AA.III.J — Go-Around/Rejected Landing

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a go-around/rejected landing.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.III.J.K1A stabilized approach, to include energy management concepts
• AA.III.J.K2Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and density altitude on a go-around or rejected landing.
• AA.III.J.K3Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing.
• AA.III.J.K4Situations and considerations on approach that could require a go-around/rejected landing, to include the inability to comply with a LAHSO clearance.
• AA.III.J.K5Go-around/rejected landing procedures, the importance of a timely decision, and appropriate airspeed/V-speeds for the maneuver.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.III.J.R1Delayed recognition of the need for a go-around/rejected landing.
• AA.III.J.R2Delayed performance of a go-around at low altitude.
• AA.III.J.R3Improper application of power.
• AA.III.J.R4Improper airplane configuration.
• AA.III.J.R5Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires vessels, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• AA.III.J.R6Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• AA.III.J.R7Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• AA.III.J.R8Managing a go-around/rejected landing after accepting a LAHSO clearance.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.III.J.S1Make a timely decision to go-around/reject the landing.
• AA.III.J.S2Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance.
• AA.III.J.S3Establish a positive rate of climb and the appropriate airspeed/V-speed, ±5 knots.
• AA.III.J.S4Configure and trim the airplane, when appropriate.
• AA.III.J.S5Make radio calls as appropriate.
• AA.III.J.S6Maintain the ground track, heading, or course appropriate for the conditions, or as specified by ATC or the evaluator.
• AA.III.J.S7Complete the appropriate procedures and checklist(s) in a timely manner.