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What is Join downwind?

Join downwind An instruction to enter the traffic circuit on the downwind leg, parallel to and opposite direction of landing runway.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Join downwind” Used in Practice?

Tower: N154GS, join left downwind runway 15, report abeam the tower.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Join downwind?

An instruction to enter the traffic circuit on the downwind leg, parallel to and opposite direction of landing runway.

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