In a standard go-around, which action is executed first?

In a standard go-around, which action is executed first?

• A. Apply full power smoothly.
• B. Retract flaps as appropriate.
• C. Establish a climb attitude.
• D. Resume/course to pattern or exit as directed.

Answer: (A)

The first action in a standard go-around is to advance the throttle to go-around power smoothly. This immediate increase in thrust provides the energy needed to overcome weight and drag, prevents the airplane from sinking or stalling as you start to climb, and sets up safe flight from the runway into a positive climb. Once power is established, you move the nose to a climb attitude to initiate the ascent, then continue with the remaining steps—retracting flaps as appropriate, stabilizing the climb, and finally resuming the course or exiting as directed. The emphasis is on getting into a safe climb with adequate airspeed before fine-tuning configuration and course.

The first action in a standard go-around is to advance the throttle to go-around power smoothly. This immediate increase in thrust provides the energy needed to overcome weight and drag, prevents the airplane from sinking or stalling as you start to climb, and sets up safe flight from the runway into a positive climb. Once power is established, you move the nose to a climb attitude to initiate the ascent, then continue with the remaining steps—retracting flaps as appropriate, stabilizing the climb, and finally resuming the course or exiting as directed. The emphasis is on getting into a safe climb with adequate airspeed before fine-tuning configuration and course.