Originally Posted by
jwillett13
If the voices are a little shaky, its because when we do a go-around, its all elbows and @ssholes in the cockpit. Even though we train every year to do a go-around, it is still an abnormal condtion and things become very hurried. So if you hear a shaky voice its because we (the capt or the f/o) remembered to pick up the mike and say something over the PA, not because we a scared
Just to amplify this...... It's a non-trivial operation, and as you point out, it's trained for due to the seriousness of failure. The plane has to be cleaned up (aerodynamically), descent arrested, and climb initiated. All of these items take precious time, and momentum (think big object going fast) dictates the need for a lot of energy- which also requires time.
Airline flying is very professional, and the rigorous approach to training is why these operations are both rare and not often-reported on.
In the private-flying world, go-arounds aren't practiced enough. The operation can throw off a pilot's routine and cause him to miss a checklist item as he prepares for the next landing. In a complex aircraft, this can be a serious issue.