When should you not request closed?

It is important to understand the principles behind when to request closed traffic during flight operations. Requesting closed traffic can lead to potential conflicts or safety hazards in specific situations.

When considering the first scenario, if there is a conflict on low closed downwind, requesting to enter closed traffic could exacerbate the situation by introducing another aircraft into an already crowded or problematic area.

In the second scenario, if an aircraft is within 5 to 2 miles on a straight-in approach, requesting closed could interfere with that aircraft's landing, as it might not provide adequate separation and could pose a risk of collision.

Regarding the third scenario, if an aircraft is orbiting at High Key, it is important to maintain safe flight operations. Requesting to go closed could disrupt their patterns and compromise safety by creating conflicts between multiple aircraft.

Collectively, these situations highlight the importance of communication and situational awareness in order to ensure safety during flight operations. Therefore, not requesting closed traffic in these scenarios is crucial for maintaining safe and efficient flight operations.