PPRuNe Forums - Missed approach off a visual approach

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I actually find it quite bizarre that nothing is dictated, it must be the only bit of an IFR flight that doesn't have some sort of rule or reg pertaining to its conduct.

I think that you will find that aircraft performance requirements still apply.

You need to look up the definition of an Instrument Approach Procedure. You will find that the missed approach is part of that procedure.

If you fly an ILS to 200ft and have the required visual reference you can continue. If at 100ft something happens that makes you complete a missed approach, you are not automatically covered by the missed approach from the procedure you just completed because the missed approach is based on you starting the associated actions at 200ft.

Look at somewhere like London City. You only have the 2.5% climb gradient available so you use the higher minima. What happens if having become visual you have to go-arround at the lower minima - a clear case of knowing that the 2.5% climb gradient is not going to be enough.

The list of isses that are not covered in the standard approach and departure procedures starts with no allowance for engine failure and continues to be as long as your arm.

As I said much earlier, for a visual approach unless there is one published you are making it up as you go along and that includes what you are going to do should you choose not to land. Just like you plan ahead for the visual approach routing and level(s) you should also plan ahead for actions in the event of a missed approach.