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303 – CATOBAR – Bolter Pattern (CASE I / II)

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Appendix C (click to enlarge)

In the above scenario ORANGE aircraft performing a Bolter/Waveoff maneuver and he is turning to the BRC, climb to 600 ft and turn to downwind. As ORANGE reaching the bow first, BLUE 1 will have to wait until ORANGE passes his 7 o’clock position. BLUE 2 will break 17 seconds after BLUE 1.

Appendix D (click to enlarge)

In the above scenario ORANGE aircraft performing a Bolter/Waveoff maneuver and he is turning to the BRC, climb to 600 ft and aim to turn to downwind. As BLUE 1 reaching the BOW first, BLUE flight will be the first to break and turn downwind, therefore ORANGE must maintain BRC at 600 ft and turn downwind after BLUE 2 before 4 DME. If he pass the 4 DME mark, ORANGE must depart and re-enter to the pattern.

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