(1) Missed approach during the instrument procedure prior to circling:
(i) if the missed approach procedure is required to be flown when the aeroplane is
positioned on the instrument approach track defined by radio-navigation aids RNAV,
RNP, or ILS, MLS, and before commencing the circling manoeuvre, the published
missed approach for the instrument approach should be followed; or
(ii) if the instrument approach procedure is carried out with the aid of an ILS, MLS or an
stabilised approach (SAp), the MAPt associated with an ILS, MLS procedure without
glide path (GP-out procedure) or the SAp, where applicable, should be used.
(2) If a prescribed missed approach is published for the circling manoeuvre, this overrides the
manoeuvres prescribed below.
(3) If visual reference is lost while circling to land after the aeroplane has departed from the
initial instrument approach track, the missed approach specified for that particular
instrument approach should be followed. It is expected that the pilot will make an initial
climbing turn toward the intended landing runway to a position overhead the aerodrome
where the pilot will establish the aeroplane in a climb on the instrument missed approach
segment.
(4) The aeroplane should not leave the visual manoeuvring (circling) area, which is obstacleprotected,
unless:
(i) established on the appropriate missed approach procedure; or
(ii) at minimum sector altitude (MSA).
(5) All turns should be made in the same direction and the aeroplane should remain within the
circling protected area while climbing either:
(i) to the altitude assigned to any published circling missed approach manoeuvre if
applicable;
(ii) to the altitude assigned to the missed approach of the initial instrument approach;
(iii) to the MSA; or
(iv) to the minimum holding altitude (MHA) applicable to transition to a holding facility or
fix, or continue to climb to an MSA;
or as directed by ATS.
When the missed approach procedure is commenced on the ‘downwind’ leg of the circling
manoeuvre, an ‘S’ turn may be undertaken to align the aeroplane on the initial instrument
approach missed approach path, provided the aeroplane remains within the protected
circling area.
The commander should be responsible for ensuring adequate terrain clearance during the
above-stipulated manoeuvres, particularly during the execution of a missed approach
initiated by ATS.
(6) Because the circling manoeuvre may be accomplished in more than one direction, different
patterns will be required to establish the aeroplane on the prescribed missed approach
course depending on its position at the time visual reference is lost. In particular, all turns
are to be in the prescribed direction if this is restricted, e.g. to the west/east (left or right
hand) to remain within the protected circling area.
(7) If a missed approach procedure is published for a particular runway onto which the
aeroplane is conducting a circling approach and the aeroplane has commenced a
manoeuvre to align with the runway, the missed approach for this direction may be
accomplished. The ATS unit should be informed of the intention to fly the published missed
approach procedure for that particular runway.
(8) The commander should advise ATS when any missed approach procedure has been
commenced, the height/altitude the aeroplane is climbing to and the position the
aeroplane is proceeding towards and/or heading the aeroplane is established on.