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Old 28th Jan 2008, 22:18
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Talkdownman
 
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Circuits are to the south for noise abatement but N. of the M3 in order to keep clear of Farnborough traffic. Circuit height for fixed-wing singles is 800ft by day, fixed-wing twins 1200ft by day, light Helis min 500ft but join mid-point. Night circuit height is 1000ft. Keep clear of noise-sensitive areas Yateley and Hartley Wintney. The survival of the airport depends upon this.

25 Left-hand from the North:

If you don't want to join overhead then track 160M to cross the 07 numbers at circuit height then integrate into the LH circuit. Turn base at the sailing club lake. The 25 FAT is curved to the south to avoid Yateley.
Watch out for aircraft flown by pilots who are unable to understand Rule 12 ie. not giving way to the traffic pattern by joining directly downwind or straight-in 25. If joining from the north-west or west avoid right turns on the dead-side in a left-hand dead-side joining pattern. I have seen many close shaves there. Larger helicopters may sometimes join for a noise-abated tight right-hand low-level circuit to land 25 western end.

07 Right-hand from the north:

Track 140 to fly down the disused R/W 14 for noise abatement, cross the 25 numbers at circuit height then turn right to track 160 crosswind to integrate into the circuit. Turn base before Hartley Wintney. Watch out for aircraft flown by pilots who are unable to understand Rule 12 ie. not giving way to the traffic pattern by joining directly downwind or straight-in 07.

Report downwind when abeam the upwind numbers and Final when established on FAT at or above 500 aal.

Ignore the Odiham MATZ. It only has a mandatory application to military aircraft. The Blackbushe ATZ has a greater status under Rule 45.

Expect an exemplary Flight Information Service on 122.3. The Biggles Bistro restaurant, run by a very nice Polish lady, is recommended. Enjoy your visit!
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