IR.VI.C — Missed Approach

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing a missed approach procedure solely by reference to instruments.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• IR.VI.C.K1Elements related to missed approach procedures and limitations associated with standard instrument approaches, including while using an FMS or autopilot, if equipped.

Risk Management

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

• IR.VI.C.R1Failure to follow prescribed procedures.
• IR.VI.C.R2Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again.
• IR.VI.C.R3Failure to ensure proper airplane configuration during an approach and missed approach.
• IR.VI.C.R4Factors that might lead to executing a missed approach procedure before the missed approach point or to a go-around below DA/MDA.
• IR.VI.C.R5Failure to manage automated navigation and autoflight systems.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• IR.VI.C.S1Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC.
• IR.VI.C.S2Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance.
• IR.VI.C.S3Configure the airplane in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions, establish a positive rate of climb, and accelerate to the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots.
• IR.VI.C.S4Follow the recommended checklist items appropriate to the missed approach/go-around procedure.
• IR.VI.C.S5Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure.
• IR.VI.C.S6Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient.
• IR.VI.C.S7Maintain the heading, course, or bearing ±10°; and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure.
• IR.VI.C.S8Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position and track to help navigate the missed approach.
• IR.VI.C.S9Demonstrate SRM or CRM, as appropriate.
• IR.VI.C.S10Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.