Going around what to do?

Flyingmonk wrote:
What would you do in the following situtation:

You are approaching a non towered field, communicate right and all that
stuff, your on final, suddenly a cessna pulls up and starts it's take
off roll.


I'd just do this g

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The Monk


I'd prefer to "switch to guns", but the Arrow I fly has no 30mm cannon. :-(


Matt

How would you say the intentions though?

"Too close for missiles...switching to guns."

;-)
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
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"Your Aviation Destination"

"TaxSrv" wrote in message
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"Newps "wrote:

How much room will there be as the Cessna rolls down the runway? If he
leaves me about 1000 feet I'm landing.

What if the Cessna rolls a bit and aborts? Mechanical problem. Forgot
his
Jepps.

Fred F.

Then go around. Chances are if he aborts he will be off the runway before
you touchdown.

In article 9hyGf.763279$_o.354991@attbi_s71,
"Jay Honeck" wrote:

How would you say the intentions though?

"Too close for missiles...switching to guns."

I had that happen to me one day I was #3 in a 3-ship returning. #2 went
around to clear #1, while an Apache was waiting in the runup area.

Just as I was about to turn short base-to-final, the Apache took the
runway. I radioed, "Apache, what are you doing?" Apache: "Taking off."

I was tempted to slip down and stick my wingtip in his lap but put
discretion ahead of valor.

As I cleaned up and slid to the right of the runway, I noticed that, not
only had the Apache pilot taken the runway without making sure of clear
traffic, but he apparently had full flaps and an open door. Somehow, he
managed to close the door on the takeoff roll and gain flight.

I later talked to the owner, who said that there apparently was a rogue
instructor who was selling lessons in the plane without permission.

looking back, I am glad I DIDN'T stick my wingtip in his lap, because he
apparently had his hands full enough already.

In article ,
"Dave Stadt" wrote:

"TaxSrv" wrote in message
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"Newps "wrote:

How much room will there be as the Cessna rolls down the runway? If he
leaves me about 1000 feet I'm landing.

What if the Cessna rolls a bit and aborts? Mechanical problem. Forgot
his
Jepps.

Fred F.

Then go around. Chances are if he aborts he will be off the runway before
you touchdown.

And even if he's not, landing behind him may still be the safest thing. If
the other guy is on the runway in front of me, I can see him and know
exactly where he is. If I go-around, there's a pretty good chance I'll
lose sight of him (especially if I'm flying a low-wing).

Most of the things most of us fly can be stopped in under 1000 feet. There
just aren't that many scenarios where a guy starts rolling and then stops
leaving me less than 1000 feet behind him. And even in that case, I can
probably do a high-speed turn off into the grass with little or no damage.

"Dave Stadt" wrote:
What if the Cessna rolls a bit and aborts? Mechanical
problem.
Forgot his Jepps.

Fred F.

Chances are if he aborts he will be off the runway before
you touchdown.


If there is a nearby turnoff. In the posed situation, the
Cessna pilot isn't even aware of like us on short final.
Quick thinking rules the day in all cases, and I was
reacting only to the suggestion that a mere, perceived 1,000
feet separation poses no hazard. Usually works at Oshkosh
AirVenture, though. :-)

Fred F.

wrote:
I've taught my students to be spring-loaded for a
go-around.

Always a good idea to be ready. Options are good. G

Bela P. Havasreti wrote:
On Wed, 08 Feb 2006 19:11:41 GMT, "Steven P. McNicoll"
wrote:

The instruction, "go around", by itself, means overfly the runway while
climbing to traffic pattern altitude. You're not complying with the
instruction if you sidestep to the right without being told to do so.


Maybe so, but the pilot in command is the ultimate authority for
the safety of the flight....

Right on...

"Newps" wrote in message
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Nik wrote:
What would you do in the following situtation:

You are approaching a non towered field, communicate right and all that
stuff, your on final, suddenly a cessna pulls up and starts it's take
off roll.

How much room will there be as the Cessna rolls down the runway? If he
leaves me about 1000 feet I'm landing.


And what happens if he aborts his takeoff and stops?

"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote in message
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"Newps" wrote in message
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Nik wrote:
What would you do in the following situtation:

You are approaching a non towered field, communicate right and all that
stuff, your on final, suddenly a cessna pulls up and starts it's take
off roll.

How much room will there be as the Cessna rolls down the runway? If he
leaves me about 1000 feet I'm landing.


And what happens if he aborts his takeoff and stops?

1,000 feet is much more than needed for most singles to land and stop.