How to Enter and Exit the Traffic Pattern and Uncontrolled Airports - Learn To Fly Here - MSFS

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Using the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, two methods for entering the airport traffic pattern are demonstrated. In addition to traffic pattern entries, two methods for exiting the pattern are also demonstrated with Microsoft Flight Simulator. Tips for operating in the traffic pattern are given as well as radio procedures which are given voluntarily and not required even when flying in a real traffic pattern.

The 45-degree entry and the midfield crosswind methods are demonstrated for entry.

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0:00 - Intro to Traffic Pattern Entry and Exit
0:25 - Radio Communications / CTAF
0:40 - Preferred Entry Method - 45 Degree Entry
3:57 - Alternate Entry Method - Midfield Crosswind
5:40 - Exiting the Traffic Pattern
6:43 - Tips and Resources for more Information

This video is intended for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator for entertainment purposes only and does NOT replace instruction given by a qualified flight instructor. This video is also not exhaustive in terms of airport traffic patterns and is basic in nature since aircraft, airports, and regulations can vary across the world. FAA recommendations and methods are used.