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Flight Test Items - 9. Missed Approach

Aim

To determine the candidate’s ability to safely carry out a missed approach, as published or as modified by ATC.

Description

Following a VOR, LOC, LOC/BC, NDB, RNAV(GNSS), LPV or an ILS approach, the candidate will carry out a missed approach. The candidate will control the aeroplane solely with reference to flight instruments.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate’s ability to:

  1. promptly initiate the missed approach at the MAP/MAWP or the DH/DA;
       
  2. report beginning the missed approach procedure;
       
  3. comply with the published missed approach procedure or missed approach instructions from ATC;
       
  4. notify ATC (or the examiner) anytime there is an inability to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient;
       
  5. perform the check items appropriate to the go-around procedure;
       
  6. request another approach clearance, a clearance to an alternate airport or as directed by the examiner;
       
  7. maintain recommended airspeeds (+10/-5 knots);
     
  8. maintain heading, track or bearing (±10 degrees); and
       
  9. climb to and maintain the published missed approach altitude, or as cleared by ATC or the examiner (±100 feet).
Date modified:
2011-02-24