Originally posted by tdracer
...we can't let botched go-arounds become a leading cause of air disasters.
Absolutely. Although we are all required to demonstrate proficiency at performing a go-around during our six-monthly simulator checks, the manoeuvre is normally a fairly canned exercise requiring a go-around from the minima. We also need to practice going around from other points in the approach/landing, with an emphasis on ensuring the correct attitude and thrust have been set, ABOVE ALL ELSE.
Automation isn't going away any time soon, so there should also be an emphasis on how to use the automation properly and what to do if something unexpected occurs. On Boeing aircraft such as the B777, there is a subtle difference in the handling of the automation if a go-around is required after touchdown (ie a rejected landing). That difference needs to be taught and practiced. Some airlines already do that, but it seems that most do not.