Airman Certification Standards
ACS IR.VI.C
Missed Approach
Knowledge
Elements related to missed approach procedures and limitations associated with standard instrument approaches, including while using a flight management system (FMS) or autopilot, if equipped.
Risk Management
Deviations from prescribed procedures or ATC instructions.
Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again.
Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach.
Factors that might lead to executing a missed approach procedure before the MAP or to a go-around below DA, DH, or MDA, as applicable.
Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
Skill
Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC.
Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance.
Configure the airplane in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions, establish a positive rate of climb, and accelerate to the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots.
Follow the recommended checklist items appropriate to the missed approach/go-around procedure.
Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure.
Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient.
Maintain the recommended airspeed ±10 knots; heading, course, or bearing ±10°; and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure.
Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position and track to help navigate the missed approach.
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.
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