I'm a bit confused about whether or not the upwind leg is a entry point of a traffic pattern.
The Airplane Flying Handbook states: When approaching an airport for landing, the traffic pattern
should be entered at a 45° angle to the downwind
leg, headed toward a point. bla bla bla
A bit further the handbook states:
The upwind leg is a course flown parallel to the landing
runway, but in the same direction to the intended
landing direction. bla bla bla.
Then followed by a part I understand why the use for a upwind leg:
The upwind leg is also the transitional part of the traffic
pattern when on the final approach and a go-around is initiated and climb attitude is bla bla bla.
I can't make out the two previous stated explanations.
please give advise.
Thank you
Sincerely
D. Schildmeijer
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