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Old 8th Jan 2014, 11:02
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Hello RobShan,

Yes - a go-around is a routine and practised procedure, however it is not nearly as routine and practised as a straightforward landing - ergo it presents additional risk if only because it is a last-second change of plan, especially in a busy airport environment.
My company requires an explanation for any go-around manoeuvre flown - I think we could all agree it is a useful statistic in trend monitoring.
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