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Old 27th Jun 2010, 07:01
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On eyre
 
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Circuit shape

I have always wondered why we fly a rectangular circuit and not complete an easy continuous descending 180 degree turn from a base position onto final. Probably historical - anyone any clues. Aggies do it all the time.
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