Remember The Miss

One of the ways a circling approach can go awry is when pilots get in over their heads and lose track of how to fly the missed approach procedure to get out of their situation. Even though the airport environment is in sight, it doesnt mean we always can reach the runway out of a circling-to-land maneuver. When its time to admit defeat and go around for another try, reorienting ones thinking to find the approach procedures final approach course and then follow the missed approach can be daunting.

Key Takeaways:

• Pilots frequently struggle with executing a missed approach during circling-to-land maneuvers, often losing situational awareness and the proper procedure when a go-around becomes necessary.
• The article references FAA H-8083-15B for common circle-to-land patterns and illustrates likely missed approach paths, emphasizing that a 180-degree turn at the FAF is typically not required.
• Proper execution of a missed approach demands the aircraft start at the Final Approach Fix (FAF), be aligned with the final approach course, and maintain the minimum published altitude, generally by turning back and rejoining the final approach course.

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