AA.III.J.S1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
Make a timely decision to go-around/reject the landing.
Make a timely decision to go-around/reject the landing.
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. Whenever landing conditions are not satisfactory, execute a go-around. 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.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- 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)
- AIM 5-4-21 (Missed Approach) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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