AIM - RAC 4. 4. 5 - Arrival Procedures - NORDO Aircraft

Before operating into a controlled aerodrome, pilots shall contact the control tower,
inform the tower of their intentions and make arrangements for clearance through
visual signals.

NOTE: Before operating within a control zone with Class C airspace, a clearance
shall be obtained from the control tower.

Pilots should remain continuously alert for visual signals from the control tower.

Traffic Circuit – The pilot should approach the traffic circuit from the upwind side of
the runway, join crosswind at circuit height abeam a point approximately midway
between each end of the runway and join the circuit on the downwind leg. While
within the circuit the pilot should conform to the speed and size of the circuit,
maintaining a separation from aircraft ahead so that a landing can be made without
overtaking it. If it is necessary for a flight to cross the airport prior to joining
crosswind, this should be done at least 500 feet above circuit height, and descent to
circuit height should be made in the upwind area of the active runway.

Final Approach – Before turning on final approach, a pilot shall check for any aircraft
on a straight-in approach.

Landing Clearance – Landing clearance will be given on final approach. If landing
clearance is not received, the pilot shall, except in case of emergency, pull up and
make another circuit. (Landing clearance may be withheld by the tower when there are
preceding aircraft which have not landed or if the runway is occupied.)

Taxiing – No taxi clearance is required after landing, except to cross any runway or to
taxi back to a turn-off point. When an aircraft’s landing run carries it past the last
available turn-off point, it shall proceed to the end of the runway and taxi to one side,
waiting there until instruction is received to taxi back to the nearest turn-off point.