
I would still normally only call downwind left at the point where the crosswind leg meets the downwind leg. i.e. when the threshold of the reciprocal runway is at about 45 degrees when viewed from the cockpit window.
Hmm, interesting. I was taught to call downwind when passing
abeam the threshold of the reciprocal runway. Is this wrong?
Incidentally, if I was approaching at 90 degrees to the downwind leg, I would always request a base leg join or, if not practical for any reason, reposition to something nearer to the downwind direction whilst still outside the ATZ.
Doesn't apply if I'm under radar control, of course - then I do what the hell they tell me!