There you are.......on final for your instrument approach, and the tower directs you to make a left-hand (or right-hand) circling approach. Clear? I think not! Is the turn from your final to the left or right, and the ensuing downwind left or right?
The control tower should always state the magnetic direction from the runway ("Make a circling approach to the west [or east, north, etc.]")
Our controllers at MFR use magnetic direction from the runway and normally also add, "...for a left (or right) downwind". This should leave no doubt.
Of course, you need to parrot back your clearance, and make sure they've heard it.
If in doubt, challenge. It only takes a few seconds.
Had some confusion today.
Just a timely reminder, with all the poor vis and scud out there.
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