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In the visual circuit, instead of a 'downwind' call, when should a 'late downwind' call be made?

  • A

    After you have passed the downwind end of the runway

  • B

    After you have turned base at the end of the downwind leg

  • C

    After you have passed the upwind end of the runway

  • D

    After you have passed the mid point of the runway

In a visual traffic pattern, the downwind leg is a flight path flown parallel to the runway, but in the opposite direction of landing.

When flying a visual circuit, pilots will typically make the radio call "Downwind" to positively establish their position in the circuit for other traffic, and Air Traffic Control (ATC) if applicable, when abeam the runway's upwind (departure) end.

As you extend the downwind leg of the circuit abeam the threshold (downwind end), or later, a "LATE DOWNWIND" call should be made.

Looking at the answer options:

After you have passed the downwind end of the runway --> CORRECT.

After you have turned base at the end of the downwind leg --> INCORRECT. This is the 'base leg' position.

After you have passed the upwind end of the runway --> INCORRECT. This is the 'downwind' position.

After you have passed the mid point of the runway --> INCORRECT. A 'late downwind' call is normally made from abeam the threshold (downwind end) or later.

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