Circling

What is a reason for a circling only approach?

  A. Facility is located on the airport
  B. Final does not meet alignment criteria
  C. Runway does not meet length requirements

What is the minimum obstruction clearance required in the secondary Circling Area?

  A. 300’
  B. Not applicable
  C. 300’ tapering to 0’

Which statement is true?

  A.  Off airport NAVAIDS do not require the approach course to pass through the landing surface.
  B.  All 360° radials may be used for the course if the NAVAID is on the airport.

How is the size of the Circling Area determined?

  A.  By category of aircraft
  B.  By type of approach
  C.  Both A and B

How are sectors identified in which circling is not permitted?

  A.  Identified with the facility the approach is made from
  B.  Identified with the runway centerlines
  C.  Both A and B

What is the ROC within the circling area?

  A. 300’
  B. 350’
  C. Depends on category of aircraft

Circling Descent Gradient is computed using the distance from the FAF to the first usable landing surface.

   A.  True
   B.  False