I am cleared to 'Enter right base, cleared to land'.
Q. How do I enter the pattern?
A. At a 45 degree to right base
B. Straight in on base heading
C. Join the downwind at 45 degrees for right base?
Thanks
How to enter pattern when cleared to 'enter right base'?
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Re: How to enter pattern when cleared to 'enter right base'?
Toby, think about the words the controller is using. "Enter [the pattern on a ] right base, runway xx cleared to land."
Only option B achieves the goal. The pattern entry is typically given based on your current position. If they're telling you enter on a base, it's because that's likely the most efficient way to enter the pattern from where you are.
Hope this helps.
Only option B achieves the goal. The pattern entry is typically given based on your current position. If they're telling you enter on a base, it's because that's likely the most efficient way to enter the pattern from where you are.
Hope this helps.