Event Details and Registration

The VMC Club meeting will commence after the monthly Texoma Aero Club (TAC) meeting & pancake breakfast at the North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI).

Go-arounds are one of the most underutilized yet essential safety maneuvers in general aviation. Too often, pilots attempt to salvage unstable or unsafe approaches, leading to runway excursions, hard landings, or loss-of-control accidents.

This presentation will cover the critical elements of a stabilized approach, provide ten common scenarios where a go-around is the safest decision, and offer practical techniques for executing a smooth, well-managed go-around. Using real-world examples, accident data, and pilot decision-making strategies, we’ll highlight how planning for a go-around before every landing can reduce risk and improve overall airmanship. This session will help sharpen your approach and landing skills while reinforcing that a go-around is not a failure—it’s a smart, proactive safety choice.

Event will be approximately 2 hours with a 1 hour safety presentation.

If flying in, taxi to the executive hangars adjacent to the Alpha taxiway north of the tower. There is a Texoma Aero Club sign on the hangar. If you are driving in, you can go to the Rise Fixed Base Operations to be let through the gate and proceed to the executive hangars. If you have a gate code, enter on Don Ort Drive, then turn right to access the executive hangars. 

 What is the EAA/VMC Club? 

EAA provides monthly program resources in the form of actual VMC-related scenarios, designed to encourage open discussion and for all participants to answer the question, “What would you do if this happened to you?” 

What is the purpose of the EAA/VMC Club?

The purpose of EAA Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Clubs is to promote safe and proficient flying. The intent is to create a community of pilots willing to share information, provide recognition, foster communication, promote safety, and build proficiency in flying.

EAA VMC Clubs are extensions of local EAA chapters, offering monthly VMC program meetings where pilots can network, share knowledge, and exchange experiences. 

Do you need to bring anything?

First, bring your thoughts or story and be willing to share them with the group.  This meeting is very interactive.  Participation by the group is a fundamental element to the EAA/VMC Club meeting.

Others have found it helpful to bring along a copy of their flight manual, GPS manual, and charts.  If you navigate with an iPad, bring it along.

Who can attend?

The TAC and EAA 323 VMC Club meetings are open to the public. All are welcome. You do not need to be an EAA member to attend. We will also be discussing how you can earn WINGS Credit. Bring yourself, your experiences, and your questions. 

The EAA VMC Club offers a "hangar flying" experience, organized around visual flight, to promote safety, education, and proficiency.

 Call Mike McLendon (EAA/TAC) @ 404-825-4795 or Adam Sipe, CFI/FAA Safety Team Rep @ 708-603-5132 if you have any questions. 

Click here for more information about EAA VMC Clubs.