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Safety Reasons

Video: Go Around (Missed Approach)

A go-around (sometimes called a missed approach) is a perfectly normal procedure. At the time of writing, I have experienced four go-arounds in approx 3,000 flights – so although it is a normal procedure, it’s also relatively rare. But, you may experience one on your next flight, or maybe you’ve already done so and didn’t know what was going on.

Watch this 4 minute video of a missed approach filmed by a passenger on a Lufthansa Boeing 747 and continue reading the article below where I will discuss possible reasons.  Watch the Missed Approach Video

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Medical Emergencies on Transatlantic Flights

I’ve been asked to write this article by a reader of Flying Fear. If you have a subject you would like me to write about, please contact me.

I wrote an article on medical emergencies a few months ago, and stated that on the average flight the aircraft can land within 30 minutes – and therefore in the event of a medical emergency onboard, professional help is never far away. You can read the original article by clicking here.  [click to continue reading this article…]

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