Best Of The Web: Why Not Circular Runways? - AVweb

Seaplane pilots have been landing and taking off on “circular runways” for almost a century. They are called confined area takeoff/landings. On water of course the skidding moment less noticeable but certainly uncomfortable off a hard surface runway feeling like going out of control. Only solution is make a high banked bowl similar to a automotive racetrack, essentially resulting in a coordinated turn. - “Gold Seal” CFI