Even for frequent fliers, a “go-around” can be a pretty unnerving experience. What is most important to recognize about this infrequent, but stressful event, is that the pilots have avoided what COULD have potentially been a less safe landing. Let’s remember that pilots operate with safety as their primary concern, with strict limitations for every […]
Are “go-around’s” in an airliner unsafe?
Nothing surprises a passenger more than when the pilots of an airliner elect to perform a “go-around” maneuver. Landings are already one of the most unsettling parts of a flight for a majority of flyers (even those who do not have a fear of flying). And anyone who has had the displeasure of being on […]