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Traffic pattern legs awareness

On which pattern leg is a landing manned aircraft most likely to be on a long, straight descent toward the runway threshold?

  • A.The final approach leg
  • B.The crosswind leg
  • C.The departure leg
Correct answer

A. The final approach leg

Why

Final approach is the straight, descending segment aligned with the runway. A remote pilot near an airport should treat the extended runway centerline as a high-risk corridor and stay clear of it.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 11 · ACS knowledge area: Airport Operations · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-082).

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