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jtsastre · December 2nd, 2005, 01:17

Thanks for all the replies. I figured that most major airlines would be directed in such a way that they would fly straight in. I got into a discussion with my brother and he kept reiterating the fact that at major airports the traffic pattern seems to not exist, but I insisted that there might be an instance where it would be needed. But the whole difference between VFR and IFR makes sense; IFR would require a straight in approach, where a VFR flight one could enter in the patter.

It also makes sense that the traffic pattern for large jets would have to be a lot wider than a small 172, so it may feel like it’s a straight in approach rather than a pattern. Which makes me wonder even more whether they are actually in a pattern, or following a certain course to land.

Thanks again.

December 2nd, 2005, 01:17	#13
jtsastre Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 106	Thanks for all the replies. I figured that most major airlines would be directed in such a way that they would fly straight in. I got into a discussion with my brother and he kept reiterating the fact that at major airports the traffic pattern seems to not exist, but I insisted that there might be an instance where it would be needed. But the whole difference between VFR and IFR makes sense; IFR would require a straight in approach, where a VFR flight one could enter in the patter. It also makes sense that the traffic pattern for large jets would have to be a lot wider than a small 172, so it may feel like it’s a straight in approach rather than a pattern. Which makes me wonder even more whether they are actually in a pattern, or following a certain course to land. Thanks again.