Pattern Query

[Riley]

Hi Gary welcome to the forums.
When I first started flying on live I was confused with patterns aswell. This article below should help you out for these situations. Also please remember to use the search bar for this sort of information. Thanks have a nice flight 😀

How to fly a (visual) pattern

A pattern can be flown in different ways. First of all, you will be cleared to fly a left or right hand pattern. This is straightforward: if you are cleared to make a left hand pattern all your turns will be to the left and if you are cleared to fly a right hand pattern all your turns will be to the right. To inform the tower that you want to remain in the pattern you will communicate when you request take off: “callsign XXX ready for take off runway XX, remaining in the pattern” What does a …

This could help to it shows an all round tutorial of most ATC procedures.

Pattern work tutorial

Since @BBJMAX had another post on pattern, I will teach you how to use it in infinite flight! 1: Check ATIS(If there is any) 1a: Request pushback if you are in a gate but if you are in the stand skip this step 2: Request taxi, taxi to that runway the controller told you to, the controllers knows what they’re doing so don’t worry 2a: Runway crossing. Hold short at the line before the runway and ask for permission to cross it 3: Change frequencys YOURSELF, contact tower and request takeoff wi…