go-around mode

In an automatic flight control system, a control mode that terminates an aircraft approach for landing and programs a climb.

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At the simplest, there's a Go-Around button that you push to engage go-around mode. The autopilot then commands a pitch up on the flight director.

AUTOPILOT BASICS

There's also sizable automation when the system is connected with a GTN750 or 650 navigator, including a coupled go-around mode when executing a missed approach.

Garmin's new autopilots: flawless performers: Garmin counters the competition with two new retrofit autopilots. For now, STC approvals are limited, hut both fly with the same precision as the high-end GFC700

The Autothrottle computes and controls appropriate power levels and features an automatic take-off and go-around mode that smoothly brings the turbine engine to max power in a few seconds.

STC awarded for turboprop autothrottle

Once the decision to go abort the landing is made, you should go into automatic "go-around mode." The reason for it can wait, as can the CTAF discussion and explanation to your passengers.

Going around: aborting a landing attempt and coming back for another try isn't difficult, but smoothness counts when you're close to the ground

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