Plain English Meaning

Stopping a landing attempt and climbing away to try again or go somewhere else.

Full Definition

A maneuver in which a pilot discontinues an approach to landing and climbs the aircraft back to a safe altitude to either re-enter the traffic pattern for another approach or proceed elsewhere. It involves applying full power, establishing a positive climb, retracting flaps and gear on a planned schedule, and complying with any published or controller-issued missed approach or go-around instructions.

Context Anchor

Used during landing practice, instructions, or any approach when the aircraft is not safely set up to land.