When you call "Going around, Sierra Pattern" (or simply "Go-around" if it's standard procedure), ATC expects specific spacing.
: Transition from level flight into a descent that mimics a final approach, requiring a "Gear Down" command followed by landing flap configurations while maintaining a stable glide path sierra pattern a320
The A320 was designed as a "fly-by-wire" machine with layers of envelope protection. The Sierra pattern exploits this automation to reduce pilot workload during a high-stress event. Consider a low-visibility CAT III approach at London Heathrow (EGLL) or Frankfurt (EDDF). If a go-around is called at 50 feet, the pilot’s visual reference may be zero. When you call "Going around, Sierra Pattern" (or
(Note: If "Sierra Pattern" refers to a specific, non-standard visual approach or a specialized military/customs profile, Section 3 addresses the variability of such definitions.) Consider a low-visibility CAT III approach at London
, establish a positive rate of climb, retract landing gear, and accelerate toward the circuit altitude (typically 1,500 feet above the airfield).