Flight Instructor Airplane · Area VII: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds

Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing

FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

5 elements
  • AI.VII.N.K1
    Purpose of and procedures for go-around or rejected landing.
  • AI.VII.N.K2
    A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
  • AI.VII.N.K3
    Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and density altitude, on a go-around or rejected landing.
  • AI.VII.N.K4
    Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing.
  • AI.VII.N.K5
    Common errors related to this Task.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

9 elements
  • AI.VII.N.R1
    Delayed recognition of the need for a go-around/rejected landing.
  • AI.VII.N.R2
    Delayed performance of a go-around at low altitude.
  • AI.VII.N.R3
    Power application.
  • AI.VII.N.R4
    Configuring the airplane.
  • AI.VII.N.R5
    Collision hazards.
  • AI.VII.N.R6
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • AI.VII.N.R7
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • AI.VII.N.R8
    Managing a go-around/rejected landing after accepting a LAHSO clearance.
  • AI.VII.N.R9
    Runway incursion.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).