Go-around (Noun)
Meaning
An approach that fails and gives way to another attempt.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pilot initiated a go-around after realizing the plane was too high to land safely on the first attempt.
- Due to strong crosswinds, the flight crew had to perform a go-around and try the approach again.
- The air traffic controller instructed the pilot to execute a go-around because another plane was still on the runway.
- The go-around was a smooth procedure, and the plane landed safely on the second attempt.
- After a go-around, the pilot reconfigured the plane for another approach, this time successfully landing the aircraft.