“Decisiveness isn’t instinct; it’s developed through scenario-based practice.”
—Paul 'BJ' Ransbury, CEO, APS
When It’s Time to Go Around—Will You Be Ready?
Go-arounds aren’t a backup plan. They’re a critical command decision—and one of the most underutilized tools in aviation safety. According to the Flight Safety Foundation, only 3% of unstable approaches result in a go-around, despite clear criteria. That means 97% of the time, despite being unstable, pilots continue.
In this expert briefing, APS CEO Paul ‘BJ’ Ransbury walks through three real-world incidents—including a Citation II accident with 11 lives onboard—to highlight the risks of delayed or poorly executed go-arounds. Drawing on FAA and NTSB guidance, the CJP’s Safe To Land® framework, and groundbreaking research from Embry-Riddle, Ransbury outlines the root causes: habit, pressure, and gaps in mental readiness.
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