Segmented circle

Definitions

• A visual ground based structure to provide traffic pattern information.
• A visual indicator around a windsock or tetrahedron designed to show the traffic pattern for each runway.

References

• Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
• Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
• Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008