Nobody will say anything disparaging to you if you go around, least of all your instructor. If on a solo session you did go around, then we'll talk about why in the de-brief, but will always end it by saying well done, better safe than sorry.
If however you continue an unstable approach and knacker the a/c.........
An old and wise instructor said to me once "makes sure you let them know that each approach is for a go around NOT a landing, it's amazing how much more relaxed people are on the approach if they know they are going to go around! That way if they do have to do it, then it doesn't come as a surprise."
I'll add my bit to that, a nice stable, in control approach is far more likely to end in a well judged landing. Therefore if you are a bit behind the a/c bu**er off and try it again!!
Gertrude is correct in that you won't fail for a go around, unless you do one on every approach!
Looking at your location, are you at Parafield? If so who's your instructor? When the heat builds up there you can get all sorts of fun and games coming in on 21 over the road, but it usually sorts itself out by the time you reach the threshold.
At Parafield there is no problem with obstacles on any runway and with the shortest being 952m there is no problem going around at any time, even if you have bounced it.
Last edited by Say again s l o w l y; 23rd October 2003 at 00:21.