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Old 25th Jun 2011, 22:55
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The Baron
 
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Good Video. I fly a jet into places that don't always have ATC and, Yes there is a problem. But it's not just a lightie problem. At least most people will give you a wide berth. Often the problem is sitting to my right. I would estimate a fair percentage of jet pilots either can't or are uncomfortable with flying a visual circuit. They haven't received decent training at a basic stage and it shows. Some of them even try to program the FMC so they can do it with the autopilot in. I try and enter a circuit at about 180 kts with some flap and flight idle and aim to fly about a 1.5 to 2 nm spaced VISUAL circuit. That means I look outside. It's just an aeroplane, make it go where you want it to go. Look outside first and listen before trying to separate by talking on the radio and keep it tight and spend minimum time on the runway.
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