Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Time Pressure; Workload; Communication Breakdown; Distraction
ATC Issue All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Executed Go Around / Missed Approach
Human Factors; Procedure
I've had four go-arounds in the last 440 hrs. One in November; one in December; one in January (?); and one in March. Here's my observation; as pilots we want to notify ATC as soon as possible of the G/A. The problem is that ATC immediately likes to give us turns and altitudes. The problem from a pilot's perspective is that it's much busier than just after takeoff and ATC normally just leaves us alone on during a takeoff. Yes; I understand the need to ensure separation *if* it's an urgent need; but if it's not an urgent need; how about allowing the a/c on the G/A to at least get the gear doors closed; count to 10 potato and then have ATC issue heading and altitudes?
Air carrier pilot reported of numerous go-arounds that he has had in the past few months. Pilot reported that he would like ATC to give him some time so the aircraft can get configured before giving instructions.