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Old 6th Dec 2014, 01:10
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Oktas8
 
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Leadsled - yes!

Every ops-normal approach should be flown the same way, using speeds & configuration recommended for the type. There is nothing wrong with a go-around from the flare or even later, should it be necessary. You'll be well below Vyse of course, which is irrelevant to an AEO go around.

If an approach is commenced when already OEI - then a decision height is useful for VFR, an adjusted MDA is often necessary for IFR, and you might not configure quite so early on the approach (especially in IMC.)

If you lose an engine on approach or during a go around, you get to earn your pay that day. It's possible that 100% power on the live engine might briefly be needed even to continue the approach! But most pilots don't conduct every ops-normal approach based on the very low risk of that circumstance, nor does CASA require it at any level of the industry.

When did this become controversial?
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