hello every one,
when you ask for & obtain a visual approach clearance, as stated in posts above, you' re still on an ifr flightplan & if you dont state otherwise, atc expect you to follow the published missed approach in case of.
now good airmanship would be that the crew upon recieving the visual app. clearance, first decide in due time( not at 200ft agl of course), which missed app would be the most appropriate to apply in case of go-around : ifr procedure or remain in the circuit pattern. if the visual circuit pattern is preferred, then you must ask the tower for clearance & clearly state for example:" IN CASE OF go-around may we remain in the traffic pattern?"( the "in case of" is important, because when the twr hears something like " go-around or missed app", they might actually think you do just that).