Don't want to appear cynical.. but have you tried asking copilots (and even some captains) how you go about a circling approach?.. restrictions, limitations etc..?
I am afraid that in terms of general knowledgebilty (pardon my lousy spelling) the standards are lower than what they used to be.. IMVHO of course.
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Bradley Marsh
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Cheer up old mate, things could be worse..
So he did..
And they were