Circling Approach Quiz

What is a circling approach?

• A manoeuvre to circle the airport for alignment

• A technique for emergency landings

• A method to land directly on a runway

• A procedure for takeoff

What is the minimum visibility requirement for a circling approach?

• Minimum visibility level is necessary

• Visibility must be at least 5 miles

• Visibility must be at least 10 miles

• No visibility required

What does MDA stand for in the context of circling approaches?

• Minimum Descent Altitude

• Maximum Descent Altitude

• Minimum Distance Altitude

• Maximum Distance Altitude

Why is aircraft configuration important during a circling approach?

• To ensure manoeuvrability and readiness for landing

• To increase speed

• To reduce weight

• To ensure fuel efficiency

What is critical to manage during a circling approach?

• Fuel consumption

• Altitude only

• Bank angle and speed control

• Weather conditions

What must pilots maintain awareness of during a circling approach?

• Only the aircraft's speed

• Runway and terrain awareness

• Weather patterns

• Fuel levels

What is the first step in executing a go-around during a circling approach?

• Apply full power

• Communicate with ATC

• Pitch down

• Retract flaps immediately

What should a pilot do after applying full power during a go-around?

• Establish a positive rate of climb

• Descend immediately

• Turn off autopilot

• Increase speed drastically

How should flaps be retracted during a go-around?

• All at once

• Gradually in stages

• Not at all

• Only if necessary

What should a pilot do to maintain situational awareness during a go-around?

• Reduce altitude

• Focus solely on the runway

• Revert to the missed approach procedure

• Ignore ATC instructions