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The procedure describing the visual phase following an instrument approach, bringing an aircraft into position for the landing on a runway different from the one for a straight-in approach, is called…

  • A
    visual approach.
  • B
    aerodrome traffic pattern.
  • C
    visual manoeuvring – circling.
  • D
    contact approach.

ICAO Doc 8168
Chapter 7 VISUAL MANOEUVRING (CIRCLING) AREA

7.1.1 Visual manoeuvring (circling) is the term used to describe the phase of flight after an instrument approach has been completed. It brings the aircraft into position for landing on a runway which is not suitably located for straight-in approach, i.e. one where the criteria for alignment or descent gradient cannot be met.

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