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PA.IV.H.R3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.

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Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.

Bottom line

Although the need to discontinue a landing may arise at any point in the landing process, the most critical go-around is one started when very close to the ground.

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. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 5, Cross-Control Stall (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. 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)
  6. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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