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Missed approach / rejected landing
A rejected landing or missed approach is required if any one of the conditions defining a
stabilized approach is not met. Additionally, a missed approach must be executed if the
required conditions of 91.175 are not met and maintained. Lastly, a missed approach or
rejected landing should be made if a safe landing is in doubt, for any reason. The most
critical aspect of performing this maneuver is making the decision to do so.
Once the decision to execute a missed approach or rejected landing is made;
Simultaneously:
Select throttles max
Pitch to 10° nose high
Then:
Select flaps TO
Confirm positive rate of climb and select landing gear UP. Maintain pitch attitude at 10°.
At 400’ AGL, or obstacle clearance, flaps UP and accelerate to at least Vyse. Advise
ATC and fly the missed approach procedure.
NOTE
During flight training, the rejected landing will be called out by the instructor at 50 feet
AGL. The missed approach should be initiated by the pilot at anytime he or she feels it
is necessary or when called out by the instructor.
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