Private Pilot for Airplane Category › IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds › Task B. Normal Approach and Landing

PA.IV.B.R3a

Risk management

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Rejected landing and go-around

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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…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) › Power
The proper execution of a go-around maneuver includes three cardinal principles…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-12
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) › Ground Effect
Ground Effect Ground effect is a factor in every landing and every…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-12
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Intentional Slips
Common Errors Common errors in the performance of go-arounds (rejected landings) are: 1. Failure to recognize a condition that warrants a rejected landing. 2. Indecision. 3. Delay in initiating a go-around. 4. Failure to apply maximum allowable power…