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When approaching an airport for landing, the traffic pattern is normally entered at a 45° angle to the downwind leg, headed toward a point abeam the midpoint of the runway to be used for landing. When arriving, the pilot should be aware of the proper traffic pattern altitude before entering the pattern and remain clear of the traffic flow until established on the entry 

leg. Entries into traffic patterns while descending create specific collision hazards and should always be avoided. 

The pilot should ensure that the entry leg is of sufficient length to provide a clear view of the entire traffic pattern 

