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AA.III.J.K5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

Go-around/rejected landing procedures, the importance of a timely decision, and appropr...

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Go-around/rejected landing procedures, the importance of a timely decision, and appropriate airspeed/ V-speeds for the maneuver.

Bottom line

A go-around is a normal maneuver that is used when approach and landing parameters deviate from expectations or when it is hazardous to continue.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Go-around/rejected landing procedures, the importance of a timely decision, and appropr...
NumberWhat it means
at least 400 ft/NM on Copter missed approachCopter gradient

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIM 5-4-21 (Missed Approach) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. AFH ch. 5, Elevator Trim Stall (p. 5-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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