I have been put off orbits a little after our incidents to be honest BOAC, and I certainly wouldn't want to be the guy who ends up in front of the CP for a "No tea, no biscuits, your hat my office, axminster shuffle type interview" after these new restrictions have been published!
Correcting Flight from above the Descent/Approach profile
The only lateral manoeuvring that is acceptable to regain the vertical approach profile is as follows:
• Request entry to a published intermediate holding fix in order to lose altitude
in a clearly defined and controlled manner to achieve the platform or step
altitude at the correct speed and aircraft configuration
• Request an "orbit" that should be executed as a racetrack pattern for stability which is subject to the following:
(1). Not less than 10nms remaining to touchdown
(2). Descent to not below the MSA or 3,000 ft whichever is higher
(3). Max Flap 10, with speedbrake if operationally necessary
(4). Met conditions VMC
• If a visual approach has been requested and approved by ATC that is not
straight in then consider extending the downwind or widening the base leg,
subject to other traffic
• If required conduct a full published Go Around to another approach
• It is not acceptable to join a visual circuit from an incomplete Go Around
If there is any doubt about the successful outcome of the approach a Go Around must be the prime consideration and is preferred over any other method.
This airline does not permit orbiting manoeuvres inside 10nms from touchdown or with landing Gear extended.