It’s important to know how and when to perform a go-around. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
Key Takeaways:
Go-arounds are crucial safety maneuvers in aviation, preventing accidents often caused by attempting to salvage unstable or problematic landings.
Pilots must be proficient in go-around execution, which involves proper power application, pitch control, right rudder input to counteract left-turning tendencies, and gradual flap retraction.
Thorough pre-landing checklists (GUMPS) and strong situational awareness, including verifying the correct runway and scanning for traffic or obstacles, are vital for recognizing when a go-around is necessary.
This is what my instructor said when he taught me how to do a go-around, also known as a balked landing. Knowing when not to land is more important than how to land because trying to salvage a bad landing often leads to an accident.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
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