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

Pilot Institute

For instance, if an aircraft is on the crosswind leg, they’ll ask you to extend the upwind If you don’t have the time, that’s okay. Reducing the flaps all at once will result in a large loss of lift, which can cause the aircraft to settle on the runway or stall. So, it’s important to use the flight instruments to maintain control.

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Alton Bay's "Excellent Water"

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Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. As Warrior 481 lifted us to a cruise altitude of 7,500 feet, the first hint of the sunrise came in the form of a massive fireball turned vermillion by miles of low haze between us and the horizon. hours in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

Runway 68