Questions tagged [missed-approach]
Use for the published procedures; use [go-around] for the topic in general
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Why is the missed-approach course for the "RNAV (GNSS) - A" approach to runway 28 at ENSB shaped all funny?
Svalbard-Longyear (ENSB) has one particular approach (the RNAV (GNSS) - A approach to runway 28) whose missed-approach course is... oddly-shaped, to say the least:
(PDF by Avinor; screenshot and ...
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Confusing Missed Approach Instructions
The Missed approach Instructions for the VOR approach at Prescott AZ (KPRC) KPRC VOR Rwy 12 reads as follows:
MISSED APPROACH: Climbing left turn to 9000 via DRK VORTAC R-305 then
right turn direct ...
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What is the difference between a go-around and a missed approach?
What is the difference between a go-around and a missed approach? What are the steps involved in each of the procedures?
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Why is the missed approach point sometimes beyond the threshold or runway like in the example below?
Why is the missed approach point beyond the threshold or sometimes beyond the runway like in the picture below? Is it just to simplify the ATC job or prevent routes from crossing or is it procedural?
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How do you enter the hold after a missed approach at Riohacha (SKRH)?
I have a question regarding this Missed Approach Procedure
Im in my final approach segment and reach DME 1.1 and the runway is not in sight so I start my Missed approach, how should it be executed?
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Why did BA 199 fly a missed approach followed by circles?
I just saw G-YMML (operating as BA 199) execute a missed approach and make weird circles. What is happening here? (FlightAware permalink)
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Does the pilot have to fly the entire published missed approach procedure if the circling approach is abandoned just prior to touchdown?
Scenario: Airport is in a class E airspace surface area (control tower is not in operation); the reported weather is IMC but is at or above circling approach minimums; pilot is cleared by ATC for a ...
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When to go missed on a non-precision approach?
I am training to get my instrument rating and I have come across a confusing point. I understand that, when flying a precision approach, you go missed upon reaching the decision height for that ...
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Can missed approach procedures be used for a PT?
I know what a procedure turn looks like, it can either be a HILPT or a teardrop course reversal, however is a missed approach procedure that is simply a hold at the station (at the VOR for a VOR ...
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How are pilots prepared for a go around on a simultaneous converging approach when the "converging chart" is not published?
Source: adsbexchange.com
Today I learned that at KPHL (Philadelphia) simultaneous converging approaches are used. (Note that AAL is faster, which narrowed down the time gap by the time it landed.)
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Approach plate does not require DME, but DME used in the published missed?
This approach plate doesn't say "DME REQUIRED", but the published missed approach uses DME.
Can I still fly it without DME equipment?
If this approach didn't say "RADAR REQUIRED", could you fly it ...
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How do I fly direct to the VOR on a VOR missed approach?
Below is the Truth or Consequences VOR-A Approach in New Mexico, USA.
The Missed Approach procedure for this approach requires that you do a left climbing turn to 8300 feet direct to the VOR. My ...
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How soon can I start my turn after reaching the missed approach point, when missed approach procedure calls for a climbing turn?
If the missed approach procedure only calls for a climbing right hand turn, at what altitude after reaching the missed approach point (MAP) can I initiate the turn on a precision approach that takes ...
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Why do some airfields not have a climb gradient for LPV?
Can anyone advise why for some airfields there are minimum approach climb gradients for LNAV with none for LPV, while at other airfields there are minimum approach climb gradients for both LPV and ...
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Is there a maximum number of go-arounds?
Are there any national regulations or internal airline rules limiting the number of go-arounds before the flight must be diverted to another airport ?
In the "Mayday" TV documentary series, ...
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