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Visual Circuit V5.0

The document outlines the procedures for a visual circuit approach in an Airbus A330 aircraft. It describes the downwind leg at 1500 feet and 1000 feet, followed by a 45 second rotation at flaps 2 and a 2.5-3 nm final approach. Key steps include aligning with the runway threshold abeam at 40 seconds out, checking the 500 foot and 1000 foot radio altitude calls, and initiating takeoff by setting thrust levers to 50% N1 then FLEX or TO/GA while checking the FMA callout by the PF.

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894 views47 pages

Visual Circuit V5.0

The document outlines the procedures for a visual circuit approach in an Airbus A330 aircraft. It describes the downwind leg at 1500 feet and 1000 feet, followed by a 45 second rotation at flaps 2 and a 2.5-3 nm final approach. Key steps include aligning with the runway threshold abeam at 40 seconds out, checking the 500 foot and 1000 foot radio altitude calls, and initiating takeoff by setting thrust levers to 50% N1 then FLEX or TO/GA while checking the FMA callout by the PF.

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Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

45 seconds
Rotation
At Flaps 2 2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation
On Profile Landing
500RA – “STABLE” - “CHECKED”
1000RA – “CHECKED”
Turn Final

EXIT
Visual Circuit A330

2.5 - 3 nm

Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run


Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Rotation
2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

1000ft HAT

Rotation
2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

1500ft HAT

1000ft HAT

Rotation
2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind
Turn
1500ft HAT

1000ft HAT

Rotation
2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
1500ft HAT

1000ft HAT

Rotation
2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam 1500ft HAT
Threshold
1000ft HAT

Rotation
2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

Rotation
2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

45 seconds Rotation
2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

45 seconds
Rotation
At Flaps 2 2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

45 seconds
Rotation
At Flaps 2 2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation
On Profile

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

45 seconds
Rotation
At Flaps 2 2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation
On Profile

Turn Final

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

45 seconds
Rotation
At Flaps 2 2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation
On Profile

Turn Final
1000RA – “Checked”

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

45 seconds
Rotation
At Flaps 2 2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation
On Profile

500RA – “Stable” - “Checked”


1000RA – “Checked”
Turn Final

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330

Downwind

Downwind
Turn
Abeam Threshold 1500ft HAT

40 seconds 1000ft HAT

45 seconds
Rotation
At Flaps 2 2.5 - 3 nm Takeoff Run
Takeoff Initiation
On Profile Landing
500RA – “Stable” - “Checked”
1000RA – “Checked”
Turn Final

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF INITIATION

Set power in 2 steps:


- Thrust levers at 50% N1
- Thrust levers at FLEX or TO/GA
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF INITIATION

Set power in 2 steps:


- Thrust levers at 50% N1
- Thrust levers at FLEX or TO/GA

Check:

FMA
FMA (Call
(Call Out)
Out) PF
PF

FD
FD Bars
Bars
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF INITIATION

Set power in 2 steps:


- Thrust levers at 50% N1
- Thrust levers at FLEX or TO/GA

Check:

FMA
FMA (Call
(Call Out)
Out) PF
PF

Position
Position Update
Update
FD
FD Bars
Bars
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF INITIATION

Set power in 2 steps:


- Thrust levers at 50% N1
- Thrust levers at FLEX or TO/GA

Check:

FMA
FMA (Call
(Call Out)
Out) PF
PF

Position
Position Update
Update
FD
FD Bars
Bars Thrust
Thrust Setting
Setting (PNF)
(PNF)

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF INITIATION – CALLS

PF
“TAKEOFF”
“MAN FLEX 47, SRS, RWY, AUTOTHRUST BLUE”

PNF

“CHECKED”

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF INITIATION – CALLS

PF
“TAKEOFF”
“MAN FLEX 47, SRS, RWY, AUTOTHRUST BLUE”

PNF
(prior to 80kts)
“CHECKED”
“THRUST SET”

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF RUN

On a normal takeoff, to counteract the pitch up moment during thrust


application, the PF should apply half forward (full forward in crosswind and tailwind
cases) sidestick at the start of the takeoff roll until reaching 80kts. At this point, the
input should be gradually reduced to zero by 100kts.
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF RUN

