Objective

The student will gain a familiarity with the procedures used to abort a takeoff, as well as the situations requiring a go-around.

Elements

• situations prompting a go-around
• importance of a rapid, careful decision

Execution

• may be performed at any time during an approach, and always if not stabilized by 200 ft AGL
• prompt, smooth application of power
  • stopping the descent promptly
• transition to climb attitude, pitching for Vx or Vy
  • wake turbulence and wind shear avoidance
  • stall/spin awareness
• gradual retraction of flaps
• full power to at least 500 ft AGL (why?)
• adherence to checklist items

Schedule

Introduction	05
Main body	25
Application	05
Conclusion	05
Total	40 minutes

Equipment

• model aircraft
• whiteboard and markers
• Airplane Flying Handbook
• UND standardization manual

Instructor actions

Explain the reasoning behind and the appropriate execution of a go-around through oral quizzing and periodic review during a guided discussion.

Student Actions

The student should have read Airplane Flying Handbook chapter 7 and completed the homework assigned, and participate in the guided discussion.

Completion standards

The student will show a concrete understanding of go-around procedures, the reasons they would be used, and the importance of prompt decisionmaking.