In a go-around, what is the first action you should take?

In a go-around, what is the first action you should take?

• A. Pitch the nose down to gain airspeed
• B. Retract flaps to minimum
• C. Apply full thrust
• D. Extend landing gear immediately

Answer: (C)

In a go-around, the first priority is to establish a safe climb by delivering maximum available power. Applying full thrust gives you the needed airspeed and positive climb rate right away, which is essential to clear obstacles and regain control authority. Once power is set, you can pitch to a positive climb attitude and then manage configuration (such as retracting gear and adjusting flaps) as you gain speed and altitude. Pushing the nose down would reduce airspeed and compromise stall margin, retracting flaps to minimum too early adds drag and can hinder performance, and extending the landing gear immediately increases drag without immediate benefit.

In a go-around, the first priority is to establish a safe climb by delivering maximum available power. Applying full thrust gives you the needed airspeed and positive climb rate right away, which is essential to clear obstacles and regain control authority. Once power is set, you can pitch to a positive climb attitude and then manage configuration (such as retracting gear and adjusting flaps) as you gain speed and altitude. Pushing the nose down would reduce airspeed and compromise stall margin, retracting flaps to minimum too early adds drag and can hinder performance, and extending the landing gear immediately increases drag without immediate benefit.