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Unstable approaches

Professional Pilot

The GOM also called for the airspeed to be “on target” at such altitudes respectively. The combined effects of high density altitude, published gradients, and optical illusion of a down-sloping runway at night all indicate a higher probability of an unstable approach. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast.

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How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Pilot Institute

In IFR, retract flaps at the appropriate speed above 400ft AGL. Once you have the aircraft climbing out and at a safe altitude, adjust the trim to make the aircraft easier to fly. The risk of losing control is higher in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or at night.