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When executing an overhead join at an uncontrolled aerodrome, what height should you overfly the aerodrome?

  • A

    1500 ft AGL

  • B

    2000 ft AGL

  • C

    3000 ft AGL

  • D

    1000 ft AGL

An uncontrolled aerodrome should be overflown at least 1000 feet above the traffic pattern, typically at 2000 feet AGL (assuming a 1000-foot AGL pattern) to ensure safe separation.

This allows the pilot to ascertain the active runway and observe traffic patterns from a safe altitude.

  1. Arrive at the overhead at circuit height + 1000 ft.
  2. Locate active runway/windsock.
  3. Descend on the "dead side" (non-traffic side) of the field.
  4. Cross the runway at the take-off end at circuit height (1000' AGL) before joining downwind.

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