In the standard circuit, which leg comes after Downwind Leg and before Final Approach Leg?

In the standard circuit, which leg comes after Downwind Leg and before Final Approach Leg?

• A. Base Leg
• B. Crosswind
• C. Upwind Leg
• D. Final Approach Leg

Answer: (A)

The Base Leg is the transition between the downwind and the final approach. In a standard circuit, you fly parallel to the runway on the downwind leg, then turn 90 degrees onto the base leg to align with the runway and begin your descent toward final. This base leg sets up the proper alignment and spacing so you can smoothly fly the final approach straight in to landing. The upwind and crosswind legs occur earlier in the pattern, and the final approach leg comes after base.

The Base Leg is the transition between the downwind and the final approach. In a standard circuit, you fly parallel to the runway on the downwind leg, then turn 90 degrees onto the base leg to align with the runway and begin your descent toward final. This base leg sets up the proper alignment and spacing so you can smoothly fly the final approach straight in to landing. The upwind and crosswind legs occur earlier in the pattern, and the final approach leg comes after base.