What altitude is typically maintained at the low key position?

The low key position in a traffic pattern, particularly during a multi-engine aircraft or a military jet training scenario, is typically maintained at an altitude of 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL). This altitude is designed to provide adequate spacing and separation for aircraft operating within the pattern, allowing pilots to effectively manage their descent and maintain safe distances from other aircraft.

At this altitude, pilots can execute a standard pattern while having enough vertical separation to recover from unusual situations, making it an effective choice for active aircrew training environments. Additionally, by maintaining this altitude, pilots can better prepare for visual approaches and maintain situational awareness of the traffic pattern, ensuring operational safety.

The other altitude options, while relevant in different contexts, do not align with the standard practices associated with the low key position in typical training scenarios, where the 1,500 AGL standard is widely recognized and utilized.