FAA Airman Certification Standards Code
CH.V.G — Go-Around
Commercial Pilot Helicopter · Area of Operation V: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · Standard: FAA-S-ACS-16
What does ACS code CH.V.G cover?
ACS Code CH.V.G covers "Go-Around" under Area of Operation V (Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds) for the FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter certificate (FAA-S-ACS-16). Candidates are tested on knowledge elements and risk management factors defined in 14 CFR regulations and FAA handbooks (PHAK / AFH).
Task Specification & Required References
- ACS Document: FAA-S-ACS-16 (Commercial Pilot Helicopter)
- Area of Operation: Area V — Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
- Task: Task G — Go-Around
- Primary FAA Sources: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3) / Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91 & 107, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
Airman Certification Standards Elements
Knowledge Elements
- CH.V.G.K1: Situations and considerations on approach that could require a go-around.
- CH.V.G.K2: Effects of atmospheric conditions on a go-around.
- CH.V.G.K3: Go-around procedures and the importance of a timely decision.
Risk Management Elements
- CH.V.G.R1: Recognition of the need for a go-around.
- CH.V.G.R2: Application of power and flight control inputs.
- CH.V.G.R3: Collision hazards.
- CH.V.G.R4: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- CH.V.G.R5: Runway incursion.
How do I study CH.V.G?
- Read each element for CH.V.G in FAA-S-ACS-16 and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
- Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
- Practice with questions tagged CH.V.G, and read the explanation for every miss.
- Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.
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