Offsetting on Go-Around
02-09-2017, 12:52 PM
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Offsetting on Go-Around
I was re-reading the ACS in regards to go-around and it appears that when you go-around you're supposed to offset to the NON-traffic pattern side.
However, this doesn't make sense. What if there is a parallel runway at the airport you're landing at? You'd be entering the non-transgression zone then.
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However, this doesn't make sense. What if there is a parallel runway at the airport you're landing at? You'd be entering the non-transgression zone then.
Your two cents.
02-09-2017, 01:10 PM
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You're supposed to use common sense. Don't do anything blindly.
IFR on a missed approach (one type of go-around), I follow the missed approach procedure, and will deviate only in the event of a conflict or ATC instruction.
When doing light airplane VFR flying, if I go around, I offset to the right of the runway so long as it won't create a hazard with obstacles, other aircraft or runways, etc. If I have to go around, it's invariably another aircraft that didn't get off the runway, or that entered the runway. I offset to keep them in sight, and only just enough.
If it's a right pattern and I offset to the left, how am I going to see the aircraft on the runway or that elected to take off (or that went around ahead of me)? If I'm overtaking slower departing traffic or slower traffic that's going around, should I not be to the right to overtake? Common sense.
Why I'm going around may have a lot to do with my actions. Offsetting may not be my priority.
At a towered runway, I may find it advisable to communicate the offset to ATC, or even get permission to offset, turn early, do a dogleg away from the runway, etc. It depends on the circumstance.
Fly the airplane.
IFR on a missed approach (one type of go-around), I follow the missed approach procedure, and will deviate only in the event of a conflict or ATC instruction.
When doing light airplane VFR flying, if I go around, I offset to the right of the runway so long as it won't create a hazard with obstacles, other aircraft or runways, etc. If I have to go around, it's invariably another aircraft that didn't get off the runway, or that entered the runway. I offset to keep them in sight, and only just enough.
If it's a right pattern and I offset to the left, how am I going to see the aircraft on the runway or that elected to take off (or that went around ahead of me)? If I'm overtaking slower departing traffic or slower traffic that's going around, should I not be to the right to overtake? Common sense.
Why I'm going around may have a lot to do with my actions. Offsetting may not be my priority.
At a towered runway, I may find it advisable to communicate the offset to ATC, or even get permission to offset, turn early, do a dogleg away from the runway, etc. It depends on the circumstance.
Fly the airplane.
02-09-2017, 02:12 PM
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IAP: Fly the published until otherwise directed. This does not apply to a visual backed up with the ILS, only if actually cleared for the instrument approach.
Visual App:
Light airplane/small airport: Fly the traffic pattern until otherwise directed or there's an obvious reason not too.
Big airport: I don't think there's a clearly defined right answer, the pattern is probably not going to be a good idea. My plan is to fly straight out and get instructions. You will become their priority very quickly.
Visual App:
Light airplane/small airport: Fly the traffic pattern until otherwise directed or there's an obvious reason not too.
Big airport: I don't think there's a clearly defined right answer, the pattern is probably not going to be a good idea. My plan is to fly straight out and get instructions. You will become their priority very quickly.
