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Old 11-29-2011, 03:40 PM   #273
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Mel, what do you consider to be the difference between a missed approach and a go around? The terms are generally interchangeable, but was curious what you believe the difference to be.
Well in my uneducated opinion i always thought if there was a difference that a missed approach would be declared by the pilot, who does not believe he is landing in safe conditions. A go around was usually requested by ATC if there was traffic on the runway or debris etc..
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