PSTAR Online Course

Part 6: Pilot Responsibilities

6.10 Aircraft flying VFR normally join the circuit at 1,000 feet AAE. This may not always be possible because of

(1) the possibility of a "straight in" clearance to the airport in which case the final leg would normally be entered at less than 1,000 feet.
(2) the existence of a NOTAM which provides for a different circuit altitude.
(3) weather conditions which may necessitate a circuit height lower than 1,000 feet.
(4) the existence of any of the above circumstances.