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AINsight: Circling Can Be a Very Risky Approach

Circling approaches are 25 times less safe than straight-in approches and thus should be conducted only as a last resort.

By Stuart “Kipp” Lau • Contributor - Safety

November 26, 2021

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Contributor - Safety

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Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes about flight safety and airmanship for AIN.

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