AA.III.H.R2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Go-around/rejected landing.
Go-around/rejected landing.
Bottom line
The go-around maneuver is not inherently dangerous in itself; it becomes dangerous only when delayed unduly or executed improperly. Pilots are often lulled into a false sense of security by the apparent cushion of air under the wings during a go-around close to the ground. The pilot needs to factor in ground effect when initiating a go-around close to the ground, because attempting to climb prematurely may result in the airplane not being able to climb or even maintain altitude at full power.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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