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AP.VI.C.R3a

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Rejected landing and go-around

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 11-17
Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Takeoff and Landing Performance › Landing Performance
item that alters the landing speed or deceleration rate during the landing roll affects the landing distance. The effect of gross weight on landing distance is one of the principal items determining the landing distance. One effect of an increased ... gross weight is that a greater speed is required to support the aircraft at the landing AOA and lift coefficient. For an example of the effect of a change in gross weight, a 21 percent increase in landing weight requires…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-10
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings)
Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) 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. Situations such as air traffic control (ATC) requirements, unexpected appearance…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) › Configuration
Configuration After establishing the proper climb attitude and power settings, the pilot…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) › Attitude
The pilot should resist any impulse to pitch-up for a climb…