Editing Go-around (section)

== Reasons for use ==

Initiation of a go-around may be either ordered by [[air traffic control]] (normally the local or tower controller in a controlled field) or initiated by the pilot in command of the aircraft for a variety of reasons, such as an unstabilised approach, improperly executed landing ("bounce"), mechanical issue, sudden wind change, unsafe flight condition, or traffic on the runway.

In [[naval aviation]], the term '''wave-off''' is used instead of go-around. When touching down on an [[aircraft carrier]], a pilot always initiates a wave-off by applying full thrust as a [[fail-safe]] measure. If the plane's tail hook fails to catch any of the [[arrestor cable]]s (known as a [[flight deck|(deck)]] [[bolter (aviation)|"bolter"]]) the aircraft can climb again. If the [[tailhook]] catches a cable, the aircraft will stop in short order regardless. Conversely, if a wave-off were not initiated and the aircraft were not arrested, it would not have enough power and/or runway to fly off the carrier safely.

Many airlines and aircraft operators state a list of conditions that must be satisfied so that a safe landing can be carried out.  If one or more of these conditions cannot be satisfied then a go-around should be considered in some cases and must be carried out in others.  This list is usually written in airline or manufacturer's operations manual which must be approved by the relevant aviation authority.  The operator's list of conditions allows pilots to use their individual judgment outside of this scope.