Traffic Patterns

Determining how to enter and fly a proper traffic pattern can be a daunting task, especially while travelling 120 miles per hour through the air towards the airport! In this airplane, we help you hone your skills in entering and flying a well executed pattern.

[flofontanella]

I cannot thank you enough for these videos!

[jeremiahknopf]

Finally. A detailed and comprehensive explanation of traffic patterns. Thanks!

[AdamTurkNumberOne]

Nice easy to follow graphics and 3D models in this presentation.

[NorthGAarmory]

This helped me tremendously. Thank you for posting it.

[hydroxideblue]

Thank god for you guys, I have my Cadet Ground school exam today.

[thegood]

Upwind is also a legit call you may hear from ATC, like, "extend your upwind to the bridge on departure", etc...

[joelperez]

I learned what's an Upwind Leg!!! Thanks; I like your videos.

[lordmerren]

I see where I have been going wrong on my landings. I see at 1:37 that I should have been landing on my nose wheel first, I'll correct that on my next flight. Thanks so much. What a great instructional video for us all to follow.

[Oceansta]

Really well explained with GREAT and simple animation ✨👍🏾

[imblack]

i've been able to easily do ifr since i got fsx BUT THANK GOD I FOUND THIS TUTORIAL BECAUSE EVERY SINGLE VFR VIDEO I'VE SEEN IS LONG AF

[AVR_]

I constantly see pilots, especially commercial charter pilots in my area completely ignore the common traffic pattern and 45° entry to the downwind. They will enter non towered fields on final, right or left base, whatever suits them. They often depart the same way.

[someone]

this was honestly a great explanation of traffic patterns. thanks for helping us understand it.

[dylconnaway]

Thank you Embry Riddle. So sick of people calling upwind when on the departure leg. This is a good example of how training under part 61 just allows bad habits to be passed down without any checks. One CFI misunderstanding infects multiple new pilots. I never hear anyone get the departure leg call correct anymore.

[mdmominurrahman]

Awesome 👍 very informative and well designed

[GZA]

Only thing missing is procedure for entering pattern opposite the downwind side. The preferred teardrop entry and the alternate midfield crossover direct entry into the downwind.

[cherfieldm]

load of information, with your videos. Thanks.

[jlhrstv]

Thank you for properly identifying the Departure Leg

[ak]

Instructions unclear. Now I got my wife pregnant...

[timbean]

This is normally a spot on team but because you said standard I have to chime in as a CFI. You only gave some of the info. You depart the pattern at pattern altitude straight out or on the 45 not at an altitude of your discretion. You turn crosswind 300 ft bellow traffic pattern and turn downwind at pattern altitude. If your going to teach standard pattern procedures teach all the standard procedures. This is a common mistake by most instructors who fail to follow the FAR/AIM and omit the altitudes or should I say an example of primacy.. There’s also the AC 90-66A to further clarify. For you students make sure you verify procedures in the chart supplement to make sure the airport operates standard procedures or non standard especially pattern altitudes and traffic pattern. Never assume. Great video just not fully complete.

[skylersaviation]

This helps me to become a airline pilot thank you so much a wish to fly in the near future!