During a go-around, what is the proper sequence to ensure obstacle clearance?

During a go-around, what is the proper sequence to ensure obstacle clearance?

• A. Retract flaps/gear first, then pitch to climb
• B. Pitch to climb, retract flaps/gear per SOP, maintain obstacle clearance
• C. Lower the nose to accelerate
• D. Immediately land

Answer: (B)

During a go-around the priority is to achieve a positive climb to clear obstacles before changing configuration. Start by pushing the nose up to establish a climb attitude and a positive rate with appropriate power. This sets you moving away from the ground and any immediate hazards. Once you have a positive rate and are climbing safely, adjust the airplane’s configuration by retracting flaps and gear according to the SOP. Reconfiguring after you’ve established a climb helps maintain lift and safe airspeed, minimizes drag penalties, and preserves the required climb performance to clear obstacles. Continuing to manage climb performance and airspeed as you complete the retraction and accelerate to the appropriate speed keeps obstacle clearance intact throughout the process. Lowering the nose to accelerate before achieving a reliable climb, or attempting to land immediately, would compromise obstacle clearance and safety.

During a go-around the priority is to achieve a positive climb to clear obstacles before changing configuration. Start by pushing the nose up to establish a climb attitude and a positive rate with appropriate power. This sets you moving away from the ground and any immediate hazards.

Once you have a positive rate and are climbing safely, adjust the airplane’s configuration by retracting flaps and gear according to the SOP. Reconfiguring after you’ve established a climb helps maintain lift and safe airspeed, minimizes drag penalties, and preserves the required climb performance to clear obstacles.

Continuing to manage climb performance and airspeed as you complete the retraction and accelerate to the appropriate speed keeps obstacle clearance intact throughout the process. Lowering the nose to accelerate before achieving a reliable climb, or attempting to land immediately, would compromise obstacle clearance and safety.