- Use of side stick


- Use of rudder pedals (feet position)  Do NOT use tiller
- CAPT’s hand on levers until V1

 

 
Visual Circuit A330
TAKEOFF RUN

- Use of side stick


- Use of rudder pedals (feet position)  Do NOT use tiller
- CAPT’s hand on levers until V1
- CALL OUTS: PNF
“100 Kts” “V1” “Rotate”

 

 

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
ROTATION

- Rotation rate & pitch target


• 2/3 back stick
• 2 to 3°/sec to initial target 15°

- When airborne:
• Use of SRS
• Speed monitoring (V2+10)

PF - “RUNWAY TRACK”

PNF - “CHECKED”
Visual Circuit A330
ROTATION

When a positive rate of climb is indicated…

PNF “Positive Climb”

PF “Gear Up”

PNF “Gear Up”

(Do not disarm the Spoilers below 400RA)


RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
1000FT HAT

- At thrust reduction altitude:


PF “THRUST CLIMB, AUTOTHRUST”
PNF “CHECKED”
Visual Circuit A330
1000FT HAT

- Flaps / Slats retraction (Positive speed trend)

PF “FLAPS ONE – ACTIVATE APPROACH PHASE”


PNF “SPEED CHECKED…”
“FLAPS ONE…”
Visual Circuit A330
1000FT HAT

PNF - “APPROACH PHASE ACTIVATED”

Target speed automatically changes to S speed


(If no preselected speed entered in PERF CLB page)

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
1500FT HAT – LEVEL OFF

PF “SPEED, ALT STAR”


PNF “CHECKED”
Visual Circuit A330
1500FT HAT – LEVEL OFF

PF “ALT”
PNF “CHECKED”

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
DOWNWIND TURN

PF’s direction to PNF

“FLIGHT DIRECTORS OFF, BIRD ON, SET DOWNWIND TRACK,

AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST”


Visual Circuit A330
DOWNWIND TURN

“AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST”

PNF reads the normal AFTER TAKEOFF checklist


PF responds

(FLAPS response is modified to “ONE”)

“AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
DOWNWIND

Check downwind spacing


in ROSE NAV mode 10Nm scale
(Ideally 2.5 to 3 nm)
Visual Circuit A330
DOWNWIND

PF brief the approach, use of reverse, Autobrakes, FOB, etc


Visual Circuit A330
DOWNWIND

PF brief the approach, use of reverse, Autobrakes, FOB, etc

“APPROACH CHECKLIST”

PNF reads the normal APPROACH checklist


PF responds

“APPROACH CHECKLIST COMPLETE”


RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
ABEAM THRESHOLD

PNF starts timing with the


CHRONO.
45 seconds
± 1 sec per 2kts head/ tail wind

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
40 SECONDS (NIL WIND)

PF “FLAPS TWO, SET RUNWAY TRACK”


PNF “SPEED CHECKED…
“FLAPS TWO”

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
45 SECONDS (NIL WIND)

Commence the turn onto a square Base leg and initiate a shallow descent
(300 - 400fpm)

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
WHEN FLAPS AT 2

PF – “GEAR DOWN”
PNF – “GEAR DOWN”

When Landing Gear is down…

PF – “FLAPS THREE”
PNF – “SPEED CHECKED…
FLAPS THREE”

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
ON PROFILE
Visual Circuit A330
ON PROFILE

PF – “FLAPS FULL”
PNF – “SPEED CHECKED…
FLAPS FULL”

PF – “LANDING CHECKLIST”

PNF reads the normal LANDING checklist


PF responds

“LANDING CHECKLIST COMPLETE”


RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
TURNING FINAL

Commence turn onto


final at approximately
0.8nm

RETURN
Visual Circuit A330
LANDING

“GROUND SPOILERS”

“REVERSE GREEN”

“DECEL”
“70 KNOTS”
“CHECKED”
Visual Circuit A330
LANDING

“GROUND SPOILERS”

“REVERSE GREEN”

“DECEL”
“70 KNOTS”
“CHECKED”
“MANUAL BRAKING”

RETURN

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