rg -
this would be a simple intro guide for you but be aware that the figures quoted for the circling area are the PansOps ones.
This one gives you the TERPS figures.
Farrell - I'm beginning to think 411A has a huge gulf of understanding of charts and circling despite all the bluff and bravado. The clue is in
"2 (statute) miles, as printed on the approach chart...even more restrictive" - see what I mean? I'd love to know where he thinks the
circling area is 'printed on the chart'