What is the go-around thrust and attitude recommended during approach?

• A. Apply go-around thrust, pitch to a safe climb attitude, retract flaps/gear per procedure, and configure for another approach if appropriate
• B. Immediately shut down engines
• C. Maintain landing configuration and continue approach
• D. Discard flaps and descend more steeply

Answer: (A)

When a go-around is required during approach, the priority is to establish a safe climb and set up for the next approach. Start by applying go-around thrust so the airplane has enough power to climb rather than sink. This means moving to a thrust setting like TO/GA to overcome the drag and ensure positive airspeed growth.

Next, pitch the nose to a safe climb attitude. The goal is a positive rate of climb with a stable flight path that clears the terrain and obstacles ahead. The exact pitch depends on weight and configuration, but the idea is to accelerate into a climb rather than continue the approach path.

retracting flaps and gear per the procedure is done to reduce drag and return toward a clean configuration, improving climb performance as you transition away from the approach. This is not a permanent “landing” setup; it’s part of the orderly transition to a new configuration for either another approach or a missed approach.

Finally, configure for another approach if conditions permit, or execute the published missed approach. This ensures you’re ready to continue with safe maneuvering and ATC coordination.

Shutting down engines, staying in landing configuration and pushing to continue the approach, or descending further with reduced configuration would not provide the required climb and obstacle clearance, which is why those options aren’t appropriate.