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Old 30th Aug 2011, 09:08
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As far as I can see, virtually none. Although the terms may be used in different contexts.

The way I see it:
- The term "go around" is mostly used in VFR flying to abort a landing attempt because you're not at the right speed, height or whatever. But you can see the runway. Although the term "go around" can also be used in an IFR context, for instance when you find the runway blocked after breaking out of the clouds.
- The term "missed approach" is typically an IFR term to abort a landing attempt because you don't have the runway in sight by the time you reach the Missed Approach point or altitude.
- The term "overshoot" is typically used in a military context.

But in all cases you apply full power, clean up the airframe and climb away (per POH/AOM procedure obviously), preferably without further height loss and/or touching the runway.
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