AA.III.H.R2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Go-around/rejected landing.

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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

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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