Velis was forced to go around after slower aircraft landed full stop. Plan landings with >30% SOC to handle the unexpected.

Background

While performing a glide-in from 1000 ft, the Velis was overtaken by a faster multi-engine aircraft that made a full-stop landing. The other aircraft was still on the runway when the Velis was overhead the threshold, forcing a go-around. The original plan was to land with more than 30% SOC, but after the go-around the full stop was made with 21% SOC.

Key points

Final approach can be disrupted at any moment by other traffic

Always plan your full-stop landing with more than 30% SOC remaining

Reserve power for a go-around is non-negotiable

A slower aircraft (like the Velis) is more easily overtaken — stay alert behind you

Required actions

Before final approach, confirm you have more than 30% SOC remaining

If SOC is below 30% during approach planning, change plan: alternate or different runway

Monitor traffic behind you in the circuit, not just ahead

Be ready to go around at any time — don't lock in on the landing

Further reading

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