Tom is flying a C172S/G on ILS RWY 31 approach to KSNS. He just established on the localizer at 6000, from the SNS-22 DME Arc. He obtained weather from ATIS, wind 250@20G23, ceiling OVC006, visibility 1 1/2 SM. The wind favors RWY 26 but he notice there is no published circling minimum associated with his current ILS RWY 31 approach. He checked other approaches and found RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 31 @ KSNS has a published circling minimum of 500-1. He thinks since the two approaches are for the same runway, he may use the RNAV 500-1 circling minimum and to land on RWY 26.

X-Wind quick notes: Crosswind component for Landing on RWY 31 (18~23 knots). Demonstrated crosswind for C172S is 15 knots

In this case, what should he do?

• A) Continue the ILS RWY 31 straight-in approach and land on RWY 31
• B) Advise tower circle south to land on RWY 26. Start to circle upon reaching 500.
• C) Change to RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 31 @ KSNS (approach without vertical guidance), re-intercept final approach course (WIGGL-IVUVY leg) and circling to RWY 26.
• D) Once he has the airport in sight, cancel IFR and advise tower enter left base for RWY 26
• E) Low-approach flying over RWY 31 until reaching 31-26 intersection, turn left and land on RWY 26.
• F) Others, your suggestions.