Description

Many go-arounds are conducted because the required visual references have not been established when the aircraft reaches the decision height (DA/H) or minimum descent height (MDA/H).

A shared or monitored approach is flown by many operators to avoid the difficulty that might otherwise be encountered during the transition from visual to instrument flying.

Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) Approach-and-landing Accident Reduction (ALAR) Briefing Note 6.1 — Being Prepared to Go Around recommends that when a shared or monitored approach technique is not employed, the following principles should be applied: