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Old 20th Feb 2010, 11:22
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FE Hoppy
 
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It's pointless to discuss the case of a GA below DA IMHO. as it's self-explanatory Cheers
not at all.

That's why the FAA have described the position, configuration and speed to be used in this case.

There is no certified performance data for a missed approach from a low energy state below minimums.

You would need to consider the worst case which could be below Vref, wheels on or close to the ground. The effect of ground contact on the ability to reconfigure. The time needed to spool up and accelerate back up to Vref.

All these considerations mean that without pre-prescribed criteria it is not possible to produce a standard operating procedure for single engined baulked landing(missed approach below DH) which regardless of FDRs post is why many EU operators do not cover this scenario in their SOP and yet operate quite legally. I checked 3 EU national flag carrier airlines OMs to confirm I wasn't going mad before making this reply.

It would be a very brave "post holder" who ascribes a cure all sop to an untested scenario.

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