AA.III.B.R3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Go-around/rejected landing.
Go-around/rejected landing.
Bottom line
Situations such as air traffic control (ATC) requirements, unexpected appearance of hazards on the runway, overtaking another airplane, wind shear, wake turbulence, mechanical failure, or an unstable approach are all reasons to discontinue a landing approach. The instant a pilot decides to go around, full or maximum allowable takeoff power should be applied smoothly, without hesitation, and held until flying speed and controllability are restored.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AIM 5-4-21 (Missed Approach) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 4-3-11 (Pilot Responsibilities When Conducting Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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