Botching the Missed

As an instructor for GLASS Simulator Center in Sugar Grove, Ill., I see a lot of pilots execute missed-approaches. Theyre all instrument-rated and flying the sims for type-specific aircraft training. Most have considerable IFR experience.

Key Takeaways:

• A high percentage of instrument-rated pilots make critical, potentially fatal errors when executing missed approaches, often due to lack of preparation, disorientation, and improper aircraft configuration or navigation.
• Common pitfalls include not applying go-around power, incorrect pitch, misusing GPS for navigation, descending below minimums, and failing to memorize initial crucial steps without looking down at the approach plate.
• To ensure safety and proficiency, pilots must thoroughly prepare for, constantly anticipate, and accurately execute missed approach procedures, with regular practice (especially in simulators) being essential to maintain currency and skill.

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