Originally Posted by
rickair7777
On a constant descent, we add 50' to the published MDA and use that as a sort of "DA". Initiating go-around at MDA+50 should keep an RJ (or brasilia) from descending below MDA. I suspect larger aircraft might need a larger buffer due to momentum?
I don't think so. I did height loss testing on a go-around for KC-10s ... way back when. haha
I believe modern aircraft are certified to lose no more than 50' once the TOGA button is pressed. But I have no source documentation on that so I could be talking crap.