Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › V. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds › Task E. Go-Around

PH.V.E.S1

Skill

Make a timely decision to discontinue the approach or at the direction of the evaluator.

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-32
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Information Management › Risk Management
proper charts, their route was posted on the charts, and they had a paper navigation log indicating the direction of each leg. They had all the tools to manage and monitor their flight, but instead allowed the automation ... what is notable is the risk the pilots created through their own inattention. By failing to evaluate each turn made at the direction of automation, the pilots maximized risk instead of minimizing it. In this case, a totally avoidable accident…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-12
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Risk Management › Using the 3P Model to Form Good Safety Habits
only one viable approach and departure path. Given the size of the confined area and the wind direction, the approach and departure path is deemed acceptable. The pilot assigns a medium risk level to the selection of an escape route ... abort the approach. Again, the pilot uses mental checkpoints to ensure an early decision is made to conduct a go-around, if needed. The selected go-around or escape route will be in line with the selected approach/ departure path…
Risk Management Handbook p. 5-1
Chapter 5: Mitigating Risk › Preflight Risk Mitigation Strategies › Mitigating Aircraft Risks
effective for each area on the PAVE checklist. Pilot, aircraft, and external pressure risks respond well to early, direct action. On the other hand, the scope of many environmental hazards often favors avoidance as a mitigation strategy. Mitigating Pilot Risks ... When training, pilots can take advantage of scenarios that include risk management in addition to pilot skill elements. Self-evaluation after a flight may alert a pilot of the need for additional training, which may also decrease future risk…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-26
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › RISK › Automation
have less “stick-and-rudder” proficiency when those skills were needed to manually resume direct control of the aircraft. A major study was conducted to evaluate the performance of two groups of pilots. The control group was composed of pilots…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-6
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Pilot Self-Assessment
aircraft is directly responsible for and is the final authority for the operation of that aircraft. The list of PIC responsibilities is long, and nothing should be overlooked. To exercise those responsibilities effectively and make effective decisions regarding the outcome ... taking the controls of an aircraft. Often, pilots thoroughly check their aircraft to determine airworthiness, yet do not evaluate their own fitness for flight. Just as a checklist is used when preflighting an aircraft, a personal checklist based on such…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 2-49
Chapter 2: En Route Operations › Climbing and Descending En Route
most fuel saving speed, providing continuing guidance along the flight plan route including great circle direct routes, and continuous evaluation and prediction of fuel consumption along with changing clearance data. Figure 2-71. ATC holding instructions…