The circle to land contains the worst elements of instrument flying -- minimum obstruction clearance, limited maneuvering room, minimal or misleading visual clues, and distractions in and outside the cockpit. It is a maneuver that leaves no room for error.
See the great article by Ralph Butcher attached at the end of this FAQ for more information on this subject.
From: "The Circling Approach" by Ralph Butcher Flight Training Magazine March 1994, page 38 |
ATTACHMENTS ------------->>>>>>> : Circling_Butcher_FlightTraining_Mar1994.pdf.pdf