BOAC;
Originally Posted by BOAC Post #480
I think we have a different interpretation of a 'right-hand circuit'.
Let's clarify this to avoid these unplanned meetings between
BOAC and
Gulfcaptain!
: a right-hand circuit places the airport on the starboard side of the aircraft when the aircraft is downwind and a left-hand circuit places the airport on the port side of the aircraft when downwind. Left-hand circuits are preferred because that affords the PIC the best view of the airport; right-hand circuits are "non-standard".
This may or may not have any bearing on which side a CTL procedure would begin. In the absence of guidance, (as is apparent here), a left-hand start to the CTL procedure, (airport to the left) may be preferred simply because the PIC is sitting on the left side of the aircraft and has the best opportunity to keep the airport in view even if the F/O is flying. Of course, we here know nothing although it seems that there are those who have read/heard the recorders now know.
Originally Posted by aterpster Post#474
Mitigation is the duty of the airport owner and national aviation authority.
While the PIC is always responsible for all that happens on or to the aircraft, that requirement makes complete sense and is indeed a duty of care responsibility.
PJ2