Overhead join - the idiot-proof version
I think this originally came from Irv Lee...
Approach the airfield so as to put it on your LEFT side if LH circuit is in force, or RIGHT if RH, at 2000ft AAL. As you enter the overhead call overhead.
Fly around the airfield perimeter until over the numbers for the runway you want. Make all turns to the LEFT if LH, RIGHT if RH.
Call 'descending deadside' and make a descending turn to circuit height (keeping all turns in the same direction).
When the tailplane is in line with the runway turn downwind.
Works for me...!
Tim