In article , Janos Bauer
writes:

What are the standards altitudes for such incident? Here are the list
I learnt: 50 straight landing, 50&100 one 180 degree turn, 180 two
turns or small circle. Of course in strong wind I would increase these
values.


Best rules, and those now taught in the UK are, if you can land safely ahead,
then you should do so.

Heights are not a good guide as they can mislead you into all sorts of trouble.
The higher the wind, the greater the land ahead opportunities up to heights
well above those where it is clearly safe to do a reasonably normal short
circuit. The tricky situation on a short run is a hot, nil wind day when the
margin between landing ahead and adequate height for a short circuit is very
narrow.

However, the GOLDEN RULE is first fly the aeroplane. i.e if both options are
marginal, recover from nose high and get into stable flight at correct speed,
then assess your options. there is usually ample time.

Barney
UK