Originally Posted by RYR-738-JOCKEY
I just checked the Icao Doc 8168, vol 2..and I believe I have to correct myself. For precision approaches there is an allowance for altitude loss during go around, but NONE for non-precision approaches. So, that makes my point about that you can initiate go around at MDA (on your way down)...well...slightly..uh..inaccurate.
Anyone care to comment?
Indeed
the DA/H is the altitude/height at which you should start the go-around procedure. And allowances are made for altitude loss due to inertia.
MDA is a strict minimum, so you'll better be descending at a low ROD if approaching it not being visual with the runway or lights.
Not flying boeing, but haven't you tought about having to perform a go-around before reaching MDA? (and Missed approach point?)
If you haven't set your MCP to acquire final go-around altitude, could be quite problematic... (quite high ROC - maybe not a big altitude change - quite busy)