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Old 18th Jan 2012, 10:12
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Initial action lower nose to achieve 60kts

Assess RPM + height = make decision what to do

500ft + = turnback
300-500ft = turnback only if landing area ahead unsuitable
<300ft = land ahead

Turnback 180 deg onto a close-in downwind track (if you are going to turnback rather than going ahead)

Max 30 deg AoB (although use small AoB if a partial power loss mini circuit)

Aim to turn back again to land into wind, must start final turn by 250ft (300ft for trainees), but if height loss dictates you might have to accept a downwind landing.

In all cases level the wings by 100ft minimum and accept landing area ahead.

Approach attitude and speed all times when below 400ft.


Also, Tutor procedure is initiate not below 700ft, adopt glide speed + 5kts, turn back through 180 deg using max 45deg AoB (just back towards airfield), then further turn to land somewhere on airfield (or possibly straight downwind), wings must be level by 200' MSD.

I think you should model a 180deg turn onto a close-in downwind leg, you might then land straight downwind or turn again depending on height loss and landing areas available. Often an approach to a cross wind runway or clear surface ends up being the case.