Originally Posted by BeatStreet76
There's no A/T. In the visual circuit, slow to ref+30. Configure to Gr dwn/flaps. Select V/S mode turning base: 900 fpm initially, then 700, 500 on final. Your circuit ht 1500-2000 agl. This part can be discussed with the NFP in your VFR dep briefing. They prefer 2000 agl. At 2000 agl you'll need to time at least 60s from abeam the treshold. That'll get a 4 mile final at 1000. All the MCP modes should be asked for. Doing it yourself will disorient you in an unfamiliar cockpit.
Not bad overall advice -
however there is NO FD for the visual circuit, hence you won't be able to use VS mode!! You can ask for the FPV; helpful if you've used it before and will give you an idea of a 3' descent.
They don't prefer any circuit altitude - trust me on this! You can fly the circuit between 10' and 2500'. Your choice entirely
