I know personally of a student pilot on QXC who very significantly infringed a rather large international airport at the approach end, coming well within minimum separation distance of the centre line, and caused a number of aircraft to be broken away from approach.
Whilst there is obviously a great deal of artistic licence in the picture painted it was described as being like a squadron of Spitfires breaking off.
(Obviously not but it creates a humourous picture).
Cost to 1 airliner - Big enough!
Cost to 5 airliners - Ouch!!
Look on student's face on landing - Absolutely bloody priceless!!!
Seriously, knowing the cost of go arounds is quite important as, safety reasons aside, it helps instructors explain the reasons for staying outside CAS without proper clearances, by adding meat to the bones of the rationale.
PS. Permanently misguided and often simply lost!!!!
