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Old 11-03-2006 | 09:06 PM
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In my 30 years in this business, we never stop the climb at 800 to 1000 AGL. We go to the next 1,000 above the MSA... that's first. In the absence of emergency turn procedures, we follow the missed approach procedure for the runway of departure, if operating within mountainous terrain. We then accomplish the immediate action items once above 500' AGL. Once flaps are up we pull out the QRH. If time is required, take up the hold usually at the initial approach fix regardless of weather conditions usually 1,000’ above the charted figure so as not to interfere with other traffic. Run all appropriate check lists down to gear extension. Once on final approaching the FAF gear down, and landing flaps. Ergo, proper time management will not require 360 turns.
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